PPI delivers strategic, sales-focused consulting designed to drive growth, improve performance, and produce measurable results. We partner with owners and sales representatives in the Promotional Products / ASI industry to strengthen sales teams, sharpen strategy, and provide experienced leadership—without the cost of a full-time executive.
Our services include:
- Personalized sales training and sales strategy development
- Fractional senior-level sales and operational leadership
- Leadership coaching for owners and sales managers
About Our Founder
Steve Elkinson brings over 40 years of hands-on experience in the promotional products industry. Since 1986, he has owned and operated multimillion-dollar distributorships and understands firsthand what it takes to grow, scale, and lead successfully.
Steve founded Promoco, growing it into a $3 million business before selling it in 1997 to a $20 million Boston-based print and promotions company. Within five years, he expanded that division to $6 million. Promoco also owned and operated an embroidery company and previously a silk-screen operation.
Steve later launched Promotional Partners, a second ASI distributorship that has successfully served a wide range of clients for more than 18 years. Along the way, he also built a successful career in real estate development—bringing a broad business perspective to every engagement.
Today, Steve works with motivated owners who want to make smarter strategic decisions and improve the performance of their sales teams.
“I wish I had someone like me when I was growing my business. Small companies often can’t justify the cost of senior executives—but they still need that level of experience to grow. I provide that expertise at an affordable, flexible level.”
Steve has managed accounts ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local businesses, schools, and athletic organizations.
Complimentary Consultation
Steve offers a free 30-minute phone or Zoom consultation to determine if PPI is the right fit for you and your team. Multiple consulting packages are available to meet a variety of needs and budgets.
Consulting Packages
Introductory Package
24 hours of Zoom or in-person consulting
- $250/hour
- Must be used within 90 days of signing
- $6,000 investment (averages ~$400/week)
Strategic & Sales Package
100 hours of Zoom or in-person consulting
- $200/hour
- Must be used within 180 days of signing
- Ideal for ongoing support and weekly access for sales teams
- $20,000 investment (averages ~$770/week)
Fractional VP of Sales & COO Package
300 hours of Zoom and in-person consulting
- $175/hour (lowest hourly rate)
- Must be used within one year of signing
- Designed for owners and sales teams needing consistent weekly access
- Best value for companies with more than three sales reps
- $52,500 investment (averages ~$1,000/week)
Additional Details
- All packages are upgradable within an agreed time frame
- Additional hours (20–100) are billed at $225/hour
Payment Terms
- Introductory Package:
50% due at signing, with $1,500 payments at 30 and 60 days - Strategic & Sales Package:
33% due at signing, followed by equal monthly payments - Fractional VP of Sales & COO Package:
33% due at signing, followed by equal monthly payments
Travel & On-Site Consulting
- In-person consulting beyond 100 miles from Marlboro, MA is subject to travel time hourly credit
- Overnight travel, if required, is billed at cost