Linda Fox, a Women in Print Alliance member, didn’t follow a traditional path into print. After years in healthcare administration, HR, and raising her family, she stepped into entrepreneurship by purchasing an existing SpeedPro (a PRINTING United Alliance member) studio during one of the most uncertain times — right after COVID. In this episode of Her Imprint, Linda shares how she took over a struggling business and rebuilt it from the ground up, learning the print industry firsthand while navigating major personal and professional transitions.

Now the sole owner of SpeedPro Nashville South, also a PRINTING United Alliance member, Linda has grown the business into a full-service print partner focused on wide-format, branding, and event graphics. She opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, the importance of confidence in leadership, and what it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry. Her message is clear: don’t wait for permission — step into the opportunity and figure it out along the way.

01:00 – Introduction to Linda Fox
02:00 – Buying a Struggling Print Business
04:30 – Early Interest in Print and Design
06:00 – Starting Over After COVID
07:30 – Learning the Print Industry From Scratch
10:00 – The Reality of Running a Print Business
12:00 – Women in a Male Dominated Industry
15:00 – Why Representation Matters
18:00 – Building Confidence as a Leader
21:00 – The Power of Community and Women in Print
24:00 – Lessons Learned as a Business Owner
26:30 – Advice for New Entrepreneurs