This is a podcast interview we did with ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute) a few months back. It discusses why price is a factor in all we do but value makes all the difference.
Here is a link to the podcast and some of ideas shared here came from Ryan’s most recent book Would You Buy from You? Your Brand Makes the Difference.
Please let us know your thoughts. @RyanSauers
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