#129 How Steve Weist built a 40-year legacy in the printing industry

This week on The AC Method, Aaron sits down with Steve Weist, a true industry veteran who’s spent nearly three decades shaping the print and signage world from the inside out. From learning the ropes in a family business to running large-scale operations across the U.S., Steve shares how his team built trust, maintained excellence, and adapted to the ever-changing world of 3D systems and print innovation. 🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ The origin story behind Waste’s family-run print business. ✅ Why customer trust and service still outperform sales quotas. ✅ The evolution of UV printing and its impact on small businesses. ✅ Lessons from installing printers by hand — and learning on the fly. ✅ The future of automation, robotics, and print production efficiency. 📣 “Innovation isn’t about chasing what’s next, it’s about mastering what works and making it better every time.” 🌐 Follow Aaron on Linkedin | Instagram | Webpage 🔔 Subscribe for more no-BS business strategies on The AC Method! The AC Method is hosted by Aaron Clippinger and sponsored by SquareCoil. Go to squarecoil.com to streamline your custom industry today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices