2 Regular Guys Podcast

AI-generated artwork is changing how decorators create designs, but are you putting your business at risk without even knowing it? Who owns AI-generated artwork, what can you legally print and sell, and what happens when a customer brings you an AI-created design? Attorney Gordon Firemark returns to 2 Regular Guys to help us make sense […]

The REGGIES are back for their 14th year, and we’re shaking things up for 2026! With new categories, new industry partners, and broader reach across print and digital decoration, we’re ready to recognize even more people, products, and organizations making a difference. This week, Aaron and Terry welcome members of the new REGGIE Awards Committee: […]

The equipment, technology, and opportunities in the printing industry keep changing, but are we doing enough to make sure our people are keeping up? This week, Aaron and Terry welcome Ray Weiss, VP of eLearning and Certifications for PRINTING United Alliance, to talk about education, training, and the continued development of iLEARNING+. Now in its […]

We’re live from PRINTING United Expo as we head into the final day, bringing together some of the industry’s sharpest eyes and ears. Dan and MJ from World Imaging News, Theresa Hegel from ASI, and Cassie Green from Apparelist join Aaron and Terry to break down what caught their attention, what people are talking about, […]

What if one of the best ways to build a stronger business is to start looking at the talent most companies overlook? This week, we welcome back Jed Seifert, co-founder of Stakes Manufacturing and the reigning 2025 REGGIE Award Industry Ambassador. Jed joins us to talk about the newly released book INKclusivity: Company Benefits of […]

We all have customers who make us stop and wonder, “Is this order really worth it?” This week, Terry and Aaron are loading the Wheel of Names with some of the most frustrating, awkward, and all-too-real customer situations print shops deal with. The customer who always claims the counts are wrong. The one who haggles […]

DTF costs pennies. Screen printing is dying. Customers only care about price. You need to be on every social platform. That machine will pay for itself. Sound familiar? This week, Terry and Aaron are firing up the Print Shop BS Detector and putting some of the decorated apparel industry’s most common claims to the test. […]

Every year, ASI’s Counselor State of the Industry report gives us one of the clearest snapshots of what is really happening across the promotional products world. This week, we welcome back Theresa Hegel and C.J. Mittica from ASI to help us look beyond the headlines and break down what the 2026 numbers mean for the […]

AI makes it easier than ever to create marketing content, but easier does not always mean better. This week, Aaron and Terry welcome B2B marketing expert, print industry advocate, and author Joanne Gore to talk about how poorly used AI can strip the personality out of your marketing, blur what makes your business different, and […]

This week, Warren Werbitt, The Print Whisperer, is back to talk about something nearly everyone in the print industry has been guilty of: making things more complicated than they need to be. Whether you own the shop, sell the work, run production, manage a team, or are simply trying to grow your career, there are […]

With Aaron and Terry away at a trade show, Cassie Green from Apparelist steps in to co-host alongside Producer Erich Campbell for a conversation all about better color, stronger workflows, and getting more from PRINTING United Expo. Their guest is Shelby Sapusek of ColorCasters, a color management consultant and trainer, G7+ Expert, and two-time PRINTING […]

Growth sounds exciting, but growing the wrong way can create more stress, smaller profits, and a business that controls your life. This week, Terry and Aaron welcome Colin Sinclair McDermott, The Online Print Coach, to explore the common mistakes print and apparel businesses make while trying to grow. Drawing from his experience running print companies, […]

Sustainability is becoming a bigger part of doing business in the promotional products industry, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. This week, Aaron and Terry welcome Liz Wimbush, PPAI’s Director of Sustainability & Responsibility, to help make the topic practical and easier to understand. Liz shares how PPAI is supporting members at every […]

Is it time to buy a DTF printer, or are you better off continuing to outsource your transfers? In this episode, Terry and Aaron look at the decision from both sides. Terry brings the production perspective, while Aaron focuses on the numbers, cash flow, and business planning behind the investment. They will discuss order volume, […]

The lines between commercial printing and apparel decoration are disappearing. More customers want one trusted partner who can provide everything from business cards and brochures to branded apparel, signage, and promotional products. So where does that leave today’s apparel decorator? This week, Aaron and Terry welcome print industry veteran Mark Pomerantz, founder of SalesWisdom, to [&#823...

As print shops grow, the problem is rarely just getting more orders. The real challenge is keeping production, inventory, shipping, and online sales from turning into a pile of disconnected systems and manual work. This week, Terry and Aaron welcome back Michael Thero of Pythias Technologies to talk about what modern fulfillment can teach every […]

This week on 2 Regular Guys, it’s a Takeup Takeover as Erich Campbell jumps on the mic to talk with the excellent embroidery educator Lisa Shaw about their experience educating new embroiderers online and on the tradeshow circuit. Join Erich and Lisa to discuss the most common mistakes and assumptions made by beginner embroiderers, the […]

This week on 2 Regular Guys, Aaron interviews Terry about one of the most common tension points in any decorated apparel business: the relationship between Sales and Production. Sales wants to keep customers happy, Production wants to keep the schedule realistic, and somewhere in the middle is a team trying to get quality work out […]

Print On Demand sounds simple: sell the product, decorate it when ordered, and ship it out. But for apparel decorators, the reality can quickly become messy if there is no system behind it. This week, Terry and Aaron welcome David Conner from STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine to talk about what is actually working in POD for […]

Last week, Aaron and Terry opened up the conversation around niche market ideas for DTF printers, and as usually happens with a good 2 Regular Guys topic, they only made it through a handful of the ideas. This week, Erich Campbell jumps in with Terry while Aaron is away at DAX Tampa to keep the […]

DTF printing has opened the door to more opportunities than ever, but trying to serve everyone can quickly turn into a race to the bottom. This week, Terry and Aaron bring back one of their most popular topics, Niche Market Ideas, with a special focus on DTF printing professionals. We’ll talk through real niche opportunities […]

DTF can be a great opportunity for decorators, but success is not just about buying a printer and hoping the rest works itself out. This week, Terry and Aaron take a practical look at what really goes into a profitable DTF workflow, from artwork and RIP settings to ink, film, powder, curing, pressing, and the […]

Spectrum Designs Foundation is proving that growth and purpose can go hand in hand. This week on 2 Regular Guys, we’ll be joined by Tim Howe, Chief Operating Officer of Spectrum Designs, to talk about the incredible momentum behind their nonprofit social enterprise and the mission that drives it. From opening a new franchise in […]

This week on 2 Regular Guys, Aaron takes you inside the recent Kornit Konnections event with exclusive interviews from several large print shops sharing what they’re seeing in the decorated apparel industry right now. From changing customer expectations to new ways shops are creating value, these conversations offer a real-world snapshot of where the market […]

This week, we welcome back Jay Busselle of Branded Merch Network for a recap of the 2026 Sustainable Merch Summit and a deeper look at what apparel decorators, promo pros, and print shop owners need to know right now. We break down the biggest lessons from the event, what brands are really asking for, and […]