2012 Distinguished Printer of the Year - Iowa

Nice to know that somtimes the "little guys" finish first in the printing industry, or any other industry for that matter. Record Printing's President/General Manager was recently awarded this honor by the Printing Industries of the Midwest in Des Moines. With larger print companies swallowing up the smaller print shops, or even the smaller print firms going out of business, it's great to know that small/medium sized print companies offering fantastic service, great pricing, and a complete line of print services can succeed in today's business climate! Congrats to Brad, and to all the Employee-Owners of Record Printing for that matter!!

MONEYBALL!!

I sat down with the family last night and wathed Moneyball - the story of the Oakland A's 2002 season, under the guidance of General Manager Billy Bean (aka Brad Pitt). What a great movie, whatever profession you are in. The A's were successful this season, and posted a record 20-game winning streak by following principles that we all can live by - even a printing company!! Know what resources you have, and then go out and utilize them to the fullest. The A's had and probably still do have the smallest payroll in the majors, but they went out and found players that fit their needs - where most ball clubs found these players "undesirable". Whatever business you're in, always good to have a plan that fits your needs, go out and give it 100% to reach these needs and your ultimate goals, and have no regrets!! Seemed to work for the A's, and two years later the Boston Red Sox won the World Series following the blueprint established by Billy Beane.