In this episode of Printing's Alive, Nile Said from GoOneUp joins to discuss his journey from a diverse background to becoming a coach, sharing personal insights into the evolution of coaching and his experiences with burnout. The conversation explores recognizing burnout signs, the critical role of self-care, and navigating a nervous breakdown through daily habits. Listeners learn about overcoming negativity bias with self-awareness and acceptance. The transformative power of personal challenges is highlighted, along with the significance of personal achievements and strategy sessions.

(0:10) Introduction of guest Nile Saeed

(0:29) Nile Saeed's background and transition to coaching

(3:03) Evolution of coaching and personal experiences with burnout

(13:59) Recognizing the signs of burnout and the impact of self-care

(29:03) Navigating a nervous breakdown and the importance of daily habits

(40:00) Overcoming negativity bias through self-awareness and acceptance

(51:52) Sponsor: Go One Up

(55:21) The transformative power of personal challenges

(1:09:47) Significance of personal achievements and strategy sessions

(1:13:04) Closing remarks and episode sign-off

In this episode of Printing's Alive, delve into creative marketing with a special guest as we explore video marketing highlights and the synergy between direct mail and digital marketing. The discussion emphasizes the importance of authenticity and taking risks, showcasing successful companies that have modernized the printing industry. Discover the impact of generational shifts on digital presence, employee-generated content, and print's role in everyday life. The episode advocates for a national print awareness campaign and provides insights into direct mail strategies, sales training, and engaging content. Personal stories illustrate brand development, relationship building, and a call to action concludes with an invitation for future guests.

(0:10) Introduction and special guest announcement

(0:47) Creative marketing campaigns and video marketing highlights

(7:15) Direct mail and digital marketing integration

(10:09) Addressing feedback and the importance of marketing authenticity

(13:40) Taking risks in marketing and mention of successful companies

(26:43) Generational shifts and modernizing the printing industry

(31:02) Digital presence and employee-generated content

(35:03) Print's ubiquitous role in everyday life

(39:22) Advocating for a national print awareness campaign

(41:25) Direct mail marketing strategies and sales team training

(47:39) Engaging marketing content and the power of video

(51:09) Brand development and personal storytelling in business

(57:31) Personal anecdotes and business relationship building

(59:05) Call to action for listeners and final marketing insights

(1:00:08) Warren's closing remarks and invitation for future guests

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Jessica DeCola from GPA shares her journey and challenges in the printing industry, emphasizing the growing leadership roles for women. She discusses her role at GPA, focusing on sustainability initiatives and the complexities of the industry. The conversation delves into the human and cultural aspects of sustainability and the mental health mission of the LinkedIn group "Sheet for Brains." Personal stories highlight the importance of therapy, with tools like Talk It Out and meditation apps discussed. The episode also explores the connection between mental and physical health, work-life balance, and company policies supporting mental health, concluding with future aspirations for the "Sheet for Brains" community.

(0:00) Introduction of Jessica DeCola from GPA Papers

(0:54) Jessica's experience and challenges in the printing industry

(2:31) Women's increasing leadership roles in print

(2:48) Jessica's role at GPA: Sustainability initiatives and industry complexities

(6:00) Sustainability's human and cultural aspects

(10:19) The LinkedIn group "Sheet for Brains" and its mental health mission

(18:09) Personal stories and the importance of therapy in the print community

(26:32) Mental health tools: Talk It Out and Meditation apps

(33:07) Connecting mental and physical health; the importance of hobbies

(36:31) Supporting mental health through company policies

(41:25) Work-life balance and workplace flexibility strategies

(44:37) Future aspirations for the Sheet for Brains community

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Steve Metcalf unveils Imagine AI Live, inspired by a ChatGPT moment. Explore the need for business-driven AI conferences and how AI turns everyone into a startup, as Warren Werbitt suggests. Reflect on last year's event and discover this year's collaboration with Printing United, emphasizing AI's impact on marketing. Notable speakers tackle AI fears and job security. Delve into AI's role in automating workflows, historical tech comparisons, and its effect on the printing industry. Learn about AI's daily benefits and cognitive shifts, with insights from Warren's lead generation experience. Conclude with final thoughts.

