Business Management - Marketing/Sales

What Does It Actually Take to Build a 30-Year Print Career? Pam Athan Has a Few Answers.
August 10, 2026 at 12:01 am

Pam Athan didn't plan a career in print. She stumbled into a high school elective, met a teacher who changed everything, and never left. Now an account executive at Universal Printing in North Carolina, she's proof that knowing the craft — really knowing it — makes all the difference when you're sitting across from a client.

Why the Average Print Sales Email Fails
August 6, 2026 at 11:12 am

If every printing company sends the same sales email, price becomes the only differentiator. Here’s what to focus on instead.

Listen to Yourself
August 4, 2026 at 2:06 pm

A frustrating round of golf inspired Bill Farquharson’s latest sales lesson on the importance of listening and asking questions.

Your August Sales Plan
August 3, 2026 at 2:04 pm

August is a wonky sales month. Sales opportunities start and stop, due in part to vacations. What else is August good for?

Get the (Promo) Message
July 28, 2026 at 2:34 pm

Everyone loves a good story. In this week’s blog, Bill Farquharson writes a story about writing stories … and selling more.

A Process For Selling Promo
July 27, 2026 at 11:17 am

Selling promo can be surprisingly easy if you follow the in advice in this week’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip by Bill Farquharson.