Label Company: Sell or Liquidate?

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I was hired for the potential sale of a label company but soon realized my recommendation was to liquidate. Go behind the scenes of a label company assessment on this episode of The Printer’s Edge Podcast.  While the owner of the business was thinking about selling his label company, I discovered issues that could lead it […]

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Coaching Matters

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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. Today, I’m proud to coach business owners. I’m honored to help them achieve their dreams. If you feel like […]

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Lessons from Harvard Business School

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You may not know that I am a graduate from Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management program.  This three year, intense education shaped the way I look at business and how I work with business owners today. It’s a story with twists and turns and some lessons you can apply to your business right away. In […]

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Successful or Broke? The Right Questions Make a Difference

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As your business needs to evolve, are you prepared to make the important changes necessary to become successful? Whether it’s printing, signage or converting, you need to be able to answer several very important questions regarding the direction of your operations. Rock LaManna knows transitions and you’ll enjoy his advice as he talks about buying […]

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Your Sales Roadmap

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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. On this episode of The Printer’s Edge Podcast, you’ll go behind the scenes as Rock talks about this process and how it’s starting for a family business, […]

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BOOM! Big Idea Strategies: Live Presentation from the GOA Expo

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Rock LaManna and the LaManna Alliance were proud to present two educational sessions at this year’s Graphics of the Americas Expo. This session, “Boom! Big Idea Strategies” was designed to empower print business entrepreneurs. Rock LaManna and Ken Okel discussed a variety of hot topics for the printing community. Our thanks to all who talked […]

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Does Your Sell Side Advisor Need a Print Background?

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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 Ken Okel tackle that question from one of our listeners. Questions Answered in this Episode The importance of knowing your ideal buyer. How an advisor […]

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M&A Secrets: Behind the Curtain

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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 on how mergers and acquisitions firms work and how certain policies can cost you big bucks. Some of the M&A secrets include: Why […]

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