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Learning to love the process and try new things with Jennifer Sanderson of Pigskins & Pigtails
Screen printing isn't easy and there are a lot of variables (and opinions) to consider when you're learning how to print. Jennifer Sanderson of Pigskins & Pigtails (ht...
Using digital marketing to grow your business with Jonathan Musgrave
What is marketing? How can digital marketing help you grow your screen print business? In this episode of the podcast I sit with with my friend Jonathan to talk about ...
The dangers of printing art you don't have permission to print
In today's episode we talk about the importance of not printing designs that you don't have permission to print and the risks you're taking if you do. It could cost yo...
Get To Know Retro Supply Co: A Chat With Founder Dustin Lee
Had a great time in this discussion with Dustin Lee of Retro Supply Co. Dustin shares more about his journey as a graphic designer and and his insights from his own ex...
Essential Steps For Starting A Business
In this episode of the Startup Screen Printing Podcast I have a great discussion with Darryl Shaper of Fixed Fee Law Firm (https://ssp.ink/fixedfeelaw) about the legal...
S1E10 - Using social media to promote your screen print business
In this episode I talk about using social media to promote your screen print business. There is no right or wrong way, but if you're looking for a way to grow your bus...
S1E9 - Deep dive into everything that goes into a screen print pricing formula
In this final episode on the topic of screen print pricing, we finally take a deep dive into what exactly goes into the pricing formula. Keep in mind, this is just one...
S1E8 - Don't price with fees. Keep your screen print pricing strategy simple.
It's been common for decorators to price their work as a combination of prices given to the customer rather than one single price. For example, a screen fee, a setup f...
S1E7 - Should you mark up your apparel price?
Continuing our conversation on pricing strategy by looking into whether you should mark up your apparel price or not. Many shops do markup the apparel price and for va...
S1E6 - Let's talk about pricing strategy
When you're just getting started, pricing can be difficult and intimidating. So, over the next several episodes I'm going to attempt to cover pricing for screen printi...
S1E5 - Be honest about being a solo business
There's long been an assumption when starting your business that you should use words like "we" and "us" in your website copy or when you communicate with potential cu...
S1E4 - Water Based vs Plastisol, which is right for you?
The biggest debate in screen printing. Which is best: water based ink or plastisol. Let's talk about the pros and cons of both so you can make your own decision about ...
S1E3 - Should you be a one-stop shop and offer more than just screen printing?
A lot of screen printers fall into the trap of saying yes to money, leading them to offer more than just screen printing too early in their business. It's ok to be jus...
S1E2 - How to find your first customers
Finding your first customers for your new screen print company is easier than you think. Let's talk about how I found my first customers and how I think it will work f...
S1E1 - What press should you start with?
Just getting started with screen printing and not sure which press to buy? Not sure what equipment you really need to get started? I'll cover my recommendations in thi...
S1E0 - Welcome to The Startup Screen Printing Podcast
Welcome to the Startup Screen Printing podcast. My hope for this podcast is that it becomes a resource for you as you're starting your screen print company. I'll be sh...