It goes without saying for any business, but in particular for those in the graphic communications space, that having an engaged workforce has never been more important. I get to work with printing companies throughout the country and witness the value of having teams...
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Your Next Sales Meeting
A quick note to all sales leaders about your next sales meeting. When I observe some of the leading companies, there are three things that their sales teams are always working on — finding new customers, adding services and depth to existing relationships, and...
Three Steps for a Smooth Family Printing Business Leadership Transition
It’s with joy that parents welcome their children into the family business. While many of the kids grew up in the business, sweeping floors and often times getting in the way, there are several paths that grown children can take as they consider entering the business....
Make Your New Hire a Success
The good news is that your business is growing. The bad news is that you’re short staffed. Finding good applicants has never faced headwinds like it does today. I hear it every day, people don’t apply for your openings, or when they do, they don’t show up for the...
Strategic Leadership Is Not A Sometimes Thing
As you work to transition your business from here to there, the strength and consistency of your leadership will be challenged. Leading is not a sometimes thing and strong leaders know the impact that doing the right things can have on a business. Your stakeholders...
Sales Renegades and the Impact to your Business
When you first meet them, they are charismatic, curious, and always ready to help. They excel at developing relationships and use them to leverage what they need to succeed. They can often view the rules of engagement as suggestions, or meant for someone else. And,...