Hello readers,
This week, I sat down with someone who has reshaped the print landscape as we know it — Deborah Corn.
If you’ve spent more than five minutes in this industry, you’ve felt Deborah’s presence. She’s the engine behind Girls Who Print, the voice of Podcasts From the Printerverse, and a relentless advocate for helping printers, marketers, and creatives connect with the people and resources they need to thrive.
In this conversation, we dig into:
How Deborah became “print’s loudest champion”
Why community is the real engine behind innovation in this industry
How to stay relevant when technology changes faster than what’s within your comfort zone
And more!
This isn’t just a “print geeks only” episode. It’s a masterclass in owning your lane, building a platform around it, and using your voice to pull other people up with you.
Grateful you're here,
Larry
Two Big Takeaways!
Print is NOT dying. Boring and inefficient print is dying.
Deborah talks about why the future belongs to the printers, marketers, and leaders who are willing to get curious, experiment, and focus on who they’re serving—not just what they’re selling.
Whether you’re running a press, leading a team, or trying to figure out your next move, there’s a challenge in this episode:
Are you just doing what you’ve always done?
Or are you building work—and community—that people actually feel connected to?
Customer convenience isn’t a bonus — it’s the business model.
One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Deborah’s reminder that printers and marketers often make things harder than they need to be.
Customers don’t want your process.
They want their solution.
She pushes all of us to ask:
How easy am I making it for people to work with me?
Do they know what the next step is?
Am I helping them make decisions, or overwhelming them with options?
Convenience builds trust.
Trust builds repeat business.
And repeat business is where companies grow.
A Quick Thank You!
To everyone who’s been tuning in, sharing episodes, and sending messages: thank you.
This show exists because people like you care about more than transactions. You care about craft, people, and stories. Guests like Deborah are proof that when you mix all three, you get something that lasts.
If this episode sparks something for you—an idea, a memory, a challenge—hit reply. I’d love to hear it.
🎄What’s Up Next
No guest spotlight this week — because December has its own spotlight.
We just kicked off The Larry Vaughn Show Advent Calendar on social media.
Every day until Christmas, I’m sharing short daily messages — stories, reminders, and small sparks meant to help you make today count in your relationships, your work, and your life.
And keep an eye out for our special holiday episode coming later this month.
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Thanks for being here.
And as always—
Make today count.
— Larry
My Book – Business Cards & Shoe Leather
If you haven’t read my book yet, here’s a little about it:
In Business Cards & Shoe Leather, I share how I built a career in commercial printing while navigating the challenges of dyslexia and the realities of being an underdog. It’s filled with humor, hard lessons, and moments of clarity about what matters most: relationships, mentorship, and leading with integrity.
You’ll learn how I co-founded two international business cooperatives and why I believe cooperation will always beat competition.
Got A Question For Larry?
Have a leadership challenge you’re facing? Curious about business, mentorship, or navigating big life decisions?
Now’s your chance to get those questions answered!
Going forward I will be answering real questions from real listeners and fans of the show — offering real talk, practical wisdom, and lessons from a life of experience.
Let’s turn your question into a conversation that helps everyone grow!
Until next time…Make Today Count!