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  • Reimagining Print's Role: Richard Askam on Industry Challenges, Creativity, and Future Visions

    Reimagining Print's Role: Richard Askam on Industry Challenges, Creativity, and Future Visions
    Dec 30 2025
    In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt welcomes Richard Askam to discuss the innovative concept of Print Island and its role in connecting the global print industry. They explore common challenges, such as the focus on pricing, and discuss strategies for promoting print in business. The conversation delves into rebranding the print industry, addressing generational communication differences, and media consumption trends. They also touch on hobbies, mental health, creativity, and the evolution of personal brands in modernizing print businesses. The episode highlights engaging younger generations, the success of Print Island, and Warren's vision for the podcast, with insights on personalization, language humor, and marketing strategies.
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    49 min
  • Selling Your Printing Business: Jim Russell on Valuation, Market Trends, and Key Considerations

    Selling Your Printing Business: Jim Russell on Valuation, Market Trends, and Key Considerations
    Dec 23 2025
    In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt chats with Jim Russell from New Direction Partners about selling a printing business. Jim shares insights on evaluating company worth, determining value factors, and preparing for sale. They discuss market trends, post-sale roles, private equity, and employee considerations in mergers and acquisitions. Key steps for selling, sale timelines, financial prep, and the impact of company culture on valuation are explored. They also cover selling expenses, the need for advisory services, and technology's influence on business valuation.
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    50 min
  • Revolutionizing Advertising with AI: Vince Cook on Ad Legends and Industry Transformation

    Revolutionizing Advertising with AI: Vince Cook on Ad Legends and Industry Transformation
    Dec 16 2025
    In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt chats with Vince Cook from Ad Legends about AI's impact on advertising. Vince discusses his journey and how Ad Legends is democratizing marketing for non-experts through AI-driven creative briefs and emotional branding. They explore how the platform enhances work-life balance by saving time for businesses. Warren shares his experiences, and they delve into industry disruptions and interest from major agencies. The episode includes marketing essentials, personalized consultations, and AI insights. It concludes with product demos, the Imagine AI Live conference, and contact info for Adlegends.ai.
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    56 min
  • Embracing Automation in Print: Julie Watson on Technology, Innovation, and Industry Trends

    Embracing Automation in Print: Julie Watson on Technology, Innovation, and Industry Trends
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt chats with Julie Watson from Ultimate Tech about the evolving world of printing technology. They delve into imposition, finishing automation, and the challenges of adopting new tech. Topics include attracting younger generations, balancing customization with cost, and overcoming resistance to tech investments. They discuss automation's role during COVID, tackling labor shortages with AI, and solutions for small shops. Warren shares his automation journey, touching on strategic planning, past challenges, and choosing the right software vendor. The episode wraps up with insights on embracing change, capital investment, and the importance of training and vendor support.
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    58 min
  • Exploring Creativity in Print: Doug Laxdal on Unique Projects and Innovative Techniques

    Exploring Creativity in Print: Doug Laxdal on Unique Projects and Innovative Techniques
    Dec 2 2025
    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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    58 min
  • Navigating the Apparel Printing Revolution: Insights from Davis Slagle of BeeGraphix

    Navigating the Apparel Printing Revolution: Insights from Davis Slagle of BeeGraphix
    Nov 25 2025
    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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    48 min
  • Creativity, Sales, and Leadership in Print: Insights with Aaron Montgomery

    Creativity, Sales, and Leadership in Print: Insights with Aaron Montgomery
    Nov 18 2025
    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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    56 min
  • Revolutionizing Print: Katelin Shanks on Automation, AI, and the Future of Printing

    Revolutionizing Print: Katelin Shanks on Automation, AI, and the Future of Printing
    Nov 11 2025
    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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    1 h et 3 min