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📖 Print isn’t dead. It just evolved.In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Stanley Blackmur, Owner of Black Rock Group Inc., Realtor with Jack Conway, and Publisher of The South Shore Magazine for over 25 years. With nearly 40 years in publishing and advertising, Stanley has seen it all—from the days of commercial printing in Portland, ME, to launching one of the most recognizable lifestyle magazines on the South Shore.Stanley shares stories of rebuilding Hornstra Farms’ milk delivery business, keeping The South Shore Magazine alive while other publications folded, and why direct mail still works in a digital world. We also dive into his second career in real estate, his decade-long radio hosting days on WATD, and how AI is creeping into publishing and real estate.This episode is packed with insights for small business owners, realtors, and anyone curious about where print, media, and marketing are heading.📅 New episodes every week!📺 Subscribe:    / @buildx_usa  🎧 Or search The BuildX Podcast on Spotify⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Intro: Who is Stanley Blackmur?01:20 – From Printing to Publishing: Early career stories02:50 – Rebuilding Hornstra Farms with grassroots marketing05:20 – Launching The South Shore Magazine08:05 – Why direct mail still works in 202513:10 – Nonprofit success stories through media exposure18:00 – Behind the business profile model (ads + features)22:30 – Real estate career & working with Jack Conway28:15 – Why “print is dead” is a myth36:00 – Pivoting into radio: South Shore Live48:00 – Memorable musicians & live shows on WATD57:30 – How AI is showing up in publishing & real estate1:02:00 – Misconceptions about print marketing1:09:00 – Lightning round: food, advice, and dream projects1:10:45 – Closing thoughts & Just Build Baby! 🇺🇸
By BuildX📖 Print isn’t dead. It just evolved.In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Stanley Blackmur, Owner of Black Rock Group Inc., Realtor with Jack Conway, and Publisher of The South Shore Magazine for over 25 years. With nearly 40 years in publishing and advertising, Stanley has seen it all—from the days of commercial printing in Portland, ME, to launching one of the most recognizable lifestyle magazines on the South Shore.Stanley shares stories of rebuilding Hornstra Farms’ milk delivery business, keeping The South Shore Magazine alive while other publications folded, and why direct mail still works in a digital world. We also dive into his second career in real estate, his decade-long radio hosting days on WATD, and how AI is creeping into publishing and real estate.This episode is packed with insights for small business owners, realtors, and anyone curious about where print, media, and marketing are heading.📅 New episodes every week!📺 Subscribe:    / @buildx_usa  🎧 Or search The BuildX Podcast on Spotify⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Intro: Who is Stanley Blackmur?01:20 – From Printing to Publishing: Early career stories02:50 – Rebuilding Hornstra Farms with grassroots marketing05:20 – Launching The South Shore Magazine08:05 – Why direct mail still works in 202513:10 – Nonprofit success stories through media exposure18:00 – Behind the business profile model (ads + features)22:30 – Real estate career & working with Jack Conway28:15 – Why “print is dead” is a myth36:00 – Pivoting into radio: South Shore Live48:00 – Memorable musicians & live shows on WATD57:30 – How AI is showing up in publishing & real estate1:02:00 – Misconceptions about print marketing1:09:00 – Lightning round: food, advice, and dream projects1:10:45 – Closing thoughts & Just Build Baby! 🇺🇸