Difficult Customers or Broken System? De-escalation Wisdom Many so-called “difficult customers” are really a symptom of broken processes. Vague job specs, chaotic live pricing, and unsupported CSRs create friction long before the first call. The real fix starts with leadership...
14 Result-Robbing Habits to Conquer Business practices that look highly productive on the surface can quietly undermine our effectiveness. This article breaks down 14 common performance‑eroding behaviors. The ones that hit closest to home for us were #4...
Have Companies Taught Their New Reps – The Wrong Targets….The Wrong Objectives….? Your new reps aren’t the issue, the targets you’ve taught them are. When they only chase specs, you lose margin and hand wins to competitors who ask the deeper questions. Sid's breaks down the leadership gap holding yo...
2nd Gen Newspaper Adapts to Thrive in Print See if the continued growth and success of a second-generation newspaper publisher can help your company’s success. Schnepp Media, which prints 600,000 weekly newspapers, is growing by reshaping its past products into...
Show Me the $$: The ROI of AI and Automation We are constantly hearing about AI and automation. But the question about measurable ROI remains. If you are still trying to determine if and how AI and autmation systems cut waste, improve consistency, and accelerate...
AI for Business Owners and Senior Managers A print software company founder called one day to share his excitement about an AI that was exactly what business executives needed. On his recommendation, we tried NotebookLM and were impressed. If organizing scatter...
Jump Starting a Stalled Business If your company is struggling, instinct says to work harder, cut expenses, and drive sales regardless of price. That’s like pressing the gas pedal harder when your car is stuck in mud – lots of noise without real progr...
The “Greatest Opportunity” Most Organizations Neglect – Out of Ignorance Many organizations overlook a powerful advantage hiding in plain sight: the proven impact of print. Sid’s article introduces research your teams and customers may not have encountered, insights that elevate comprehensi...