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Technology Podcasts
The INKSPIRE Podcast from Tharstern is the newest (and probably best) podcast in the printing industry. In this pod, we'll cover an array of topics and trends that influence the print industry including the latest software technology, best practices, culture and motivation. We are big believers of Being Bionic and we'll be covering the three main components of that - people, technology and process. If you have any questions about the podcast, or anything else, feel free to get in touch with us here at Tharstern using our inkspire@tharstern.com email address.
Location:
Colne, United Kingdom
Genres:
Technology Podcasts
Description:
The INKSPIRE Podcast from Tharstern is the newest (and probably best) podcast in the printing industry. In this pod, we'll cover an array of topics and trends that influence the print industry including the latest software technology, best practices, culture and motivation. We are big believers of Being Bionic and we'll be covering the three main components of that - people, technology and process. If you have any questions about the podcast, or anything else, feel free to get in touch with us here at Tharstern using our inkspire@tharstern.com email address.
Twitter:
@tharstern
Language:
English
Contact:
01282860660
Email:
hello@tharstern.com
Episodes
Do More With Less – Exploring how print businesses have adapted after a crisis | The INKspire Podcast
5/26/2022
In this episode, our host Ross Edwards and Tharstern CEO, Keith McMurtrie chat to Marcus Timson and Karis Copp from FuturePrint about their new vision report.
The report explores The Great Acceleration and how this acted as a catalyst for change, the digitization of business and the importance of acknowledging the cyber security risks that come with it, diversification, culture and more.
Find Marcus and Karis on LinkedIn, or download the full Vision Report.
Duration:00:30:11
Maximize resource by automating the financial department in your print business
4/26/2022
Roger tells us about H&H's decision to streamline their finances and the benefits they've seen from this, and Anthony reflects on how using this new integration has helped lead to improved processes and more strategic business decisions.
Diogo chats to the group about the integration with Tharstern, what it does, and why other businesses should be using this technology to automate these processes, and free up valuable resource for higher value jobs.
Duration:00:46:42
Let's talk about sustainability - An interview with CarbonQuota
3/30/2022
Ross is joined by Dominic Harris, Co-Founder of CarbonQuota in this sustainability special. They chat about the importance of sustainability and how businesses should be creating a 10-year plan for reducing their carbon footprint. They also touch on the integration between Tharstern and CarbonQuota, and how the data it produces can help you stand out within the market.
If you'd like to contact Dominic, you can email him at dominic.harris@carbonquota.co.uk.
Duration:00:41:53
Look after your customers, or your competitors will
2/25/2022
Jason Rainbird from Flowbird joins Ross to discuss the importance of a CRM in a print business and how you can start with the basics – even just an Excel sheet! They discuss how CRM systems can offer a level of personalization to your customers and how they can help your sales and marketing teams offer the best customer service. Jason finishes with a great piece of advice for everyone – you'll have to listen to find out what it is.
Duration:01:00:08
Enhance your tech with talented people
1/27/2022
Anthony Thirlby of Venn Holdings joins Ross for this episode. They discuss all the topics that the INKspire podcast centres around – people, process and technology. Anthony goes into detail about his experience of systemization, his strategy for attracting young talent into the industry and the importance of clarity for your employees. Ross also asks him what his advice to his 18 year old self would be – it’s worth a listen!
Find Anthony on LinkedIn
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Duration:00:49:02
Don't underestimate the ability to be adaptable
10/27/2021
Marcus Timson from Futureprint joins Ross for this episode where they discuss adaptability and how businesses have needed this skill over the past two years to make sure they swim instead of sink. They also explain why you should try one of Trump's strategies when it comes to business storytelling... seriously! Find the links below to the books mentioned in this episode: Carmine Gallo - Storytellers Secret
Matthew Syed - Rebel Ideas
Steve Jobs - Think Different
Duration:00:55:48
The power behind 'Are you okay?' and active listening
9/29/2021
Vicky Penketh, NHS Clinical Psychologist and Nicola Peacock, Relationship Manager at The Printing Charity join Ross for a really inciteful discussion into mental health in the workplace. They cover how important language and listening are when it comes to helping your colleagues and employees with their mental health struggles. Ross and Vicky even give an active listening game a go. Throughout the podcast, Vicky and Nicola reference a few different useful resources. You can find the list of...
Duration:01:20:37
Being Bionic: Combine technology and people to create a successful business | The INKspire Podcast
7/22/2021
Ross is joined by Amanda Newman, Tharstern's Head of Marketing to discuss bionic businesses and how investing equally in both people and technology can lead your company to success. But where does pasta come into it?
Read the blog articles discussed in this episode:
✅ Why you should treat your technology like an employee
✅ Don't fear intelligent machines, work with them
✅ Questions to ask for potential MIS supplier
Watch the ted talks discussed in this episode:
✅Garry Kasparov - Don't...
Duration:00:31:27
Will retail return to pre-Covid ways? Interview with Colateral, in-store marketing campaign management experts | The INKspire Podcast
6/25/2021
In this episode Ross is joined by Imogen Rutherford and Karynne Townsend from Colateral to discuss all things retail campaign management. Find out how printers have had to diversify their product range to suit their customers through COVID, how the physical shop experience affects online purchasing and how Colateral can help retailers and print companies work collaboratively to see how their campaigns are performing. If you'd like to contact Colateral for more information, you can email...
