Kimberly Lawton Koon, president of Lawton Connect, discusses the history and diverse business ventures of the fifth-generation family-owned printing company. She shares insights into their niche businesses, transition to digital technology, and major accomplishments. Kimberly also talks about her journey from engineering to taking over the family business, the importance of employee happiness and development, and the challenges and strategies of being a woman leader in the printing industry. She emphasizes confidence, continuous learning, and leveraging strengths in the workplace.

Dawn Volante Brown, VP of Business Services at Nahan, shares her 26-year journey in the print industry. Dawn discusses her career evolution, starting from a receptionist role to her current VP position, influenced by various personal and professional turning points. She highlights the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, work-life balance, and cross-departmental collaboration. Dawn also reflects on her ability to creatively navigate career and family life, emphasizing the value of communication, education, and having fun in one's professional journey.

Paula Fargo, owner of Paula Fargo Consulting, discusses her journey from owning a family print shop for over 35 years to transitioning into consulting, focusing on exit strategies and financial planning. She shares her experiences as a woman in the male-dominated printing industry, the importance of mentorship, and balancing her career with family responsibilities.

Kristen Morales, project manager at the University of Texas at Austin Document Solutions, discusses her role managing customer service, major accounts, and press room schedules. She shares her journey from studying computer science to entering the graphics communication field at Clemson University. Kristen highlights challenges as a woman of color in a male-dominated industry, the importance of mentorship, and offers advice on perseverance and self-worth.

Gee Ranasinha, CEO of Kexino, shares his marketing expertise, emphasizing the importance of aligning sales and marketing, understanding customer psychology, and creating memorable, emotionally-driven marketing strategies.

Tammy Elliott, Director of Print Services at the University of the South, shares her career journey from a computer science student to her current role. She discusses her responsibilities, the evolution of the print department, and the importance of continuous learning. Tammy highlights balancing work-life commitments, supporting women in leadership, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Discover the intriguing history and unique specialties of Jubels Printing Company, a 122-year-old family-run printing company based in Amsterdam, from book printing and binding to personalized labels for the pharmaceutical industry, with Jeroen van Druenen, Commercial Director.

Bill Duerr, President of Hatteras Printing, discusses the company's history, the importance of quality and customer experience, and adapting to new technologies.

For family-owned businesses, the transfer of the company from generation to generation is a profound event. To explore generational business succession, WFI Broadcast welcomes Ted Corman of Firehouse Image Center, and Eric Kahle of Visual Marking Solutions.

On this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt speaks with Dorinda Gibbons, director of Profile Recruitment, an international recruiter specializing in the printing and packaging markets. They discuss the market, trends, challenges, and strategies in recruitment.