Building Your T-shirt Empire

Join us in this fantastic episode as we delve into the inspiring story of SupaColor, a rapidly growing company that has taken the industry by storm. Our special guests, Rum and Mike, the dynamic duo behind SupaColor, share their incredible journey of scaling their business and navigating through uncharted territory.Tune in as we uncover the fascinating details of Supacolor's journey and learn how embracing the unexpected and doing whatever it takes can lead to phenomenal success. Rum and Mike open up about their experiences and offer valuable insights on how they managed to handle the incredible scale of their operation.Join our community of curious minds and never miss an episode - subscribe to our YouTube channel and podcast today!Rum Walia and Mike Modgill Contact InformationBusiness: SupacolorBusiness Website:  https://www.supacolor.com/ LinkedIn: Mike Modgill - Supacolour CEO - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemodgill/?originalSubdomain=nz Rum Walia – President of SupaColor https://www.linkedin.com/in/rum

An intriguing episode of this series, this episode offers listeners an opportunity to learn from the experiences of Jared Grier. As the proprietor of Press Coverage Custom T-Shirts, Grier narrates the obstacles he has encountered in his journey within the print industry.In a deep dive into the often challenging beginnings of attracting clientele and the complex operations of managing a print shop, this episode touches on the myriad issues that small screen printing businesses often face. This valuable content is beneficial for newcomers to screen printing, as well as established shops aiming for expansion. The episode is full of actionable strategies and insights that can potentially revolutionize your business.Want to know more about our guests? Here's some contact information:- Jared Grier: Owner of Press Coverage Custom T-shirt Business. Find more about his business on his [website](https://www.mplsscreenprinting.com/) and connect with him on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-grier-21aab446/).-

In this episode, we sat down with sales and strategy expert Kevin Baumgart, who has transformed countless screen printing businesses with his sales and shop management techniques. Join us as Kevin shares his proven methods of managing a screen printing shop that requires a fine balance of organization, leadership, and efficiency. Kevin spills the beans on streamlining your operations, optimizing workflow, and achieving better productivity.Join our community of curious minds and never miss an episode - subscribe to our YouTube channel and podcast today!Kevin Baumgart's Contact InformationBusiness: Sales VP  of HologramBusiness Website: https://www.hologram.io/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baumgart_kevin/Business: Shirt Agency Screen Printing - Los Angeles, CaliforniaBusiness Website:  www.shirtagency.comCole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colel/Cole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-8 66b004a/Building your T-Shirt Empire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buildin

In this compelling episode of "Building Your T-Shirt Empire," hosted by industry experts Cole and Gavin, we dive deep into the story and secrets of Victor Peña, the driving force behind Omniprint International. Victor is an established entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Omniprint International, a company that has revolutionized the direct-to-garment printing industry. With his insights and experiences, Victor shares his unique journey, including the challenges he faced and the successes he achieved in building his own t-shirt empire.Cole and Gavin kick off the conversation by exploring Victor's early career, his entrepreneurial mindset, and what led him to form Omniprint. Victor shares his vision of how direct-to-garment printing technology can empower creative entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life.The hosts delve deeper into the specifics of running a successful t-shirt business, as Victor shares invaluable advice on everything from understanding customer needs, optimizing printing processes, to implemen

On this episode of "Building Your T-Shirt Empire," we sit down with Rich Pulliam, a sales expert and the Vice President of Sales for Grimco, an apparel decorating supply distributor. With over 20 years of experience in sales, Rich has developed a successful sales strategy that has helped businesses in the apparel industry grow and thrive.*** Please LEAVE A REVIEW to Help Spread our podcasts to more Printers***In this episode, Rich shares his sales strategy secrets for success, including: The importance of building strong relationships with customers How to effectively leverage social media for sales Strategies for identifying and targeting your ideal customer Tips for staying ahead of the competition in the fast-paced world of apparel sales The role of customer service in building a loyal customer base Whether you're just starting out in the apparel industry or looking to take your business to the next level, Rich's insights and strategies are sure to help you succeed.This episode is sponsored by shirtagency.

