The Kansas City Children’s Mercy Hospital holds a special place in our hearts.
David Shultz is a member of the Big Slick Organizers Community and is involved in everything from digital marketing to the weekend karaoke events. He is also involved with Promo Cares, an organization focused on helping distributors find suppliers with a purpose-driven mission.
Mandi Rudd is the sister of one of the Big Slick’s hosts, Paul Rudd, and is a key member of the family of volunteers at Big Slick. She is also the Owner of Brand Energy Marketing, a firm that specializes in marketing strategies and promotional products.
As Big Slick hits its tenth year as a charity event, they’ve raised $8.5 million dollars for the Pediatric Cancer Center at the Kansas City Children’s Mercy Hospital. Find out more about this special weekend event (coming to you this June 7th & 8th)!
Key Takeaways:
[4:15] How did Big Slick first get started? [9:45] How did David get involved with Big Slick? [13:50] David and Mandi share why they feel so connected with the Kansas City Children’s Mercy Hospital. [18:20] What does a typical Big Slick schedule look like? [23:00] 100% of the proceeds go to the hospital. [31:15] What is the Promotion Products Association International (PPAI) all about and why is Promo Cares different? [34:45] The marketing/ promotional industry can get a bad rep. [38:15] As a distributor, Mandi shares what it’s like working with David and his products and being able to offer new services to her clients. [40:05] Consumers would switch brands to a company that has some sort of giving back component in it. [43:25] Tickets for Big Slick are on sale now!Mentioned in This Episode:
Promotion Products Association International (PPAI)