LivestockDirect Fall 2017 Product Guide

Fall 2017 Product Guide Call 785-320-6890 to tell us your story today.

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“LivestockDirect is so easy to work with!

We love the quality of products we receive and the quick turn around times we see.

We are pleased with the customer service from Abram and his Team!�

Dylan Voyles Premier Initiative, Amarillo, TX

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EVERY RANCH HAS A STORY. LET US PRINT YOURS. Eight years ago, after another disappointing printing experience, I realized the local printer viewed my family’s sale catalog as just another combination of paper and profit.

I believe a catalog tells a story. It represents generations of hard work, decades of breeding decisions and a significant source of annual income. With this in mind, my brother and I founded LivestockDirect. Our goal was simple: provide the printing experience ranchers deserve.

Since then, we’ve printed catalogs and marketing materials for over 2,000 sales across the United States. Whether you’re a breeder, manager or designer we’ll take the time to understand your unique needs and timeline.

If your current printer makes you feel the same way I felt, let’s chat.

Our Team is ready to provide the service and respect you deserve.

Abram Mertz, owner

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WE KNOW CATTLE. WE KNOW PRINTING.

Our Team has grown up immersed in agriculture.

We know the amount of hard work it takes to organize and host a sale from our own first-hand experiences.

We also know the ins-and-outs of printing, postage and mailing that will minimize the time it takes your catalog to get to market.

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Lincoln Mertz

Abram Mertz

Sam Capoun

Owner Billing & Web Development Office: 785-320-6890 Ext 3 Cell: 785-410-6016 lincoln@livestockdirect.net

Owner Project Management Office: 785-320-6890 Ext 2 Cell: 785-456-3986 abram@livestockdirect.net

Account Management Office: 785-320-6890 Ext 1 Cell: 785-410-2536 sam@livestockdirect.net

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REDEFINING THE PRINTING EXPERIENCE. Our focus has always been our customers, our quality and fair prices. Starting from the time your artwork is uploaded at LivestockDirect, we emphasize communication and concentrate on meeting your deadlines. Our entire process is calibrated to reduce your pre-sale stress.

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THIS PROJECT: 8.5” X 11” CATALOG W/ SOFT TOUCH COVER Printed for Pieper Red Angus, Hay Springs, NE. Design by JC Ranch Designs.

“I have worked with other printers and LivestockDirect rises above the rest. They don’t treat you as a job number, you’re a priority.

Their “home-town” service is rare in today’s print industry. Plus, their Team has rural ties and understands the stress of the producer. I recommend LivestockDirect to everyone.”

Jessamyn Voss JC Ranch Designs, Gordon, NE

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“We have been utilizing LivestockDirect’s services for all of our print production needs. Whether it is a catalog, brochure, mailer, etc., they get the job done efficiently and at a great price. I would strongly recommend their services to anyone looking for a new printer.”

Jill Meriwether GroOp, LLC, Nashville, TN

THIS PROJECT: 8.5” X 11” GLOSS CATALOG & 11” X 17” BI-FOLD NEWSLETTER Printed for Mushrush Red Angus, Strong City, KS. Design by GroOp, LLC.

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YOUR ONE-STOP PRINT SHOP. LivestockDirect can help you print everything you’ll need to promote your next sale.

POPULAR PRODUCTS Catalogs

Magnets

Greeting Cards

Postcards

Calendars

Envelopes

Newsletters

Folders

Note Pads

Flyers

Banners

Sticky Notes

Business Cards

Calving Books

Letterhead

Brochures

Stall Signs

Posters

Mailers

Vinyl Stickers

Rack Cards

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Share Your Story Help us better understand your brand’s traditions and needs.

Call Sam at 785-320-6890 or visit LivestockDirect.net.

Study the Numbers After receiving a quote, approve your specifications and lock in your pricing.

Upload Artwork Use our easy, online form to send us artwork, so you can get started.

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6” X 10” HERD BOOK printed for C Diamond Ranch, Dawson, ND. Design by Kelsey Nicholson.

11” X 17” TRI-FOLD MAILER printed for River Creek Farms, Manhattan, KS. 5.25” X 8.5” UV-COATED POSTCARD printed for MB Genetics, Wildorado, TX. Design by Premier Initiative.

8.5” X 11” CATALOG W/ CUSTOM DIE CUT printed for 2T Cattle Company, Selmer, TN. Design by Generation 6 Marketing.

OPPOSITE: 8.5” x 11” CATALOG W/ SOFT TOUCH COVER Printed for R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, TX. Design by Kelli Brown.

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OPTIONS FOR EVERY BUDGET.

From glossy to matte and everything in-between. Tell us your story and we’ll help you print a marketing piece you’ll be proud of.

“I absolutely love working with LivestockDirect. They are professional, personable, and always deliver the product in a timely manner. I especially appreciate how they bend over backwards to understand our business needs and then complete the order with perfection. It’s refreshing to find this kind of customer service in any industry today.”

Kelli Brown R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, TX Call 785-320-6890 to tell us your story today.

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Promotional Products by LivestockDirect

PUT YOUR BRAND IN CUSTOMER HANDS.

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YOU DREAM IT, WE MAKE IT.

We offer thousands of rancher-tested-and-approved promotional products that will help you market your brand 365 days a year. Call to discuss your options and ideas.

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1. SATIN BALLPOINT PEN with a comfort rubber grip.

2. STAINLESS STEEL POCKET KNIFE with a wood handle and pocket clip.

3. CAYMAN TUMBLER with copper vacuum insulation and clear lid.

4. GROCERY TOTE with insulated thermal film.

OPPOSITE: STRUCTURED MESH CAP six panel snapback with structured crown.

Call to request hat samples to try on at home - for free!

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WE KNOW CATTLE. WE KNOW PRINTING.

“We were very impressed with the service from LivestockDirect as well as the quality of the finished catalog.

They worked quickly to ensure we had it on time and made sure that it was everything we expected!

We would highly recommend them to any of our clients who wish to have catalogs printed!”

Raymond Gonnet Competitive Edge Genetics, Lawrence, KS

THIS PROJECT: 8.5” X 11” CATALOG W/ SOFT TOUCH COVER Printed for Competitive Edge Genetics, Lawrence, KS. Design by KW Design.

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GAME CHANGER

TRACK EVERY CATALOG YOU MAIL. MAILSCOPETM MailScopeTM by LivestockDirect, allows ranchers to track catalogs mailed first class in real-time.

From tracking information for individual catalogs to daily delivery metrics — all the information regarding your mailing will be at your fingertips.

MailScopeTM will launch this fall and be free for LivestockDirect customers.

Call us today to schedule a MailscopeTM demonstration.

Sam Capoun Account Management 785-320-6890 Ext. 1 sam@livestockdirect.net

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PRESORTED STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID LivestockDirect 66030

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