In this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata is joined by Martin Golobic the new CEO at GreatAmerica Financial Services. Golobic discusses what’s new at GreatAmerica, including the company’s latest initiatives.
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One on One with CJ Cannata: Stacey Miller of GreatAmerica Financial Services on Digital Transformation
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenCJ Cannata sits down with Stacey Miller, director of business development at GreatAmerica Financial Services, to discuss several of the leasing company’s new initiatives for 2024.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank Identifies Two 20th Century Technologies That Had the Biggest Impact on the Dealer Channel
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata discusses two technologies from the 20th century that forever changed the office technology dealer channel.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank Discusses His Inspiration for Honoring Veterans in The Cannata Report
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata discusses his commitment to veterans and veterans’ causes and the origins of his Veterans Way column in The Cannata Report.
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Fridays with Frank: The Mega Dealer Acquisitions of the ’80s and ’90s – Good or Bad for the Industry?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata weighs in on the legacy of the mega dealers of the ’80s and ’90s (Alco Standard, Danka, etc.) and whether it was a positive or negative development for the office technology industry, specifically independent dealers.
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Fridays with Frank: Is It Possible to Start an Office Technology Dealership from Scratch in 2024?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata ponders the question, “Can an entrepreneur start an office technology dealership from scratch in 2024?”
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Fridays with Frank: What Impressed Frank the Most at Konica Minolta’s February Dealer Meeting
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the latest installment of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata offers a recap of Konica Minolta’s February dealer meeting in Sarasota, Florida.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank Weighs in On the Office Technology Industry’s Profitability Problem
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata, inspired by Pacific Office Automation’s annual sales meeting, reflects on profitability and the need for office technology dealers to closely examine their books to ensure that their business is profitable.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank Has More to Say About Independent Dealer Groups
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata offers his take on the value of independent dealer groups, noting what they do right and where they can improve.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank Recaps Rick Bastinelli’s Retirement Party
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares his thoughts about his trip to Baltimore last month to attend Centric Business Systems’ Rick Bastinelli’s retirement party.
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Fridays with Frank: BPO Media’s Patricia Ames Offers Her Take on Diversification
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the second of a two-part episode of Fridays with Frank, BPO Media’s Patricia Ames joins Frank G. Cannata to discuss two potential diversification opportunities that she contends are relevant even for smaller dealers.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank and a Very Special Guest Discuss Two Hot Topics That Could Impact Dealers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the first of a two-part episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata is joined by BPO Media’s Patricia Ames to discuss two hot topics, including an emerging business model and whether or not she sees the private equity companies behind the office technology industry’s mega dealers consolidating.
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One on One with The Cannata Report’s CJ Cannata: The Sharp Trilogy Episode 3
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the third installment of a three-part video series, CJ Cannata concludes his interview with Sharp President & CEO Mike Marusic about why he is optimistic about Sharp’s future and what he’s seeing dealers do that also gives him optimism.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank’s Definitive Statement on Which Hardware Vendors are Going to Be Acquired
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata responds to a dealer’s question about which of the many hardware vendors might be acquired in the foreseeable future.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank Shares a Diversification Opportunity That Every Dealer Should Consider
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata identifies a viable diversification opportunity for dealers that won’t break the bank. He also shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
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One on One with The Cannata Report’s CJ Cannata: The Sharp Trilogy Episode 1
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the first of a three-part video series, CJ Cannata interviews Sharp President & CEO Mike Marusic about what trends and upcoming product introductions have him excited for 2024, including Sharp’s entry into production print and a new line of A4 products.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank and Scott Continue to Discuss What’s on Their WatchLists for 2024
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the second of a two-part episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata is once again joined by Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen to discuss some of the trends, companies, products, and events they are watching in the coming year.
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Fridays with Frank: Frank and Scott Discuss What’s on Their WatchLists for 2024
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the first of a two-part episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata is joined by Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen to discuss some of the trends, companies, products, and events they are watching in the coming year.
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On this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata and his special guest, Carol Cannata, wish our readers and viewers Happy Holidays.
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Video Highlights from The Cannata Report’s 38th Annual Awards & Charities Gala
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenHere’s what you missed if you couldn’t attend The Cannata Report’s 38th Annual Awards & Charities Gala. See the awards presentations honoring excellence in the office technology industry, cocktail hour, auction, and after party highlights, and a special appearance by Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera.
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On the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares some insights from his 2024 forecast appearing in our December-January issue, and also takes a deeper dive into his commentary and why he is optimistic.
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On this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares a book that ranks high on his 2023 reading list. As many viewers and readers know, Frank is a huge history buff, and this book is in his wheelhouse.
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Fridays with Frank: Why Frank is Still Flying High After Our 38th Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFrank G. Cannata reflects on what made this year’s Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala special, from the amount of money raised for the Mariano Rivera Foundation to the support of dealers who made big sacrifices to attend this event.
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On this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata thanks his many viewers and shares how he spent his Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Fridays with Frank: Why Is Frank Optimistic About the Future of the Office Technology Industry?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata highlights findings from our 38th Annual Dealer Survey that provide him with a sense of optimism about the future of the office technology industry and the independent dealer channel.