DTF Doomsday, Printavo Upgrades & The Truth About Owning a Machine
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, Bruce and Steven go deep. From the long-awaited receiving feature launch in Printavo, to scaling with better tools like Zapier and Gusto, to what shops are getting totally wrong about buying DTF machines — this one’s full of sharp insights, hard truths, and software that actually saves your sanity. They also share what they’ve learned running Fabr...
40m Apr 23, 2025
40m
Building a High-Performing Sales Team in Print | Zach Corn of Barrel Maker
What does it take to build a powerhouse sales and customer service team in the print industry? Zach Corn, VP of Sales & Customer Experience at Barrel Maker, breaks it all down — from managing live events across the world to crafting intentional hiring and training systems that actually work. Zach shares the lessons learned from cold-calling at Groupon, managing massive live printing gigs, and ...
1hr 5m Apr 16, 2025
1hr 5m
Dream Big, Lead Bigger: Clive Ormerod, CEO of AS Colour
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we sit down with Clive Ormerod, CEO of AS Colour, one of the most respected premium apparel brands in the world. Clive shares his approach to leadership, brand building, innovation, and why obsession with detail separates good companies from great ones. From his time at Nike to growing AS Colour globally, Clive’s journey is packed with real, practi...
58m Apr 09, 2025
58m
How a Full-Time Firefighter Runs a $1.5M Print Shop | Jared Gavard of JG Graphics
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.
53m Apr 02, 2025
53m
Business, Burnout & Anti-Goals: Redefining Success with Andy Rudman!
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...
52m Mar 26, 2025
52m
The Legal Side of a Screen Printing Entities
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.
1hr 2m Mar 19, 2025
1hr 2m
Game-Changing Sales Strategies for Screen Printers w/ Kevin Baumgart
🚀 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...
1hr Mar 12, 2025
1hr
How Commonwealth Print Shop Had Its Most Profitable Year—Working LESS!
How Commonwealth Print Shop Had Its Most Profitable Year—Working LESS! by Printavo
57m Mar 05, 2025
57m
Visiting Honduras and 2025 Shop Planning
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!
48m Feb 18, 2025
48m
Workhorse + Lawson Merging? What’s Next…
Workhorse + Lawson Merging? What’s Next… by Printavo
44m Feb 11, 2025
44m
Running an INKclusive shop with Jed Seifert of Stakes MFG
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/
51m Feb 04, 2025
51m
THE Riley Hopkins!
THE Riley Hopkins! by Printavo
1hr Jan 29, 2025
1hr
Mastering Delegation & Leadership with Sarah Silverman
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...
1hr 4m Jan 21, 2025
1hr 4m
Getting Screen Printers Into Promo With Snugz
Brittany David of Snugz joins us to tell us about the power of selling promotional products along with your decorated apparel. What's the sales structure like? Why do a lot of print shops hesitate to sell promotional products? We discuss this and more!
1hr 1m Jan 15, 2025
1hr 1m
Don't Join Fabric. Who Needs Accountability
Steven, Bruce & Kevin Baumgart are starting a new company and you won't want to miss this. The 3 of them announce a new endeavor: Fabric. Fabric is a vetted membership community for committed shop owners of all sized to help reach peak business performance. Coaching, monthly meetings, small group accountability, and expert speakers. The 3 of them talk about why they've started this new compan...
28m Jan 08, 2025
28m
The 2024 Shirtee Awards with Shirt Show!
Shirt Show joins us for the annual Shirtee Awards where we give our picks for best shirt of the year, favorite episode, and our predictions for 2025!
1hr 14m Dec 30, 2024
1hr 14m
What roles to use VAs as in a screen printing shop
What roles to use VAs as in a screen printing shop by Printavo
48m Dec 25, 2024
48m
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
1hr 5m Dec 18, 2024
1hr 5m
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-cu...
41m Dec 11, 2024
41m
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!
1hr 15m Dec 04, 2024
1hr 15m
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.
50m Nov 27, 2024
50m
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...
59m Nov 20, 2024
59m
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!
1hr 7m Nov 13, 2024
1hr 7m
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.
55m Nov 06, 2024
55m
Manufacturing DTF Equipment with BMAC Industries
Manufacturing DTF Equipment with BMAC Industries by Printavo
55m Oct 30, 2024
55m
Diversifying Your Screen Printing Shop...Or Not?
Diversifying Your Screen Printing Shop...Or Not? by Printavo
43m Oct 23, 2024
43m
Print Hustlers Conf 2024…Should You Go?!
