In most of the printing companies I’ve known, sales energy naturally gravitates toward customer retention. And that’s understandable as these are the relationships that pay the bills, keep presses running, and builds trust over time. Sales reps and account managers...
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Offense, Defense and the Power of a Clearly Articulated Plan
What’s the next big thing you’re working on as the CEO of your business?Is it an offensive move or a defensive one? Or is it both? Most printing company leaders I talk to can rattle off a few of their key priorities. Maybe it’s new equipment, a technology enhancement,...
Right People, Right Seats, Right Reasons
The best printing companies I know don’t win only because they have the latest press or the best go to market strategy. They win because they’ve nailed the people puzzle: the right people in the right seats, doing the right things, for the right reasons. It...
Strategy Isn’t an Accident
Printing companies don’t become market leaders by accident. The ones that can consistently deliver on time, win the right kind of work and make it easy for customers to say “yes” aren’t just lucky. Although being lucky sometimes isn’t a bad thing. Overall, they are...
Exponential or Incremental Growth – Which is Best for Your Business?
In today's rapidly evolving printing industry, business owners face a critical strategic decision: whether to pursue steady, incremental growth or embrace a more aggressive, exponential growth trajectory. Both options carry risks – and I’m not convinced there’s a...
Clarity Builds Confidence: 5 Steps You Can Take
Clarity is key for building confidence and empowerment within a team. When expectations, roles, and objectives are clear, employees have a better understanding of how their contributions fit into the bigger picture, which reduces ambiguity and promotes ownership of...