Crowd Sources
- I have had two calls recently from other sign companies with questions on some of the answers that I’ve submitted to the Brain Squad. I really like that addition to the magazine. — Jeffrey Cross, Cross Signs, Seminole, FL
Supply Some Notice
- Why can suppliers not inform of upcoming materials increases? I understand it’s crazy with aluminum and plastics, but knowing that they will increase their prices on this particular day — why can they not inform us of this increase? Lawd knows, we get plenty of marketing emails every day from these suppliers. — Lisa Havniear, LA Designs, Mabelvale, AR
Matter of Experience
- I think it would be interesting to get stories about hiring experienced versus inexperienced personnel for each position. The advantages of hiring experienced people is obvious in some positions, but … being able to train someone from the start can also be an advantage. — David Kinney, Kinney Custom Signs, Marina del Rey, CA
Seeking Guidance
- How do you go about training new employees? — Sheila Roberts, Sign Solutions, Phillipsburg, KS
(Editor’s note: For one vehicle wrap training source, see ST, August 2022.)
Stiff Competition
- Wondering about how other sign companies handle their new employee non-compete list. Does it really serve you well if it’s overly limiting? And do you actually follow through with legal action if an employee breaks the non-compete? — Michelle Sanders, Walton Signage, San Antonio
Code of Conduct?
- What should be a sign company’s approach to working with city [planners] in planning sign codes and regulations? — Stephen Russ, Ortwein Sign Co., Chattanooga, TN
Capturing The Moment
- As the world turns more and more to video, how are you capturing video in your shop or timelapses for installs? What equipment and programs do you use? — Mallory Lynn, Signarama Brighton, Brighton, CO
Loyal Fanbase
- I love all the features in your magazine. I read it cover to cover every month! — Vicki Kettle, Fastsigns Of Lynnwood, Lynnwood, WA
- Great job, across the board. Enjoy reading both online and in-print information. — Jeffrey Fusaro, Fastsigns of Pflugerville, Pflugerville, TX
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