The Nugget Newspaper - News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

When I started with The Nugget almost six years ago, the term sales was on the display advertising employee’s card. Generally speaking, through the many sales and marketing jobs I have held for 45+ years, I have always shied away from the term sales because, in my view, I don’t sell, I help people make buying decisions. So I asked that my title be changed to Community Marketing Partner because that is exactly what I hope to be.

My goal is to come alongside businesses to help them grow. Whether big business or small, each has their own unique brand and way of doing business. The fun for me is i...