(0:00) Introduction of Steve Metcalf and Imagine AI Live

(1:25) Inspiration and ChatGPT moment for Imagine AI Live

(3:42) The need for business-focused AI conferences

(5:45) Warren Werbitt on AI's impact and everyone as a startup

(8:14) Networking and personal AI experiences

(10:20) Reflections on last year's Imagine AI Live conference

(12:24) This year's event collaboration with Printing United and overview

(15:24) AI's influence in marketing, advertising, and venue highlights

(17:01) Notable speakers lineup and session format

(22:30) Addressing AI fears and job security

(24:56) AI for automating workflows and meeting organization

(27:31) AI advancements compared to historical tech leaps

(28:52) AI potential in the printing industry and expert knowledge preservation

(32:07) AI's impact on various industries

(38:43) Daily benefits and cognitive shifts with AI

(44:26) Sponsor: Printing United Alliance announcement

(49:18) AI tools for the printing industry and Warren's lead generation experience

(53:59) Introduction to Ignitech, AI avatars, and final thoughts

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Mark Hahn delves into Graphic Arts Advisors' services and succession planning in the print industry. He outlines key steps for selling a print business, emphasizing timelines, advisor roles, future value, and human factors in acquisitions. Mark also tackles challenges in the due diligence process, ESOPs, family succession, and M&A trends, underscoring the need for specialized legal advice. He shares insights on M&A success rates, post-sale satisfaction, and the role of industry-specific advisors. Tips for business owners and common selling mistakes are discussed, with closing thoughts and a future episode preview.

(0:00) Introduction and guest welcome with Mark Hahn

(2:32) Graphic Arts Advisors' services and succession planning in the print industry

(5:57) Key steps and considerations when selling a print business

(11:21) Timeline and advisor roles in business sales

(18:14) Future value and human factors in acquisitions

(21:02) Challenges in the due diligence process

(30:01) ESOPs in the printing industry and family succession

(39:53) M&A trends and the importance of specialized legal advice

(48:02) M&A success rates and post-sale satisfaction

(54:00) Consulting roles in post-closing transitions and M&A overviews

(1:00:19) The necessity of industry-specific advisors in mergers and acquisitions

(1:04:34) Tips for business owners contemplating a sale

(1:07:17) Common selling mistakes and the value of professional advisors

(1:08:45) Closing thoughts and future episode preview

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Yehuda Niv from Spines.com discusses Spines' AI-based services and their impact on publishing and company growth. He contrasts AI with traditional publishing, highlighting benefits for authors and addressing misconceptions about AI and printed books. Warren shares insights on the industry's AI-driven evolution. Topics include Spines' market focus, brand strategies, collaboration with printing companies, and AI's role in content review. The episode also covers book production pricing, distribution options, new author tools, and the future of one-click publishing. Yehuda offers advice for aspiring authors and future collaborations.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome to Yehuda Niv from Spines.com

(1:04) Overview of Spines, AI-based services, and Yehuda's journey

(3:01) The impact of AI on publishing and company growth

(5:18) AI vs. traditional publishing and benefits for authors

(7:41) Misconceptions about AI and the value of printed books

(11:07) Warren's experience with book publishing and AI's industry impact

(14:11) Spines' market focus, expansion, and interest from publishing houses

(17:31) Spines' uniqueness, competition, and brand building strategies

(19:25) Collaboration with printing companies and team management

(23:05) AI's role in the industry and the importance of content review

(27:01) Book production pricing, turnaround, and distribution options

(30:23) New author tools and one-click publishing's future vision

(39:32) Metadata optimization and publishing criteria

(46:37) Self-publishing challenges, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

(55:09) Author's alterations, print on demand tech, and personal branding

(59:38) Motivations for publishing and future collaborations

(1:01:16) Final advice for aspiring authors and closing remarks

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Jennifer McConnell from Royal Out West discusses her role and the company's innovative printing services, including sustainable sugar sheet paper. She highlights effective marketing strategies and PrintForward's training program, debunking the myth that print is dead. Jennifer explores Royal Out West's growth, investments in equipment, and staff development. She shares advice for women in the industry, discusses company culture, and reflects on family business dynamics. Jennifer emphasizes self-awareness, overcoming adversity, and the power of belief and support, encouraging listener engagement.

