Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast

Should you take risks in your screen printing business? It's hard to do, but it's the right move. Learn why you should let someone try to burn screens – and ask for help! Clip from Printavo's PrintHustlers podcast. Follow for more! Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo

Printavo University returns for its fourth session featuring Jess Strainis from Printavo. She's led implementations and workflow discoveries for hundreds of shops across the US – and now she's sharing her secrets to creating a workflow for your screen print shop. Matt Marcotte will cover Standard Operating Procedures, a must-have for any print shop. Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo

What if you started a print shop with your best friends – and printed for your favorite bands, companies, and celebs? That's Upstate Merch. Join owner Dylan Gilligan as he shares the story of a tight-knit shop in rural New York: "All of my core people are people I have known since I was 12 years old." Read more: https://www.printavo.com/blog/upstate-merch-a-fun-print-shop Between two podcasts – the Upstate podcast and Shirt Show (with SHIRT KONG's Andy Rudman) – Dylan spends a lot of time talking shop. "Why don’t we just let people listen to these great conversations so they can gain some nugget of knowledge," Dylan says of the reasoning behind the two shows. Check out Shirt Show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01xVM4dONfsFILg7l9NAzf?si=aqAqbbDuQWeh-6W4BHv7tw Upstate's focus on detailed art, intricate separations and customers that they're interested in has kept them busy despite the pandemic. Dylan doesn't hesitate to downplay his own skill and determination: "I’m not some business mastermind that thought of ways to do all of this." From finding a great deal on a building and renovating it to hiring and firing friends, this episode covers ground every print shop owner and employee can relate to – and shows what happens when you combine your passion with a little bit of luck. The secret to Upstate's success in working with such ideal customers? "The truth? If you want to get into a certain market, find 3 people in that space that have really good art (or help them get really good art). Then all you have to do is take those designs, make a portfolio, and show the people you like and want to work with the things you did." Check out Upstate: https://www.instagram.com/upstatemerch/ Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo

Learn about art for screen printing with GraphXsource and Printavo in the third episode of Printavo University, held October 1st 2020. -Questions and topics discussed- Click a time to jump straight to that topic: 1:55 What is GraphXsource? 3:55 Tell us about your workflow. How do you make a piece of art ready for printing? 7:15 What hardware do you need to make good art? 9:20 What you need to ask questions before you make them a bunch of artwork: have you already had this printed? 10:10 What software do you need to make screen printing art? 12:10 Can you tell us about RIP software like Accurip? (Solutionsforscreenprinters.com) 15:00 Should you charge art fees? 16:15 Does good art and good film always equal a good print? 19:15 Going from vellum to inkjet on film! Yay! 26:30 Is it worth upgrading to a roll printer from the Epson 1400 and 1430? 28:45 How often do I need to update my Pantone book? 34:15 Tell us about DPI and LPI. What are they and why do they matter? 48:10 What are the big shop things that a little shop can do? Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo

Should you automate your print shop & outsource artwork? Warrior Printing in Hawaii thinks so – and shares why. Read more: https://www.printavo.com/blog/outsourcing-artwork-and-automating-your-print-shop From Facebook Marketing to using GraphXsource to free up time, Warrior Printing's Caleb Spencer has made a serious effort to revamp his business in the face of a shifting market. Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo

"The riches are in the niches." Big Printing's Dawaud Muhammad explains how his shop has used Instagram to build a following 158,000+ strong. What started as Big Pimpin' Turf Clothes in the early 1990s has become a launching pad for thousands of entrepreneurs – even if it's not for everyone. "Whoever does find us and is into what we do...they’re going to love it." Read the full story and see some of Big Printing's finest prints here: https://www.printavo.com/blog/big-pri... Big prints, bold apparel, bright colors and truly impressive marketing have made Big Printing into a force in Oakland. Through "the power of the purchase order," Dawaud has led Big Printing through astronomical growth in 2020. Timing was everything – they had just set up their new website when the pandemic struck in March. This wide-ranging interview covers everything from Instagram marketing for your print shop to how to price your products as a screen printer – and a passionate discussion of the challenges black entrepreneurs face. Read more and take a look at Big Printing: https://www.printavo.com/blog/big-pri... Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo

