Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast

How do you run a $1.5M screen printing shop while working 48-hour shifts as a full-time firefighter? Jared Gavard of JG Graphics in Northern California joins the Print Hustlers Podcast to break down how he scaled his print shop, delegated operations, and stayed focused on what matters.

What happens when you turn the page on one chapter of your business and start another? 🌀 In this honest conversation, Andy Rudman of Shirt Kong joins Bruce and Steven to talk about his recent transition, what it means to grow a business, and how he’s setting anti-goals to stay focused and fulfilled. From printing industry trends to leadership lessons and personal growth, this episode is packed with real talk about building a meaningful business—and life. 💬 📌 In This Episode: ✅ Why Shirt Kong just had a record-breaking start to the year ✅ What it means to work with grace—even when things fall apart ✅ The power of anti-goals (what you DON’T want for your business) ✅ The rise of affordable DTF machines & what it means for print shops ✅ What most shops are not doing enough of (hint: it’s training) ✅ Hard truths about leadership, delegation & giving feedback ✅ Reflections on burnout, balance, and building your “fab five” 💬 “Sometimes you’re in control of your future… and then all of a sudden, you’re not.”

Whether you’re starting, scaling, or selling your print shop, having the right legal foundation is critical. In this episode, attorney James Bebawy breaks down business structures, legal protections, and exit strategies to ensure your print shop is set up for success.

🚀 Boost Your Screen Printing Sales with Proven Strategies! In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we welcome back fan-favorite Kevin Baumgart, sales expert and owner of Set Sales. Kevin joins hosts Bruce and Steven, co-founders of Fabric.ink, to drop invaluable insights on: ✅ Sales Tactics That Actually Work 🏆 ✅ Cold Email Secrets & Subject Lines That Get Replies 📧 ✅ Cutting-Edge Tools for Screen Printers 🛠 ✅ The Power of CRM & Automation in Sales 🤖 ✅ How to Train & Scale Your Sales Team Effectively 💡 If you’re in the screen printing business and want to level up your sales game, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can apply immediately! https://freegangsheetmaker.com/ https://www.structurely.com/ Sponsors: GraphxSource: https://www.graphxsource.com/ Use PRINTAVOPOD for 50% off your first order Easiway: https://www.easiway.com/ Multicraft: https://www.multicraftink.com/ Mention Printavo and get 10% off your first order! DGI Apparel: https://www.dgiapparel.com/

How Commonwealth Print Shop Had Its Most Profitable Year—Working LESS! by Printavo

We catch up with Bruce and Steven and discuss Steven's trip to Honduras to see GraphXSource's new operation. We then dive into helping shop owners build a leadership foundation and goal structure to help them grow toward the same goal. Metrics, leadership roles, and more discussed here on the latest Print Hustlers Podcast!

Workhorse + Lawson Merging? What’s Next… by Printavo

Jed Seifert of Stakes Manufacturing in Eastlake, OH joins us on the podcast to talk about their massive decorated apparel operation! Jed is an advocate for hiring people with disabilities in the print shop and educates us on the hiring process. Inkclusivity Website: https://www.inkclusivity.com/

THE Riley Hopkins! by Printavo

In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we dive deep into leadership, delegation, and team management with Sarah Silverman, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of Outside Angle. Sarah shares insights into overcoming delegation challenges, building trust within teams, and fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Whether you’re a small business owner or scaling your operation, Sarah’s expertise will help you develop the leadership skills necessary for long-term success. 🚀 Topics Covered: • Overcoming delegation fears • Building trust between leaders and employees • Leadership strategies for small business owners • Creating a scalable and resilient business model 💡 Follow Sarah Silverman: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahksilverman • Outside Angle: https://outsideangle.com/ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Print Hustlers!