Anthony Abatzis from PCNA is back on JaySapChats. We get into everything from $4 drinkware and Hydro Flask to Stanley, Mophie, Nimble, Skullcandy, bag charms, journals, Herschel, Got Bag, Wellable and more. Some products I love. Some I don’t. And some come down to one simple question: is the product actually worth what you’re paying for it?

For me, it always comes back to the same thing: my clients come first. I need partners who answer the phone, solve problems and help me deliver for the people who trust me with their business.

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Beata Miller from Jules Schenk & Associates has been in the promotional products industry for 20 years, and she brought plenty of products and plenty of opinions to the conversation.

We look at everything from custom playing cards and premium drinkware to awards, dye-sublimated apparel, umbrellas, blankets, lip balm, and more.

But this episode isn't just about showing off products. We talked about what actually matters when sourcing promo: quality, customization, lead times, pricing, and finding products that go beyond the same old giveaways.

To Connect with Jay:

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Nobody asks to borrow a permanent marker, they ask to borrow a Sharpie. Senior Brand Manager Sarah Wiskind sits down with Jay to talk all things Sharpie, from the history of their first permanent marker to the full catalogue of products on offer today, on this episode of Great American Summer.

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On this episode of Great American Summer, former Chief Brand Officer for Carhartt fills us in on his time stewarding an iconic American brand, how its stayed true to its roots, and how the name "Carhartt" became synonymous with hard work.

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VP Creative Services Benjamin Soto and Senior Director of Product Design John Maldonado sit down with Jay to talk Igloo's history, their dedication to product testing, and the passion for product that keeps the consumer coming back time and time again across decades.--Song: Innovation by Cody Martin ULCLCR9RWKRDG7XQ

We sit down with award-winning blogger, author, and style and trend expert Lizzie Garrett Mettler to discuss the history of American fashion and how authentic style will always beat out an overpriced designer copycat. Song: Innovation by Cody Martin ULCLCR9RWKRDG7XQ#podcast #lizziegarrettmettler #styleandfashion #trends

Zippo's archivist and historian Dr. Kate Zapel and Channel Business Manager, Special Markets Donna Urbanski walk us through Zippo's founding story, it's resilience, and it's continued dedication to their employees and the people of Bradford, Pennsylvania in this week's episode of Great American Summer. #podcast #zippo #zippolighters #founderstories #brandmerchandisingArchival imagery courtesy of Zippo

In this episode, we learn what makes the A.T. Cross Pen Company an enduring legacy, from its origins in Providence, Rhode Island in 1846 through the downturn of the Great Depression and WWII to the prestigious company they remain today.--Archival photos courtesy of the A.T. Cross Pen Company.