Changing Lives Selling Knives - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Changing Lives Selling Knives — Business
Changing Lives Selling Knives

This is Changing Lives Selling Knives — a podcast that shares transformational life and business lessons from highly successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. All the guests on this podcast have two things in common. First, they’re all changing lives today through their work and their influence. Second, they all got their start in business by selling Cutco knives with Vector Marketing.

This podcast was created to share inspiring stories from Cutco’s most prominent alumni and current leaders. On this show, you’ll meet successful entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, superstar business executives, and transformational leaders from many walks of life. The lessons of the Cutco/Vector experience are numerous, are compelling, and are REAL-WORLD concepts for business and life. Through hearing real-life stories and hands-on experiences, you’ll gain insights that can help you in whatever it is that you do in life. Press play to learn how you apply these life-changing lessons.

Latest Episodes:

271: Dane Espegard - The Dream Machine Sep 28, 2021

Show notes

Dane Espegard is the North Star Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. His Division is currently #1 in the company for 2021, and his Minneapolis Pilot Office is on track to establish a new all-time company record for office sales. The prolific success of Dane's team can be traced in part to a process Dane follows in helping his people to define and live their dreams. He outlines this process in this special episode. Dane Espegard walks his talk as a top achiever and tremendous role model in business and in life. His new book, "The Dream Machine," releases on 9/28/2021.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

270: Bruce Goodman - Flashback Friday Sep 24, 2021

Show notes

Bruce Goodman is a true leader of leaders. During his 42-year career with the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, Bruce has played an instrumental role in the development of countless top executives and powerful leaders throughout the company. Put simply, people aspire to be like Bruce. He is man of great intelligence, profound skills of influence, and exceptional character. Currently the co-CEO of Vector Sales and President of Vector West, Bruce powerfully shapes the vision and strategy of the company.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

269: Gerardo Luera - Summer 2021 Branch Manager Champion Sep 22, 2021

Show notes

Gerardo Luera is a Senior at Oklahoma Christian University where he is studying Marketing and Management. He's a first generation college student who was born and raised in Lubbock, TX. Gerardo started selling Cutco in the Summer of 2019, and advanced to Branch Manager in the Summer of 2020. His branch in Wichita Falls TX was #16 in the Nation that Summer. In 2021, Gerardo balanced finishing school in person in Oklahoma with getting married in May and opening a branch again, this time in his hometown of Lubbock. Overcoming a slow start and a large deficit in sales, Gerardo's Branch team finished the Summer of 2021 as the #1 Branch team in the company, winning the prestigious Silver Cup. Gerardo is a great example of the kind of fine young leaders being developed in the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization and the Lone Star Division.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

268: Jackie Stavros - Flashback Friday Sep 17, 2021

Show notes

Dr. Jacqueline Stavros has a passion for working with others to create positive change. She is a professor of Business and IT at Lawrence Technological University, and is recognized for her creation of SOAR, a positive approach to strategic change. The foundation of her work is Appreciative Inquiry, one of the most widely-used approaches for positive change. Jackie has worked in over 30 countries using AI and SOAR to affect the lives of thousands of people and hundreds of organizations. She has written over 70 articles and 6 books, including her most recent work, "Conversations Worth Having." Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and many leadership blogs. Jackie believes that our conversations create our moments and influence the world we live in. By learning the principles of "Conversations Worth Having," we can all learn to lead positive change through our words.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

267: Chris Gehring - Life's a 10 Sep 14, 2021

Show notes

Chris Gehring is one of the most dynamic leaders in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. Responsible for over $26 million in Cutco sales, he is a member of the company's Hall of Fame. As leader of the Washington/Alaska Division and also the Pacific Islands Division, Chris helps everyone under his guidance to establish a greater vision for themselves, develop the confidence to act on that vision, and sustain the energy to follow through. Chris Gehring's motto is "Life's a 10!" and his concepts will inspire you to bring your best to live life to the fullest each day.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

266: Flashback Friday - Stacy Campbell Sep 10, 2021

Show notes

Stacy Campbell is the Lone Star Division Manager for Cutco/Vector Marketing. A 29-year veteran with the company, Stacy is closing in on $100 million in career sales, and is a member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. In quiet fashion, Stacy has assembled and developed one of the preeminent organizations in the entire company over the past few years. His Division was #1 in the company in 2018, and has continued to excel since then. This modest champion has developed numerous other champions in business, and he sets a great example of well-rounded professional and personal success.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

265: Margaret Przybyla - Dedication To Your Dreams Sep 07, 2021

Show notes

Margaret Przybyla is one of the all-time top Cutco sales reps in the history of Vector Canada, with over $2.4 million in personal sales. Hers is a story of dedication to a dream, a dream that started with emigrating to Canada during challenging times in her home country of Poland. Her dream most notably included her desire to build a beautiful life for herself and her 2 daughters, and to be able to succeed as a self-made businesswoman selling Cutco. Margaret's goals have never been to compete at the highest levels in the Cutco/Vector organization, but by advancing at her own pace and living life on her terms, she has had a powerful influence in the company and built a lasting legacy through her 2 daughters.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

264: Stephen Torres - Flashback Friday Sep 03, 2021

Show notes

Stephen Torres has had an incredible path of success, achievement, and impact in his life. He spent 12+ years in the Cutco/Vector organization, where he became the first District Manager in company history to achieve $10 million in sales and be inducted into the company's Hall of Fame. After his years with Cutco, he advanced his formal education with a degree from UC-Berkeley and an MBA from Cornell. Along the way, he pursued several opportunities in the Technology industry in the Silicon Valley area. He was a part of SuccessFactors path to going public and being acquired by SAP, started 2 of his own companies which were also acquired, and served as the CEO for another company. Eventually, he was invited to serve as a part of the faculty at UC-Berkeley, where he has taught one of the most in-demand courses on Leadership and another course in one of the most exclusive academic programs in the world. Today, he also coaches and mentors start-up founders and entrepreneurs, offering key insights which date back to his learnings and direct experience as a leader with Cutco/Vector.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

263: Owen Trapp - Bring Your Best Aug 31, 2021

Show notes

Owen Trapp is the Legacy Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, headquartered in Bergen County, NJ. He's a 10-year veteran with the company who has produced about $12 million in sales. Owen has created personal success by helping many others to create their own success. With a focus on enhancing both skillset and mindset, Owen brings out the best in himself and his team. He sets the example and helps people to push through their comfort zones to experience maximum growth.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

262: Curtis Jaques - Flashback Friday Aug 27, 2021

Show notes

Curtis Jaques is one of the most influential leaders in the Cutco personal sales arena. Since 2006, Curtis has had a preposterous run of finishing 1st or 2nd in Cutco sales every year! He has consistently found the next level in his annual sales, from his first year over $100,000 back in 2005 to over ONE MILLION in personal sales in 2019!!! A five-time National Champion with over $8 million in career personal sales, Curtis has directly impacted more Cutco reps than any other sales leader in company history, through cross-training and sharing his insights with others. He lives in the Denver area with his wife, Thuy, and their young daughter.

To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

Related Podcasts