If you lead a printing business, standing still is not an option. Technology evolves, customer expectations shift, and the competition never stops getter closer. Yet, many companies still hesitate to try something new because of one big fear: What if we fail? The truth is that failure is part of growth. The difference between companies that thrive and those that stall often comes down to how they handle risk, learning, and resilience. That’s where agility, being curious, and having safety nets come in. Where do you think your business is on the…
Read MoreAuthor: Mike Philie
Moving Forward Through the Fog
The companies that continue to thrive aren’t the ones who wait for the fog to lift. They’re the ones who keep moving forward, step-by-step, even when the path ahead isn’t crystal clear.
Read MoreStress Test Your Printing Business
Most printing companies never find out how good they really are until they’re already in the middle of a crisis, and by then, you’re not stress testing … you’re stress living.
Read MoreAre You a Printer or a Technology Company That Prints?
If you’re in the printing industry today, you’re really a technology business that happens to put ink and toner on substrates.
Read MoreClarity Over Chaos: Leading with Confidence
So, how do the best leaders navigate challenges? They make clarity their secret sauce.
Read MoreRetention vs. Acquisition: The Answer Is Always Yes
Should you take care of your current customers, or go after new business and fresh opportunities? The answer is yes. Always yes. But here comes the tough part — doing both and doing them well can be a challenge.
Read MoreThe New Differentiators in Print
Printing industry leaders are being tested like never before. Between economic uncertainty, changing buyer habits, labor shortages, and fast-moving tech, the old playbook just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Read MoreWhy Merging Printing Companies Need To Get Crystal Clear
Mergers bring more than equipment and balance sheets — they bring values and culture. A clear vision fosters a harmonious merge.
Read MoreConversations and Stories: Ideas to Increase Your Sales
Everyone has a story, and top sales performers are master storytellers. They don’t pitch — they have conversations. They listen, uncovering hidden opportunities through thoughtful, strategic questions. And when they speak, it’s not a sales pitch — it’s a conversation.
Read MoreThe Road Not Working: When Your Reset Button Keeps Failing
Success requires more than just weathering current challenges – it demands honestly evaluating why past transformation attempts fell short and having the courage to make real, foundational changes this time, writes Mike Philie.
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