Relax and Take a Moment for Yourself
Our blog is updated monthly with a variety of posts that highlight our industry expertise, our employees and professional growth topics. It’s a great place to lose yourself and get inspired!
We love to highlight a different employee each month as part of our Get to Know ME series. This month, it’s Candy McCray, our Creative Program Manager for clients using performance tracking and marketing enhancements as part of their incentive program. Read on to learn more about what makes her laugh and how she tackles […]
As Motivation Excellence celebrates its 40th year in the incentives and meetings industry, the company announced new roles on the management team. In 2024, after owner David Jobes passed away, the Board of Directors named Bob Graham, VP Client Solutions, and Michelle Ebner, VP Finance, as co-Presidents/CEOs. After a successful transition period, the Board decided […]
At Motivation Excellence, we book thousands of airfares every year for the participants who earn group travel experiences through our incentive programs and attend conferences that we organize for our corporate clients. We know a thing or two (or 12) about airfare trends and expectations. In the overall budget for our programs, air is the […]
There will be some travel changes for Americans this year, so let’s dive into what you need to know before you head to the airport. REAL ID in the USA Starting May 7, 2025 you will need REAL ID-compliant identification from your state, or a valid passport to fly ANYWHERE. Yes, that means travel within […]
You already know that sales incentives are rewards designed to motivate the sales team to achieve specific goals or objectives. You also know that incentives can be applied individually or team wide. But did you know that your approach to sales incentives matters to the eventual results? Sales incentives are more than just the incentives […]
Successful business initiatives don’t often happen by accident. Planning an impactful B2B loyalty or incentive program is a very intentional process at Motivation Excellence. For us, it all starts with a consultative approach we call Performance by Design. “It’s really about being able to create a financially balanced and metrics-driven reward program designed specifically for […]
It’s time to get to know Alyssa Chomiczewski from our Traverse City location. Alyssa started with Motivation Excellence halfway through 2024 and fell in step with the team instantly. She’s kind, open and ready for adventure. Read below, and watch her short video, to learn more about her favorite sports team (despite the family drama) […]
If you’ve ever attended an event or embarked on a work outing that felt lackluster, where the highlight was watching the clock, you’re not alone. Whether it’s personalized incentive travel or a special event, the experience can feel uninspired when it’s not tailored to the participants. But here’s the good news: personalized travel and events […]
When we design an incentive program, your goals become the heart of the rule structure. Motivation Excellence programs focus on attainable goals for your participants that move the needle for you too. Whether you’re putting together a sales incentive program for your internal team or looking to reward your channel partners, having clear goals and […]
