The Printerviews

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.