Slightly Serious Sign Podcast

Ep 74: Scott Cutcher of Kor Visual Group stopped by to help derail this episode before it even got started. Lotta laughs here. On the (slightly) serious side, Scott and the boys talk what makes a fair and successful partnership, warranties, and guarantees. Check out the featured products: Arlon DPF V9500 Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the...

Ep 73: Guy Robichaud and Don "The Donfather" Long of Laminacorr sit down with the boys to talk about what makes a business a good business, one that's doing good business for both you and those you serve. Check out the featured products: Arlon DPF V9500 Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, P...

Screws shaking loose causing your signs to fail? Welding got you down? Has to be a better way, right? There is. Rod Fleming of IPS Adhesives is here to tell you about the benefits of using adhesives in your sign builds. Check out the featured products: Arlon DPF V9500 Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, P...

Ep 71: Matt Smith of G2G Lighting breaks down the benefits of joining the ISA (International Sign Association). From industry advocacy and cutting-edge training to networking opportunities and business growth support, discover how the ISA empowers sign professionals to thrive in a competitive market. Also, a challenge is issued. Check out the featured products: Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaM...

Ep 70: Sky Chen and Doug Driscoll of G2G Lighting illuminate us on what goes into producing the G2G and United LED's and what sets them apart from the rest. Also, a big announcement and the return of the Doug Pillow. My Doug Pillow Check out the featured products: Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry,...

Ep 69: Kristin Lanzarone of WrapStar Pro and our Wrap Trainer for the Wensco x Arlon 3 Day Wrap Class talks with the boys about her wrap journey from the beginning to becoming a trainer and business owner. Lots of great pearls of wisdom in this one. Wensco x Arlon 3 Day Wrap Class Info Check out the featured products: Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best...

Ep 68: Judy Nelson is back to help break down some of the challenges the sign industry is facing right now. Also, Mike gets real low, ways to spend a $500 gift card (send in your suggestions to podcast@wensco.com), corndogs: make your own in an air fryer or buy them at the gas station, and the big question, does a person's handwriting immediately become illegible once they become a doctor. Al...

Ep 67: The boys discuss even more shakeups in the sign industry and what you should be aware when it comes to servicing any future equipment purchases. Check out the featured products: Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) Get the offer from Geneva Capital: No Paymen...

Ep 66: Live from the ISA Sign Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Tony Simmering of Mutoh (not Chuck Dicillo from Arlon) is talking with the boys about small format printers. Check out the featured products: Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast...

Ep 65: Live from the ISA Sign Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Matt Hertz and Trevor Costley of Alumanate swing by to talk about, you guessed it, all things Aluminum Composite Material (ACM). Check out the featured products: Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly...

Ep 64: Live from the ISA Sign Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Steve Sheetz of Safety Speed talks with Mike and Tyler about all things cutters. And how, somehow, we always manage to destroy our Safety Speed products. But they still work! Check out the featured products: Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, Presiden...

Ep 63: Live from Las Vegas, the boys are joined by Andy Everding and Jeff Lucido of IT Supplies to give you a recap of the ISA Sign Expo 2025. This one goes off the rails fast. Enjoy with pink salt water taffy. Check out the featured products: Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic So...

Ep 62: Bob Nachtegall returns for another Tariffic episode. Hilarious right? All puns aside, the boys discuss how tariffs are affecting the sign industry right now (and in the future) and how you can make the best of the situation. Episode 62, now with even more hugging, hot dogs, and sushi! Check out the featured products: Vanguard Printers & Accessories Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMar...

Ep 61: Tayton and Tristan Hull are back. And, this is the one Mike's been talking about doing. It's finally here, the Hull Family Race for Mike's 50th Birthday. Who won and by how much? The Hull boys break down the race's outcome and talk more about what it's like working together. You gotta watch this one. And, as a special bonus, we've included the race in FULL so y...

Ep 60: Carley Affholter of Signarama Troy National Branding talks with the boys about good signs, bad signs, visibility, goofups and learning from them, and sign production management. Check out the featured products Vanguard Printers & Accessories Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTape MetaMark Products "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (G...

Ep 59: The boys sit down to talk about the future of Wensco and why it's so important for us to continue to give you choices and service. "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Get the offer from Geneva Capital: No P...

Ep 58: The "Redo Crew," are in the house. Craig Gray (Chicago) and Mike Degeeter (Davenport/Quad Cities) of the Wensco Sales Team are in town to talk about the value of customer service, licking (testing) paint brushes, obscure cities, and more! "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious S...

Ep 57: The boys are in the new studio (still under construction) talking about how tariffs might affect your orders right now and in the near future. And why you might want to check your invoices. Good stuff here to be aware of. Also, Mike tells a harrowing tale of a day at Build-A-Bear. "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Soluti...

Ep 56: "Ultra" Julie Cerino of Ultraflex Systems came bearing gifts. Sweet, sweet gifts and shows us that Ultraflex Systems is a lot more than just banners. Check out all the possibilities.  "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in...

Ep 55: Brian Konya and Josh Culverhouse of Metamark are on the show to talk about what might possibly be your new favorite print and cut vinyl. Also, included in this episode, "Brian and Mike's Guide to Surviving Death Valley." If you love vinyl and survival, this one's for you! "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Gra...

Ep 54: Brian Kronemeyer of USA Sign Frame and Stake talks American made, tariff free, built seriously tough (they survived a wind tunnel!) sign frames and step stakes. The boys also discuss what constitutes a cage-free chicken, mowing down yard stakes, and more. "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Se...

Ep 53: Adriaan Swanepoel of G2G Lighting lights up the studio with his tips on how to use RGB LED lighting with a controller. And by "lights up" we mean he's actually giving the boys a demo. Make sure you got your shades on listening to this one! The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Get the offer from Geneva Capital: No Paym...

Ep 52: Join us for a Live Q&A session with Tyler, Mike, and Domingo to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of the Slightly Serious Sign Podcast! The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Get the offer from Geneva Capital: No Payment for 90 Days, Zero Down Check out the featured products: Arlon DPF V9500 G2G Products "Your podcast is the...

Ep 51: Tim Horvath of HDFive returns to answer some previously unanswered questions, rants, and gives his recommendations on the best and most reliable wraps. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Get the offer from Geneva Capital: No Payment for 90 Days, Zero Down Check out the featured products: Arlon DPF V9500 G2G Products "Your pod...

Ep 50: Joe Morreale of Roland DG returns to talk about high-speed, economical printing, DTF (Direct-to-Film) and DTG (Direct-to-Garment) printing, and how you can scale up your business. Even if you don't have a lot of capital to get started. Joe also introduces the new XP-640. Also, Wensco Equipment Sales Manager, Mark Holwerda makes his first appearance. Don't worry, though. He's...