In this episode of UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss how printers can increase profits through customer-focused collaboration packages, why printers should position themselves as strategic connectors and creative thought leaders, and Matthew explains how his book How To Stop Buyers Choosing On Price can help printers build client relationships.

• Recognizing needs-based collaborations as new opportunities.
• Creating a structured collaboration package that is customer-journey-driven.
• Positioning print businesses as strategic connectors, not vendors.
• Building integrated creative hubs with clear thought leadership.
• Why creating competition within your own ecosystem is counterproductive.
• Matthew explains how his book can help printers engage clients strategically.

Mentioned in This Episode:

How To Stop Buyers Choosing On Price: https://www.profitableprintrelationships.com/pages/how-to-stop-print-buyers-choosing-on-price

Matthew Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profitableprintrelationships/

Profitable Print Relationships: https://profitableprintrelationships.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

PrintFM Radio: https://printfmradio.com

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Deborah Corn and Productivity Coach Sarah Ohanesian discuss how projects derail due to poor time management and workflows, how to align teams around a realistic timeline when the deadline won't move, and how leaders can manage capacity, communication, and buffer time so the work stays on track.

• Explore the reasons why projects often fail and how AI can streamline work.
• The importance of collective effort and clear deadlines for a project's success.
• Why setting realistic expectations and timelines from the beginning is crucial.
• Project manager versus a team member, and the importance of clear communication.
• Sarah's top tips for keeping projects on track.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

SO Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Asana: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

PrintFM Radio: https://printfmradio.com/

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

Tobias Degsell, founder of Combiner, and former Curator of the Nobel Museum, joins Deborah Corn to discuss why obsession, not passion, drives excellence, rethinking systems that support human collaboration, and why trust, diversity of thought, and long-term thinking are essential to building better organizations and a better future. Tobias also shares what he would put into a time capsule.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Tobias Degsell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-degsell/

Tobias Degsell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobiasdegsell/

Combiner: https://combiner.se/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

PrintFM Radio: https://printfmradio.com

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV