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New Book Announcement!
I am very proud to announce a new book published by Goodwin & Associates Director of Sales and Marketing Brian Calderone, titled ‘Front of the Class to Top of the Sales Rankings’. Brian’s book is an essential tool for those just starting a new career in sales, whether completing college or recently graduated, or for those considering a new career change. Here is the link to order your book for a special gift to a family member or friend about to embark on a new career path, the advice provided is priceless.
Client Testimonial
Wanted to congratulate our team on a job well done. We’re always proud to share our clients satisfaction in our valuable Mystery Shopping Program. This testimonial says it all:
“Being new to the US market, we selected Goodwin & Associates from a shortlist of four companies. Quality of customer feedback was our biggest selection criteria and we have been absolutely delighted with the insights Goodwin’s Shoppers provide. Their understanding of our business, ability to comment to the level of detail we expect and provide constructive suggestions on how to improve has been far superior to all of the mystery shopper companies I have ever used in the past. This coupled with the attentive and responsive service from their operations team means you really do get a professional, customized program that really meets your business needs. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”
- Chris Gwilliam, Pret A Manger
New Restaurant in Barrington NH!
Our friend and colleague Peter Jones and his family have opened a great new restaurant in Barrington NH, just north of Portsmouth. Peter is an outstanding operator with high food and service standards. His new place is great, and I wanted to encourage our NH, Maine, Mass, and visiting tourist readers to go out of your way to visit Peter’s place, and check out his place! You will be glad you did. Tell Peter I sent you…
Hope our summer is going well, all our best,
Eric Goodwin and your friends at Goodwin & Associates
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My Trip to Florida
Just thought I’d share a few pictures from my trip to Florida last week. I had the pleasure of meeting in person Kim finally! Then, later met with Marcel and Kim, and Laurie and Tony. I feel very lucky to be able to work with such great people, and have such great friends.
Favorite Pies of the Goodwin Team
We know you’re interested to find out, so we thought we’d share! 
In no particular order, here are the favorite pies of some of our team members;
Eric Goodwin: Pumpkin or Tollhouse Cookie
Chris Konczak: Dutch Apple or Pecan
Jenny Battershell: Homemade Apple Pie
Ben Prat: Pecan & Sweet Potato
Nicki LaRocque: Pecan
Sharon Zec: Blueberry
Rob Goebel: Sweet Potato Pie
Amanda Stotz: German Sweet Chocolate Pie
Brian Calderone: Apple Pie
Jenelle Bizup: Apple Pie
Kim Griffin: Homemade Chocolate Cream Pie with Fresh Whipped Cream & an Oreo Cookie Crust
Scott Gaba: It took a while to really think about my favorite pie – not a huge pie person – Apple is alright but as I thought more and more, my favorite pie is… A Money Pie – You know the one that is made from the Money Tree!
Tom Reidy: Apple Pie
Amy Melanson: Pumpkin Pie
Feel free to share your own!
