Episode 48: The State of T-Shirt Industry in Fall 2022 | John Dubois LAT Apparel

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 final order. But that's not all. He made a compelling case for the importance of e-commerce for businesses today, urging businesses not to sit around waiting for orders, but to actively and effectively seek them out.Sounds interesting, right? If you're keen to learn more, sign up for their Decorator Academy. Come on in and have a listen! This is sure to be an episode you won't want to miss. #screenprinting #shopmanagementsoftware #printavo#inktavoGuest's Info Craig Mertens - Director of Product Education Business: InktavoBusiness Website: https://www.inktavo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mertens/ Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

"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 market, including choosing cost-effective items to print on and a retail-centric business model. She also highlights the significance of understanding their customer base and engaging with them positively. Check out this episode full of invaluable advice, insights, and takeaways for anyone planning to penetrate the custom clothing industry.Note: Sorry about the audio.  The recording has audio glitches that we could not restore. #screenprintingshop #businesstips #screenprinting Guest's Info Kimarie HuntBusiness: Clockwork Screen Printing & Embroidery  Business Website: http://clockworkscreenprinting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimarieprodan/ Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

“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 use of automation, plus they're super into making sure their customers can personalize their products.Truly an episode you wouldn’t want to pass.#screenprinting #API #workculture #culturestudio #management #business------ Guest's InfoRich Santo - CEO of Culture Studio Website: https://culturestudio.net/Rich Santo's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-santo-901a714/ Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

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 makes their products top-class. Discover their unwavering commitment to sustainable practices as they boldly address the future landscape of the apparel industry.So, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like in the apparel industry, here's your golden ticket! Trust us, you don't want to miss this!Guests' Contact InfoCompany: Next Level Apparel - https://www.nextlevelapparel.com/ Michael Alexander- President Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelevanalexander Eric Simsolo – VP, Business DevelopmentLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-simsolo-745a7656 Brian Gulino - Senior Account Executive  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gulino-390b4b70 Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

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 customer loss, and the risks of relying on a single client.Marshall shares a useful strategy called the 'Four Sheets of Paper Approach'. He also gives great advice on how to recognize your perfect customer. Plus, we talk about the 'Rule of Four with Halftones' and the cool idea of using 'Mid-Journey for Artwork Creation'. Join us in this episode packed with insightful tips and ideas! Marshall Atkinson's Contact InfoMarshall Atkinson Business: Atkinson Consulting Business Website: https://atkinsontshirt.com/ Marshall's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshallatk... Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

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 fostering community over competition is shaping the screen printing world. They also give a cool lowdown on using AI tech to streamline their podcast and shop tasks.Christy and Jeremy share top tips on how screen printers can boost growth collectively. Jam-packed with industry insights, the power of working together, and a peek into the tech future of screen printing - this is a must-watch episode! #screenprinting #collab #networking #screenprintingshop Christy and Jeremy Contact Info - Last Call for PlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/Hosts:Christy Rossi: Snatch And Run Screen Printing Website: https://www.snatchandrun.com/ Instagram:  @snatchandrun    @yourfriendthatmakesshirtsJeremy Ray: Rock Hill Screen Printing Website: https://www.rockhillscreenprinting.com/Instagram: @RockHillScreenPrinting   @jr_print_bossCole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

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 to be a large-scale screen-printer. It's an eye-opening conversation you don't want to miss!Watch this episode now and take your business to the next level with our top-notch shipping tips and tricks.Watch this Episode: https://youtu.be/0uTzEdivkqQ  Cole Pinder Contact InfoFounder/ President of Orange County 3PL  Business Website: https://www.oc3pl.com/ Cole's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-pinder-29516739/ Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

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/fc02d954-6161-45a8-9b78-b0a388b3c23b Wondering how successful entrepreneurs build their empires and plan their exits? Bruce Ackerman takes us through his unique journey of creating, growing, and successfully exiting a company. This enlightening discussion is packed with exclusive knowledge tailored for T-shirt printing and print shop business owners, offering an unprecedented peek into the strategies that prove successful in the industry.Don’t miss out on this inspiring and informative conversation that’s set to revolutionize your approach to business!Watch this Episode:  https://youtu.be/KvZTGJOb1sA Bruce Ackerman Contact InfoBusiness: Printavo  Business Website:  http://www.printavo.com Bruce's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceackerman/ Printavo YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@printavo  Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

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 on this captivating episode! Ryan Moor Contact InformationBusiness: MadeLab , Ryonet Business Website:  https://www.ryonet.com/https://madelab.io/ LinkedIn:  Ryan Moor - Founder of Ryonet + Allmade, Partner @ MADE Labhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmoor/  Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/

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 remarkable output numbers without breaking the bank. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with the knowledge to take your screen printing business to new heights. Don't forget to like and subscribe as we dive into this exciting conversation! Let's dive in!Ross Hunter’s Contact Information Business: ROQ.USBusiness Website:  https://www.roq.us/ LinkedIn: Ross Hunter – President of ROQ.US https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-hunter-3b959827/ Cole Lundstrom Contact InfoBusiness: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.com Cole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/ Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/ Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-your-t-shirt-empire/id1079078977Gavin StGeorges Contact InformationBusiness: Seps.io - Remote Art Department for Screen Printing ShopsBusiness Website: https://www.seps.ioGavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinstgeorges/Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinstgeorges/Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/0-h9dh15a9Q