(0:00) Introduction of Jennifer McConnell from Royal Out West

(1:26) Jennifer's role and Royal Out West's printing services

(4:46) Sustainability with sugar sheet paper

(6:29) Marketing and maintenance strategies in printing

(11:35) PrintForward's training program and promoting print

(15:04) Misconception of print being dead and Royal Out West's growth

(18:21) Investing in printing equipment and staff development

(22:02) Learning from industry mistakes and the value of networking

(25:13) Women in the printing industry and advice for the younger generation

(34:48) Employee fit, personal growth, and company culture

(45:57) Family business dynamics and creating a positive work environment

(50:05) Living your best life through self-awareness and overcoming adversity

(56:21) The importance of belief, self-truth, and offering support

(58:05) Closing remarks and listener engagement

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Jon Bailey from Precision Proco discusses the company's evolution, specialization, and commitment to a customer-centric approach. The conversation delves into innovation, the role of customer feedback in shaping marketing strategies, and the impact of company size on culture and leadership. John highlights the importance of employee engagement, the leadership approach, and their recruitment philosophy. The episode also covers storytelling, industry gossip, and the exchange of ideas. Mental health awareness and work-life balance are emphasized as crucial components of a healthy work environment. The episode concludes with John's closing remarks and a glimpse into future plans.

(0:10) Introduction of John Bailey from Precision Proco

(1:10) Precision Proco's evolution, specialization, and customer-centric approach

(5:00) Innovation, customer feedback, and marketing strategies

(6:47) Company size, culture, leadership, and employee impact

(13:10) Employee engagement, leadership approach, and recruitment philosophy

(21:45) Storytelling, industry gossip, and sharing ideas

(32:29) Mental health awareness and work-life balance

(36:22) Closing remarks and future plans

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Deborah Corn and Kelly Mallozzi discuss the transformative journey of Girls Who Print and the advantages of its nonprofit status. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship in addressing the workforce crisis and tackling unconscious and gender biases in the printing industry. They share future plans to enhance inclusivity and the role of the industry in attracting talent, including the relationship with FESPA. The episode explores strategies for global expansion, member engagement, and challenging industry norms. Deborah and Kelly emphasize the value of vocational training, the need for positive work environments, and the celebration of pride and community within the print industry.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guests

(1:23) Girls Who Print transformation and nonprofit benefits

(4:49) Mentorship and addressing the workforce crisis in printing

(10:07) Tackling unconscious bias and gender bias in the industry

(18:07) Future plans and inclusivity within Girls Who Print

(23:07) The printing industry's role in talent attraction and FESPA relationship

(26:07) Global expansion and member encouragement strategies

(29:01) Inclusivity and challenging industry norms

(33:30) Value of vocational training and education requirements

(38:03) Creating a positive work environment and membership goals

(41:07) Celebrating print industry pride and community

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Gee Ranasinha from Kexino explores the intersection of behavioral science and marketing, highlighting the role of emotions and being remarkable in consumer behavior. The discussion covers print's impact in marketing, Super Bowl ad insights, recruitment challenges, and senior-level distrust in marketing. Gee and Warren discuss Hatteras' strategies, industry challenges, and the importance of customer experience, modern equipment, and educating digital-native buyers. They also touch on strategic marketing, sales systems, and proactive action in the print industry, concluding with reflections and advice for print business owners.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Gee Ranissina and Kexino background

(1:14) Kexino's work and behavioral science in marketing

(5:55) The role of emotions and being remarkable in consumer behavior

(11:02) Print in marketing and Super Bowl ad effectiveness

(17:07) Recruitment issues and distrust in marketing at senior levels

(23:24) Marketing effectiveness and the Shark Tank analogy

(26:08) Hatteras' marketing strategies and challenges for printers

(31:00) Printers' marketing mindsets and industry website frustrations

(35:46) Customer experience, modern equipment, and digital-native buyers

(42:43) Customer education, trust, and industry comparisons

(47:25) Value of production staff interactions and strategic marketing

(52:46) Steps for effective marketing and importance of feedback

(56:12) Warren's experience with client surveys and pricing barriers

(1:00:28) Dynamics of customer relationships and sales incentives

(1:03:18) Sales systems issues and advice for print business owners

(1:05:24) Finding trusted advisors and the need for strategic planning

(1:07:18) Encouraging proactive action in the print industry

(1:08:26) Warren's closing thoughts and Gee's final words

(1:09:40) Episode wrap-up and sign-off