Millennials in Print

In this episode of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys chat with Joe Lyman - President of the Great Lakes Graphics Association. Join them as they discuss the GLGA as an advocacy organization, current industry trends, the history of print, and how the industry can continue to grow going forward.
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Guest Details

Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephlyman/
GLGA Website: https://glga.info/
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Show Notes

0:00 - 2:58: Intro & background
2:59 - 5:41: How the GLGA serves as a print industry advocate
5:42 - 7:11: The actual size & scale of the print industry
7:12 - 8:47: The rich history of print in Wisconsin, Illinois & Indiana
8:48 - 10:27: Current industry trends for both printers & their customers
10:28 - 11:51: Printers expanding their services to fit customer demand
11:52 - 12:47: Taking advantage of technology to accommodate labor shortages
12:48 - 14:05: The sense of community that exists amongst printers
14:06 - 17:46: The industry changing with the times and adjusting to customer needs
17:47 - 20:08: Being a single-source print provider and finding your niche
20:09 - 22:05: How print organizations can join the GLGA
22:06 - 23:24: Final thoughts from Joe
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In episode #9 of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys chat with Arandell's own Director of Client Experience Wendy Hunjadi. Tune in as they cover a wide variety of topics including managing a diverse workforce, current trends in the industry, navigating difficult discussions with customers, and handling today's changing print workmix.
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Guest Details

Connect with Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyhunjadi/
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Show Notes

0:00 - 4:10 --> Intro & background
4:11 - 7:20 --> UW-Stout's print program
7:21 - 10:26  --> Current trends in the industry
10:27 - 15:13 --> Arandell's Co-op Program with UW-Stout
15:14 - 19:53 --> Handling today's changing print workmix
19:54 - 23:28 --> How client communications have changed in the digital era
23:29 - 28:31 --> Managing a diverse workforce, both in the office and remote
28:32 - 32:15 --> Navigating difficult conversations with customers
32:16 - 32:51 --> Final thoughts from Wendy
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In episode #8 of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys chat with sales extraordinaire and fellow Arandell team member Andy Rostermundt. Tune in as Andy, Alex and Jake cover a variety of topics including today's changing print buyer, working with digitally native and direct-to-consumer brands and how to properly measure the success of your catalog program.
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Guest Details

Connect with Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-rostermundt-0537493/
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Show Notes

0:00 - 3:18 --> Intro & background
3:19 - 5:08 --> How the sales "hunt" has changed over the years
5:09 - 7:15 --> What resonates about print with today's digitally native & D2C brands
7:16 - 8:41 --> Why today's print buyers overestimate the cost of print
8:42 - 13:52 --> How Andy has adjusted his sales process during COVID
13:53 - 15:44 --> The most complicated concepts for new print buyers to understand
15:45 - 17:19 --> Educating new print customers about their data
17:20 - 20:27 --> How Andy started working with D2C brands
20:28 - 22:49 --> Selling points of print for today's print buyers
22:50 - 24:59 --> How to properly measure the success of a catalog
25:00 - 27:47 --> What should excite young people about working in the print industry?
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In episode #7 of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys chat with Tim Eliason and Andrew Wylder from Lindenmeyr Central, one of the largest paper suppliers in the country. Tune in as they talk all things print, paper, packaging and more.
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Guest Details

Tim Eliason, VP at Lindenmeyr Central
Andrew Wylder, VP of Sales at Lindenmeyr Central
Lindenmeyr Central Website: https://lindenmeyrcentral.com/
Tim's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-eliason-92066a6/
Andrew's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acwylder/
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Show Notes

0:00-4:17: Intro & Background
4:18-8:32: Today's changing print buyer
8:33-10:40: Positioning the industry to a younger audience
10:41-12:17: Getting print in home to customers sooner
12:18-15:11: More about Lindenmeyr's services and offerings
15:12-24:41: Paper supply chain outlook & recent paper market developments
24:42-27:54: Why young people should be excited about a career in print
27:55-32:16: The importance of mentorship in the print industry
32:17-36:53: How COVID changed social gatherings and getting back to in-person meetings
36:54-39:02: Final thoughts from Tim & Andrew
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In Episode #6 of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys chat with Austin Meissner, VP of Operations at Color Ink in Sussex, Wisconsin. Tune in as the guys chat with Austin about the changing demands from today's print customers, the balance between competing and working with other printers, managing a diverse work mix, and getting younger people involved with the industry.
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Guest Details 

• Austin Meissner, VP of Operations at Color Ink
• Color Ink Website: https://www.colorink.com/
• Printers Under 40 Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13955933/
• Austin's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-meissner-14283238/

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Show Notes

• 0:00-2:45: Introduction & background
• 2:45-4:48: More about Color ink 
• 4:48-6:43: Managing a diverse work mix
• 6:43-7:37: Working with competitors
• 7:37-9:20: Packaging industry outlook
• 9:20-10:40: Austin's familiarity with print before working at Color Ink
• 10:40-12:00: Managing operations during the pandemic
• 12:00-13:30: The unboxing experience and the importance of high end packaging
• 13:30-16:25: Managing multiple business models
• 16:25-19:06: How client meetings and press OKs have changed due to COVID
• 19:06-24:04: Getting younger people into the industry
• 24:04-27:07: Career options in print
• 27:07-29:14: Final thoughts from Austin

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In Episode #5 of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys talk with Konrad Woelffer - an Outside Sales Rep in the Wisconsin area for Sappi Paper. Tune in as the guys cover everything from their perspective on the industry and recruiting young people, to the after-effects of the COVID pandemic and the current paper market.

In Episode #4 of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys chat with Doug Riemer, Sales Executive from local Menomonee Falls sheetfed printer Burton & Mayer. Tune in as they discuss today's ever-changing workmix, the after-effects of the COVID pandemic and how the industry can become more attractive to work at for the next generation.

In Episode #3, the guys chat with Susan Pinter -- Arandell's Director of Postal Systems & Operations and all-around subject matter expert -- about the latest trends and issues in the world of postal and delivery.

In Episode #2 of the Millennials in Print Podcast, the guys talk with their boss, print industry vet Steve Sanfelippo, about how the print industry has changed and evolved over the last few decades.

In Episode 1 of the Millennials in Print Podcast, join hosts Alex Krupski and Jake Hoffman as they explore the fascinating world of print through the lens of a Millennial. This podcast will take a deep dive into the future of print from the perspective of the next generation.