Locations/Headquarters: Las Vegas, Nevada
Business Accolades: NaVOBA Certified
VBE Spotlight on: Total Promotion Company
Total Promotion Company
Total Promotion Company was founded in 2019 by Brandon Mills.
Total Promotion Company LLC is a full-service promotional supply company located in Las Vegas, Nevada. With Total Promotion Company’s owner and operations manager both being service-disabled veterans, the company’s mission is to provide products at a military standard that meet the rigorous demands of their clients.
Total Promotion Company is excited to announce the launch of its new print on demand fulfillment service using Direct to Film print technology. This cutting-edge technology allows for high-quality prints onto a variety of fabrics, making it the perfect solution for customized merchandise.
In addition, Total Promotion Company is setting up e-commerce web stores for clients who want to monetize their following and client base through merchandise. Whether you're a business owner, artist, or organization, our e-commerce web stores make it easy to sell your products online. With their print on demand fulfillment service, you can enjoy fast, reliable products with peace of mind that comes with working with a trusted partner.
Their aim is to be a one-stop-shop for all of their clients promotional product needs. Total Promotion Company aims to mitigate the issues involved with using multiple suppliers by having a variety of wholesale vendors for everything not already produced in-house.
Learn more at: https://www.totalpromotioncompany.com/about
About the Business - Promotional Products, Military Standard, One-Stop-Shop
What services do you provide?
"Branding, merchandise, apparel and promotional products."
Who are your primary customers?
"Small and medium sized businesses, non-profits, sports teams, police departments, schools, hospitals, music bands, social media influencers, celebrities."
When and how did you start your business?
"'Purchased the business in December 2019 from another veteran that was retiring due to health issues."
Business Growth Challenges - Growing Through Challenge and Change
What were some of the challenges in starting your business?
"3 months after purchasing the business the government locked down the country due to the COVID pandemic, all orders stopped and we went in to survival mode. During that time I helped form several business networking groups with businesses in similar situations."
What is the key to the success of your business?
"Community engagement and referral networking. Diversifying your reach and building strong genuine relationships."
What lessons learned can you share with people to make their business succeed?
"Failure is not an option. Be prepared to pivot when new opportunity presents itself, but beware of "shiny new object syndrome". You only succeed by providing value to others. Proper communication and realistic expectations."
What pitfalls should they avoid?
"Trying to do too much at once and spreading yourself too thin."
What other information about you and your business would you like to share with the NaVOBA community?
"The best business is when everyone benefits. When our clients and their customers are happy, we are happy."
Service information
Branch:
Army
Service Years:
2010-2014
Highest Rank Attained:
E5 - Sergeant
Why did you join the military?
"A passion to serve."
Military Occupation:
"19K - M1 Abrams Crewman (Tanker)"
Significant Achievements/Experiences:
"Was a section sergeant as a corporal and was responsible for 3 tanks."
Biography/Fun Facts
In 10 years I see myself...
"Expanding the business internationally."
People might be interested to know...
"I owned and operated a speedboat charter business on an island in Thailand for several years and then sold it prior to joining the military."
Favorite sports team?
"Kansas City Chiefs. I was born in Kansas City and my family is avid Chiefs fans."
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