

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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Dec 25, 2024 • 48min
What roles to use VAs as in a screen printing shop
What roles to use VAs as in a screen printing shop by Printavo

Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
A 2025 Screen Printing Industry Preview with Alex Chausovsky
Alex the Economist is on the show today giving a few projections for 2025 and what the new presidential administration could mean for shop owners!
Alex Chausovsky - alex@bundygroup.com

Dec 11, 2024 • 41min
Customer Service Red Flags For Your Shop
Bruce and Steven discuss a great article on Customer Service in our industry by Ink Kitchen. They interviewed Zach Corn of Barrel Maker Printing and he shared some key insights in hiring and sustaining a successful customer service team.
The pod duo also discuss planning for the slow months and what to look for in the next year!
Ink Kitchen Article: https://inkkitchen.com/industry-specific-customer-service-overview/

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 15min
Inside S&S Activewear: CEO Discusses AlphaBroder and Bold Future Plans
S&S Activewear CEO Frank Myers joins us on another MEGAPOD with Shirt Show. Frank dives deep into S&S's monumental acquisition of AlphaBroder and what this means for shop owners across the industry. Don't miss this insider perspective! Share your thoughts in the comments!

Nov 27, 2024 • 50min
Scaling Your Business: Lessons from Growing from 15 to 30 Employees | Justin Rip
Justin Rip of RipPrint in South Florida shares his journey of growing his custom printing business from a spare bedroom to a thriving operation with 30 employees and multiple revenue streams.
Justin dives into key lessons learned during growth milestones, the challenges of scaling, and how he transitioned from hands-on tasks to a leadership role focused on finances, sales, and operations.

Nov 20, 2024 • 59min
Commission Structures and Growth Strategies with Sales Ink
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we're diving deep into all things sales for print shops! Whether you're managing a $500K shop or aiming for $1M+, we’re covering:
✔️ Sales commission structures that motivate and scale
✔️ Hiring your first account manager vs. a sales rep
✔️ Quotas, bonuses, and accelerators explained
✔️ Common mistakes and how to fix them
✔️ The right time to hire for outbound sales
Special guest Kevin Baumgart from Sales Inc. shares tactical advice and real-world examples to help print shop owners grow their businesses. If you’ve ever wondered how to structure sales in your shop or how to make that first sales hire, this is the episode for you.

Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 8min
Print Hustlers Conf 2024 Recap - What did you miss?!
Justin joins us again this week to go over Print Hustlers Conf and what we all thought about the full experience! Lots of nuggets of wisdom that we share!

Nov 6, 2024 • 55min
Creating a Calmer Shop w/Justin Lawrence
*this episode was recorded on 10/16/24 BPH (Before Print Hustlers.)*
On todays episode we chat with Justin Lawrence who has taken a new approach to his management position. With a sense of calm, he explains his new humble outlook on OK Shirt Co and what being a seasoned manager and owner means to all of us.

Oct 30, 2024 • 55min
Manufacturing DTF Equipment with BMAC Industries
Manufacturing DTF Equipment with BMAC Industries by Printavo

Oct 23, 2024 • 43min
Diversifying Your Screen Printing Shop...Or Not?
Diversifying Your Screen Printing Shop...Or Not? by Printavo


