Building a reputation is crucial to running a successful custom-branded merchandise business. For Oregon Design Specialist, that reputation has been focused on quality and reliable turnarounds since day one. Based in Portland, Oregon, co-owners Leydi and Edgar Meza...
Growing By Acquiring Screen Printing Shops | Tom Rauen Interview
Join Tom Rauen from Envision Tees to discuss acquiring screen printing shops. Tom’s bought 6 shops!
Print Hustlers Conference 2021 Preview!
Print Hustlers Conference 2021 is shaping up to be something special. We’ve gathered an all-star cast of speakers from inside and outside of the custom printing industry: from a Michelin-star winning chef to a legendary musician and producer to one of screen printing’s most influential shops – we’ve got a …
Why Are There T-Shirt and Hat Shortages In 2021?
Shortages and supply crunches have plagued a lot of industries since the pandemic upended global trade. Look at the price of lumber, for instance: A commodity that barely ever passed above $500 exploded to more than $1500 in less than a year. Then it fell right back down, …
Made Brands Interview | $4M In Sales From Word Of Mouth
Hear from Made Brands’ co-founder Kolby Harwood in this wide-ranging interview about what it takes to start an apparel manufacturing business.
Shop Tour: Mighty Imprints from Texas
We join Mighty Imprints in Texas for our latest shop tour! Kristin Valdez ran Mighty Imprints since 2016. They’re a family business with a wide range of services: screen printing, embroidery, vinyl wraps and more.
5 Signs It’s Time To Buy An Automatic Screen Printing Press
Is it time to buy an automatic press for your print shop? There are 5 common signs that you’re ready to upgrade your equipment.
What Happened at TeeSpring? | Supply Chain Breakdowns and More
What happened to TeeSpring? We dive in to the on-demand print game and take a look at how challenging fulfillment can be with Alex Phelan – an early employee at TeeSpring.
Screen Printing Ink | Types of Ink, Who Makes Ink, and Where to Buy Ink
Learn what types of screen printing ink there are, who makes screen printing ink, and where to buy it from industry expert Matt Marcotte.
Brett Bowden from Printed Threads (UPDATE: Shop Tour!)
UPDATE: join Printed Threads for a shop tour at their new facility and learn how Brett saved his print shop!
Struggling With Sales At Your Print Shop? Here’s Why (And How To Fix It)
Struggling with sales? We’ve got simple tips to help you get ahead in your print shop. There are some things you need to know!
Printavo Trade Show Schedule: 2021
We’re hitting the road in 2021 for the industry’s best trade shows. After a brief hiatus in 2020, we’re back to share our game-changing software for managing your print shop – in person! Why to join us If you’re not convinced to visit trade shows yet , here’s why we …
5 Ways to Drive More Sales to Your Print Shop
Want to survive past the 5-year mark as a print shop? Follow our advice: hire sales reps, get sponsorships, write newsletters, incentivize referrals and reviews, and keep your branding consistent (and more).