61 episodes

Let Rock LaManna and Ken Okel tell you how to buy, sell, or build a printing business. The Printer's Edge Podcast is designed to take the guessing out of what to do next with your business.
Rock LaManna, of the LaManna Consulting Group, has ink in his veins and decades of experience in the world of printing.

Each episode focuses on a specific industry issue.

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Let Rock LaManna and Ken Okel tell you how to buy, sell, or build a printing business. The Printer's Edge Podcast is designed to take the guessing out of what to do next with your business.
Rock LaManna, of the LaManna Consulting Group, has ink in his veins and decades of experience in the world of printing.

Each episode focuses on a specific industry issue.

    More Tips from a Recruiter

    More Tips from a Recruiter

    Join Rock LaManna of the LaManna Consulting Group for more career tips from a recruiter.  A lot is changing in today's printing industry and you need to take control of your future. Profit from this deep dive on a serious topic.
    Do note that while the tips are timely, this episode was recorded just before the coronavirus pandemic.
    You'll never miss a podcast episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts. 
    The Printer's Edge Podcast is your resource, whether you want to buy, sell, or build a printing business. It's like going to a trade show without the cost, the travel, or the time commitment. You just get the great info. Never miss an episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts.
    To learn more about Rock LaManna and his LaManna Consulting Group team, visit: http://www.rocklamanna.com/
    While there you can access special reports and take advantage of our free, online valuation tool. Why guess about the strengths and weaknesses of your business. Know it now
    ©2020 LaManna Consulting Group, LLC. All rights reserved

    • 27 min
    Four Succession Planning Tips for Owners

    Four Succession Planning Tips for Owners

    As a print business owner, you may be thinking about succession planning. Before you make any big decisions, you need to do some serious homework.
    Rock LaManna, of the LaManna Consulting Group, has lived through the succession process and will share four areas where you'll need to make major decisions. On this episode of The Printer's Edge Podcast, you will learn:
    How long the process may take; The role of people; The big decision you'll need to make about your strategy; Why you may need professional advisors; Why you'll need to take a hard look at your financial situation. You'll never miss a podcast episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts. We've got bonus episodes coming about the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus and you don't want to miss them.
    The Printer's Edge Podcast is your resource, whether you want to buy, sell, or build a printing business. It's like going to a trade show without the cost, the travel, or the time commitment. You just get the great info. Never miss an episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts.
    To learn more about Rock LaManna and his LaManna Consulting Group team, visit: http://www.rocklamanna.com/
    While there you can access special reports and take advantage of our free, online valuation tool. Why guess about the strengths and weaknesses of your business. Know it now
    ©2020 LaManna Consulting Group, LLC. All rights reserved

    • 9 min
    Succession Planning for the Next Generation

    Succession Planning for the Next Generation

    What happens when the next generation of a family business wants to buy the company? It's a common part of succession planning that can become a complicated process.
    Rock LaManna, of the LaManna Consulting Group, has lived through these challenges and wants share some of them with you on this episode of The Printer's Edge Podcast. You will learn:
    How emotion plays into this kind of succession planning; How the coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the situation; Why you need to consider the perspective of the older generation; How does the rest of your family fits into the sale? You'll never miss a podcast episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts. We've got bonus episodes coming about the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus and you don't want to miss them.
    The Printer's Edge Podcast is your resource, whether you want to buy, sell, or build a printing business. It's like going to a trade show without the cost, the travel, or the time commitment. You just get the great info. Never miss an episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts.
    To learn more about Rock LaManna and his LaManna Consulting Group team, visit: http://www.rocklamanna.com/
    While there you can access special reports and take advantage of our free, online valuation tool. Why guess about the strengths and weaknesses of your business. Know it now.

    • 7 min
    Beware of the Balloon Payment

    Beware of the Balloon Payment

    An upcoming balloon payment is just one of the things printing business owners need to worry about in a COVID-19 world. The rules have changed and you need to think strategically about your next move.
    Join Rock LaManna of the LaManna Consulting Group on this episode of The Printer's Edge Podcast. You will learn:
    What should you be thinking about right now? Where to put your focus? What should you be doing with your banker? How timelines have changed across the industry? You'll never miss a podcast episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts. We've got bonus episodes coming about the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus and you don't want to miss them.
    Have you checked out our 2020 Print Industry Predictions? They can be accessed through this link.
    The Printer's Edge Podcast is your resource, whether you want to buy, sell, or build a printing business. It's like going to a trade show without the cost, the travel, or the time commitment. You just get the great info. Never miss an episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts.
    To learn more about Rock LaManna and his LaManna Consulting Group team, visit: http://www.rocklamanna.com/
    While there you can access special reports and take advantage of our free, online valuation tool. Why guess about the strengths and weaknesses of your business. Know it now.

    • 7 min
    Coronavirus Update: Recruiter Tips

    Coronavirus Update: Recruiter Tips

    The ongoing challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have created a lot of employment uncertainty in the printing industry. Join Rock LaManna of the LaManna Consulting Group for some tips for printers from a recruiter. You must take control of your future during this uncertain time for our industry.
    On this bonus episode of The Printer's Edge Podcast you will learn:
    Should you expect your employer to take care of you? How should you be enhancing your professional network? Where should you be looking for new opportunities? When should you consider moving on from a job? Is your skill set good enough for a new employer? What should be your time frame for a new job? You'll never miss a podcast episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts. We've got bonus episodes coming about the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus and you don't want to miss them.
    Have you checked out our 2020 Print Industry Predictions? They can be accessed through this link.
    The Printer's Edge Podcast is your resource, whether you want to buy, sell, or build a printing business. It's like going to a trade show without the cost, the travel, or the time commitment. You just get the great info. Never miss an episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts.
    To learn more about Rock LaManna and his LaManna Consulting Group team, visit: http://www.rocklamanna.com/
    While there you can access special reports and take advantage of our free, online valuation tool. Why guess about the strengths and weaknesses of your business. Know it now.

    • 5 min
    Coronavirus Update: Hail Mary Strategy

    Coronavirus Update: Hail Mary Strategy

    Does the disruption of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis have you looking for a Hail Mary strategy? Without the right game plan your business may struggle to grow or even survive.

    On this bonus episode of The Printer's Edge Podcast you will learn:
    Why you need a strategy for today's marketplace; Do you have the right people to execute your strategy; Do your employees view you as a long term owner; The importance of your internal communication; And in football, do Hail Mary plays really work? You'll never miss a podcast episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts. We've got bonus episodes coming about the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus and you don't want to miss them.
    Have you checked out our 2020 Print Industry Predictions? They can be accessed through this link.
    The Printer's Edge Podcast is your resource, whether you want to buy, sell, or build a printing business. It's like going to a trade show without the cost, the travel, or the time commitment. You just get the great info. Never miss an episode when you subscribe through Apple Podcasts.
    To learn more about Rock LaManna and his LaManna Consulting Group team, visit: http://www.rocklamanna.com/
    While there you can access special reports and take advantage of our free, online valuation tool. Why guess about the strengths and weaknesses of your business. Know it now.

    • 6 min

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