When running my business, I’m constantly searching for ways to simplify and make my job easier. There’s something very satisfying to me about streamlining everyday workflow and noticing results — Results like less headaches, lower cost of goods and more money in the bank.

Perhaps one of the best business decisions I’ve ever made, was to consolidate the number of vendors that I purchase material from — It’s something I now refer to as “Whacking Vendors”. I spoke about this process in detail at a recent PPFA  talk that I gave in Louisville, Kentucky. Here’s an excerpt:

Whacking Vendors – by Matt Puchalski

I recently had the opportunity to speak at a PPFA seminar in Louisville, Kentucky. The topic for my presentation was “The Frame Shop of the Future” and I covered everything from websites to digital printing.

This was the first time I had given a speech since graduating college and it proved to be a good challenge. I learned a lot about myself and my business, as the process of writing a speech forced me to really think about who I am and what I represent. Over the next month, I will release excerpts from my talk in hopes that other frame shop owners who were not at the seminar might also benefit.

Here’s the first excerpt:

Run the Gamut – by Matt Puchalski

* Special thanks to Nelson’s Moulding for organizing this event