Postal Biz-Buzz

When "Plan A" reluctantly gives into "Plan B" and "Plan B" becomes the best plan of all. 

In this special Mother's Day episode  Art and Lisa discuss their top 10 songs about mothers and more. Be sure listen all the way to the end for special messages to and from moms. 
P.S.  "Call your mom!"

Difficult conversations are hard.
In this special episode internationally renowned motivational speaker and author Joy Baldridge discusses how knowing the right words to use to defuse inevitable tensions makes them easier.
Learn more about Joy by visiting her website at http://joybaldridge.com/

Special guest Gary Shank, President and Founder of QTrak explains how Package Pod Delivery Locker Systems save package delivery resources by eliminating long lines at your mailroom, consolidating multiple delivery points and much more.
Learn more at by visiting QTrak's website at https://qtrak.net/ or by contacting Gary at  610.972.0290

Get ready to "dig in" as Urban Archeologist Greg  Van Antwerp brings history to life with fascinating stories of postal artifacts discovered in peoples homes.
Learn more about Greg's work by visiting his website at www.foundAstory.com
Contact Greg at [email protected]

In this very special episode Art welcomes Gail Branham, USPS Customer Relations Coordinator and "Chief Elf" for the Operation Santa Program!
https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/

Each year, hundreds of thousands of letters sent to Santa from children and families arrive at Post Offices around the country. Most letters ask for toys and games. Some ask for basic necessities. Some ask for help for themselves and their loved ones.

USPS Operation Santa makes it possible for individuals and organizations to adopt these letters and send responses and thoughtful gifts in Santa’s place.

Cathy Rupard, Vice President at Midwest Mailing Service and long time Industry Chair of the National PCC Advisory Board, shares her stories about the value Postal Customer Councils, the enduring power of mail, and the joy of being thankful and giving back. 

Ed Burzminski, President and CEO Chamber Marketing Partners, Inc. discusses the value of print in today's digital world. Ed also shares an amazing and inspiring story of hope, courage, and purpose! 

Art welcomes mailing/marketing expert Tom Mackel, President of Engage Marketing Inc., QRM Inc. and Co-Founder of Freewheel by PSterling, LLC, and member of MTAC for the American Association of Political consultants. Art and Tom discus a variety of topics related to the upcoming election including political mailings, Enterprise Payment Systems, Informed Delivery, and more.  

Art welcomes Maureen Marion, USPS Strategic Communications Manager, to discuss 
what makes the United States Postal Service "America's Most Trusted Government Agency"!