Podcasts by The Printers Edge Podcast with Rock LaManna

Coronavirus Update: 12 Trailing Months from 2020-04-16T03:13

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will likely have a long-lasting impact on the value of your printing business. The old methods of calculating your valuation just may not work in today's clim...

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The Gold Standard in Business Owner Consulting from 2020-04-04T12:06:56

During this time of uncertainty, you can rely on the LaManna Consulting Group to be the gold standard in business owner consulting. I've seen a significant increase in the number of calls from o...

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Great News: A Successful Buy-Sell Agreement from 2020-04-03T21:31:12

I want to take you behind the scenes of a recent buy-sell agreement. Some have wondered if these kinds of deals can happen while we are all challenged by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

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Coronavirus Printing Business Update for 4-30-20 from 2020-03-30T15:31:40

Printing business owners need to think strategically during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. This is our fourth bonus episode designed to empower you during this serious time.

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Coronavirus: Print Business Employee Questions Answered from 2020-03-20T09:00

Printing business employees have lots of questions about how the coronavirus will affect their future. It's important that you take a proactive role in evaluating your employer during this uncer...

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Coronavirus Update - Print Business Owners Communication Strategies from 2020-03-18T14:32:46

As a print business owner, what communication strategies should you be using during the ongoing challenges from the coronavirus? The LaManna Consulting Group is proud to continue our series of b...

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Coronavirus Update: Tips for Print Business Owners from 2020-03-14T15:42:02

Rock LaManna has been receiving a lot of calls from print business owners, who are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus on their companies. In this bonus episode, Rock will answer sever...

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Bonus Episode: Get Your Marketing Edge from 2020-03-11T14:59:49

Now more than ever, you must know how to effectively market your printing business. It's a key component of any business growth or sales strategy.

In this bonus episode, we take a deep di...

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You've Got a New Boss from 2020-03-01T12:30

So you've got a new boss. Do you know what's going to happen next at your business? This is a challenge we're seeing more and more in the printing industry.

For a  growing number of hardw...

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You're Losing Your Job from 2020-02-03T22:57:16

No one likes to talk about it but changes in the printing industry mean some of you will be losing your job. This may have nothing to do with your performance.

Losing your job is never ea...

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Print Business Lessons from the Past 10 Years from 2020-01-11T17:23:27

As we enter a new decade, join us as we look back at the print business lessons we've learned over the past ten years. The marketplace continues to evolve and change. Knowledge, as always, is po...

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Print Industry Predictions Preview from 2020-01-07T15:54:14

On this bonus episode of the Printer's Edge Podcast, you'll get a preview of our annual print industry predictions and trends. The full article will be published later this week at Listen

Get Smart with Your Valuation from 2019-12-05T21:58:30

Your future and the future of your business depends on your valuation. Knowing your numbers opens the door to a smart retirement or exit strategy, as well as understanding when it's the right ti...

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How's Your Year Been? from 2019-11-07T18:55:02

As we approach the end of the year, business owners need to ask themselves a very important question. The question is: "How's your year been?"

Rock LaManna says the answer will not only t...

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The Danger Zone from 2019-10-09T18:55:39

You've had a great business relationship with your partner, family, or friends but when it comes time to sell, something changes. You've entered The Danger Zone. 

This is a place...

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Bonus Episode - Special Announcement from 2019-09-21T17:54:10

We're proud to announce The LaManna Alliance has an upgraded online presence. This is more than just a facelift for a website. It's about showcasing our evolving brand. It's something every busi...

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Sellers: Can You Let Go? from 2019-08-24T15:57:19

When it comes time to sell your business, will you be able to let go? I've seen owners lose out on strong offers due to what could only be described as self-sabotage. Let's talk about the mindse...

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Your BIG Questions Answered from 2019-08-10T16:25:26

Welcome to what I'd like to call a LaManna Masterclass. Come along as I take a deep dive into some of the questions I'm asked again and again. It's my hope the answers will help you think strate...

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Sellers: Prepare for the Pain from 2019-07-13T23:46:21

The acquisition of a successful printing business seemed like the perfect marriage but a common problem killed the deal. What happened and how should business owners prepare for the pain of sell...

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LOI Deal or No Deal? from 2019-06-07T22:19:55

While a LOI (Letter of Intent or Letter of Interest) may make your heart beat a little faster with excitement, you need to understand what can happen next to you and your business. It's a proces...

