Today: Yeah baby. Today's my first day on the job at BK Printing. We've got the biggest and baddest presses. We don't need to listen to our customers or deliver value beyond what's on our production floor. We've got the biggest presses; what else could customers possibly want?
Six Months Later: BK Printing is in dire straits. Customers are dropping left-and-right. Prospects are falling off the radar. Our equipment list is just one factor clients consider when making a buying decision—and not among the most important. Who knew?
- Companies:
- SG Printing
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