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Talking PCB: An Interview With Dan Beaulieu And Steve Williams

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(Author’s note: this interview was conducted by Barry Matties of iConnect007.com. Thanks to my good friends at iConnect007 for permission to publish it here) Two well-known consultants in the PCB industry, Dan Beaulieu and Steve Williams, have joined forces to try to help close the divide between CMs and board shops. I recently sat down with them at IPC APEX […]

Finding And Hiring The Right Sales Person

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The problem with finding and hiring the right sales person is that, well they are sales people, they know how to sell, they know how to talk a good game, so good a game that it’s hard to figure out if they are in fact really good or just great talkers. So you have to dig a little harder when […]

A Book Recommendation From Dan Beaulieu: Be Your Customer’s Hero

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Book Recommendation From Dan Beaulieu Be Your Customer’s Hero: Real World Tips & Techniques for the Service Front Lines By Adam Toporek Copyright 2015Amacom Price $17.95 Pages: 244 and Index A much needed new book on customer service Even though there are plenty of books on customer service these days I find this one to be particularly ground breaking and that […]

Reflections on my 500th column

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This is it Column 500! Representing 10 years and nearly half a million words opinions, comments, complaints and aggravations I have reached this milestone which to be honest I am not sure all of you are going to think is good thing. In fact some of you probably think it’s been a less than rewarding experience to have to put […]

Bring On The Kids!

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This new generation is not only interested but actually eager to join our ranks! Yes the time is right. The kids finally are interested in being part of this old industry of ours. For the first time in years I am seeing some interest and curiosity from people under thirty about our industry. Now I have to admit that these […]

This Week’s Book Review: Amp Up Your Sales

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Amp Up Your Sales: Powerful Strategies The Move Customers to Make Fast, Favorable, Decisions By Andy Pail Copyright 2014 Amacom Price $17.95 Pages: 226 with Index The right book for the right times This guy has it right. Things are different now and if you don’t modify and I mean drastically modify your approach to sales you are going to […]

Winning That Perfect Prospect

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Stay in touch; you have what they need, they just don’t know it yet. And interesting question: when do you stop calling a prospect. Well it depends on the prospect. If for example you have done your homework and you know for sure that you have exactly what he wants then never. Of you might not try to see her […]

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Thomas Chang

President/ Cabletree

We been working with D.B. Management Group for over two years now and have found to be extremely helpful and effective in helping us to make inroads into the North America Cable and interconnect market. We find them to be a perfect complement in terms of promoting our high technology Cable custom design and engineering capabilities to the right customers. This is particularly true when it comes to our overmolding capabilities. As a Taiwanese company, they have helped us meet the challenges of selling our products and services in North America.

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MEIR POLACK

PRESIDENT, ARTNET PRO, INC

We have been working with Dan since we met four year ago at a company event in Vietnam. We quickly became friends and then strategic partners. As we grow our company and expand our offerings, Dan has been able to help guide us into the future. His experience, network and most of all passion is invaluable to any company that wants to grow. For the last four years Dan is guiding us and help us promoting our business and develop it, marketing wise and strategy, Dan ideas and dedication to the things he love to do are an asset to any company. We at Artnet Pro want to thanks Dan for all his hard work and dedication to bring our business to a better future.

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GREG SMITH

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT CIRCUIT-TECH INC.

When it comes to the PCB Industry, all roads lead to Dan Beaulieu! For over 30 years he has been teaching us how to market and sell more effectively through his hundreds of columns. Dan has been a friend and very helpful resource on multiple fronts. There is no one that Dan doesn't know, nor any resource that is not within a short reach. Dan is now beginning to lead the charge for Social Media Marketing adoption in our industry. If you need an experience seasoned veteran to help your company grow and expand, you need not look any further than Dan Beaulieu.

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DAVE RUND

FORMER PRESIDENT OF TAIYO AMERICA

When I was given the responsibility to take the company to the next level in terms of financial performance and market share, I knew I would need help to create a high performance organization and sales / marketing strategy. I turned to Dan to provide the creative marketing wisdom we need to meet our corporate goals. We were undergoing a significant cultural change in business and Dan was instrumental in getting that message to our customers. As testament to the value Dan provides, I would definitely call on Dan’s services again if needed.