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What's Next for Your BIG Idea: InPrint USA Talk from 2019-05-09T20:35:23

Let's say you've got a big idea but you're not sure what's next for it. Recently, I had the privilege to deliver a presentation at InPrint USA about this topic. This is the kind of strategic thi...

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Let's Talk Patents - ICE USA Expo Presentation from 2019-04-13T19:43:23

Do you have an idea that you think might be worth pursuing as a patent? Recently, I was honored to a part of ICE USA Expo, where I gave two presentations. One was all about patents. Find out the...

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Changes to the Printing Industry: Part 2 from 2019-03-08T22:41:15

We had such a great response to part one of the Changes to the Printing Industry that I thought it would be good to continue the discussion. It's from a webinar I recently put on for th...

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Changes to the Printing Industry from 2019-02-09T18:27:56

In order to make strategic decisions about the future of your business, you need to understand the ongoing changes to the printing industry. Recently, I hosted a webinar with The Great Lakes Gra...

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Three Printing Business Case Studies from 2019-01-12T14:49:44

Let's take a look at three printing businesses that each faced some serious challenges. All involved privately held printing companies. There were tough decisions that needed to be made and some...

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Coaching Matters! from 2018-11-09T21:54:43

When it comes to business, I know that coaching matters. Coaching has played a huge role in my personal and professional life by allowing me to get help from the best, in order to get better. Listen

What Do I Do Next? Retirement! from 2018-09-30T19:30

Lately, Rock LaManna has been getting the same call from printing business owners. They're asking, "What do I do next?" As businesses grow and owners age, new challenges and opportunities can em...

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Change and the Florida Graphics Alliance from 2018-09-06T18:01:27

Every business, even when it is successful, must decide if it is time for some major changes. That was the decision made recently by the Printing Association of Florida, which is now known as th...

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Business Lessons from Harvard from 2018-08-11T18:56:51

You may not know that Rock LaManna is a graduate from the Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management program.  This three year, intense education shaped the way he looks at business an...

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Buyers&Sellers - What Rock is Seeing in the Marketplace from 2018-06-23T14:36:55

Rock LaManna spends a lot of time in the marketplace and we thought it would be good to catch you up on some new developments. So let's talk about what's going on with buyers and sellers.

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Successful or Broke? How the Right Questions Make a Difference from 2018-05-31T18:56:40

As your business needs to evolve, are you prepared to make the important changes necessary for success? Whether it's printing, signage or converting, you need to be able to answer several very i...

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Your Sales Roadmap from 2018-04-22T18:32:18

Rock LaManna has learned the successful sale of a printing business needs a good roadmap. For more than 25 years, he's been creating these customized sales plans for owners.

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BOOM! Big Idea Strategies: Live Presentation from the GOA Expo from 2018-03-16T19:20:19

Rock LaManna and the LaManna Alliance were proud to present an educational session at this year's Graphics of the Americas Expo. The session, "Boom! Big Idea Strategies" was designed to empower ...

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Does Your Sell Side Advisor Need a Print Background? from 2018-02-15T17:02:41

You feel pretty confident that your printing business will sell, so does your sell side advisor need a print background?  In this episode of The Printer's Edge Podcast, Rock LaManna and...

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M&A Secrets: Behind the Curtain from 2018-01-21T14:44:37

Print business owners who don't know M&A secrets will be at a disadvantage during a sale. In this episode of the Printer's Edge Podcast, Rock LaManna and Ken Okel pull back the curtain ...

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Maximizing Your 2018 Print Business Sales Forecast from 2017-12-21T02:19:25

Your 2018 print business sales forecast needs to be tied to an actionable plan that will define your success in the new year. Simply hoping or guessing you'll grow your printing business is not ...

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Print Business Strategy for 2018 from 2017-11-14T19:37:48

The end of the year is the smart time to come up with your business strategy for 2018. In this episode of The Printer's Edge Podcast, Rock LaManna talks about how his experiences with 3...

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Label Company For Sale or Liquidation from 2017-10-30T00:10:26

Rock LaManna was hired for a sale but realized his recommendation was liquidation. Go behind the scenes of a label company assessment on this episode of The Pri...

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Family Owned Printing Business Story from 2017-09-25T20:25:48

In this episode of The Printer's Edge Podcast, Rock LaManna talks about some of the challenges and opportunities faced by a family owned printing business. Rock himself knows this world...

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Printing Lessons from Sinatra&Print 17 Preview from 2017-08-22T21:01:09

In this episode of the Printer's Edge Podcast, Rock LaManna receives business inspiration from Frank Sinatra. One song led to three breakthroughs for his business. Find out how The Chairman ...

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