Slightly Serious Sign Podcast

Ep 24: Get to know Steve Austin (Sales) and Kevin Beukema (Tech Team Manager). Mike, Steve, and Kevin don't just work together, they've been friends for a long time. A real long time. Funny stories and ribbing ensue. 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 ou...

Ep. 23: Looking to get new equipment for your sign shop, but you're a little confused or overwhelmed by the financing side of it? Hang in there. We got you. Troy Putnam and Damon Cincotta of Geneva Capital, LLC stopped by to clarify common financing questions and show you why a lender like Geneva Capital might be more preferable than a bank or credit union. You gotta listen to this one! The S...

Ep 22: Tyler and Domingo sit down with Josh Martinez of X-Edge Products to talk about how to route efficiently with the right bits and material. X-EDGE CNC Router Bits in Action https://youtu.be/jdzyiMhuUFE X-EDGE Matrix Mat Overview https://youtu.be/qwMsjWNl64U X-EDGE Torque Wrench and Station Kit for CNC Routers Overview https://youtu.be/bG1EKxOrQuA The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #...

Ep 21: The boys are coming at you from Graphics Pro Expo (GPX) WRAPSCON Long Beach 2024 with Joe Arenella of Sign Tracker. Pricing and keeping track of jobs got you down? Want to take a vacation? The right software can really help you run your shop better and maybe relieve a little stress. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Get the offer...

Ep 20: The boys are coming at you from Graphics Pro Expo (GPX) WRAPSCON Long Beach 2024 with Nick Wilson of Montroy Sign & Graphic Products. 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 be...

Ep 19: Kevin Szczerba of Mutoh stops by to talk about Braille and how, you're leaving money on the table if you aren't doing it. He also shows off some really great examples of what you can print on the XpertJet 1462UF UV-LED Flatbed Printer and the XpertJet 661UF UV-LED Printer. This is one you have to watch! Mutoh Learning Experience https://mutoh.thinkific.com/ Mutoh YouTube https://w...

Ep 18: Domingo returns. Mike, Tyler, and Domingo welcome Joe Morreale of Roland DG to the show. After accepting the position and honor of becoming the podcast's new Announcer, Joe and the boys talk about the wide range of printers that Roland DG has to offer. Not only are they discussing types of printers, but also what you can do with them. Drink it in. You're gonna get ideas from this...

Ep 17: Michael Maxwell and Matt Edwards of General Formulations stop by to talk about how to choose the right vinyl for the job. They also discuss the importance of doing it right from the start to save time and money. Why Margins Matter in Business by Matt Richart: https://issuu.com/wrapfamunleashed/docs/2024_may_wfu The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the...

Ep 16: Don Long of Laminacorr stops by to talk how to use corrugated plastic, best practices for printing on a flatbed printer, why not all corrugated plastic is created equal, and so much more.  This is a fun one. Thanks again to our Biggest Fan, Don Long! 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...

Ep 15:  Ritchie Daize of Arlon sits down with Mike and Tyler after a long day of leading Wrap Classes to talk about the importance of hands-on in-person wrap training. Ritchie is an experienced Wrap Trainer and the Technical Solutions Director of Arlon. He's passionate about wrapping, loves vinyl, and wants to teach people how to wrap the right way. If you're brand new to the wrap game o...

Ep 14: Mike sits down with Tommy Fricano and Abby Monnot of Avery Dennison to talk vinyl wrap, SEMA Show, innovating, and what current technology scares them. Also, Tommy needs your support. Use Avery Dennison? Send them photos of your work. Email: graphicsna.social@averydennison.com The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Get the offer from...

Ep 13: Mike and Tyler breakdown the best way to go about getting new equipment for your sign shop. You'll learn how to compare distributors, assess tech departments (or lack thereof), what to look for in sales reps, why you should be wary of new overly hyped equipment, and more. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Get the offer from...

Ep. 12: The big question answered. What's a Signman? Judy Nelson returns to help Mike and Tyler define exactly what a Signman is. Also, what's the difference between a Signman and a Signwoman. Find out now. 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 feat...

Ep 11: Mike and Tyler go another round with Jeff Lucido and Andy Everding of IT Supplies (our direct competitor) on The Extended Gamut Podcast. This time, they're talking Signman, similarities and differences between Wensco and IT Supplies, which games each company is better at, and more. Again, don't miss this special podcast crossover episode! The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now t...

Ep 10: Mike and Tyler join Jeff Lucido and Andy Everding of IT Supplies (our direct competitor) on The Extended Gamut Podcast to talk about their experiences at the most recent ISA International Sign Expo 2024. They give their thoughts on what was missing at the show (good and bad), who was missing, what growing print tech kinda scares them, food after the Expo, and more. Don't miss this spec...

Ep 9: Get to know the Hulls. Mike, Tyler, Tristan, and Tayton (Tater) talk about what it's like working together as a family, trying to separate work and home life, how they got into this business, silly stories, and more. 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 o...

Ep 8: Dustin David of Vanguard Digital Printing sits down with Mike and Tyler to talk about flatbed UV printers. You'll hear the pros and cons of a flatbed UV printer. They also answer the big questions like... What kind of stuff can you print on one? How much can I print? What's up with white ink? When do you know it's time to get a flatbed UV printer? These questions answered and...

Ep 7: Judy Nelson is the Owner (3rd generation) and CEO of Wensco Sign Supply. She is a titan in the sign supplies distribution industry and an all-around wonderful human being. Mike and Tyler sit down with Judy to talk history and what's next.  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...

Ep 6: Mike and Tyler talk about the role of distribution in the sign industry.  Why do distributors exist? What are the benefits of using them? What are the cons? And what should you expect out of your distributor? The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pallets changing a lightbulb over a m...

Ep 5: We sit down with Tim Randall, a multi-talented guest who has worn many hats throughout his career. From blueberry farmer to owning a neon glass bending shop, to working as a representative for Allanson, Tim Randall has extensive knowledge on lighting when it comes to signage. Tim dives into the evolution of lighting technology, discussing the shift from traditional bulbs to LEDs and the adva...

Ep 4: Mike and Tyler talk about their experience at the most recent Graphics Pro Expo (GPX) in Irving, TX, eating on the road and what happened to Tyler's meal, having to make the pantry bigger, and more. They also issue apologies and clarifications for statements made in previous episodes.  The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Get th...

Ep 3: Mike, Tyler, and Domingo break down Sign and Trade shows and give you their top picks. Also, the boys stress the importance of joining a local or national sign association. If you've never been to a sign industry show or open house, this is the one you gotta watch/listen to. Get the offer from Geneva Capital: No Payment for 90 Days, Zero Down Check out the featured products: Arlon DPF V...

Ep 2: Mike, Tyler, and Domingo try to get down to the bottom of why Principal Sloan dropped multiple local distributors. Have their LEDs and LED sign accessories been pulled in favor of a partnership with national distributor, Grimco? As a sign shop or a residential Signman, it seems you're choices are or about to be narrowing drastically. We're shining a light on what's happening i...

Ep 1: Mike and Tyler answer 3 burning questions: who are we, why are we doing this, and what can you expect to learn from this podcast? Also, where was Domingo? He was supposed to be here, right? 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 best podcast in the business." - Jared Gra...

Join Mike, Tyler, and Domingo as they pull back the curtain on the sign industry with real insider knowledge. Get the scoop on industry happenings, sign shows (the good and the skippable), sign shop stories, musings, and more as they sit down with manufacturers, reps, sign shop owners, and even our competition to talk and learn about sign makers' favorite products, new products, tips and tric...