Power to Sell
Power to Sell is a student-led podcast focusing on mastering the underlying skills of persuasion, leadership, and sales. It's focused on how we transform these 'ordinary' human skills into the extraordinary and how we can differentiate ourselves based on how we sell versus the characteristics of what we sell.
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Darrin Peterson - Power of Relationships
In season five of the Power to Sell Podcast, a theme our NDSU Sales students are exploring is going from the dorm room to the boardroom. In our first episode of Fall Semester 2024 (episode 27), students sat down with Darrin Peterson, the President of Marvin Windows! In addition to starting at the company mowing lawns in the summer of 1986, Darrin is now the first non-Marvin family member to serve as President in the company's 112-year history. Darrin shared his career journey and discussed the importance of community and family. He highlighted the importance of authenticity, building trust, and connecting and learning from others. Darrin shared stories about working with multiple generations of Marvin family members, what he has learned from them, and the critical role that Warroad, MN, plays in the company's history and future.