Next Week's Life

The future is already here. The only question is whether your business is ready. This week, Mike is joined by the brilliant Alex Cribby, CEO & Founder of PowerMPS. Alex and his company want to make working in the imaging channel easier, smoother, and faster. To this end, Alex joins Mike to talk about the technology that is making our industry go and grow. From replacing outdated ERPs to the ad...

Welcome to Part 2 of this special two-part podcast! If you missed part one, check out Episode 26 to get caught up. In Part 2, we discuss The Code of Bushido, a book that has guided host Mike Stramaglio and his partner at Stramaglio Consulting Hiro Ueda throughout their lives. Along with Hytec's Eric Auman, they talk about the joys of travel, best practices for a changing business landscape, and we...

In the first episode of this special two-part podcast, Mike welcomes Hytec CEO Eric Aumen and his longtime friend and colleague Hiro Ueda to the show! In part one, Hiro tells his story of coming to America - and meeting Mike! - and we talk about Eric's work at Hytec. These three men have travelled, collaborated, and led together as they each charted their courses through the channel, and we cannot...

Fresh off a massive joint venture with Ricoh, Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) CEO & President Larry White joins us in this week’s episode! Together with Mike, Larry addresses some of the biggest questions surrounding the channel, and shares his thoughts on our changing industry. Key takeaways from this episode include: What does it mean to be a great leader? According to Larry, being...

If you are not creating the guidelines for the future of business, be prepared to follow someone else’s. This week, Mike is joined by Marco CEO Doug Albregts. With the advent of AI and the explosion of managed IT services, leaders have more to consider than ever. Together with Mike, Doug gives his appraisal on some of the biggest questions facing business leaders: What does AI mean for my company’...

If you are feeling bullish, you will be in good company on this week's show! Frank Gaspari from FlexPrint and Jake Mizrahi from Oval Partners join Mike to talk about the future of the $40 billion channel. Learn how some of the industry's best are growing, scaling, and changing with the times in this week's discussion. Plus: The key to Frank's mindset? Turn off the noise! Frank and Jake weigh in on...

This week, Mike welcomes President and CEO of Sharp Business USA Mike Marusic to the podcast! The two talk AI, the changing landscape of the channel, and a little Sinatra (plus baseball!). Tune in for key insights on: -AI: What does it mean for the future of our work? Both Mike's give their appraisal on this emerging technology. -According to Mike Marusic, Sharp is committed to the office. We disc...

Nothing brings an industry together quite like hard times, according to Konica Minolta's President of Dealer Sales Laura Blackmer. In this episode, Laura and Mike share their thoughts on the shifting landscape in the imaging channel. From big acquisitions to small business agility, listen to how industry leaders are adapting and thriving through tumultuous times. Topics covered include: What motiv...

Between the advent of AI and several years of social and technological upheaval, it can be hard to say where the world is going. This week, Mike returns to talk to Tami Beach, current Head of MPS Channel Sales and 25-year veteran at HP. As the face of HP’s work within the imaging channel, Tami offers her unique insight on what the future holds. From reminiscing about Tony Bennet to talking about H...

If taking risks were easy, everyone would be like Frank Cucco. Frank’s company, Impact Networking, has spent over twenty years helping businesses gain an edge through process automation. This week, Mike interviews him to talk about how he does it. Together, they discuss the keys to building a positive culture in a competitive industry. Frank also talks about how he finds his own work-life balance,...

We are back! After a crowded holiday season - and another very successful Executive Connection Summit - Mike is back in the driver’s seat to interview longtime friend and colleague Frank Mallozzi. Frank spent 25 years innovating at EFI and now, he is taking on the world of textile printing. On top of that, Frank is the newest member of The Consortium! If you are looking to diversify your business,...

Welcome back, friends! This week, we are taking a peek behind the curtain with Wayne Media Founder and CEO Rob Johnson. Rob and his team partnered with us to create Next Week’s Life earlier this year. Now, it's time to get to know the man who helped us begin our journey into podcasting: -Rob weighs in on some of the most cutting-edge (and controversial) techs on the horizon: including AI, virtual...

It’s impossible to see where we’re going without looking at what, and who, got us here. This week, Mike welcomes a pair of second-generation talents to the podcast: Advanced Imaging Solutions’ Stephanie Keating Philips and Carson Stone from Stone’s Office Equipment. As Mike’s daughter Jenna also found success in the imaging channel, there may be a trend worth discussing here... Together, the three...

