Printing's Alive

• Exploring Creativity in Print: Doug Laxdal on Unique Projects and Innovative Techniques

  In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt is joined by Doug Laxdal to explore the fascinating world of print. They discuss the origin of The Gas Company's name and its award-winning history, Doug's journey into bookbinding, and the company's unique services. The conversation touches on maintaining client relationships and innovative projects like the Hellmann's Garlic Aioli and the "Unburnable Book" for Margaret Atwood's Handmaid's Tale. They delve into budgeting and shipping challenges, high-stakes architectural jobs, and creative print solutions. The episode concludes with a focus on the importance of creativity and a commitment to exploring diverse topics in future episodes.

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• Navigating the Apparel Printing Revolution: Insights from Davis Slagle of BeeGraphix

  In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt is joined by Davis Slagle from BeeGraphix to discuss the company's transformation during COVID and its transition to direct-to-film printing. They explore growth and price competition in the apparel printing market, as well as strategies for market diversification and managing seasonal demand. The conversation delves into BeeGraphix operations, equipment choices, and advice for newcomers to the industry. They highlight the importance of planning and marketing in equipment investments, the benefits of outsourcing, and industry trends from the Printing United expo. The episode concludes with insights on managing high-volume jobs, quality control, technological evolution, and pricing strategies.

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• Creativity, Sales, and Leadership in Print: Insights with Aaron Montgomery

  In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt welcomes Aaron Montgomery to discuss his podcast journey and Warren's new t-shirt shop concept. They explore the importance of creativity and positivity in t-shirt design, as well as the impact of donations to the Make A Wish Foundation. The conversation shifts to attracting young talent and the significance of training in the print industry. Warren shares insights on client engagement, leadership's impact on team morale, and his early experiences in print. They delve into sales strategies, using humor, and the value of persistence. The episode concludes with reflections on shared interests, the Chinese farmer proverb, and the importance of experiences.

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• Revolutionizing Print: Katelin Shanks on Automation, AI, and the Future of Printing

  In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt chats with Katelin Shanks from Racami about software implementation in the print industry. They discuss planning challenges, building internal teams, and the importance of communication. The conversation covers print automation trends, investment sizing, and common implementation issues, with a focus on AI's impact. Katelin offers insights on vendor relationships, solution architecture, and ROI. They also discuss Racami's platform and AI's future role. This episode provides valuable advice for small to medium-sized printers, stressing education, human interaction, and cautious AI adoption.

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• Empowering Print and Signage: Insights from Wendy Graves and the Make It Happen Academy

  In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt chats with Wendy Graves from the Make It Happen Signage Academy about its impact on the printing and signage industry. They discuss the academy's events, the importance of industry language, and Wendy's passion for signage. The conversation highlights the academy's programs, hands-on and online training balance, and community college partnerships. They also cover the importance of passionate trainers, unbiased sessions, franchise training challenges, training costs, ROI, AI impact, and fair pricing strategies. The episode concludes with insights into industry challenges and future plans.

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