Learn about making better screens for screen printing with Kiwo’s Mike Ramirez in this episode of Printavo University! Mike has more than a decade of experience meticulously managing screen rooms and working with Kiwo in their Houston, TX facility. Click a timestamp to jump to a topic that interests you: 1:40 Introduction to Mike Ramirez – his background and working experience. 5:30 What kind of emulsion is best? 7:45 How we should think about screens for screen printing 8:00 and 14:10 How to take notes on EOM (emulsion-over-mesh) and exposure time 10:07 What is EOM (emulsion-over-mesh)? 10:40 The 10% thickness rule for EOM 11:15 Common EOM mistakes 12:00 What a bad screen for screen printing looks like 14:00 How you want screens to look 15:40 EOM and mesh count: how do they relate? 16:50 How long can you store coated screens? 17:50 The best tool to have in your shop to measure humidity 21:00 How long should you wait after coating a screen to use it? 23:35 How do you know if you made a good screen? 23:50 A simple tip for checking to see if your screens are properly coated: the Dennings way 25:25 The 4 phases of dealing with screens 26:45 How to properly reclaim screens 28:00 Mesh cheat sheet: https://www.printavo.com/blog/what-mesh-should-i-use-for-screen-printing 31:30 A simple way to understand how much detail your screen can hold 35:10 How to get better at making screens 37:50 How to use and understand an exposure calculator for screen printing 52:00 Question: What kind of EOM would you want for Discharge? Low or High? 58:15 Question: What is the advantage to thin-mesh screens? 1:00:00 Question: What is the best light source for making screens? LED, metal halide, or something else? Printavo University is held every 2 weeks. Follow Printavo on Instagram and Crowdcast and get notified about the next class! Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo #screenprinting #printlife #printhustlers #printavo #screenprintlife #dtg #embroidery #merch #ecommerce #printshop #screenprint

What's it like to buy a screen printing business? Lantern Ink, founded by Heather Searcy, grew significantly when they purchased another print shop in 2017. Read the full story and see inside Lantern Ink's shop: https://www.printavo.com/blog/buying-a-screen-printing-business Screen printing was that calling: "I found some equipment, called my husband, took $5,000 and drove to Austin." After diligent research and a leap of faith, Heather spent 3 years in her garage printing by hand. "It's the classic story," she says, "I was looking for a way to spend more time with my kids." But Lantern Ink has grown quickly from a hobby into a 10-person operation that balances contract work and high-quality boutique printing. Read the full story and see inside Lantern Ink's shop: https://www.printavo.com/blog/buying-a-screen-printing-business Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo if you're still reading comment "Hammertime" #screenprinting #printlife #printhustlers #printavo #screenprintlife #dtg #embroidery #merch #ecommerce #printshop #screenprint Subscribe to the Printavo channel for more amazing interviews, shop tours, and tips for your screen printing business.

Join Printavo's Matt Marcotte in this exclusive Printavo University webinar. Featuring live Q&A and an in-depth discussion about what it takes to run a successful screen printing business, this webinar was held September 2020. Want to sign up for the next Printavo University? Join in here: https://www.printavo.com/blog/printavo-university-101 Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo #screenprinting #printlife #printhustlers #printavo #screenprintlife #dtg #embroidery #merch #ecommerce #printshop #screenprint Subscribe to the Printavo channel for more amazing interviews, shop tours, and tips for your screen printing business.

The funniest couple in screen printing, Barrel Maker Printing's Justin and Erin Moore, join us for Printavo's PrintHustlers Podcast (aka "Printavocast," according to Justin and Erin). They've grown a print shop from an operation in a drafty apartment to a modern print-on-demand experience backed by a formidable live printing operating. What does it take to be a close-knit family, raise children, and manage a fast-growing screen printing operation? Here's two people that have made it happen. 3:55 How it all began: “I got fired. I got an unemployment check. Instead of paying rent or buying groceries, I bought a press.” WHY BARREL MAKER WORKS: "Every single day I operate as though we're going out of business," explains Justin. He's built a robust website and e-commerce juggernaut to back it up – "I feel like it’s a fine line between doing well and living on the streets homeless." There's one thing that's kept them profitable: a search for someone who understands that the key is keeping product moving out the door. Despite that, hiring people that will stay for the long haul is always a challenge: "So, bigger picture, you have to think about the fact that: maybe in 2 years this person will leave and we’ll need someone else for this role." 54:00 Live printing events: What's that like? Why do it? WHAT'S NEXT FOR BARREL MAKER: "I'm of the mindset that if you get something the next day, you're going to be happier," Justin says. Print-on-demand (1:06:30) has become a hot topic in the industry, and they're creating their own model that works with what consumers expect. "There's this whole Amazon culture: people want things quickly." Are they going to grow into something like Custom Ink? Probably not. “Barrel Maker has run on spontaneous, creative energy. It might just die in a board room," Justin says. BALANCING FAMILY AND THE SHOP: "One person’s stress ruins another person’s good time," Erin says. Since Erin runs the how and Justin works on the what, they're often out of sync. The solution? "We stopped working together," Erin laughs. From working in 2,000 square feet with 3 presses (11:35) to building a solid internship program (19:10), Barrel Maker and the family behind the business have crafted a Chicago print icon while growing a family. A huge thanks to Justin and Erin for taking the time to chat with us! Check Barrel Maker out: https://barrelmakerprinting.com/ Their live printing operation: https://barrelmakerprinting.com/live-printing/ Check out their work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrelmakerprinting/ Try Printavo: https://www.printavo.com Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: https://www.printhustlers.com Check out Printavo Merch: https://www.printavo.com/merch Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/printavo #screenprinting #printlife #printhustlers #printavo #screenprintlife #dtg #embroidery #merch #ecommerce #printshop #screenprint Subscribe to the Printavo channel for more amazing interviews, shop tours, and tips for your screen printing business.