Your Customer's Version of Your Business

Your Customer's Version Of Your Business

Are you aware of your customer's version of your business? Here's a fact that you may not be aware of until now: Whatever you think about your business, your customer sees things differently. Their perception is the only thing that counts.…
Shirt Lab St. Louis Another Melt Your Brain Event

Shirt Lab St. Louis - Another Melt Your Brain Event

It is official.  Shirt Lab St. Louis was an amazing success. One of the most interesting takeaways from Shirt Lab St. Louis was the fact that I was awestruck by the tremendous amount of expert knowledge not only in the room but being delivered…
Buy Nice or Buy Twice

Buy Nice or Buy Twice

"Buy nice or buy twice".  Have you heard that axiom before? I've spent a lot of time with shop owners over the years, and one thing I've learned is that some are super cheap when it comes to outfitting their shop, but others always seem…
When is it time to automate?

When Is It Time to Automate?

"When is it time to automate?" Have you ever asked this question? I'm not talking about just with your screen-printing presses either. There are many different areas in your shop that moving to an automated process could be a huge benefit. In…
Discipline Starts with Me

Discipline Starts With Me

How is the level of your discipline when it comes to your work? What about your employees? The first step in learning to get more accomplished every day is realizing that you are accountable for your own actions. Don't like what's going…

Together Is Better: Notes from ThreadX19

ThreadX19 in San Diego was a smashing success at generating an avalanche of ideas and networking opportunities for garment decorators. During the last three days, I asked many attendees, "Why are you here?".  I got basically two answers…