

Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast
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Discover amazing stories & lessons from fellow shop owners and industry leaders. Hosted by Bruce Ackerman and Steven Farag
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Aug 30, 2023 • 41min
Ways to Make Extra Money in Your Shop
Bruce and Steven discuss ways to make extra money in your print shop including exploring Apple Business Chat, maximizing income through real estate ownership, and expanding services for additional revenue.

Aug 23, 2023 • 52min
Training a Screen Printing Production Manager - Part 2
Discussion about the challenges and strategies of hiring a production manager. Emphasis on personality traits and compatibility. Evaluation method for potential production managers. Importance of trust and freedom in the business. Urgency of hiring and training a new employee.

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h
Lee Stuart Responds Back
Lee Stuart joins the PH Podcast to discuss the reality behind being an influencer for the screen printing industry. Does it make money? Are they in it just for the free stuff? Take a look at what Lee has to say about it.

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 11min
Power Couple Chronicles: Building Our Shop At Shirt Kong with JoAnn!
JoAnn and Andy of Shirt Kong in St.Louis have been a power couple running the business for over a decade. JoAnn tells all about the challenges, separating work from home, and her new art show that is out now!
JoAnn's IG and Art Show link: https://www.instagram.com/joannhoule/

Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 4min
From $2.5m to $7m Contract Screen Printing Shop
Bruce and Steven talk to Dan of Silver Screen Printing about how he's made contract printing work for him. Many owners move away from contract work, what's made it easier for Dan to keep it going at Silver Screen Printing?

Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 30min
Water Based Printing Insights From MadeLab!
Water Based Printing Insights From MadeLab! by Printavo

Jul 19, 2023 • 41min
Screen Printing Influencers - Our Thoughts
Screen Printing Influencers - Our Thoughts by Printavo

Jul 12, 2023 • 44min
Boost Sales in Your Print Shop: 5 Essential Data Points to Track
Bruce and Steven discuss the data points that are good to jot down in your screen printing shop. They chat about what revenue numbers are good to track as well as the frequency in which you should track them. Here's a few links on the data that they were able to come up with!

Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 6min
From Incarceration to $20m in Screen Printing Sales
Kevin McCracken of Social Imprints in San Francisco graciously shared the story of their substantial growth. After recovering from substance abuse and being released from prison, Kevin has since built a product empire with only one goal in mind: Enriching the Community.

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 2min
Behind The Scenes At Sticker Mule
Co-Founder of Sticker Mule Anthony Constantino chats with Bruce and Steven about the rise of this custom sticker company. From it's initial idea to the successful model it's become, this is an episode you don't want to miss!


