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Rep Council Blog 3
Rep Council Blog 3

Explore MANA's transformative role in the rep industry since 1947, enhancing rep-principal collaborations and offering tools like RepFinder® for successful connections. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


Rep Council Blog 6
Rep Council Blog 6

Explore MANA's role in enhancing the professionalism of manufacturers' reps through education, networking, and advocacy. Discover insights from industry leaders on navigating challenges and building successful partnerships. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


Rep Council Blog 9
Rep Council Blog 9

Explore MANA's insights on the evolving role of manufacturers' reps, networking, and professional growth in the industry since 1947. Connect with experts and access resources for success. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


Getting More of the Rep’s Time
Getting More of the Rep’s Time

Discover how fostering goodwill can enhance rep-principal relationships, with insights from Greg Bruno of Midlantic Enterprises. Learn key strategies for mutual success in sales. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


Handling Disputes Between Manufacturers’ Representatives and Manufacturers
Handling Disputes Between Manufacturers’ Representatives and Manufacturers

Explore effective dispute resolution between manufacturers and reps with MANA's insights and strategies for improved communication and business relations. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


How to Successfully Sell Through Independent Reps
How to Successfully Sell Through Independent Reps

Discover how MANA aids manufacturers in leveraging independent reps for market success, with tools like RepFinder® for optimal rep selection and strategic partnership building. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


How We Communicate With Each Other Has Changed
How We Communicate With Each Other Has Changed

Explore the evolution of communication in the manufacturing industry with MANA's insights on building effective relationships between manufacturers and reps for increased sales. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


Jack of All Trades — Master of Some!
Jack of All Trades — Master of Some!

Explore MANA's commitment to enhancing the skills of independent manufacturers' reps through advanced sales training and networking. Join to access exclusive resources and courses. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


Understanding the Outsourced Sales Professional
Understanding the Outsourced Sales Professional

How Manufacturers Increase Profits Using Manufacturers' Agents. Access the book here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


Operations Manual for Manufacturers’ Representatives Firms
Operations Manual for Manufacturers’ Representatives Firms

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Date posted11/28/2024


Succession Planning — Attracting and Retaining New Salespeople
Succession Planning — Attracting and Retaining New Salespeople

Attracting and retaining new salespeople is a critical element of succession planning, because most rep firms are sold to current employees. Without good employees who are younger than the rep firm’s current owners, you significantly limit the pool of prospective buyers. Access the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


Valuing the Rep Firm
Valuing the Rep Firm

What is your agency worth? Access the ebook here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024