Episode List

Ep. 21 | From Selling to Helping | Leadership Bites with Zach Fargo

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Ep. 21 | From Selling to Helping | Leadership Bites with Zach Fargo
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Zach Fargo, Trabon, shares how relationships, community involvement, and a service-first mindset create stronger sales and business growth.

Ep. 20 | What Gen Z Wants at Work | THRIVE: CULTURE

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Ep. 20 | What Gen Z Wants at Work | THRIVE: CULTURE
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5 Things Gen Z Wants From Your Workplace (That You Can Actually Deliver) As more Gen Z employees enter the workforce, many organizations are working to understand what motivates them, how they prefer to communicate, and what they expect from an employer. While generational stereotypes often dominate the conversation, the reality is that many of…

Ep. 19 | Hazardous Waste Compliance for Print Operations | Production Foundations with Xon Post

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Ep. 19 | Hazardous Waste Compliance for Print Operations | Production Foundations with Xon Post
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Hazardous waste management is about more than disposal—it impacts safety, compliance, operational risk, and cost control. In this Production Foundations episode, Zan Post of Clean Earth and Teresa Campbell discuss hazardous waste handling, employee training, waste classification, documentation requirements, and common mistakes that can create regulatory and financial challenges. Learn how print and packaging companies…

Ep. 18 | Becoming a Print Buyer’s First Choice | THRIVE: MARKETING

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Ep. 18 | Becoming a Print Buyer’s First Choice | THRIVE: MARKETING
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Learn how print buyers research vendors online and discover strategies that help your company become a preferred choice before the first sales conversation.

Ep. 17 | Print Automation and Smart Finishing | Deep Dive with Chris Manley

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Ep. 17 | Print Automation and Smart Finishing | Deep Dive with Chris Manley
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Automation is transforming how print companies operate, reducing manual touchpoints while improving quality, efficiency, and throughput. In this Deep Dive, Chris Manley of Graphco explores the evolution of print technology from traditional reproduction methods to today’s integrated digital workflows and smart finishing systems. The conversation highlights how automation helps companies reduce costs, improve consistency, address…

Ep. 16 | Modern B2B Prospecting Strategies | THRIVE: SALES

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Ep. 16 | Modern B2B Prospecting Strategies | THRIVE: SALES
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Learn modern B2B prospecting strategies that help sales professionals stay visible, build trust, and connect with buyers through multiple touchpoints.

Ep. 15 | Building Business Relationships That Last | Leadership Bites with Rob Styacich

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Ep. 15 | Building Business Relationships That Last | Leadership Bites with Rob Styacich
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PIA MidAmerica Board Chairman, Rob Styacich, discusses business relationships, reputation, leadership, and the realities of growing and owning a print business.

Ep. 14 | Psychological Safety in Print Operations | THRIVE: CULTURE

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Ep. 14 | Psychological Safety in Print Operations | THRIVE: CULTURE
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Learn how psychological safety improves communication, trust, safety, quality, and problem-solving throughout print and packaging operations.