Duration:00:29:30
Work on your business, not in your business: An interview with SpeedPro | The INKspire Podcast
5/27/2021
In this episode, Ross is joined by the team at SpeedPro, a Canada and US company who have over 150 franchise sites. They discuss why systemizing your business is so important and how working on your business instead of in your business is the best approach to take as a business owner. After a year of working from home, SpeedPro tell us how they have had an increased interest in office branding to both motivate employees to return, and make the office space part of the brand experience.
If...
Duration:00:33:18
The real meaning of ‘The Cloud’: An interview with Graham Lind from CNC | The INKspire Podcast
4/27/2021
For this episode, Ross is joined by Graham Lind at CNC, Computer and Network Consultants. They discuss the real meaning of ‘The Cloud’, the reality of being completely cloud-based and the costs associated with cloud solutions. Graham also tells us about the companies he has worked with adapting to the new home-working way of life and some tips on how to get that balance between working from home and relaxing at home. If you'd like to contact Graham for more information, you can email him -...
Duration:00:56:24
Industry 4.0: The robots are here and we need to embrace them | The INKspire Podcast
3/25/2021
Ross and Keith McMurtrie, Tharstern CEO are joined by Vpress Sales Director, Kelvin Bell to discuss Industry 4.0. They touch on the benefits of automation in print, the scary thought of ‘where would we be without tech?’ and why analysing user experience data is so important for continuous improvement. This episode was taken from one of our TharsternTV episodes, so if you’d like to watch the whole thing, just drop us an email inkspire@tharstern.com
Duration:00:35:42
How can we get more young talent into the print industry? An interview with Aaron Hartley, Print Services Manager at Delt Shared Services | The INKspire Podcast
2/24/2021
Aaron Hartley from Delt Shared Services joins Ross to discuss print plants in the public sector, the importance of personalization in customer service and how print businesses can attract more young talent on to their team. Aswell as being part of the team at Delt, we think Aaron might be a part of the tourist board at Plymouth Council too. To connect with Aaron and read his articles mentioned in the podcast, head to his LinkedIn profile.
Duration:00:53:18
Why "If you build it, they will come" isn't the right strategy for Web-to-Print: An interview with Flex4 MD, David Whiteley | The INKspire Podcast
1/26/2021
Web-to-print platforms are becoming more and more popular and the need for e-commerce has increased since the beginning of COVID. David Whiteley, MD at Flex4 joins Ross to discuss all things web-to-print and why does it involve the famous line from a famous Kevin Costner film? Get in touch to ask questions, or let us know if you want to get involved with the podcast inkspire@tharstern.com
Duration:00:38:49
4 books that helped us stay motivated in a pandemic: Ross and Amanda review some inspirational business books | The INKspire Podcast
1/4/2021
2020 was a strange year for everyone. In this episode of INKspire Ross is joined by our Head of Marketing, Amanda Newman, to discuss their favourite books that helped inspire them through a very tricky time.
Amongst others, Amanda talks about a book that helped our Marketing Team zone in on what's needed on our website and the messaging we put out. Give it a go and let us know what you think.
If you have any questions, let us know what booked helped you through 2020 or want to get involved...
Duration:01:01:03
How this Leeds based printer found a way to stand out from the crowd: An interview with Sales and Marketing Director at Resource, Asif Choudry | The INKspire Podcast
11/24/2020
Asif Choudry, Sales and Marketing Director at Resource joins Ross for this epsiode. Asif and his team’s awesome, forward-thinking approach to marketing has made them stand out in the print and communications industries.
Ross and Asif discuss the changing culture of business, the importance of including social media in your sales strategies and Asif tells all about where he gets his inspiration. If your struggling to get your creative marketing juices flowing then Asif has the answers.
If...
Duration:01:12:56
Support your team and increase productivity | Special Guest: Jude Whitford, MD - Pepper Communications | The INKspire Podcast
8/11/2020
Tharsterns' first Customer of the Month nomination, Pepper Communications, have embraced new technologies and fostered a shift in their culture.
But where did it all start? Jude Whitford, Managing Director, discusses his journey through Pepper since he took over the company from his father.
They really value their team and make sure they're all getting the support they need both at work and at home. Once support improved, their productivity increased too. Find out how they've done it.
If...
Duration:01:02:16
Pricing for Print | Why printers need to stop pricing on cost and adopt a value based pricing approach | The INKspire Podcast
3/11/2020
Pricing is the most important aspect of a print business - no other lever can have a higher impact on profits, so getting it right is incredibly important. Which pricing approach do you take? And do you need to change it? We compare the typical cost-based approach taken by most printers, with a value-based approach, and discuss why pricing that's based on value is recommended by consultants and academics alike. If you have any questions about The INKspire Podcast from Tharstern, feel free to...
Duration:00:44:21
How to drive traffic to your B2C web-to-print site | Part 2 | The INKspire Podcast
2/14/2020
It's part 2 of our website performance podcast, Ross is joined again by Jake, Digital Experience Specialist, to talk more about how you can drive traffic to your B2C web-to-print website.
Jake goes into more detail about a different, longer kind of keyword and also talks about link building, the good, the bad and the ugly.
If you have any questions about The INKspire Podcast from Tharstern, feel free to get in touch by emailing us on - inkspire@tharstern.com
Duration:00:54:23
A toolkit for setting personal and business goals | The INKspire Podcast
1/24/2020
Here at Tharstern we are huge believers in goal setting and having a vision for the future, both personally and in business. We'll talk you through and show you how to use the Wheel of Life and the Wheel of Growth to identify the key areas you can work on.
Download the tools at www.tharstern.com/goals and listen to this podcast to help set big, bold visionary goals that are also achievable.
If you have any questions about The INKspire Podcast from Tharstern, feel free to get in touch by...
Duration:00:30:55