Rodney and Elisa of DLH Screen Printing chat with us about Print Hustlers Conference 2024! What they love about going, who they're excited to see, and why you should be going too! Use Code HUSTLERS24 for a discount off your PH Conf tickets! https://madelab.io/event/PrintHustlersConference2024
22m Oct 16, 2024
22m
Better New Hire Onboarding from MrBeast + Screen Printing Sales Growth
Better New Hire Onboarding from MrBeast + Screen Printing Sales Growth by Printavo
45m Oct 09, 2024
45m
Print Hustlers Conf 2024 is Coming!
Print Hustlers Conf 2024 is Coming! by Printavo
38m Oct 02, 2024
38m
Financial Planning for Screen Printing Shops
Financial Planning for Screen Printing Shops by Printavo
53m Sep 25, 2024
53m
$500k to $1m in Screen Printing Sales - Masterclass Part 2
Class is in session! You don't want to miss this awesome episode with Kevin Baumgart of SetSales. We cover what it's gonna take to push your shop from $500k to your first $1m. There's a few sales tricks and things to look out for that Kevin has laid out for you! Don't miss it!
1hr 8m Sep 18, 2024
1hr 8m
Business Metrics And HR V1 Audio Only
Business Metrics And HR V1 Audio Only by Printavo
43m Sep 11, 2024
43m
Finding Your Shop's Focus with Gorilla Joe Printing
Finding Your Shop's Focus with Gorilla Joe Printing by Printavo
56m Sep 04, 2024
56m
Politics in the Workplace or Not? With Anthony at StickerMule
Politics in the Workplace or Not? With Anthony at StickerMule by Printavo
57m Aug 28, 2024
57m
Selling Trust Printshop: Business With Intention | Matt Lucas
Selling Trust Printshop: Business With Intention | Matt Lucas by Printavo
48m Aug 21, 2024
48m
Should You Have an Exit Strategy? Feat. Shirt Show!
Should You Have an Exit Strategy? Feat. Shirt Show! by Printavo
1hr 44m Aug 14, 2024
1hr 44m
Empowering Women of Color in Screen Printing | Christine Geronimo of Midnight Supply Co.
Empowering Women of Color in Screen Printing | Christine Geronimo of Midnight Supply Co. by Printavo
58m Aug 07, 2024
58m
Shutting Down His Screen Printing Shop - Here’s Why
Cole Lundstrom joins us on the show to talk about closing down his print shop. He chats with us about looking back at things he would have done differently, and looking forward to how he's using his experience now.
48m Jul 31, 2024
48m
How to Be Direct With Screen Printing Staff + StickerMule Constroversy
How to Be Direct With Screen Printing Staff + StickerMule Constroversy by Printavo
52m Jul 24, 2024
52m
$0 to $5m in Screen Printing Sales - What Roles to Hire For
It's Bruce and Steven's De-classified Hiring Survival Guide! What should your team look like at certain revenue points? How many people should be on press at 500k in revenue? 1 million? Steven gives insight on how his shop grew at these different milestones.
52m Jul 17, 2024
52m
First Outbound Sales Hire & Digitizing With StitchEngine.IO
First Outbound Sales Hire & Digitizing With StitchEngine.IO by Printavo
38m Jul 10, 2024
38m
Realities of a Shop Owner (Burn Out, People Issues, and Growth)
Realities of a Shop Owner (Burn Out, People Issues, and Growth) by Printavo
51m Jul 03, 2024
51m
Sales Masterclass | Kevin & Steven Special
Sales Masterclass | Kevin & Steven Special by Printavo
52m Jun 24, 2024
52m
Buying and Selling a Contract Screen Printing Shop + Their Growth Journey
Buying and Selling a Contract Screen Printing Shop + Their Growth Journey by Printavo
53m Jun 24, 2024
53m
Steven's Consulting Secrets to Screen Printing Success: Wins and Business Retreat Insights
Steven's Consulting Secrets to Screen Printing Success: Wins and Business Retreat Insights by Printavo
49m Jun 24, 2024
49m
How To Grow Your Screen Printing Shop With Less Effort w/Mark Coudray
How To Grow Your Screen Printing Shop With Less Effort w/Mark Coudray by Printavo
57m May 29, 2024
57m
Expansion, Revision, and Investment with TC Screen Printing
Expansion, Revision, and Investment with TC Screen Printing by Printavo
56m May 22, 2024
56m
Business Finances, New Technology, and Inspiration From Alex Hormozi
Business Finances, New Technology, and Inspiration From Alex Hormozi by Printavo
51m May 15, 2024
51m
Purchasing Reps and DGI Apparel with Frank Good of S&S Activewear
Purchasing Reps and DGI Apparel with Frank Good of S&S Activewear by Printavo
1hr 1m May 08, 2024
1hr 1m
“I couldn’t do it anymore, something needed to change,” Justin Lawrence’s Update
“I couldn’t do it anymore, something needed to change,” Justin Lawrence’s Update by Printavo
51m May 01, 2024
51m