In this episode of The Print Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Dylan Gilligan, co-founder of Upstate Merch and co-host of the Shirt Show podcast. Dylan shares his journey of growing Upstate Merch from a small screen printing business to a large-scale, high-quality print shop. He discusses the challenges and triumphs he's experienced along the way and offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale their own businesses.Key Takeaways:Start small and grow gradually: Dylan emphasizes the importance of starting with a manageable workload and gradually scaling up as you gain experience and confidence. He explains how Upstate Merch began with a single manual press and eventually expanded to multiple automatic presses and a larger facility.Invest in your team: Hiring the right people and creating a positive work culture is crucial to the success of your business. Dylan shares how investing in his team helped Upstate Merch achieve new levels of success and customer satisfaction.Focus on quality: Dylan st

The key to success in screen printing is not just learning how to screenprint.  It is the ability to optimize your workflow so you are printing jobs efficiently.  In this episode Cole and Gavin discuss their favorite software tools and strategies to make your business run smoothly.  Topics Include-* Setting Accountability for your staff* Keeping up with constant sales* Hiring key staff* Gavin's favorite books on organization and workflowsPowered by Shirtagency.com and Seps.ioStart organizing your shop with Printavo https://www.printavo.com/r/e941c4

Join Cole and Gavin as they discuss the pros and cons of manual screen-printing and digital transfer printing (DTF) for small t-shirt printers. They will also explore what to consider when starting a new shop, how to outsource and maximize sales time, and more. ***This podcast is powered by ShirtAgency.com and Seps.io ***Check out Printavo - the leading shop management software for t-shirt printers. https://www.printavo.com/r/e941c4

Longtime industry buddies John Dubois and Cole chat about where the apparel and screenprinting industry stands today going into the fall of 2022. A wide range of topics include:* DTF emerging * Big Corporate Mergers* Price increases in 2023* Fall Sales Forecasts* Shipping and Production Lead Times***Check out LAT Apparel's full line www.latapparel.comThis Podcast brought to you by- ShirtAgency.com "The only print shop Cole owns" 

In this episode of Building Your T-shirt Empire Cole talks with Nicole Chang.A Harvard and Stanford Business and Law School alum,  PY Nicole has had a dynamic global career that has taken her from the the trading floors of Wall Street to the corporate offices of some of the world’s leading corporations, including McKinsey and LVMH. PY Nicole is also an active advisor and investor in socially-conscious and technology-driven companies, including a kid’s coding franchise initiative, and is mother to two college students at Harvard and Stanford. www.pynicole.comInstagram: pynicoleofficialtwitter: @pynicolechang

Victor Pena started Omniprint International to empower small businesses to thrive with DTG on demand printing.  Learn his business insights into the apparel space and hear how he built his own massive company.  Topics:Social Media MarketingWhen to buy your first machineDTG Machine Pricing and how to make more money per print

Brett Bowden from Printed Threads takes Cole from Shirt Agency on a tour of his multimillion-dollar Texas print shop.  Learn the industry tricks to screen printing tens of thousands of t-shirts per week.  Detailed breakdowns of-Dark RoomArt DepartmentAutomatic Roq PressesQuality ControlReceivingInk DepartmentThis video has great insights for print shop owners of all sizes.  https://youtu.be/4sxfl9uuWu4 YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION

In this episode, Cole travels to the land of Long Beach, CA. to check out the ISS convention.  During his perilous journey he chats with representatives from Hanes, Lane Seven Apparel, OvalJet and Printavo.  Topics include- The supply shortages, High End DTG solutions, New Color Trends, Work from home tips, and Killer new software features. So come along on a socially distanced and fully vaxxed journey and get up to date on what some of the best companies in the industry are up to. Building your T-Shirt Empire is powered by ShirtAgency.com Shirt Agency is moving to a new building and wants to show you the ups and downs.  Subscribe to www.youtube.com/c/Shirtagency/ to watch Cole spend at least half his life savings setting up his dream shop. 

Gavin St. George chats with Cole about the screen-printing business and how he has stepped away from the print shop to offer an awesome new artwork service for screen-printers. Stop dealing with films and mockups in house and have Seps.io handle all the artwork for less than 3 days of an in house employee. To join the Beta head to https://my.seps.io/r/P4Q52X and enter coupon code "Cole" for 10% off your first month.