According to TAG President Brian Suerth, when your company gets into Managed IT, your business growth should look like a hockey stick. This week, returning guest Brian is accompanied by TAG co-founder Dale Stein, along with Stramaglio Consulting’s Kevin Kern. Together with Mike, these men discuss the advent of IT in the imaging channel, and look ahead to what’s coming next: -Learn how industry lea...

In a world of remote work and Zoom calls, does the old-school business approach still work? And, if it does, what must it look like to be effective? That question drives this special episode, in which Mike welcomes his old friend Tim Renegar, Co-Owner and President of Kelly Office Solutions, and a new friend, Michael Hannon, Managing Director for FP Mailing North America. These three men get into...

A car accident saved Mike Stramaglio's life, but at the cost of his hearing. Years ago, Mike and his wife were rear-ended on their way to a surprise birthday party for Mike's father. When doctors searched Mike's head for brain injuries, they instead found an acoustic neuroma: a potentially life-threatening tumor. The tumor was removed, but the procedure left Mike completely deaf in one ear and wit...

Having made the rare journey from "tech guy" to entrepreneur with his company, Cue Solutions, audio/video expert Franklin Bowen joins Mike to talk all about: How WFH greatly expanded the tech needs of nearly every business. The three industry leaders who influenced Franklin's growth, and the important lessons they imparted. Where A/V technology is going for businesses, and how WFH spurred companie...

What's coming up in 2023? If you ask DLL Head of US Sales Gary Rigelsky or Head of Global Strategic Marketing Julianna Landolt, 2023 is already here. Welcome back, friends! This week, Gary and Julianna join Mike to talk about some of the biggest questions businesses face going into the new year: How long will the supply chain issues persist? How will WFH change the way businesses operate post-pand...

It’s finally here! Next Week’s Life collides with Les Kevin, More Tech for a special crossover episode. Les Harris and Kevin Van Kannel from UTEC IT inspired Mike to begin this podcast and this week, the guys come together to talk about how it all happened. Tune in for laughs, golf stories, industry insights, and much more… and check out Les Kevin, More Tech in the links below to see the second ha...

Is your business stuck in the "copier mentality?" This week, Ray Derstine from Altek Imaging and Brian Suerth from the Technology Assurance Group join Mike to talk all about how the technology channel is changing - and how to keep up. Brian and TAG work with leaders like Ray to transition businesses into the IT space. This week, they discuss: How to avoid "the dumb tax" when your business is in tr...

What sets the innovators apart from the rest? A desire to understand.  This week, we welcome our good friend (and inaugural guest!) Jennie Fisher back to the show, as well as first-time guest Tawnya Stone, VP of Strategic Technology at GreatAmerica. After a chaotic few years, Tawnya and Jennie tell us how GreatAmerica is setting its sights on the future. Find out how industry leaders are using inn...

"Stay far from timid/make moves only when your heart's in it/live the phrase "sky's the limit" Maurice Allen lives his life by the words of The Notorious B.I.G. and - judging by his impressive resume as one of the best long drivers in golf - it's definitely paid off. Not only is Maurice the first (and probably last, because it's illegal now) person to drive a golf ball clean over Niagara Falls, he...

Bob "Judge" Goldberg remembers when business leaders declared "going paperless" to be just a fad: "We'll go paperless in the office when we go paperless in the bathroom," he once said. It would never catch on... Now, he, along with former Muratec President Jim D-Emidio, join Mike to talk all about changing with the times. As the longtime legal counsel for the Business Technology Association, Judge...

We're back! This week, Mike brings together a tremendous lineup of business leaders to talk about culture, mentorship, positivity, and much more. We'll hear from Rick Taylor of RK Taylor Consulting, Doug Pitassi, the President and CEO of Pacific Office Automation, and Doug Albregts, President & CEO of the Marco IT powerhouse. Together, these men explore questions that will be familiar to entre...

In three years, cybercrime will be a 10 trillion dollar industry. Whether it's identity theft or ransomware, business in the cybercrime world is booming. This week, Mike addresses this growing threat with Founder & President of the Brunsman Group, Joe Brunsman. A Navy veteran, father, and expert in cyber law & compliance, Joe breaks down the issues surrounding the cybercrime boom, and gives his ad...