Sales Tip: Today's work is today's, not tomorrow's

If you can stay ahead of your work, you're less likely to find yourself in stressful situations down the road.
March 19, 2026

Independent distributor Dustin Cannoy knows that running your own business can often be stressful, but one rule he lives by helps reign in the chaos and ensure he's prepared for whatever comes his way.

His personal rule is simple. “Today’s work is today’s work, not tomorrow’s work.” By staying on top of the day-to-day responsibilities of maintaining a truck — keeping the aisleway clear, organizing products, making new product displays, and more — it'll be easier to keep up with the other, bigger stresses of this industry.

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