LeadingPRINT: The Podcast

Thayer Long talks with Debbie Nicholson, wide-format consultant and owner of Think to INK!

Thayer Long and Debbie Nicholson, wide-format consultant and owner of Think to INK!, talk about the many different elements of large format printing and the creative opportunities around key vertical markets. Debbie, passionate about helping companies add value through wide format printing, brings up important considerations for business owners entering or expanding within this highly versatile industry segment.

Thayer Long talks with Jeff White, Director of Development for the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation

Thayer Long talks with Jeff White as he begins his new role, Director of Development, for the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. Jeff shares his perspectives on attracting and retaining highly skilled, trained employees that are in demand by printers striving to expand their business around the increasing high-tech nature of the print industry today. Jeff talks about his renewed focus with the foundation on reaching and supporting new talent among high school and college students.

Thayer Long talks with Dan Muenzer, president of TLMI

Thayer Long and Dan Muenzer, president of TLMI, talk about leadership; especially TLMI’s leadership role for its members and within the tag and label industry. Dan clarifies how the association’s name and tag line changes represent a revitalized association. He provides insight into mobilizing such a large, diverse group of companies for collaboration and mindshare in resolving comparable business challenges.

Thayer Long talks with Steven Schnoll about omnichannel marketing

Thayer Long talks with Steven Schnoll, owner and managing partner of Schnoll Media, who interacts with all elements of the supply chain; manufacturers, printers and end users. In his current role as an omnichannel marketing technologist, Steven has unique insight; looking at the industry from the inside as well as from the outside. Their discussion considers the very strategic thought process that printers need to follow to become omnichannel providers, how print must connect with the end user, and be presented as an exciting, current industry to attract a new generation of leaders.

Thayer Long talks with Frank Romano about life, the universe and everything (but mostly about print!)

Frank Romano, is one of the most familiar names in the printing industry, renowned worldwide for his knowledge and insight. Listen to this entertaining and wide-ranging discussion between Frank and Thayer Long touching on the seismic changes that upended the industry in the mid 1990's but how businesses have and will continue to thrive! Frank also shares a few game-changing predictions for the future. 

Thayer Long talks with Eric Vessels of What They Think

Eric Vessels in one of the driving forces behind independent print and digital media platform WhatTheyThink. In this podcast, Eric and Thayer talk about entrepreneurship and the importance of trying new things in building and maintaining a successful business.