• Forty Under 0:40:00 - Ep. 24 - An AI Thanksgiving
    Nov 26 2024

    We've all been talking about AI for quite some time now. Many of us have found ways to use it to make many tasks easier.

    Well, this is certainly a new one for this podcast. We are taking this episode into uncharted territory with AI. In fact, this whole episode was created with AI.

    Taking our transcript from last year's popular Thanksgiving Edition, here are two bots take on what we talked about. Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving.

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    15 mins
  • Forty Under 0:40:00 - Ep. 23 - Michael Strack - CustomXM
    Oct 30 2024

    In what can only be described as a hostile takeover, this episode features a conversation with Sarah Barr (Konhaus Print & Marketing) and Michael Strack of CustomXM. (The long-time host of this podcast was ejected from the recording studio due to conflict of interest allegations.) Listen as Michael shares his views of work-life balance and his plans for the future as the third generation leader of CustomXM. Learn more about CustomXM here: https://customxm.com/

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    40 mins
  • Forty Under 0:40:00 - Ep. 22 - Ashley Frederick - Unity Printing
    Oct 14 2024

    They (whoever "they" are) say that youth is wasted on the young. However, Ashley Frederick doesn't seem to have wasted any time during her youth. At the age of 16, she sold her first business. At the age of 18, she won her first business idea pitch competition. Today she is an international big game hunter and takes her humanitarian efforts across the globe. Oh, and she's also sales manager at Unity Printing Company in Latrobe, PA. Learn more about Unity Printing here: www.UnityPrinting.com

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    38 mins
  • Forty Under 0:40:00 - Ep. 21 - The Plan Prophet Team
    Jul 28 2024

    This episode has a truly international flavor as we speak with three team members from Plan Prophet. Join us as we listen to Loredana Di Stefano, Claudia Lahera and Keaghan Burns talk about their backgrounds, their experiences, and what they enjoy most about working hand-in-hand with business owners in our industry.


    Learn more about PlanProphet here: https://www.planprophet.com/

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    40 mins
  • Forty Under 0:40:00 - Ep. 20 - Joselyn Santiago - Black Knight Press
    Jul 3 2024

    Early in her printing career, there was a time when Joselyn Santiago was planning on telling her boss that she would soon be leaving Black Knight Press. But he had other plans for her. Now, after 18 years, Joselyn is the new owner of this Collierville, TN printing company. Listen as Joselyn describes her fears and opportunities as she embarks on this new journey.

    Learn more about Black Knight Press here: https://bkpress.com/

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    38 mins
  • Forty Under 0:40:00 - Ep. 19 - NPSOA 2025 Conference Preview
    Jun 19 2024

    Ever wondered what magic happens when you bring Nathaniel Grant (GAM), Kevin Hebert (St. Charles Printing/FASTSIGNS), Paul Strack (CustomXM) and Sarah Barr (Konhaus Print & Marketing) together live in a podcast studio in North Little Rock, Arkansas? Tune in and join the fun as we press play on the upcoming 2025 NPSOA Owner's Conference through the vibrant perspectives of the Planning Committee. In this episode, we spill the peaches on the Closing Party location and unveil our inaugural Community Service Project.

    You won't want to miss it! This conference will be LIT.


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    41 mins
  • Forty Under 0:40:00 – Lemay Sanchez – Plan Prophet
    Jun 5 2024

    Have you ever considered the idea of leaving the world of print sales behind? Surely many of us have. In this episode, we listen to the story of Lemay Sanchez, Co-Founder and CEO of Plan Prophet. After 20 plus years of selling print, Lemay is now selling to Printers. Join us as we hear of the common traits software sales and print sales share. And more importantly, listen as Lemay explains how technology will continue to rapidly affect both.

    Learn more about Plan Prophet here - https://www.planprophet.com/

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    44 mins
  • Forty Under 0:40:00 - Ep 17 - Lacy Evrard - Peacock Printing
    May 22 2024

    How does experience working in a coffee shop prepare you for success as an owner of a printing company? As Lacy Evrard, owner of Peacock Printing in Mt. Vernon, IL explains, it all begins with customer service. Listen as Lacy, a third-generation owner, tells her story of her recent rebranding and new role at Peacock. Learn more about Peacock Printing at https://www.peacockprinting.com/

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    40 mins