300 Million: Good or Bad?

by Jami Miedema Recently, the U.S. population finally reached 300 million. While some might consider this a strain on our resources, others believe this growth is beneficial to our economy. Many countries overseas are struggling to find population-control strategies...

Consolation in Change

by Rebecca Rooy Monday morning, coffee in hand, I instinctively reach for my student schedule planner. The familiar texture of paper, comforting straight lines, and dependable pencil markings vitally assist in dictating my day. Today, however, my planner is absent....

Rethinking Your Marketing Strategy

by Dennis Burnside Before I joined Whittaker Associates, I spent over 25 years in the commercial real estate industry. During that time I was lucky enough to represent some of the most sophisticated and successful real estate investors and developers in the country....

Are You Supporting Business Growth?

by Jim Edmonson We all get pretty busy answering phone calls, sitting in meetings and returning those endless emails. As a result, we might lose track of our business growth programs. Here is a reminder of what should be going on when you’re busy working....

Lead Management

by Cory Koch At one time, “lead management” consisted of responding to a customer who raised a hand and said, “Yes, tell me more.” Now, lead management is recognized as one of the most critical functions to impact sales success, and it has...