Hi my name is Jennifer and I’m a millennial. I want your brand to succeed. I want your employees to succeed (I’m sure you want both as well). In order for this success to occur you need insight into the millennial mind. Here I am to give you the honest, unvarnished truth about why I…
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This summer we are pleased to have Patrick as our marketing intern at Kolbeco. He is soaking up as much as he can in the few short months that he is here, and we are loving having him as part of the team. Read on, and you’ll see just how cheesy we are and how…
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If you are looking for calm, cool and collected, look no farther than Jennifer Notz. Jennifer recently joined the Kolbe Co team as our Social Media Manager and she is the epitome of level headed and cool under pressure. Might we also add that she is the perfect blend of creative and organized that adds…
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The holiday season always offers a great time to reflect on the year, and recall with gratitude all of the achievements, memories and shining moments we’ve experienced. As we prepare to close out the year, the Kolbeco team took the opportunity to share what we’re most proud of for 2018. Each of these shines a…
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Work place environments have long been the topic of conversation at the dinner table, and in corner taverns, for generations. The repercussions of the once popular “do as you are told” model wreaked havoc on thousands of workers for longer than I care to investigate, and many companies, like Kolbeco, have chosen to really dig…
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Self-awareness is something that is talked about more now than ever. It is the first step in the Emotional Intelligence equation and without a doubt the most important factor. Becoming consciously aware of yourself and how others perceive you can be a powerful stepping stone to many things. Only when you are aware of your…
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People are not very patient. Actually, let me rephrase…I am not very patient (although I doubt I am alone in that statement). As a consumer, I rely on technology every day and I’ve come to expect quick results. If I have a question, I don’t drive to the library – I consult Google. If I…
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You may not have met her in person, but if you’re a client, supplier, or friend of Kolbeco you probably know Cara! Cara is the dynamo who keeps things running around the office, from our daily accounting to making sure we have all the equipment and supplies needed to do our jobs. And she knows…
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“I hope you know that this will go down on your permanent record …” -The Violent Femmes, 1983 During my grade school and high school days, there was no statement that instilled so much fear as that of a mark on your “permanent record.” As an adult, I can say that I honestly have no…
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“This isn’t what I signed up for. Big corporations and franchises are killing me. Quality and service are disappearing, and people are being sold ‘OK’ products in well-designed packaging.” This is how my conversation with a local business owner began. He looked defeated, and I could sense that he was concerned about where to go…
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