Make it Happen Signage Academy

Mike is currently at Harbinger is VP of Industry Relations and Innovation as well as a proud partner of Make it Happen Signage Academy! What is something that might surprise people about you? My real name is not Mike. Yes, my last name is really only three letters. I was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (family is Czech). Given first name is Miroslav which means peaceful glory, and Lev means lion. Favorite hobby - smoking, grilling, and cooking all types of foods. Oddly though, I rarely make the same thing twice as I enjoy "kicking it up a notch" with different spices and cooking techniques each time.

Continuing our Meet The Team with Mike! What you did before you got into Sign and Print industry? Proudly served in the United States Navy. What do you love most about the sign industry? I love the people, the products, and the associations. Our industry is large yet so tightly knit and close. Our industry has a wide array of products and talents, definitely never one-dimensional. Truth - this industry chooses you; you don't choose it.

“Handling a heavy workload can be overwhelming, but I assure you, with regular project management meetings and the right tools, you’ll regain control of your work. This leads to happy clients and a team proud of their accomplishments.” Check out the rest of the article below: https://lnkd.in/g-HYwp5W

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Last but certainly not least, Mike Lev! What do you love most about your role with MiH? - I love that I get to connect with like-minded people, networking and helping others while still learning something new every day. What is a vision you have about the impact of your current role within the Sign and Print Industry? - My passion is sharing through education and training. Within the associations, I had the opportunity to hold seminars which lit a spark in me to do more. So many people impacted me by sharing their knowledge. Now it is my turn to give back. My vision is to have a full-blown facility with all the equipment and materials to hold training and education.

Exciting news! Book your spot at the Edison, New Jersey bootcamp with our exclusive SUMMER DISCOUNT. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to advance, ignite a spark & Make it Happen! Limited spots available - reserve yours today! https://lnkd.in/gYDAPUSy

Wendy currently operates Insignia Wholesale; supporting sign companies who do not manufacture in-house. However, starting the Women in Signs, Etc. Facebook and LinkedIn page in 2021 is near and dear to her. Over 1300 ladies are currently in the FB group. 23’ and 24’ we host our ladies only meet ups in Austin, TX and Louisville, KY. To join the WISE group - follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/gWNJka84

Continuing our Meet The Team with Wendy! What do you love most about your role with MiH? As a partner at MIHSA, I love the personalized, in the room training and collaboration that happens. Recently at an event someone said, “isn’t it amazing we didn’t know each other at 9am but by 4pm we are friends with nicknames, inside jokes and lots of knowledge gained.” I couldn’t have said it better.

Next up for our Meet the Team Series, Wendy Graves What do you love most about the sign industry? The signage industry is always evolving which keeps a person like me on my toes. I call it the 10-year itch, but I lose interest about every 10 years for a new profession. It hasn't happened yet in signs due to this industry having so many product lines, clients who we can help and amazing projects. I like to say, “if you can dream it, a sign company can build it”.

Pull on your overalls - let's get to work! Our workshop in Edison, NJ is just over a month away! From the phonograph, light bulb, film cameras and battery technology to smartphones, electric cars and more - how could your knowledge change the SIGN industry? Let's ingnite the spark. https://lnkd.in/gmPUrqGj