Building your T-Shirt Empire

Join hosts Cole and Gavin in this engaging episode of Building Your T-Shirt Empire, brought to you by Seps.io and ShirtAgency.com . Dive into the latest print shop news, industry trends, and upcoming trade show insights. Discover the implications of new policies on garment manufacturers, learn about Gildan's leadership changes, and get the scoop on Amazon's reduced seller fees for apparel. Plus, d...

Join Cole and Gavin in this captivating episode of "Building Your T-Shirt Empire," where they broadcast live from the sun-kissed shores of Newport Beach at the Print Hustlers Conference 2023. Dive into the highlights and behind-the-scenes exclusives with Bruce Ackerman, the founder of Printavo and a pivotal force behind the event. This year's gathering was a treasure trove of high-level content, t...

Cole and Gavin peak with Ryan Moor and Brett Bowden as they delve into their various industry ventures at a major trade show. From the fun-filled Roqtober Fest to their collaborations with Sanmar, the duo covers many aspects of their thriving businesses in this video. Learn about Allmade's organic cotton products, the educational push through madelab.io, the upcoming Print Hustlers conference and...

In this insightful interview, Adrien Palmer touches on numerous topics in the print industry. From her major career shift and current work at dtf.com to incisive perspectives on the rising importance of Direct-to-Film (DTF) in the business landscape, Palmer discusses how automated screen shops can leverage DTF. Additionally, she dialogues about the establishment of United Together, a nonprofit aim...

Join us for an eye-opening episode as we go live from the Graphics Pro Expo, right from the ROQ booth! In this special episode, we sit down with Adam Metzger, the Sales Manager for ROQ, to uncover the latest in ROQ technology. If you're a new shop owner or considering entering the screen printing world, this episode is your golden ticket 🎫. We'll give you a sneak peek at what the Graphics Pro Exp...

Join us as Jeremy Morillo from Bayside takes center stage in this episode. He dives deep into the company's 'Made in USA' product range, elaborates on tackling expansion issues, and reveals their strategy of pinning their sales growth on the niche USA-made t-shirts market. Listen in for insights on how organizational clarity empowers a sales team. Don't miss out on this engaging episode! #screenpr...

We've just wrapped up an amazing recording discussing the merger of Inksoft and Printavo, two bigwigs of the garment printing software industry. Our guest, Craig Mertens, offered some brilliant insights on how these platforms are set to enhance the user experience. Even more so, Craig broke down the way these platforms can streamline the value chain, taking us from the birth of an idea to the fina...

"It was a brutal turnover!.. says Kimarie Hunt, the co-owner of custom apparel brand Clockwork Screen Print & Embroidery, as she talks about her journey of taking over a closing print shop and transforming it into a profitable enterprise with little to no experience in screen printing.  Kimarie elaborates on the critical strategies she employed to make her enterprise stand out in a saturated m...

“We don’t do drama…” Culture Studio’s CEO Rich Santo shared his straightforward management style where grit, attitude, and culture fit are more important than skills in his team.  When it comes to his team, Rich's all about giving his skilled team members the reins and not micromanaging them. In this episode, Rich also discussed the company's heavy investment in their own API, and their effective...

Get ready to hang out with us in this super cool episode with the guys from Next Level Apparel, one of the biggest names in the blank apparel industry. Eric, Michael, and Brian are in the studio, dishing out the insider scoop on their company's amazing transformation from a retail brand to a wholesale giant. They're letting us in on their secret sauce - total control over their supply chain, which...

In this illuminating episode of the Tshirt Empire, we are thrilled to have Marshall Atkinson as our special guest. Marshall is a well-recognized figure famed for his numerous contributions to Atkinson Consulting and involvement in many other impressive projects. The conversation navigates through an assortment of vital topics, such as the importance of clarity in managing employees, managing custo...

Ever wondered how community and collaboration can shape an industry? Join our extra fun episode with Christy and Jeremy from the Last Call for Plastisol Podcast. These two rockstars draw on their experiences in their shop, creating awesome collabs with other screen printers, podcasting, and all things screen printing. This episode sees them sharing their journey and how their unique idea of foster...

Join us in this exciting episode as we dive into the world of high-volume shipping with the expert himself—Cole Pinder from OC3PL! Discover how big companies ship thousands and thousands of T-Shirts daily. Whether you're a screen printing enthusiast or an entrepreneur looking for effective shipping partners, this episode is loaded with priceless insights. We go behind the scenes of what it's like...

Dive into this thought-provoking episode where Bruce Ackerman, Founder of Printavo, unveils compelling data, providing a detailed inside look at print shop operations. Derived from Printavo’s internal statistics on shop sales, this groundbreaking data promises to offer valuable insights. Check out Printavo's Open Data: https://printavo-data-dashboard.herokuapp.com/public/dashboard/fc02d954-6161-45...

In this episode, we had an interesting talk with the industry legend Ryan Moor.  We got to learn a little about his current projects, the state of the industry, and what he thinks the industry will look like in the next couple of months of the year going forward. It was an amazing conversation.  Discover how data analysis can revolutionize your business and gain invaluable insights. Don't miss out...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Ross, President of ROQ.US and a seasoned expert in the t-shirt printing industry. Listen in as he candidly reveals the latest advancements in t-shirt printing equipment, breaking down barriers and making automation more accessible than ever. Discover how they're bringing down the prices of high-end automated machines, allowing mid-level shops to achieve re...

Join us in this fantastic episode as we delve into the inspiring story of SupaColor, a rapidly growing company that has taken the industry by storm. Our special guests, Rum and Mike, the dynamic duo behind SupaColor, share their incredible journey of scaling their business and navigating through uncharted territory. Tune in as we uncover the fascinating details of Supacolor's journey and learn how...

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...

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 w...

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 th...

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 experie...

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. *** Please LEAVE A REVIEW to Help Spread our podcasts to mo...

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 lo...

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...

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 printe...