Supplier Spotlight Interview

We sit down with Harold Wood, Strategic Account Manager of Koozie Group to discuss industry trends, USA made, sustainability, and how Koozie Group is fully prepared to grow your business. For the full transcript, visit this link: https://universal-unilink.com/koozie-group-interview-with-harold-wood

We spend some time with the Bayside Apparel sales team and learn what it takes to make 100% USA-Made apparel, from "Dirt to Shirt!" For a complete transcript and links mentioned in this episode, go to https://universal-unilink.com/ast-sportswear-bayside-apparel-with-nadir-zulfiqar-anthony-miskulim-and-roberta-martino/

Ammar Khan, VP of Sales and Marketing with Calderon Textiles lets reveals this textile manufaturere can provide reliability and consistency while also adapting to the challenges of the future. You can read a complete transcript of the episode here: https://universal-unilink.com/calderon-textiles-interview-with-ammar-khan/

In this interview, Ryan Sherma from EVO B2B Group, informs us about PCI Compliance and what it takes to close the security holes in your business' payment processing system.

We chat with Blue Generation's David Zipes, VP of Strategic Planning to discover how Blue Generation is keeping a fashion-forward outlook in the uniform and promotional apparel space. We talked about : a 76 year history of innovation how great design stands out in the marketplace what consumers are looking for in apparel speed to market is key to stay in the game leveraging programs such as Blue Direct to increase profits and efficiency

Meredith O'Brien, VP of Sales with Storm Duds, reveals how distributors can get into the rain gear promotion game and why Storm Duds is the partner need to help you reach your goals no matter the weather.

Tarek Shahla, chief operations officer at Rasco FR, spend some time talking about the importance of FR and how you can make FR a part of your workwear offering.

We spent some time chatting with Peter Bloom, CEO and owner of Tiger Workwear and their Flamesafe line of FR apparel. Tiger Workwear is the world’s leading manufacturer of knitted flame resistant cotton fabrics for next to the skin apparel. Peter explains how vertical manufacturing can give distributors an edge in the competitive FR marketplace.

Kristine Shreve, Marketing Director for Ensign Emblems, will tell you that emblems are all about making your customers' brand look great. In this episode, Kristine reveals how Ensign Emblem can partner with you to provide your clients with quality emblems, patches, appliques and more.

Universal Unilink members are likely familiar with Badger Sports and their full line of team apparel and fan wear. In this episode, Chris Huot explains the new opportunities available to you now that Badger is part of the Founder Sport Group.

Payment procession is a necessary and complex part of the modern sales process for any business. In this episode, Tom Lizzio, Senior Partner Success Manager at EVO B2B Group, walks through the steps Universal Unilink members can take to save on their credit card processing and streamline their payment systems.

When it comes to apparel, your customers are interested in brands, and S&S has the brands. In this episode, Nolan Parker, S&S National and Strategic Accounts Director, reveals the brands your customers are looking for and how you can get them for a great price.

Key Apparel has been making long-lasting, comfortable workwear since 1908. IN this interview, Seth Needham explains why 2020 is "the year of the distributor" and why Key apparel should have a place in the workwear alternatives you offer to your customers.

REED Manufacturing has been making quality workwear for over 100. They have produced apparel for many well-known brands such as AmeriPride, Sears, Levi Strauss, Gap, Guess, Woolrich, Target, and JC Penney and many others. They may be the best known workwear manufacturer that you have never heard of. In this interview, REED CEO, Ed Nelson, reveals what's in store for the next 100 years.

St. Regis Group is known for high quality awards and recognition but our interview with Steve Smidt reveals that their recent acquisitions bring them closer to the goal of the "one stop shop" for promotional products as well.

Gerry Brewer reveals the HUGE potential of online stores and how TUO is making the process simple and risk-free for Universal Unilink members.

Irving Weber Associates protects linen suppliers and distributors, uniform renters, and commercial launderers with broad insurance coverage, experienced risk control, educational resources, and responsive claims service. OPERATIONS: Commercial Launderers, Linen Suppliers, Uniform renters, Distributors LINES OF BUSINESS: Property Insurance, Liability Insurance, Workers' Compensation, Business Insurance, Auto Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Flood Insurance

Backpacker is an outdoor lifestyle apparel brand made with high quality fabric and construction at a great price. Listen to CEO, David Bebon as he relates the Backpacker story and why you need to offer the Backpacker line to your customers.

Rob Williams supplies Universal Unilink Members with a wide array of paper products and air freshener products. But the real value is their ability to get your foot in the door with products branded with your company logo, that guarantee repeat business wit proprietary paper refills. The icing on the cake--RL Williams offers turnkey training for your team on the entire sales process from prospecting to servicing.

As the name implies, Tough Duck manufactures tough workwear and is known for their distinctive duck canvas styles of cold weather gear.

We chat with Charles Franklin, Co-Owner of The Firm, a telecommunications company that specializes in helping business owners find savings for internet services, land lines and cell phone plans.