45 Years of Print Industry Wisdom with Paul Teachout
Join us for Episode 3 of Unpacking the Brand as we sit down with printing industry veteran Paul Teachout to explore his 45-year journey through flexographic innovation, leadership, and relationship-building.
Paul shares how he went from apprentice to executive, shaped industry associations like TLMI and FTA, and continues to drive progress in automation, clean-hand technology, and workforce development. Whether you're in branding, packaging, manufacturing, or marketing, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways.
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00:00 - Intro & Catching Up on Summer Life
01:22 - Guest Introduction: Paul Teachout
02:38 - PGA Championship in Charlotte
04:05 - Paul's Start in Printing with Kodak and Webtron
07:40 - Career Path Through Harper and Nilpeter
08:54 - Evolution of Flexographic Printing Technology
11:45 - What Is “Clean-Hand Technology”?
13:52 - Education in Print: From On-the-Job to Academia
15:38 - TLMI & FTA: 30+ Years of Industry Association Involvement
19:21 - Defining Customer Success in the Print Industry
22:05 - How Customer Expectations and Sales Have Evolved
26:13 - Mistakes Companies Make: Focusing Too Much on Price
29:35 - Value Over Price: Building Trusted Partnerships
31:39 - Life Lessons from Mentors and Industry Leaders
37:33 - Workforce Challenges & Harper’s Educational Commitment
40:10 - The Phoenix Challenge and Building the Next Generation
43:59 - A Trillion-Dollar Industry That Nobody Talks About
46:43 - Rapid Fire: Career, Brands & Business Reads
51:41 - Bryson vs. Rory: Golf, Growth & Facing Adversity
54:29 - From Mistake to Mentor: The John McDowell Story
57:10 - Upcoming Event: Harper Roadshow on June 26
58:30 - Closing Thoughts & Outro
#UnpackingTheBrand
#PrintingIndustry
#Flexography
#PackagingInnovation
#PrintLeadership
#HarperCorporation
#CleanHandTech
#WorkforceDevelopment
#BrandStrategy
#PrintPodcast
00:00 - Intro & Catching Up on Summer Life
01:22 - Guest Introduction: Paul Teachout
02:38 - PGA Championship in Charlotte
04:05 - Paul's Start in Printing with Kodak and Webtron
07:40 - Career Path Through Harper and Nilpeter
08:54 - Evolution of Flexographic Printing Technology
11:45 - What Is “Clean-Hand Technology”?
13:52 - Education in Print: From On-the-Job to Academia
15:38 - TLMI & FTA: 30+ Years of Industry Association Involvement
19:21 - Defining Customer Success in the Print Industry
22:05 - How Customer Expectations and Sales Have Evolved
26:13 - Mistakes Companies Make: Focusing Too Much on Price
29:35 - Value Over Price: Building Trusted Partnerships
31:39 - Life Lessons from Mentors and Industry Leaders
37:33 - Workforce Challenges & Harper’s Educational Commitment
40:10 - The Phoenix Challenge and Building the Next Generation
43:59 - A Trillion-Dollar Industry That Nobody Talks About
46:43 - Rapid Fire: Career, Brands & Business Reads
51:41 - Bryson vs. Rory: Golf, Growth & Facing Adversity
54:29 - From Mistake to Mentor: The John McDowell Story
57:10 - Upcoming Event: Harper Roadshow on June 26
58:30 - Closing Thoughts & Outro
#UnpackingTheBrand
#PrintingIndustry
#Flexography
#PackagingInnovation
#PrintLeadership
#HarperCorporation
#CleanHandTech
#WorkforceDevelopment
#BrandStrategy
#PrintPodcast
Creators and Guests
Host
Kenneth Theriot
Ken Theriot is a brand strategist with over 20 years of experience in marketing, storytelling, and audience engagement. As the founder of TheRiot Agency, he has worked with businesses across industries to craft compelling brand narratives and build meaningful connections with their audiences. With a deep understanding of both creative storytelling and data-driven strategy, Ken brings a unique perspective to Unpacking the Brand, diving into how brands differentiate, evolve, and thrive in an ever-changing market.
Host
Randy Kessler
Randy Kessler is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, and brand strategy. As a key member of Labels and Labeling, he has built lasting connections across the print and packaging industry, working closely with businesses to understand their challenges and opportunities. With a deep knowledge of branding, customer engagement, and industry trends, Randy brings a thoughtful and conversational approach to Unpacking the Brand, exploring how brands evolve and connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.
Producer
Joshua Long
Joshua Long is a feature film, commercial and new media producer with more than a decade of experience. His experience in digital content production, planning and resource management provide tremendous value to TheRiot Agency’s production capabilities. He also manages TheRiot Agency’s subsidiary, Greenlit Entertainment.
