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n the first in a new series called Leaders Summit Lead-In, Michael Makin interviews Ryan Kuehn, President of Kuehn Printing of Green Bay, Wisconsin on his experience attending the annual owners conference of NPSOA. Lemay Sanchez

National Print and Sign Owners Association on LinkedIn: #npsoaleaderssummit #printandsignindustry #printrocks #kuehnprinting… In the first in a new series called Leaders Summit Lead-In, Michael Makin interviews Ryan Kuehn, President of Kuehn Printing of Green Bay, Wisconsin on his…

NPSOA Member Lindsey Stiegler and her company Soirée Signatures have created hundreds of branding packages and lifelong memories for celebrations of every configuration over the past decade, from weddings to corporate events to birthdays and Mardi Gras Debutante parties. This is her story.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/serving-style-lifetime-memories-one-client-time-soir%C3%A9e-signatures-rd1we/?trackingId=6ztIAR1I2qLdxUiINaXGyg%3D%3D

Many NPSOA Members know Paul Strack as the energetic, entertaining master of ceremonies at the annual owners conference. But did you know his family history in the print business? Check out his story.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/going-extra-mile-good-times-bad-customxm-story-npsoa-po81e/?trackingId=nKG7CVkDESvv7hskVJ1Nkw%3D%3D

Forty Under 0:40:00 – An AI Thanksgiving

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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It's SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! Support a small business today!

May the wishbone snap in your favor this Thanksgiving.

Here's to the weekend...

NPSOA Member David DeLana has spent the last 50 years building one of the most successful printing companies in Oklahoma. This is his story. hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

A Half Century of Re-Invention and Customer Satisfaction: The Heritage Integrated Story They say that "necessity is the mother of invention," meaning that if you really need to do something, you will find a way to do it. David DeLana has lived by this proverb his entire career.

How much NETWORKING does your business do with the community? Have you seen a benefit to spending your resources in Networking?

The article below has 5 Tips on Building Strategic Alliances for Business Growth:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-tips-on-building-strategic-alliances-for-business-growth/474342

We thank you for your SERVICE! Happy Veterans Day!

What are your thoughts on this? Ever fired a client?

Who You Should Do Business With | Simon Sinek The goal is not to do business with everyone who needs what you have, the goal is to do business with people who believe what you believe. When you and your ...

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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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Payably Joins National Print & Sign Owners Association (NPSOA) as Crown Jewel Sponsor

The NPSOA is a vital association representing hundreds of print and sign business owners across the U.S., providing members with essential resources, industry education, and networking opportunities. Payably’s role as Crown Jewel Sponsor aligns perfectly with the NPSOA’s mission to help its members achieve greater operational efficiency and business growth.

Designed for Printers

Payably’s integration with PrintSmith Vision—a widely used management information system (MIS) in the print industry—has already been a game-changer for many NPSOA members. The ability to process payments quickly and securely within the same platform they use for managing orders and invoices has saved print businesses valuable time and reduced administrative burdens.

Payably is designed to provide exclusive pricing for NPSOA members. Payably is offering the technology that helps you collect payments, while keeping your existing processor. This pricing model allows print business owners to better predict their costs and plan for growth with confidence.

Industry Insights and the Importance of Payment Integration

In an industry where profit margins can be tight and customer expectations high, efficient payment systems are critical to maintaining smooth operations. Research shows that print businesses utilizing integrated payment systems can reduce transaction processing times by as much as thirty percent, freeing up more time for customer service and business expansion.

Payably’s partnership with NPSOA will help more print and sign businesses access these tools and insights, allowing them to optimize their operations and better serve their clients. By offering a seamless payment processing solution that works directly within popular systems like PrintSmith Vision, Payably empowers print business owners to focus on what matters most—growing their business.

Check out the latest Member Moment as Michael Makin interviews Mike Slease, owner of Sir Speedy Tacoma on his experiences participating in the monthly Owners Think Tanks. hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/npsoa_npsoa-printandsignindustry-thinktanks-activity-7256751573026979842-3IaE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop