Tim Kelly | Howlers Design | Shirt Show 226 SHIRT SHOW podcast

2:02:32

It’s been some years since we last had these fellas on the pod, and a whole lot has happened in both of their shops since our last hang. So it’s time to catch up with Rodney from DLH, and Miles from Miles T-shirts. Topics of discussion include: 4 day work weeks, how fast shops evolve, hair plugs, upgrading equipment, disc golf, towel prints, updating your financials, moving your shop, third party HR, diving into outbound sales, CTS, Miles’ shirt reviews, garment printability, and Merch Madness.…

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Shamus Barrett | Raider Graphics | Shirt Show 245 1:37:23

hace 13 días1:37:23

1:37:23

Hello students, our teacher today is Shamus Barrett from Raider graphics, and class is in session. Your average high school screen printing class does not take place in a top of the line full size print shop, but Shamus' does. Teaching the same class he was once a student of, his full circle print career is something special. The world needs more of this. Topics of discussion include: Teaching current techniques on modern equipment, keeping a self funded operation, continuing education, sparking interest in students, learning profit, incentives, and print accreditation.…

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Jeremy Ray | Rock Hill Screen Printing | Shirt Show 244 1:49:58

hace 20 días1:49:58

1:49:58

When an engineer builds a press to help his son start a clothing line, there’s a high chance they may get bit by the print bug. In Jeremy Ray’s case, he fully changed careers and has been playing the print game with engineer cheat codes on ever since. This experience of entering the industry ‘late in the game’ lends to a unique perspective, and we’re happy we got to pick his brain and get his story. Topics of discussion include: Doing live podcasts, finding your audience, HOAs, shop mergers, moving spaces, taking conscious steps to elevate your business, starting a side business, having an owner’s retreat, core values, and rucking.…

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Jordan Green | ISS Wrap Up & More | Shirt Show 243 1:13:48

hace 27 días1:13:48

1:13:48

We've got Jordan from Daze Printing with us again for another wrap up, this time on ISS Long Beach 2025. Loved getting his perspective as a second time attendee. Little less daunting, more friendly and familiar faces, and great hangs and takeaways all around. Topics of discussion include: Dog farts, bowl cuts, travel strategies, content styles, Minnesota martinis, our favorite takeaways from the show, new gear, print shop camaraderie, fish and the role of your social media presence, and Dylan’s past life as a drug mule.…

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Superpod | ISS Long Beach 2025 | Shirt Show 242 2:08:28

hace 5 weeks2:08:28

2:08:28

Starting off this Superpod on Day 2 with Tim from Chaos Ink in CO. Then going back in time to Day 1 with Anthony and Amber from Stitches Clothing in NV, and Sam from Branded Threads in PA. Covering topics like: auto reclaim, screen tech duties, consistency through automation, seeking growth, cross-training, customer service finesse, and eyeballing new equipment. Then we go back to the future into Day 2 with Jeff of NDesigns in TN. Covering topics like: Printing in the gift market, the Yellowstone western wear trend, orders on terms, Whatsnot and live selling, handling shop drama, cleanliness, his journey into leatherwork, and pocket pancakes.…

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Angie Stiles | High Desert Prints | Shirt Show 241 1:15:51

hace 6 weeks1:15:51

1:15:51

What started as a creative outlet, became a safe place to turn to as life became tumultuous. Needing more control of their lives, Angie and her husband Jeff dove head first into getting High Desert up to altitude, and they haven’t looked back. Topics of discussion include: An unusually busy January, finding business mentors, tracking your AOV, used equipment issues, visiting other shops, hiring family members, the Misogi challenge, treadmill trucks, and handwritten letters.…

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Nick Alligood | High Pine | Shirt Show 240 1:17:43

hace 7 weeks1:17:43

1:17:43

Longtime musician turned printer, Nick moved up from Nashville to put down roots in Maine. With a partner focused on the financial side of the business, Nick has been building the shop, the team, and the client base that calls High Pine their home printer. Topics of discussion include: Neck kisses, Christmas breaks, going against your better judgement, lessons learned, taking risks, having a business partner, how our day-to-day duties evolve over time, meeting your neighboring shop, glory days, and Peanut Butter.…

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John & Nick | Print Profit | Shirt Show 239 1:19:28

hace 8 weeks1:19:28

1:19:28

We're all looking to approach the new year a little differently, and hopefully for the better. When John from LogoDaddy shared that he was playing moneyball with his shop this year, we had to hear more. By implementing Nick's program, Print Profit, you can understand your shop's profitability, uncover hidden opportunities, and strategically drive the business in real time with confident decision making. Are your ears perked up yet?…

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The Shirtees | 2024 | Shirt Show 238 1:20:48

hace 9 weeks1:20:48

1:20:48

What was once inaugural, has now become annual… The Shirtees. Co-hosted with Bruce Ackerman and Steven Farag, we are giving out this most prestigious award to our favorites of 2024 across the following categories: Our Favorite Episodes, Most Memorable Moment, Shops To Watch For, Biggest Story of the Year, Blank of the Year, Product of the Year, Person of the Year, Business Lesson of the Year, and What To Bet On In 2025.…

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John Yogodzinski | The Graphic Hive | Shirt Show 237 1:35:01

hace 10 weeks1:35:01

1:35:01

The Graphic hive is a digital design agency located in an apartment, or at least it was 15 years ago. Today, that agency is now a full fledged screen printing shop, and while John has automated the heck out of his operation, he’s still figuring out the whole people problem thing… Aren’t we all? Topics of discussion include: Andy’s real name, favorite stores, conspiracy theories, holiday embroidery rush, software issues, running meetings, department leads, hiring the right people, and a slew of shop hacks.…

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Ashley Busenius Coy | Windmill City | Shirt Show 236 1:18:58

hace 11 weeks1:18:58

1:18:58

After a successful career in the hospitality industry, Ashley redirected her expertise back home into Windmill City. Her incorporation of corporate structure within their small business has been extremely beneficial to their operations and growth, and we're stoked to have Ashley share her journey with us all. Topics of discussion include: Pitch Perfect, walking, operations management, starting the desert busy season, Black Friday scams, changing careers, customer experience, bonuses, getting into tote bags, and holiday work parties.…

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Frank Myers | S&S Activewear | Shirt Show 235 1:19:07

hace 12 weeks1:19:07

1:19:07

We’ve teamed up with the Printhustlers fellas to tackle this highly anticipated conversation with Frank Myers. With 15 years at S&S, Frank shares his journey from investment banking to leading our favorite apparel powerhouse, who has recently just acquired Alphabroder. We discuss what this means for the industry, and what our shops can expect. Other topics of discussion include: Aliens, Christmas, free webcams, strategizing acquisitions, frickin robots, optimizing shipping, relationships, deciding to end Alpha’s decoration operations, educational resources, the best time to order, software development, and chicken nuggets.…

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Tony Palmer 2 | Palmprint | Shirt Show 234 1:21:22

hace 13 weeks1:21:22

1:21:22

We've got Tony on the pod again, and this time we're diving deep into the lost art of wet on wet printing. Equal parts history lesson and masterclass, and class is in session. Topics of discussion include: Holiday to-do lists, learning Spanish, wet on wet printing technique, difference between ink generations, problem solving, ink gutters, the travel variable, Black Friday, and Thanksgiving.…

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Shawn Sckoropad | Printeez | Shirt Show 233 1:29:16

hace 14 weeks1:29:16

1:29:16

Andy is back and we’re talking with fellow printer and industry podcaster, Shawn Sckoropad of Printeez. A former dirt biker, who shifted to the apparel side of the scene after a bad accident. After years of spearheading the print side of his family business, Shawn’s well of wisdom is honestly much deeper than it should be, so don’t mind us as we wet our whistles on his philosophical approach to business and life. Topics of discussion include: Printing a 35,000 piece order on a manual, car wraps, print on demand/fulfillment, hiring and team building, struggles in business and personal lives, quality control, communication, and liquid chicken.…

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Alex & Tyler | Streetwearhouse | Shirt Show 232 1:50:49

hace 15 weeks1:50:49