Longtime awards and signs businessman Keith Baldwin discusses how he

persevered through the pandemic and how it lead to his new book “A Leap Year of

Firsts.”

Visual artist and designer Todd Gilens talks about the outdoor projects that required him to install graphic films onto surfaces such as asphalt and cement.

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Lori Champagne – Succeed together or fall individually

Award-winning engraver Lori Champagne talks about how she’s been successful in the market since 1994 and how important it is to work in a collaborative spirit instead of a competitive one.

Editor’s Note: At 9:40 and 11:10, the guest meant GCC rather than GDC.

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Longtime sign manufacturer JD Hamilton talks about the ins and outs of creating a successful wayfinding signage system.

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Phil Lewis of Phil Lewis Art in Boulder, Colorado, shares his experience of becoming a professional artist and embracing technologies such as laser engraving and digital printing to give customers a variety of options when it comes to enjoying his art.

Reed Silberman, the founder of Ink Monstr, talks about the work that went into turning his business into a successful company, taking risks to increase rewards, and making the decision to take his role in a new direction after selling his company.

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Dana Curtis of Biztools talks about the mistakes many new shops make, the importance of consistent branding, and why it’s a great idea for those who haven’t to take that leap and start their own business.

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Matt Charboneau shares his methods for collecting payment for design time.

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Teresa Young has supported new entrepreneurs entering the digital sign and graphics industry for over 30 years. She discusses how her business, Sign Biz Inc., supports those who are just starting out in the sign business, how walking in-person trade shows is an invaluable experience, and how she remains a trailblazer for women in the industry.

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Global print leaders from HP, Mimaki USA, Mutoh America, and Roland DGA talk about what’s happening in the wide-format printing market and its effects on the U.S. market today. Topics discussed include supply chain and shipping issues, inventory and product fulfillment, current supply and demand in the market, trending and emerging markets, and more.