Author Archives: AJ Ragosta
Action Item to Our Customers and Partners
Alright, the dust has officially settled on 2010. We started our planning sessions with the teams for 2011 and the wheels keep on turning. 2010 was an amazing year for Varrow. We brought on board many ridiculously talented a...
The Year of the Customer…
...just like every year before and after 2010. Our Storage Practice Lead, Joe Kelly, summed it up:"Thanks for..Bringing us into your world of challenges and allowing us to develop a solution that is best for your businessViewing us as a trusted a...
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The Year of the Customer…
...just like every year before and after 2010. Our Storage Practice Lead, Joe Kelly, summed it up:"Thanks for..Bringing us into your world of challenges and allowing us to develop a solution that is best for your businessViewing us as a trusted a...
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Real Artists Ship
I just got into my hotel after my weekly 5-hour deer-dodging drive from VA to NC. The good thing about seeing all the deer chomping grass along the side of the road as I barrel down the highway at 65+MPH is that it keeps me awake. I hav...
Real Artists Ship
I just got into my hotel after my weekly 5-hour deer-dodging drive from VA to NC. The good thing about seeing all the deer chomping grass along the side of the road as I barrel down the highway at 65+MPH is that it keeps me awake. I hav...
Effective Selling – Thought 1
There are lots of character traits and habits/behaviors that contribute to being a good Account Manager, but in this day and age there is one simple thing that all salespeople, regardless of talent, can do to separate themselves from the large majority...
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Effective Selling – Thought 1
There are lots of character traits and habits/behaviors that contribute to being a good Account Manager, but in this day and age there is one simple thing that all salespeople, regardless of talent, can do to separate themselves from the large majority...
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Jimmy V
One of the guys on the team is an NC State alum. He sent me a link today to Jimmy Valvano's classic speech at the Espy awards, less than 2 months before he died of cancer. What an inspiration Jimmy V was, and what a great guy. You can't help but lov...
Jimmy V
One of the guys on the team is an NC State alum. He sent me a link today to Jimmy Valvano's classic speech at the Espy awards, less than 2 months before he died of cancer. What an inspiration Jimmy V was, and what a great guy. You can't help but lov...
Fun w/ VCE
Life is too short to take yourself too seriously. "Integrity" and "excellence" are two words that come to mind when I think of the people I work with at Varrow, but "fun" is definitely another one.If you look at it on paper, there never really is time...
Fun w/ VCE
Life is too short to take yourself too seriously. "Integrity" and "excellence" are two words that come to mind when I think of the people I work with at Varrow, but "fun" is definitely another one.If you look at it on paper, there never really is time...
Should we sign Randy Moss?
Randy Moss is one of the most talented wide receivers in the league. He had 1,264 receiving yards last year and is 2nd all-time in receiving touchdowns. He was recently traded by the Patriots for a 3rd round draft pick, then dropped by the Vikings 4 ...
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Should we sign Randy Moss?
Randy Moss is one of the most talented wide receivers in the league. He had 1,264 receiving yards last year and is 2nd all-time in receiving touchdowns. He was recently traded by the Patriots for a 3rd round draft pick, then dropped by the Vikings 4 ...
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People Power
I just found out yesterday that the company I work for - Varrow - was named EMC's Commercial Partner of the Year for the 2nd year in a row. 2200 companies are eligible for the award. Unbelievable. Varrow has grown 875% ...
Action Item to Our Customers and Partners