An intriguing episode of this series, this episode offers listeners an opportunity to learn from the experiences of Jared Grier. As the proprietor of Press Coverage Custom T-Shirts, Grier narrates the obstacles he has encountered in his journey within the print industry. In a deep dive into the often challenging beginnings of attracting clientele and the complex operations of managing a print shop, this episode touches on the myriad issues that small screen printing businesses often face. This valuable content is beneficial for newcomers to screen printing, as well as established shops aiming ..read more

In this episode, we sat down with sales and strategy expert Kevin Baumgart, who has transformed countless screen printing businesses with his sales and shop management techniques. Join us as Kevin shares his proven methods of managing a screen printing shop that requires a fine balance of organization, leadership, and efficiency. Kevin spills the beans on streamlining your operations, optimizing workflow, and achieving better productivity. Join our community of curious minds and never miss an episode - subscribe to our YouTube channel and podcast today! Kevin Baumgart's Contact Information B ..read more

Join hosts Cole and Gavin as they delve into the ins and outs of running a successful screen printing business in this insightful episode. They shed light on how to construct an efficient work system in the shop and share their personal experiences managing a remote team. *** Please Leave a comment to help share this podcast with other printers *** Throughout the conversation, Gavin underscores the critical importance of a systematic and templated approach to business. He details their preferred order types, discusses the use of an ink guide with a curated selection of colors, and explains t ..read more

In this compelling episode of "Building Your T-Shirt Empire," hosted by industry experts Cole and Gavin, we dive deep into the story and secrets of Victor Peña, the driving force behind Omniprint International.  Victor is an established entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Omniprint International, a company that has revolutionized the direct-to-garment printing industry. With his insights and experiences, Victor shares his unique journey, including the challenges he faced and the successes he achieved in building his own t-shirt empire. Cole and Gavin kick off the conversation by exploring ..read more

On this episode of "Building Your T-Shirt Empire," we sit down with Rich Pulliam, a sales expert and the Vice President of Sales for Grimco, an apparel decorating supply distributor. With over 20 years of experience in sales, Rich has developed a successful sales strategy that has helped businesses in the apparel industry grow and thrive. In this episode, Rich shares his sales strategy secrets for success, including: The importance of building strong relationships with customers How to effectively leverage social media for sales Strategies for identifying and targeting your ideal customer ..read more

In this episode of The Print Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Dylan Gilligan, co-founder of Upstate Merch and co-host of the Shirt Show podcast. Dylan shares his journey of growing Upstate Merch from a small screen printing business to a large-scale, high-quality print shop. He discusses the challenges and triumphs he's experienced along the way and offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale their own businesses. Key Takeaways: Start small and grow gradually: Dylan emphasizes the importance of starting with a manageable workload and gradually scaling up as you gain experi ..read more

The key to success in screen printing is not just learning how to screenprint.  It is the ability to optimize your workflow so you are printing jobs efficiently.  In this episode Cole and Gavin discuss their favorite software tools and strategies to make your business run smoothly.   Topics Include- * Setting Accountability for your staff * Keeping up with constant sales * Hiring key staff * Gavin's favorite books on organization and workflows Powered by Shirtagency.com and Seps.io Start organizing your shop with Printavo https://www.printavo.com/r/e941c4 ..read more

Join Cole and Gavin as they discuss the pros and cons of manual screen-printing and digital transfer printing (DTF) for small t-shirt printers. They will also explore what to consider when starting a new shop, how to outsource and maximize sales time, and more. ***This podcast is powered by ShirtAgency.com and Seps.io *** Check out Printavo - the leading shop management software for t-shirt printers. https://www.printavo.com/r/e941c4 ..read more

In this episode of the Building your T-Shirt Empire podcast, we explore the benefits of using chatbots, specifically ChatGPT, in your business. ChatGPT is a cutting-edge chatbot technology that uses artificial intelligence to understand and respond to customer inquiries in real-time. By integrating ChatGPT into your website or social media channels, you can provide quick and personalized customer service, freeing up valuable time for your team to focus on other tasks. +++ Save Hundred on Printavo Shop Software. https://www.printavo.com/r/e941c4+++ Some key benefits of using ChatGPT in your t ..read more

Longtime industry buddies John Dubois and Cole chat about where the apparel and screenprinting industry stands today going into the fall of 2022. A wide range of topics include: * DTF emerging  * Big Corporate Mergers * Price increases in 2023 * Fall Sales Forecasts * Shipping and Production Lead Times *** Check out LAT Apparel's full line www.latapparel.com This Podcast brought to you by- ShirtAgency.com "The only print shop Cole owns"  ..read more