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Mentors, Margin, and Making the Right Moves | Next Week's Life | Episode 11
Episode 61
Friday, 12 December, 2025
On this episode of The Stramaglio Show, Mike Stramaglio welcomes industry veteran John Kuchta, who reflects on 55 years in the channel and why he believes the future is brighter than ever. John shares how taking a family business forward after his father’s passing shaped his leadership, and how industry communities helped him learn the financial discipline to build a profitable, people-first operation. John also walks through his decision to sell Lincoln Office Equipment to Brad Knepper and All Copy Products, with a focus on protecting employees and planning for succession. The conversation turns to what is coming next, including AI, quantum computing, and emerging materials like graphene, plus how All Copy Products is encouraging practical AI adoption through daily use and internal momentum. The episode closes with John’s advice for the next generation: keep trying, take care of your people, and never stop learning. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Early Career 07:29 Selling Lincoln Office Equipment 10:12 Future of Industry: AI & Quantum Computing 13:02 Industry Generosity and Young Talent 17:17 Next Generation Leaders and Advice 20:31 Evolution of ECS and AI Adoption 25:56 Legacy, Customer Care, and Future Outlook Guest Links: All Copy Products: https://www.acp.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Links Learn more about Stramaglio Consulting: https://stramaglioconsulting.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nextweekslifepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextweekslifepodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-week’s-life-podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMWp0DB0L9yrKSQhhNniow
