What’s in store for imaging services in 2010? David Guidry of Lakeside Photoworks says lots of hard work along with trial and error will be the norm for the year ahead. David also shares how specialty stores and smaller labs can compete with the better financed mega stores and super websites. Guidry tells Bill McCurry how Lakeside Photoworks is “fulfilling the promise that is inherent in being a specialty dealer” and “where we can differentiate and compete”.  Listen (or read the transcript with pictures of Lakeside Photoworks) as Guidry shares the philosophy that makes Lakeside a world class industry leader. .

Interview starts :3:26

Interview ends :19:58

 David Guidry

Discover how to succeed by “flipping” what you think you know on today’s DIMAcast

PMA 2010 Official Business Session speaker Peter Sheahan is author of the book “Flip: How to Turn Everything You Know on Its Head and Succeed Beyond Your Wildest Imaginings.” At PMA 2010, Peter will interview a panel of industry leaders on the important issues facing the photo imaging industry. On this week’s episode of the DIMAcast, Sheahan explains how to succeed by “flipping” what you know.

Interview starts :3:18

Interview ends :25:31

Peter Sheahan

Discover the 25 best independent stores in America

The new book Retail Superstars: Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America, by PMA 2010 Official Business Session speaker George Whalin, tells the story of 25 stores redefining what independent retailers can do in a highly competitive environment. These amazing retailers are growing and prospering alongside national chains and big box stores of all kinds. In today’s DIMAcast, learn what Whalin discovered about what these retailers do to stand out and thrive.

Interview starts :2:53

Interview ends :24:57

George Whalin

Learn why you can’t miss DIMA 2010 on today’s DIMAcast

The DIMA 2010 annual conference will be held Feb. 19-22, starting just prior to PMA 2010 in Anaheim, Calif. This event is filled with exciting opportunities to network and learn what you can do today that will take your business where you want it to be tomorrow. On this episode of the DIMAcast, Chad Munce, Group Executive of Digital Imaging Markets for PMA, explains why – if you want to garner long-term success in the imaging industry – you must be at DIMA2010.

Interview starts :2:51

Interview ends :22:17

Chad Munce

As the economy was heading down, Reg Atkins opened his £3,000,000 ($4,750,000) new imaging super store an hour outside of London, England. In today’s DIMAcast Marketing Idea Exchange, Bill McCurry asks him, “What’s happened? What’s worked and what’s not worked?” Learn from Atkins’ successes and frustrations, along with this astute business leader’s view of the profit potentials for 2010 and beyond.

Interview starts :2:49

Interview ends :24:06

Reg Atkins