The Printerviews

In this episode of The Printerviews, I speaks with Jem Emirali from Howden Insurance about his journey in the insurance industry, particularly focusing on the print sector. Jem shares insights on the evolution of his role, the importance of embedding oneself in the industry, and the success stories that have emerged from their specialised insurance schemes. The conversation also touches on work-li...

Summary In this episode, Colin Sinclair McDermott interviews Simon Cooper, CEO of Solopress and Onlineprinters, discussing his journey in the print industry, leadership styles, the evolution of printing technology, and the impact of COVID-19 on business operations. They explore the importance of team dynamics, customer expectations for same-day service, and the challenges faced by the shrinking pr...

Summary Matt Hanley, founder of MTWO, shares his journey in the recruitment industry and his passion for the print packaging and signage sector. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and providing value to clients and candidates. Matt discusses the challenges and rewards of running his own business and offers advice for those entering the recruitment industry. He also highlights t...

Summary In this episode, Colin interviews Rob Henry of LDM, a door drop specialist company. They discuss Rob's background, the growth of LDM, the challenges they faced, and the impact of COVID-19 on their business. They also talk about the importance of pivoting, the benefits of flexible working, and finding a work-life balance. LDM's success led them to win the Best Door Drop Marketing Specialist...

Summary Lewis Evans of Vivid Laminating Technologies joins Colin Sinclair McDermott on this Printerviews podcast to discuss his journey in the print industry and the positioning of Vivid in the marketplace. They also talk about the impact of Vivid's innovative products on the industry and the importance of partnerships and memberships. Lewis shares a personal story about his impulsive driving expe...

Summary In this episode of the Printerviews podcast, Colin is joined by Chris and Luke from The Print Show. They discuss their backgrounds in the print industry and how they got involved in organising The Print Show. They also talk about the trends they have observed in the industry, such as advances in digital print and the importance of diversification. The event hosts share their experiences an...

Join me on this latest episode where I talk to Alice Belfield about all things garment decoration, the opportunities with faux embroidery and the challenges of being a young woman in the Industry. There's something in this for everyone. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we delve deep into Craig's 30+ years of experience in the signage industry, his time with Signs Express where he came in as the first ever employee to eventually becoming the MD and owner of the franchise group. This episode is crammed with plenty of golden nuggets that I have no doubt will get you thinking differently about your business. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I enter the world of Inkjet ink development by interviewing Andy Hancock who owns both Mexar and Indie Inks. Andy takes us on the journey from when he moved to Leeds to learn about Medicinal Chemistry and like many of us, fell into the wonderful world of print where he completed a PHD in Inkjet formulation. From starting his business as the country went into a recession, Andy now...

In this episode, Colin talks with Cian Byrne of We Do Printing in Ireland. Cian talks about some recent significant investments in his business and the process behind making these decisions. Pigeon-holed as the King of Metaphors, he talks about his unique approach to selling, the importance of understanding your audience, and the challenges and crossovers of running a business and parenting. There...

In this episode, Colin interviews Simon, the founder of Webmart which was initially set up as a Print Management Company and has now become the most sustainable Marketing Agency in Europe. Simon discusses his unique and very interesting Marxist Capitalist approach to business, how to build a highly engaged workforce and many other key tips that I am sure many of you will enjoy listening to.

Join me in Episode 6 of The Printerviews as I talk to the 2 founders of one of the most successful Trade Large Format suppliers in the UK, Venture Banners. Scott Conway and Wayne Bodimeade as they share the trials and tribulations of setting up the business, some of the challenges they experienced along the way, their recipes for success and Scott reveals a very interesting secret. 

Experience a live recording of the industry’s trailblazing podcast at The Print Show 2023 as Colin gets set to delve deep into the fascinating journey of Sam Morgan and Donna James, the Co-Directors of the Welsh-based company, ‘Signspeed’ and their journey from employees to employer as they purchased the business back in 2019.

In episode 4, Colin speaks to Franklin Clark of Clark Printing as they discuss some uncomfortable lessons learned from losing their first businesses, what print business owners can do nowadays to stay current and even touch on a random night out where Franklin played minder to a Gladiator.

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Wood, MD of St. Andrews Press, a Wells, Somerset-based commercial printing company. Dive into our conversation about the unique challenges and rewards of running a third-generation family business, navigating the hurdles of the pandemic, the intricacies of pricing in the industry, and the pivotal role of a robust company culture. Plus, hear Tom's insights on re...

In this episode, Colin and Gareth dive into the world of selling print online, discuss the importance of having a strong support network and somehow manage to stray into the world of rare birth conditions.

Colin kicks off this Podcast series by Interviewing recently awarded Industry Champion 'Sam Armstrong' as she shares her 22 years knowledge in signage and talks all things from divorcing clients, her upcoming training events in the USA and the time she sang at Wembley Stadium.