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Cast Your Vote for Williams Trading University Retail Education Program of the Year 2022

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Pennsauken – Williams Trading Co is pleased to announce that the new Williams Trading University e-Learning channel – WTU Sexual Health & Wellness – has been nominated for the 2022 XBIZ Retail Education Program of the Year Award. 

Between the original platform and the new Health & Wellness channel, we are proud to announce that we have awarded more than 185,000 certifications, and expect to award many more as content is launched.

Vote for WTU Sexual Health & Wellness for the 2022 XBIZ Retail Education Program of the Year  Award 

With the support of our vendor partners and several well-known sex educators in the industry, we’ve worked hard to bring new, comprehensive training programs to the Williams Trading University platform with a new channel that focuses on sexual health & wellness topics. Users of the original WTU platform can create a free log in at Williams Trading Sexual Health & Wellness Channel and find a wealth of educational content that has been curated specifically to give store associates information relating to their customers’ sexual health & wellness needs. 

As a participating store owner-operator, your commitment to this program has helped to launch one of the most innovative new platforms for Sexual Health and Wellness Retail Training in the Adult segment this past year.

In this competitive marketplace today, we try hard to bring you additional value with in-stock, full line assortments, digital marketing support, tester programs and value-enhanced vendor training to help your retail customers understand and purchase products at the store level with better support.

If you think we’ve done a good job this past year with this program, please take a moment to register and cast your vote for us at XBIZ.net.

Thank you for your continued support, and we welcome any comments to enhance and grow this program this year.

-The Williams Trading Co. Family

Please register and cast your vote in the Retail Education Program of the Year category.  Williams Trading Co has also garnered a nomination for Distributor of the Year.

Williams Trading Co Nominated For 2022 XBIZ Executive Awards

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Pennsauken – As 2021 winds down, we reflect on how much our industry has changed in just a short space of time post-pandemic, and look to honor those in the adult industry who have not only faced the trials and tribulations that have impacted so many businesses – supply chain issues, shortages in personnel, travel restrictions and illness – but have risen above and shown that our industry can not only scrape by, but thrive in this changed world.

 

The nominations for the annual XBIZ Executive Awards reflect the appreciation that we as an industry have for those who have shown their dedication to making their business the best that they can be; this year, post-Covid, these nominations reflect the adaptability, dedication, and drive of those individuals who have brought their companies to new levels of excellence.

 

Williams Trading Co is honored to announce the nominations of 3 people who have worked tirelessly throughout the year to not only keep the business running, but have met and risen above the challenges that the industry has faced.

 

Nominated for Community Figure of the Year, Paul Reutershan, who is not only the face of Williams Weekly Picks, but also serves as Williams Trading Co’s Brand Ambassador and Sales Representative.
Scott Dantis, Director of Sales & Marketing, has been nominated for the Senior Leadership Award.
And finally, Bob Pyne Jr, Williams Trading Co’s CEO, has been nominated as Businessman of the Year.

 

Williams Trading Co wants to congratulate Paul, Scott, and Bob on their nominations, and offers the other nominees congratulations as well.

 

Voting is open from November 10th through November 23rd at xbiz.net, and winners will be announced at the 2022 XBIZ Honors ceremony Tues, January 11th at the W Hollywood Hotel, following the first in-person ANME since January of 2020.

Williams Trading Co. is a full line Adult Wholesale Distributor with over 40 years of excellence in the industry, carrying over 20,000 different items, with new products added weekly. Check out www.williamstradingco.com for its simple and effective online ordering system, backed by a knowledgeable sales staff. Over the years the company has expanded to offer direct drop-shipping services for online retailers, with the launch of  https://dropship.williamstradingco.com/.

Williams Trading Co. leads as the first adult distributor offering free e-learning for all new and existing customers. Williams Trading University is a free e-learning program available exclusively to existing and new Williams Trading Co. accounts. Since its inception, there have been over 105,000 e-learning course completions and the number is still growing.  Online courses are available 24 hours/7 days per week at www.wtulearn.com.

