In 2010, XanGo and Professional Marketing International faced off several times on the soccer pitch and 2011 would be no different. On June 23, the two teams revived the rivalry with the first game of the summer. Each side brought with them a few new faces, but many of the same individuals who had participated [...]
PMI Continues Internal Rivalry
With PMI having two softball teams in a local league, each time they meet during the season continues the rivalry. Yesterday, PMI Coaching and PMI Marketing met in a regular season game in the American Fork Recreation League. PMI Coaching is the defending league champion, but has gotten off to a terrible start to the [...]
What We Can Learn From Super Bowl Advertisements
Super Bowl advertising is a litmus test of sorts. When the economy is thriving, the slots are priced high and sell fast. When the economy stalls, special deals are more likely and some of the major marketing players bow out. 2011 is an interesting year. While the country shakes off the malaise of the recession [...]
Applying Sports Lessons to Business
Sports are remarkably goal-centered. Each player knows what they need to do to be successful and is given the opportunity to carry it out. When they are successful, they are rewarded a predetermined amount of points. This focus of purpose permeates the sporting world, which is why in most sports, a player’s efforts culminate in [...]
Wishing You a Successful New Year from PMI!
May this New Year bring you many opportunities to explore the joys of life. And may your resolutions for the days ahead stay firm, turning your efforts into achievements and your dreams into reality.
Happy Football Watching from PMI
Thanksgiving is a sports lover’s dream – great food, friends and family, and some epic matchups on the gridiron. This year’s slate is no exception to the rule. NFL fans get to see three of the league’s top teams take to the field. The Saints are the defending Super Bowl champions and are currently firing [...]
Dedication Through Adversity
I think that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I feel that I could be the best in the world. I’m still only 35 years old. I have a fresh start physically and mentally, and I feel that I can achieve my goal to be the best again. ~Mario Lemieux, coming out of [...]
PMI Reports on Real Salt Lake’s Heartbreaking Loss
Many of PMI’s employees are fans of Utah’s major league soccer team, Real Salt Lake. They were the 2009 league champions and finished the 2010 regular season with the second-best record in the nation. PMI’s own soccer team regularly plays on Real Salt Lake’s practice field, which has been an exciting experience for everyone involved. [...]
Be Positive
Sports are some of the best analogies for life. The conflict, the preparation, the battle – each directly relates to aspects of everyday life. There are plenty of athletes who are admirable, and others that are less so. But those who are most successful and those who are the best role models for children and [...]
The “Babe” Knows What He’s Talking About
“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” –George Herman “Babe” Ruth Babe Ruth became a legend because he wasn’t afraid of failure. He struck out on many of his trips to the plate, but he didn’t let that hold him back. He always fired out, swinging for the fences. Likewise, sports [...]
