Family Business Navigating the Stages of a Family Business: Recognizing Where You Are Before It’s Too LateBy Randy SquibbMay 1, 2026 I was talking with a business owner recently who told me he wasn’t too concerned about planning for the future.…
Family Business Combating Brain Drain and Building the FutureBy Randy SquibbMay 19, 2025 Sustaining a Resilient Culture. By Randy Squibb, 1994-95 GAWDA President This year’s GAWDA Spring Management Conference theme is a topic…
SALES & MARKETING Relationship Selling: The one thing that technology can’t replaceBy Randy SquibbMay 1, 2023 Everyone who has ever heard me talk or read one of my articles in Welding & Gases Today has heard…
Human Resources Building a Bridge for Future GenerationsBy Randy SquibbOctober 5, 2022 By Randy Squibb This year’s GAWDA Annual Convention theme of “Building a Bridge for Future Leaders” couldn’t come at a…
Business Trends Rebuilding Relationships Post COVIDBy Randy SquibbSeptember 27, 2021 I’ve been in the welding and gas business for more than 50 years. I truly thought I had seen it…
Human Resources The Shared Traits of All Great LeadersBy Randy SquibbFebruary 25, 2021 I have had the opportunity to travel all over the country during my 50 years in the welding supply business.…
Best Practices Tips for Transitioning Out of Your Family Business By Randy SquibbOctober 19, 2020 I have spent the last year writing articles for Welding & Gases Today talking about my experiences working in the…
Best Practices Tips for young people considering joining the family businessBy Randy SquibbJuly 31, 2020 Those of you who know me or who have read my previous columns know that I spent my entire career…
Best Practices Five Things to do to be Successful in the Gases and Welding IndustryBy Randy SquibbMarch 19, 2020 Before I get started, I have to come clean. Anybody that is reading the title of this article and expecting…
Best Practices Effective Leadership: How to develop a positive attitude and culture among your staffBy Randy SquibbFebruary 13, 2020 Effective leadership starts at the very top of your organization and permeates down through the staff. Attitude reflects leadership. I…
Best Practices Going Beyond Customer Service: Every company provides good customer service. Separate yourself by building good customer relationships.By Randy SquibbDecember 11, 2019 I’ve been in this business forever. Like every other kid growing up in the family business, I had worked summers…