Williams Trading Celebrates Sexual Health & Wellness Channel

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Dear Williams Trading Valued Customer

This last year, we’ve worked hard to bring a new, comprehensive training program to the Williams Trading University Platform – Williams Trading Sexual Health & Wellness Channel – with the intention of giving your store associates information relating to their customers’ sexual health & wellness needs. 

We’re proud to announce that we have awarded more than 180,000 certifications between the original platform and the new channel with your support. 

As a participating store owner operator, your commitment to this program has helped to launch one of the most innovative new platforms for Sexual Health and Wellness Retail Training in the Adult segment this past year.

In this competitive marketplace today, we try hard to bring you additional value with in-stock, full line assortments, digital marketing support, tester programs and value-enhanced vendor training to help your retail customers understand and purchase products at the store level with better support.

If you think we’ve done a good job this past year with this program, please take a moment to register and vote for us with the XBIZ Nomination.

Thank you for your continued support, and we welcome any comments to enhance and grow this program this year.

The Williams Trading Co. Family

Please register here below and vote in the Retailer Education area at the following link.  You can also vote for us for Distributor of the year and new Marketing Campaign.

Williams Trading Co Vote – 2017 XBIZ Exec Awards!

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Recognizing Unmatched Leadership and Success

The XBIZ Executive Awards celebrate exceptional career achievement, reaching the pinnacle of ones’ profession and fueling brands that excite, motivate and influence.

Achieving success, reaching the pinnacle of ones’ profession and fueling brands that excite, influence and motivate is the driving force behind the XBIZ Executive Awards.

xnizWith constant economic and technological challenges and facing a mainstream business world that presents an uncertain relationship at every turn, today’s industry leaders represent some of the most progressive and creative group of executives in business today.

The XBIZ Executive Awards celebrate these movers and shakers who pour their hearts and souls into their careers and, by doing so, propel their brands to new heights of success.

Join us as we honor the brightest, most passionate in our industry.

Williams Trading is honored to announce it has received two Xbiz 2017 award nominations. Businesswoman of the Year  Bethann Smith Williams Trading Co and  Tech Leadership Award     Scott Dantis Willaims Trading Co

  • Tech Leadership Award     Scott Dantis Willaims Trading Co.
  • Businesswoman of the Year  Bethann Smith Williams Trading Co.

Today marks the start of our voting period where we give XBIZ.net members from round the world the opportunity to weigh in on finalist nominees. Voting period ends at midnight on November 13th.

2017 XBIZ Exec Awards
Retail industry edition of the 2017 XBIZ Exec Awards.
 The XBIZ Executive Awards recognize outstanding individuals who play a key role in the success of prominent brands. The award categories cover a range of occupations that make up the organizational chart of industry enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management, chief executives and more. Voting ends at midnight on Nov. 14.

Go to xbiz.net and login to vote.

 You must register and create an account to vote. Click on the Rock The Vote icon on the left or click here. Then click on RETAIL INDUSTRY NOMINEES or click here.

PLACE YOUR VOTES HERE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK

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LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce the 100 finalist nominees for the retail industry edition of the 2017 XBIZ Exec Awards.

Selection of nominees was based on a multitude of factors including leadership ability, business acumen, positive community influence and overall career success as submitted by industry peers via social network XBIZ.net.

The retail industry edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented at an exclusive awards ceremony during the XBIZ 2017 events series, set for Jan 9-13, at the Andaz hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

The XBIZ Executive Awards recognize outstanding individuals who play a key role in the success of prominent brands. Additionally, for the second year in a row, Women In Adult will recognize the Woman of the Year with a special award.

The award categories cover a range of occupations that make up the organizational chart of industry enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management, chief executives and more.

