Aron Goeken - Cutco Gifting
For relationship-first businesses

Client & Employee Appreciation Programs

Unlock uncommon loyalty, retention and referrals through custom gift programs that create lasting impact.

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Google review from Karen George, 5 stars: Aron helps her source beautiful, high-quality client appreciation gifts and she recommends him to any business owner or professional.
Google review from Tamar Nahorney, 5 stars: her clients proudly showcase the engraved gifts, leading to a continuous stream of referrals.
Google review from Jennifer Penner, 5 stars: thoughtful, lasting gifts for clients without spending hours shopping.
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The philosophy
Generosity is the currency of abundant relationships.”

As a business scales, creating meaningful one-on-one engagement only gets harder. What doesn't change is people's need to feel seen and appreciated. The number one reason clients leave isn't price or service, it's feeling like they aren't valued in the relationship. That's perceived indifference. You care. But do your clients, team and partners know it?

More importantly, do they feel it?

Relationships are the heart of business. And so often we forget to appreciate the very people who make what we do possible.

Uncommon loyalty. Abundant referrals. Radical growth. It all starts with making your people consistently feel how important they are, especially as you scale.

The impact

What happens when people feel appreciated?

Real estate

How a pizza cutter got one realtor his best referrals

Football-season pizza night

A realtor didn't want another "just checking in" call. So as football season kicked off, his top past clients and their families got pizza night on him: a custom engraved Cutco pizza cutter, a pizza-night gift card and a handwritten card with a personal note, plus a P.S. asking them to text him when it arrived.

LOYALTY & REFERRALS
Texts and photos of game-day pizza nights poured in, and catch-ups turned into talk of referrals and upcoming moves.
Sports & entertainment

How one engraved knife got a city's top CEOs to reply

Jacksonville Jaguars, via Ruhlin Group

The Jaguars wanted the top 100 CEOs in Jacksonville at a private evening with the team's CEO. Instead of another invitation lost in an inbox, each CEO was hand-delivered a custom-engraved Cutco santoku in custom packaging, two weeks before the event, with the invite tucked inside.

REPLIES & ENGAGEMENT
35% of these high-level CEOs responded and started a conversation. Standard direct mail gets 1 to 2%.
Manufacturing · Employees

How one Christmas bonus made a whole team feel seen

Mt. Eaton Pallet, employee recognition

Owner Dwain Schlabach made Cutco part of his team's Christmas bonus. Instead of a gift card that disappears into the grocery bill, each employee took home something the whole family uses every day. It not only made his employees feel appreciated, but their spouses and families too.

RETENTION & MORALE
Employee turnover went down after Cutco became part of the team's Christmas bonus.
Programs

For everyone who keeps your business going.

Custom engraved gift programs, planned around your year, so the right people are thanked at the right moments.

01

Client appreciation

Thank-yous that keep you top of mind long after the deal, so clients come back and send their friends.

  • Closing gifts
  • Anniversaries
  • Holidays
02

Employee recognition

Show your team they're seen. Recognition they use every day is recognition they remember.

  • Onboarding
  • Milestones
  • Years of service
03

Partners & vendors

Thank the referral partners, suppliers and strategic relationships that make your business possible.

  • Referral partners
  • Vendors
  • Strategic partners
How it works

One 30-minute call. Hours of stress gone.

From timing, to recipients, to execution, we've worked with hundreds of businesses to make gifting something that happens effortlessly.

  1. 1
    Book a call

    Tell me who you want to thank, how many people, your budget and your timing.

  2. 2
    Get your plan and proof

    I'll map out your gifting for the year and send a free engraving proof with your logo on it.

  3. 3
    We handle the rest

    Engraved, gift boxed and shipped to you, or straight to each person you're thanking.

The gifts

Your gifts. Lasting decades.

In a world where most corporate gifts are nice but gone a few weeks later, these are the gifts that keep the appreciation alive and keep you top of mind forever.

A Cutco santoku knife in its open gift box, engraved with your business name
Try it

See your name, engraved.

Every gift carries your logo, their name or a message. You approve a proof before anything is engraved.

  • Cutco lockback knife engraved with a name, with a company logo on the handle
    Lockback knife

    Their name on the blade, your logo on the handle.

  • Cutco Cook's Combo knives in an open gift box
    Cook's Combo

    The knives they reach for every day.

  • Engraved Cutco slicing knife next to its gift box
    Brisket knife

    For the clients who live by their smoker.

  • Cutco spreader and cheese knife engraved with a company logo, in an open gift box
    Charcuterie set

    For the host who already has everything.

  • Cutco pizza cutter engraved with a company logo, next to its gift box
    Pizza cutter

    Snaps apart for easy cleaning. Made for family pizza night.

  • Two Cutco garden trowels, one engraved with a company logo
    Garden tools

    For the clients who'd rather be outside.

  • Cutco Shear Utility Set in its gift box
    Shear Utility Set

    A practical pair for any kitchen.

  • Cutco pie server and ice cream scoop gift set
    Pie server & scoop

    For the family that bakes.

  • Cutco KA-BAR Explorer engraved with the SECURE logo, next to its sheath
    KA-BAR Explorer

    For clients who hunt, camp or fish.

  • Engraved Cutco hunting knife next to its leather sheath
    Hunting knife

    A classic with a leather sheath, for the hunters on your list.

  • Cutco hunting knife with a camo grip next to its black leather sheath
    Drop Point Hunter

    A rugged grip and sheath, made for long days in the field.

  • Cutco Fisherman's Solution fillet knife with orange grip and belt sheath
    Fisherman's Solution

    A fillet knife and belt sheath for the anglers on your list.

  • Cutco Golf Mate engraved with a company logo, next to its box
    Golf Mate

    Pocket knife and divot tool in one, for the golfers.

  • Cutco knife block set with an engraved brass plate
    Luxury gifts

    Full knife sets with an engraved plate, for your biggest thank-yous.

  • More gift options.

    From high-end barbecue tools to paring knives and more. We'll match the gift to the recipient and the budget on our call.

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Meet Aron

Hi, I'm Aron.

Based in Cochrane, Alberta, and serving clients from Victoria to Halifax and Miami to Chicago. I've worked with Cutco since I was 19.

I was privileged to learn young that relationships are the heart of business. Today I work with businesses large and small to build custom gifting programs that appreciate clients, employees, strategic partners and more.

You get more than a gift. You get a plan for who to thank and when, and someone who makes sure it actually happens.

Aron Goeken

Independent Cutco Gifting Professional

FAQ

Questions before you book.

What does it cost?

The call is free. Gifts usually run $100 to $300 each, about what most businesses already spend on a gift card, basket or bottle. The difference is this one is still in use 20 years from now.

You can spread the cost over 6 or 12 months, interest-free.

Can I make each gift personal?

Yes. Every piece can carry your logo, the person's name, or a message like "Thank you for 10 years." You approve a proof before anything is engraved.

Why Cutco?

It's the tool people use most, in the busiest room of the house. Everyone eats, and food is family, so the gift becomes part of their home instead of a drawer.

And it doesn't have to be a knife. Cheese knives, shears, pie servers, garden tools and barbecue tools all carry your name just as well.

How long does it take?

Plan on about 30 days for your first order. Reorders are easy after that, because your engraving is already set up.

Book a call

Who matters most to your business?

30 minutes on Zoom. You'll leave with a gifting plan, whether you work with me or not.

Prefer to talk first? Call or text 587-609-5642

Talk soon.

My mission is to make relationships the cornerstone of your business and your unfair advantage in the marketplace. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

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