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CARL MOEHRING

BOARD SHARK PCB

Subject matter expert is the overall best description I can give Dan’s abilities. While building Board Shark PCB, Dan provided excellent insight and advice, as well as access to connections which led us to new customers and unique opportunities – tangible results! I owe Dan credit for helping me to focus on what mattered…building a customer-oriented company drawing upon shared experiences and great ideas for the future. We will continue our growth by utilizing DB Management’s marketing resources and expertise in the future.

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DAVE RYDER

PRESIDENT PROTOTRON CIRCUITS INC.

At Prototron Circuits in the mid-1990s we started what has become a very long and beneficial relationship with D B Management. Dan and his associates have been a valuable asset to us in ways we could not have anticipated. Their industry connections and broad knowledge provide instant and constant help and support. DB Mgmt. and Dan have been trusted advisors and strategists helping us through the many and various changes and challenges in business over the years. I highly recommend DB Management to anyone, except our competitors.

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PAUL EMELLO

PRESIDENT AT CAPITOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

I have know Dan for 7 years and have never met a Marketing Expert that understands Sales as well as Dan. Dan ties the two disciplines together to achieve maximum results. When I worked with Dan I had the Marketing burden completely lifted from my shoulders. I was able to concentrate on the nuts and bolts of managing a sales force while Dan furthered our company's interests across North America. He established the plan and I was able to focus on executing it.

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GENE WEINER

PRESIDENT, WEINER INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES

I have known Dan Beaulieu for over 20 years. He has been and remains a dedicated and fierce defender of America’s PCB fabricators and its domestic industry. He is particularly an asset to those that are not one of the world’s largest and need a “virtual” sales and marketing unit, help in hiring and training salesmen and distributors, or need guidance in writing their annual business plan. Dan is also an advocate of “back to basics” and believes in continuous improvement.

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ROBERT TARZWELL

MEGADAWN

I have worked with Dan Beaulieu for almost twenty years, we have consulted together for many companies both small and large, always successful in our endeavors. We grew to be good friends and buddies. We even started a successful publishing company, selling printed circuit books. Dan has always been without question the cool head in the meetings. When things got rough, I could always count on Dans smooth demeanor and level head to lead the way. It has been the highlight of my long career in Printed circuit boards that I got to work with one of the greats, my friend Dan.

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JUDY WARNER

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT ALTIUM®

I have been working with Dan for over ten years. I have found Dan to be extremely helpful when it comes to developing and implementing our strategic direction at Taiyo America. His strategies have been a great help in both North America and Europe as we have made significant gains in market share. His understanding of the PCB market and focus on customer service has been extremely valuable.

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BRUCE JOHNSTON

PRACTICALSMM

I have worked with Dan for a long long time starting in the days when we needed to put a sales plana and team in place to having him facilitate strategic sales meetings. He has grown with us from our PCB days into our EMS present

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JOSEPH O’NEIL

CEO GREEN CIRCUITS AND POWER DESIGN

I have worked with Dan for a long long time starting in the days when we needed to put a sales plana and team in place to having him facilitate strategic sales meetings. He has grown with us from our PCB days into our EMS present

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TARA DUNN

PRESIDENT, OMNI PCB

I have known Dan first by reputation, and then most recently by working him at one of my principals. I have always found him to be creative, passionate and most importantly easy to work with. He has a true passion for helping the companies he works with be successful.

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PRAVEEN ARYA

OWNER, CANADIAN CIRCUITS INC.

Dan is a passionate individual, determined to solve and problem a customer may have in a friendly and social fashion. He is a great sales leader and consultant. And is widely respected among clients and peers alike.

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JERRY SMITH

DIRECTOR OF SALES AT MULTICIRCUITS

Dan is a wonderful and very easy person to work with. You need to be ready to use his strategies, which are simple but need to be followed. As he says it is all COMMON SENSE.

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JOHN FIX

MANAGER & DIRECTOR, MARKETING AND SALES AT TAIYO AMERICA, INC.

I have know Dan for over twenty years and have always enjoyed working with him. He has always been a good resource for me during all phases of my career in the printed circuit board industry.

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Thomas Chang

President/ Cabletree

We been working with D.B. Management Group for over two years now and have found to be extremely helpful and effective in helping us to make inroads into the North America Cable and interconnect market. We find them to be a perfect complement in terms of promoting our high technology Cable custom design and engineering capabilities to the right customers. This is particularly true when it comes to our overmolding capabilities. As a Taiwanese company, they have helped us meet the challenges of selling our products and services in North America.

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