Session Details
Thinking outside the box and harnessing new ideas is key to ongoing success in the industry, with more businesses looking beyond the traditional reach of print to ensure long-term growth and expansion.
Step forward Tom Willday, the fourth generation of his family’s printing business. Tom has successfully established Willsow, a forward-thinking print business delivering innovative products to customers, including the world’s first plantable children’s book. This has led to recognition both inside and outside the industry, including a successful appearance on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den.
Throw in meetings with world-famous faces such as David Beckham and even King Charles III, and Willsow has been catapulted into the spotlight. At The Print Show, visitors will have the unique opportunity to hear from founder Tom to learn more about the business’s success and its future plans for expansion.
Speakers
Tom Willday
FounderWillsowSix years ago, Tom created the world’s first ever plantable children’s book, allowing people to read the story, put the book in the ground and "grow" the main character!
From this, Tom gained investment on Dragon's Den, expanded the product range to over 15 SKUs, licensed products with some of the most iconic in the gardening and children’s industries, and taken the books to the international markets.
Most recently, Tom has undertaken his next big project creating a seed paper mill, the first to be opened in the UK for decades.