In the every-changing world of marketing, it is crucial to understand the fundamental differences between consumer markets (B2C) and business-to-business markets (B2B). Imagine these markets as two distinct ways of doing business, each with its own set of customer behaviors, communication methods, decision-making processes, and rules of engagements. What is applicable in B2C might not be suitable to B2B. Let’s […]

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George Barcelon is the President of Integrated Computer Systems (ICS), a leader in computer systems and peripherals, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this 2018. He is also the Immediate Past President and incumbent Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). He shares his insights about business-to-business marketing and the lessons he learned from teaching and hunting. […]

Mansmith and Fielders Inc. recently recognized the winners of its first Mansmith Sales Masters Awards. This inaugural event highlighted five outstanding sales professionals whose achievements are truly inspiring. As I reflect on the event, I am struck by the collective impact these individuals have made in their respective industries and the broader business community. A Diverse and Distinguished Group The […]

IBS Electronics Group is a global distributor founded in 1980 in Southern California, USA. They support the electronics manufacturing and industrial industries by providing a wide range of services, including inventory management, vendor consolidation, engineering services, prototyping, and custom design support integrated into the cost of the distributed components and products globally. Beth Dureza spearheaded the establishment of IBS Electronics’ […]

An unforgettable moment occurred last October 11, 2023, during the launching of our book, ‘Marketing for Beginners: Start Strong. Succeed Fast.” Reaching a Diverse Audience: Right from the start, our aim was to create an innovative marketing book that breaks free from conventions. We wanted to make marketing accessible to all, simplify its complexities, and kindle the desire for success […]

Passionate about learning? Ready to supercharge your career? Join me on an extraordinary journey through the must-attend conferences of 2024, hosted by The Mansmith Group! Gain fresh insights, ignite your inspiration, and reshape your future.  After a 3-year break from hosting a live event and switching to online events because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is surprising how well the […]

Even before PURPOSE claimed its own space in the growth equation of companies, Mansmith and Fielders had  already owned a unique positioning in the training industry.  Mansmith is not just a training and consulting firm with a specialized focus on marketing, sales, and innovation, it is the only company in its field driven by advocacy. This transition happened in 2004 […]

I get the most number of new ideas by attending learning events organized by reputable organizers with track records of delivering quality content. By simply listening to different perspectives of speakers or panelists who have been-there, done-that, I get inspired with their possibility thinking.  I build on their ideas, connect a missing piece of a puzzle, or get triggered with […]

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is the premier franchising association in the Philippines. In this interview, some of the PFA officers share their thoughts about franchising issues post pandemic. They are:  Chris Lim, CEO of La Z Boy, Sherill Quintana, CEO of Oryspa, Richard Sanz, CEO of Bibingkinitan, Joseph Tanbuntiong, President for Philippines of Jollibee, Glenn Yu, Chairman of Seaoil, Joey Garcia, CEO of Wendy’s, Alice […]

Steve Sy is the Founder and CEO of Great Deals E-Commerce Corporation, a pioneer and currently the Philippines’ largest provider of end-to-end ecommerce solutions to over 300 of the biggest manufacturers and country distributors in the Philippines. Great Deals was recently ranked by Inquirer and Statista as the fastest growing company in the Philippines, and by Financial Times as the […]

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