{"id":755,"date":"2021-05-05T05:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T05:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pack-blog.packola.com\/blog\/?p=755"},"modified":"2026-11-11T00:22:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T00:22:16","slug":"whoopla-by-john-vo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/whoopla-by-john-vo\/","title":{"rendered":"Whoopla: Creating The Most Exciting Company Swags"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='bde-main'><section class=\"bde-section-755-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-755-101 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Whoopla-Summer-Swag-Kit-Unboxed.jpg\" alt=\"Whoopla Summer Swag Kit Unboxed\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Whoopla-Summer-Swag-Kit-Unboxed.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Whoopla-Summer-Swag-Kit-Unboxed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Whoopla-Summer-Swag-Kit-Unboxed-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Whoopla-Summer-Swag-Kit-Unboxed-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-755-114 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-755-115 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Free, non-boring stuff alert!<\/p>\n<p>Giving away something for free immediately grabs attention. Hence, tapping into the power of promotional products is an excellent way to improve brand visibility and build stronger relationships.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epromos.com\/education\/promo-marketing\/education-promotional-products-benefits\/#:~:text=Promotional%20Products%20Cast%20a%20Wide%20Net%20over%20Consumers&amp;text=It&#039;s%20estimated%20that%208%20in,use%20a%20promotional%20product%20daily.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nearly 8 in 10 people own between 1 and 10 promotional products, and 50% of people use a promotional product daily.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a no-brainer, people love receiving free things! But make sure to steer clear of giving lame and dull giveaways. To stand out, give something useful, valuable, or even fun! If you\u2019re in search of such, here\u2019s an anti-boring expert who creates awesome company swags that are sure to excite and uplift.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-755-102 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-755-103 bde-heading\">\nWHOOPLA Custom Swag\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-755-104 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t do boring! That\u2019s our motto here at WHOOPLA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoopla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whoopla<\/a> is all about crafting memorable marketing solutions using cool swag. They provide promotional products with a mission to banish boring from their business. The company takes pride in creating the most attention-grabbing swag possible for its clients.<\/p>\n<p>John Vo, the owner of the business, knows they must remain competitive to stay ahead of the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur clients at Whoopla bring us their biggest marketing challenges, and we tap into every ounce of our creativity to develop solutions that get results.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve been in the industry for over 20 years \u2013 long enough to know that boring is neither an attention-getting nor moneymaking technique. To reach this far, John outsmarted many struggles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-755-116 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-755-117 bde-heading\">\nUphill climb\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-755-118 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>During Whoopla\u2019s early days, John had to make cold calls to get clients. But with resilience and a strategic mind, his business has gained several referrals over the years. However, John would still find himself awake in the middle of the night and in a cold sweat, worrying. He wonders if such a feeling ever goes away for entrepreneurs.<\/p><p>John wants his customers to feel that they can rely on him. Otherwise, there\u2019s always a competitor waiting to swoop in and take the place.<\/p><p>\u201cThe most difficult part about running your own business is that even when you take a day off, you\u2019re never 100% off. You always have to be prepared for that phone call or to take care of that client,\u201d he shares.<\/p><p>He\u2019s always willing to go the extra mile for his clients and he doesn\u2019t get deterred by roadblocks in sight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-755-119 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-755-120 bde-heading\">\nNot for the faint of heart\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-755-121 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Being a business owner can feel lonely in the beginning and the journey isn\u2019t easy. Hence, you have to find ways to stay motivated.<\/p><p>One thing that drives John is getting up in the morning and dressing up as if he is going to an office job.<\/p><p>\u201cI realized that if I\u2019m dressed lackadaisically or in PJs, my work is going to suffer. When I look good, I feel good, and I'm more likely to do good work. Having a consistent routine that keeps you productive is crucial.\u201d<\/p><p>While being an entrepreneur is tough, it entails wonderful benefits. John gets to work at his own pace and make his own hours and schedule. He\u2019s been able to spend a lot of time with his kids and watch them grow up.<\/p><p>\u201cThere is no greater luxury than that. It far exceeds any of the downsides I can think of,\u201d John says.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-755-122 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-755-123 bde-heading\">\nMaking first impressions with Packola\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-755-124 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Whoopla loves marketing that gets people talking. They believe that creating a good first impression is crucial. That\u2019s why they choose Packola to invest in quality packaging that excites people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPackola provides us with packaging that makes an entrance. In the last few years especially, we\u2019ve really been pushing our clients to care about their packaging as well because it makes a huge difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Custom packaging is one of the best ways to set your business apart from others. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/mailer-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom boxes<\/a> not only protect items, they\u2019re also influential extensions to optimize your branding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGone are the days of bubble wrap envelopes if you want to set yourself apart and create a memorable experience for your customers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-755-105 bde-section packola-post-cta\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-755-106 bde-div\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay bde-section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-755-107 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-755-108 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cta-badge.png\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-755-109 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Logo.svg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-755-110 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-755-111 bde-heading toc-ignore\">\nCustom mailer boxes that make every <span>delivery memorable!<\/span>\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-755-112 bde-text\">\nQuality Packaging. Your Design.\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-button-755-113 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--custom bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/mailer-box\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">GET YOUR MAILER BOXES<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giving away something for free immediately grabs attention. 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