Q&A: Shawn Ballesty, All Mounting Die Cutting Service

If the owner of All Mounting Die Cutting Service wasn’t in the printing game, he’d probably be working with cars or manning Australia’s borders. He likes to hit the surf, enjoy a beer and even suffer a bit of pain. 

What is your favourite phrase?

Pain pays

What would be your dream job?

Working on TV show Border Security

Which superpower would you like?

See-through vision

What was your childhood obsession?

Cars

What’s one of the biggest stuff-ups you’ve made in your career?

I bought a cylinder for twice what it was really worth

If you didn’t work in print, what would you be doing?

Working with cars

Reveal a secret talent that you have

I’m a very good surfer

If your house was on fire, what three things would you rescue?

My motorbike, surfboard and photos

What really makes your blood boil?  

People who don’t take advice

How do you like to unwind?

Enjoying a beer overlooking a great view

What is the best piece of advice anyone has ever given you?

Don’t be the dearest but don’t be the cheapest. If you are going to go broke
do it on the beach enjoying yourself

What’s has been the single most important printing innovation or invention and why?

The Heidelberg GTO. Every shop had one and they sold like hot cakes

What’s your favourite piece of print?

A magazine called Unique Cars


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