Printing's Alive

On this week’s Printing’s Alive podcast, Warren Werbitt and Dave Crysler chat about busy equipment and efficient departments do not always create profitable print businesses. They discuss consistent leadership, rebuilding trust, following the money trail, and making equipment, pricing, and growth decisions based on accurate data and real business needs.

Navigating Career Transitions: Insights on Resilience, Identity, and Connection with Nick Benkovich

S1 E54 • Jan 27, 2026 • 62 mins

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt talks with Nick Benkovich about navigating career transitions after being laid off. Nick shares his personal experiences and reactions to layoffs, reflecting on his thirteen-year tenure before the unexpected change. They discuss the importance of mental health, maintaining routines, and the role of support systems during tough times. The conversation explores how personal identity intertwines with professional life and the significance of leveraging industry relationships. Nick emphasizes the value of volunteering, gratitude, and kindness, offering advice on staying connected and supporting others. They also touch on social interactions in a post-COVID world and encourage embracing new opportunities.

Key Points

Understanding and processing the stages of grief is crucial when dealing with unexpected job loss.
Establishing a new daily routine and setting small, achievable goals can help maintain mental well-being during periods of unemployment.
Reaching out to a support network, whether friends, family, or former colleagues, can provide essential emotional support and practical advice during challenging times.

Speakers

Warren Werbitt

Host • 49%

Nick Benkovich

Guest • 51%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction of guest Nick Benkovich
1:42	Initial reactions to being laid off and personal experiences
3:57	Nick's layoff experience after thirteen years
5:16	Company feedback and layoff warning signs
8:54	Mental health and maintaining routine post-layoff
10:28	Support systems during tough times
13:45	Varied responses to layoffs and their impact
17:40	The role of personal identity in professional life
21:09	Leveraging industry relationships during career transitions
24:19	Work's impact on identity and the process of resetting
30:01	Volunteering, gratitude, and shifting life priorities
35:06	Personal communication during layoffs and closures
41:17	Future plans and opportunities post-layoff
47:21	The importance of kindness and direct communication in business
51:31	Supporting others through challenging times and maintaining connections
54:24	Social interactions and friendships in a post-COVID world
57:06	Mental health advice and staying connected
59:19	Career reflections and embracing new opportunities
1:00:41	Encouragement to seek support and stay connected
1:01:40	Wrap-up and call to action

Transcript

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