We've all been talking about AI for quite some time now. Many of us have found ways to use it to make many tasks easier. Well, this is certainly a new one for this podcast. We are taking this episode into uncharted territory with AI. In fact, this whole episode was created with AI. Taking our transcript from last year's popular Thanksgiving Edition, here are two bots take on what we talked about. Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving.
In what can only be described as a hostile takeover, this episode features a conversation with Sarah Barr (Konhaus Print & Marketing) and Michael Strack of CustomXM. (The long-time host of this podcast was ejected from the recording studio due to conflict of interest allegations.) Listen as Michael shares his views of work-life balance and his plans for the future as the third generation leader of CustomXM. Learn more about CustomXM here: https://customxm.com/
They (whoever "they" are) say that youth is wasted on the young. However, Ashley Frederick doesn't seem to have wasted any time during her youth. At the age of 16, she sold her first business. At the age of 18, she won her first business idea pitch competition. Today she is an international big game hunter and takes her humanitarian efforts across the globe. Oh, and she's also sales manager at Unity Printing Company in Latrobe, PA. Learn more about Unity Printing here: www.UnityPrinting.com
This episode has a truly international flavor as we speak with three team members from Plan Prophet. Join us as we listen to Loredana Di Stefano, Claudia Lahera and Keaghan Burns talk about their backgrounds, their experiences, and what they enjoy most about working hand-in-hand with business owners in our industry. Learn more about PlanProphet here: https://www.planprophet.com/
Early in her printing career, there was a time when Joselyn Santiago was planning on telling her boss that she would soon be leaving Black Knight Press. But he had other plans for her. Now, after 18 years, Joselyn is the new owner of this Collierville, TN printing company. Listen as Joselyn describes her fears and opportunities as she embarks on this new journey. Learn more about Black Knight Press here: https://bkpress.com/
Ever wondered what magic happens when you bring Nathaniel Grant (GAM), Kevin Hebert (St. Charles Printing/FASTSIGNS), Paul Strack (CustomXM) and Sarah Barr (Konhaus Print & Marketing) together live in a podcast studio in North Little Rock, Arkansas? Tune in and join the fun as we press play on the upcoming 2025 NPSOA Owner's Conference through the vibrant perspectives of the Planning Committee. In this episode, we spill the peaches on the Closing Party location and unveil our inaugural Community Service Project. You won't want to miss it! This conference will be LIT.
Have you ever considered the idea of leaving the world of print sales behind? Surely many of us have. In this episode, we listen to the story of Lemay Sanchez, Co-Founder and CEO of Plan Prophet. After 20 plus years of selling print, Lemay is now selling to Printers. Join us as we hear of the common traits software sales and print sales share. And more importantly, listen as Lemay explains how technology will continue to rapidly affect both. Learn more about Plan Prophet here - https://www.planprophet.com/
How does experience working in a coffee shop prepare you for success as an owner of a printing company? As Lacy Evrard, owner of Peacock Printing in Mt. Vernon, IL explains, it all begins with customer service. Listen as Lacy, a third-generation owner, tells her story of her recent rebranding and new role at Peacock. Learn more about Peacock Printing at https://www.peacockprinting.com/
After spending more than a decade teaching High School AP Science, Jessica Kuehn decided it was time for a career change. Listen as Jessica shares her story of why she decided to leave teaching, but is continuing her career as an educator, and more, at Kuehn Printing. Learn more about Kuehn Printing here: https://www.kuehnprinting.com/
We're back! After a brief hiatus, our Forty Under 0:40:00 returns for the 2nd half of our season. In this episode, we hear from Ryan Kuehn, president of Kuehn Printing in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Listen as Ryan shares how he became part of the family business, in spite of it not being his first choice. Learn how running a printing operation is, in many ways, like managing equipment for a Division 1 college football program! Learn more about Kuehn Printing here: https://www.kuehnprinting.com/
In this episode, our guest has nearly a decade of experience in the industry. And yet, he is only 25 years old. Austin Martin of CopyQuik in Hagerstown, MD began his career with his family business at the age of 16. Listen and learn how his vocation has evolved over the years, and hear his take on the future of our industry. Learn more about Copyquik here: https://www.hasslefreeprinting.com/
How many times a week do you encounter printing "emergencies?" In this episode, we hear the unique perspective of a former ICU nurse turned business owner. As Cassie Bailey describes it, "at least with printing emergencies, no one ends up dying." In addition to being a new business owner, Cassie is also celebrating her first year of marriage and motherhood. Learn more about Printing Image here: https://www.printingimage.com/
Does gender bias exist in the printing industry? In this episode we speak with 3 industry veterans who share their experiences on this topic. Sarah Barr, Michelle Lackey Maynor and Samantha Lake join us and discuss their first-hand encounters and provide tips on how improvements in this area can be made.
Imagine being a young, successful member of a private investment firm working in the heart of New York City. Then imagine you decide to expand your entrepreneurial spirit further. So you purchase a printing company. And imagine that you do this 9 months prior to the pandemic shutting down your entire city. In this episode, you don't have to imagine any of this. Listen as Jesse Safir tells his story of perseverance and determination and is now the owner of ABG Print in NYC. Learn more about ABG Print here: https://abgprint.com/
Francesca Colasanto of DocuPrintnow in New Haven, CT knew from a very young age that she would some day take ownership of her family's printing business. However, in this episode, we learn how this came about much early than anticipated due to the passing of Francesca's father in 2020. Listen to learn how Francesca continues to deal with this heartbreak while at the same time rises to the challenges of business ownership. Learn more about DocuPrintnow at https://www.docuprintnow.com/
One began as a graphic designer and one has a background in machining. Today, Janel & Kurt Thomas are the proud owners of PNCC in Elko, NV. Listen in as we discuss gold mining, Mormon crickets and all things print! Learn more about Janel, Kurt and PNCC here: https://pnccelko.com/
While Chris has grown up in the printing business, he's technically not working in it. But even as a process engineer for Microsoft, Chris offers insight to his father, David Gardner and Boyd's Direct on how to improve efficiencies and profits. Listen as Chris explains his role as VP of BS for Boyd's Direct.
In this Episode of Forty Under 0:40:00, we have a slight twist as we interview Wilson Howe of Konica Minolta. While not involved in print company ownership, Wilson is definitely a rising star in our industry as he has gone from intern to Asst. Product Manager in 4 short years. Konica Minolta is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Learn more at KonicaMinolta.us.
Is it stuffing or dressing? What exactly is cranberry sauce? These hot topics and more are discussed during this entertaining episode. Eight of our previous podcasts guest join us from around the country to talk about their favorite (and not so favorite) Thanksgiving traditions. Listen and enjoy what is sure to be a holiday classic!
With its beginnings as a local storage unit facility, The Biz Zone has grown to a full-service print and sign business in Fruitland, Idaho. In Episode 5 of Forty under 40:00, Brianne Garner, a former teacher and lover of hip-hop dance, tells how she is now fully involved in her family business. You can learn more about The Biz Zone here: https://www.thebizzone.com/