The nominees for the online industry edition 2017 XBIZ Exec Awards are:

Business Development Executive of the Year  
Adam Hasner, Evolution Distribution
Brent Aldon, Aneros
Briana Honz-Watkins, Pipedream Products
Carmen Miller-Branch, Oneup Innovations
Colin Allerton , Adult Empire
Ken Herskovitz, Sex With Emily
Kristen Denton, Doc Johnson
Lupe Martinez, CalExotics
Lynda Mort, XR Brands
Monique Carty, Nexus Range
Marketing Executive of the Year 
Carlos Becker, Kheper Games
Erica Braverman, Doc Johnson
Gideon Perez, The Screaming O
Joanne Queenin, Sporsheets
Kristen Tribby, Fun Factory
Megan Wozniak, Adult Empire
Nichole Grossman, CalExotics
Ryan Fraga, Oxballs
Sabrina Earnshaw, Lovehoney
Stephanie Keating, We-Vibe
Progressive Leadership Award  
Alexandra Fine, Dame Products
Ari Suss, XR Brands
Brian Sloan, Vieci
Chad Braverman, Doc Johnson
Jerome Bensimon, Satifyer
Joel Kaminsky, Good Vibrations
Neal Slateford and Richard Longhurst, Lovehoney
Richie Harris, PJUR USA
Robert Rheaume, Jimmyjane
Sarah Tomchesson, The Pleasure Chest
Tech Leadership Award   
Brian & Suki Dunham, Ohmibod
Christoph Hofmann, Mystim
Dan Liu, Lovense
David Yu, Svakom
Frank Alde, epi24
Inga & Erik Van Riper, Honey’s Place
Melody & Bruce Murison, We-Vibe
Michael Topolovac, Crave Innovations
Scott Dantis, Williams Trading
Toon Timmermans, Kiiroo
Community Figure of the Year  
Becky Merbler and Chelsea McCain,Adult Empire
Cathy Ziegler, Kheper Games
Coyote Days, Good Vibrations
Dave Levine, CNV
Dennis Desantis, Cousins Group
Emily Morse, Sex With Emily
Jessica Drake Wicked
Megan Swartz, Deja Vu Love Boutique
Paul Reutershan, Pipedream Products
Tamara Bell, HPPPA
Brand Ambassador of the Year   
Bradley Taylor, Creative Conceptions
Chaney Cox, The Rabbit Company
Conde Aumann, The Screaming O
Emily Silva, Sportsheets
Janet Rini, NS Novelties
Luzoralia Corvera-Acosta, Jimmyjane
Michelle Marcus, Sliquid
Nicole McCree, Classic Erotica
Robin Stewart, Jopen
Steven Guarino, Doc Johnson
Senior Leadership Award
Andy Green, XGEN Products
April Lampert, Fun Factory
Austin Ferdinand, CalExotics
Colin Roy, Sliquid
Glenn Le Boeuf, Nalpac
Hui Newnham, The Screaming O
Kerin De Francis, Doc Johnson
Leilani Whitney, Fantasy Lingerie
Marla Lee, Kama Sutra
Steve Sav, Pipedream Products
Chief Executive of the Year
Brian Pellham, Kheper Games
Dean Elliott, Sliquid
Dirk Bauer, Fun Factory
Justin Ross, The Screaming O
Larry Garland, Eldorado
Louis Friedman, Oneup Innovations
Moe Levy, Holiday Products
Nick Orlandino, Pipedream Products
Ruben Deitz, Shots America
Susan Colvin, CalExotics
Businesswoman of the Year
Alicia Sinclair, b-Vibe
Bethann Smith, Williams Trading
Bonnie Feingold, Honey’s Place
Carmen Mortazavi, California Fantasies
Jackie White, CalExotics
Julie Stewart, Sportsheets
Rebecca Weinberg, XR Brands
Shay Martin, Vibratex
Stephanie Berman, Berman Innovations
Wendy Crawford, Adult Source Media
Businessman of the Year  
Bob Christian, Adam & Eve
Brian Herbstman, East Coast News
Elliot Schwartz, Nasstoys
Jerry Estrada, Exquisite
Loren Levy, Classic Erotica
Mark Franks, Castle Megastore
Oscar Heijnen, Shots Media
Scott Taylor, New Sensations/NS Novelties
Steve Callow, Perfect Fit Brand
Tom Stewart, Sportsheets