General Standard's Mission is to create the most sustainable, equitable, and economical garments in the world.Their process starts with the seed. They use single source e3 cotton seeds. They require far less water, reduce CO2, are gentle for the soil, and support US farmers. They then convert the e3 cotton into our next generation Ring Optic yarn. Their Ring Optic yarn is then knit into high quality made in USA fabric. Finally all of their garments are sewn in our Los Angeles factory.Milissa Clark joins Cole to chat about this fast growing new company. |https://www.thegeneralstandard.com/ |M.clark@k2omniverse.com |https://www.instagram.com/thegeneralstandard/ |Powered by ShirtAgency.com

You read that right. Die Epic's rabid fan base powers Daniel Dimassa's business. Learn how he grew a brand that sells worldwide from his laptop. Topics Include:Print on Demand, Screenprinting, Amazon FBA, Trademark Fights, Almost punching the Rock's stunt double, and why so many brands never make their first 10k in sales.Brought to you by Printavo.com for $50 off your first month click https://www.printavo.com/r/cole and enter promo code "Cole" | For 15% off any course or book from Teeacher.com use promo code "Cole" | & for 5% off Any ROQ automatic screen-printing press use code "cole 5%" when you talk to your sales rep. (this could save you THOUSANDS!)Thanks for listening guys! Please leave a review so more people can find the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.And as Always- ShirtAgency.com

I knew that this episode with Griff the Founder of Combat Flip Flops was going to be great when he said- "It's really cool that your selling products but how much did you spend to sell that product." Knowing that he wanted to create an amazing life for himself after retirement, Griff launched Combat Flip Flops while still an active duty Army Ranger. His precise and clear vision for his company is inspiring and his tips for optimizing your sales funnel and online marketing are fantastic. Of course, we also touch on his history with getting 3 Sharks in the Shark Tank but the really exciting stories come out of them flying around the world to make their product.Brought to you by Printavo.com for $50 off your first month click https://www.printavo.com/r/cole and enter promo code "Cole" | For 15% off any course or book from Teeacher.com use promo code "Cole" | & for 5% off Any ROQ automatic screen-printing press use code "cole 5%" when you talk to your sales rep. (this could save you THOUSANDS!) Thanks for li

Growing a small business has always hard but now it's even more difficult as our economy remains slow. Cole talks with Eli the owner of AB Graphics and Promotionals about ways he can make more than 10k a month in his screen-printing business. Topics include- Website Best Practices, Finding your ideal client, Cold Calls, Developing relationships that lead to sales and utilizing social media. Powered by ShirtAgency.com | Brought to you by Printavo.com for $50 off your first month click https://www.printavo.com/r/cole and enter promo code "Cole" | For 15% off any course or book from Teeacher.com use promo code "Cole" | & for 5% off Any ROQ automatic screen-printing press use code "cole 5%" when you talk to your sales rep. (this could save you THOUSANDS!) Thanks for listening guys! Please leave a review so more people can find the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And as Always- ShirtAgency.com

In this Episode, Cole talks with the incredible Andrea Lake about how so many start up t-shirt companies have no idea what they are doing. Her insights and experience into the industry are fantastic listening. Since starting her first web company in 1999 Andrea has started 14 companies, including: StickerJunkie, YogaJunkie, Delinquent Distribution (which owned the sales rights for merch on Minecraft, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, The Walking Dead, and more), Quarantini, and Power Chick Mafia. She or her companies have been featured in Wired, Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, as well as on television on: Good Morning America and The Oprah Winfrey show, among others. Speaking Credits include Summit, YPO, CU Boulder, and Harvard. She is also known for her deep run as a contestant on The Apprentice. Brought to you by Printavo.com for $50 off your first month click https://www.printavo.com/r/cole and enter promo code "Cole" | For 15% off any course or book from Teeacher.com use promo code "Cole" | & for 5% off An

Bruce Ackerman the Founder of Printavo goes in depth with Cole about the state of the industry. Topics include: The sales data Printavo is seeing at all shops, revenue being down, future opportunities and more. Don't miss out on this great episode with possibly the most plugged in businessman in the industry. Printavo.comShirtAgency.com | Brought to you by Printavo.com for $50 off your first month click https://www.printavo.com/r/cole and enter promo code "Cole" | For 15% off any course or book from Teeacher.com use promo code "Cole" | & for 5% off Any ROQ automatic screen-printing press use code "cole 5%" when you talk to your sales rep. (this could save you THOUSANDS!) Thanks for listening guys! Please leave a review so more people can find the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And as Always- ShirtAgency.com