April 03, 2025

online eNews - This issue’s curations offer valuable insights to help your team achieve maximum effectiveness.
• Hiring True Winners
• Managers Fix or Teach
• Print Career Success
• Business Inflection Point
• Key Points for Business Owners
Andy & Julie Plata, Co-CEOs

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Tips for Hiring True Winners
Your company’s success depends on your team delivering an excellent user experience to clients. That is why we thought this short Danny Meyer article would be of value to your print success. Over 40 years as Shake Shack’s founder and CEO, Meyer has looked for six specific skills, whether hiring C-level or hourly staff. His goal is to hire people who are happier when they provide happiness to someone else. See if you agree with his HQ criteria.

Managers: Fix It or Teach the Fix for Success
Successful managers empower their team to manage projects effectively. However, how do you determine the best corrective action when a project is mismanaged? This article outlines three options: cancel the project, correct it yourself, or help the employee fix the problem. The best choice depends on each circumstance, and the author offers practical guidance to help you determine the best option.

A Printer’s Advice: Building a Successful Career
Employers want excellent employees. And employees want a successful career. Fred DeBolt’s new book shares lessons learned from his extensive experience in the printing industry. The book’s title, “Influence Your Luck” is a phrase Fred often used when counseling print professionals on enhancing their career growth and trajectory. See if this printed book, by a print insider, can help you and your employees meet strategic career goals.

Developing the Business

A Business Development – Inflection Point
Read Sid's insights into the evolving economy and how businesses are achieving more with less. Discover how Inside Sales Reps are transforming the print industry—boosting productivity, cutting costs, and driving profits. Learn why they’re the future of sales and how to get started with your own team.

Key Points for Business Owners (Series)
In the upcoming publication series, Debbie will talk through these key points shared by business owners. She will help you explore ways to overcome the barriers that hinder us from achieving our dreams and fulfilling the promises we made to ourselves as we strive to build a successful and thriving printing business.

Featured News

o Xplor International Closes After 40+ Years

o Independent Digital Label & Sign Co is Sold by Graphic Arts Advisors to West...

o PGSF Announces Winner of Fall Box Design Contest

o Connecting for Results Appoints Steve Grieveson as Managing Partner, Strategic...

o Messagepoint Named Winner in 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards for...

o Tru Art Color Graphics Elevates Commercial Printing with Cutting-Edge Production...

o Minuteman Press Franchise in Houston Continues 35-Year Legacy; New Owners...

“Gratitude will shift you to a higher frequency, and you will attract much better things.” ~ Rhonda Byrne

Names in the News

Steve Grieveson
Steve Grieveson, formerly with Advantage Consulting, was appointed Managing Partner, Strategic Consulting for Connecting for Results.

Christopher van Laack
Christopher van Laack will take over the role as President, Americas for Siegwerk on July 1st.

Scott Brown
Scott Brown joins Manroland as the Regional Sales Manager, Southern Region & Corporate Accounts.

Doug Spicer
Doug Spicer was announced as the new the Eastern Regional Sales Manager.for Manroland.

LinkedIn’s "Print Industry Thought Leaders" Group
An excellent information resource for Print Professionals.

Good News Outside of Print:

From Part-time Troublemaker to Hero
A 9-year-old boy became a hero at his North Carolina school, stepping up in a moment of crisis to save his friend. The incredible act was caught on surveillance footage, leaving everyone amazed at his quick thinking and bravery.

Additional News

o Xplor International Closes After 40+ Years

o Independent Digital Label & Sign Co is Sold by Graphic Arts Advisors to West-Camp Press

o PGSF Announces Winner of Fall Box Design Contest

o Connecting for Results Appoints Steve Grieveson as Managing Partner, Strategic Consulting

o Messagepoint Named Winner in 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards for its AI-powered...

o Tru Art Color Graphics Elevates Commercial Printing with Cutting-Edge Production Inkjet...

o Minuteman Press Franchise in Houston Continues 35-Year Legacy; New Owners Cheryl Goel...

o Durst Group Acquires callas Software – Paving The Way For An Open Printing Industry

o Modular Curing Systems for the Finishing of Laminate Flooring and Decorative Panels

o Standard Announces Dates for Finishing 360

o RPI Highlights 60% Productivity Boost with MBO America & Bograma in New Video Testimonial

o ESMA Announces New Chair, Board Members, and Honourable Ambassador

o Solimar Systems Announces 11th Year as a Sponsor of Inkjet Summit 2025

o Epson Wins Five 2025 iF Design Awards

o All Color Printers Drives Rapid Folding Carton Growth with HEIDELBERG

o Print Embellishment with a Digital Press: What You Should Know

o HEIDELBERG and Gallus Announce Commercial Availability of Gallus MatteJet

o Roland DGA Introduces New VersaOBJECT MO-180 Benchtop UV Flatbed Printer

o Square 9 Softworks Celebrates New Recognition from G2 and Trusted Seller

o SPI 2025: Where Screen Printing Meets The Future – Innovation, Global Brands

o Roland DGA Announces New VersaWorks 7 RIP Software and Roland DG Connect

Industry ThoughtLeaders Share Their Wisdom on the 5 Essential Elements for Printers Making$, Saving$, Gaining / Retaining / Growing Customers

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