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The Wrong Type of Mistakes

The Wrong Type of Mistakes

Did you know there are two types of mistakes? The right mistake, and the wrong mistake. What's the difference? How do you know? Well, this article is about shedding some light on the differences, so let's get to it. The Right Mistake First,…
Devouring a Red Goldfish

Devouring A Red Goldfish

This article is going to promote my friend Roger Burnett and Stan Phelps' new book, "Red Goldfish Promo Edition: How Promotional Products Leverage Purpose to Increase Impact." If I do a good job, you'll click that link and buy it. Wait!…
Shop Improvement Series: Problem Solving

Shop Improvement Series: Problem Solving

Quick. Name a problem that your business faces today. I know you have one. Every business does. But what are you doing about them? For many decorated apparel industry businesses most aren't working on them as they are constantly head…
The Way We've Always Done It

The Way We've Always Done It

Do you feel that your shop sometimes is trapped in a rut? Sure, you have years of cranking out orders, but somehow things just aren't the way they should be? It's a nagging feeling really, and you can't quite put your finger on it. Take…
No Excuses Mentality for Decorated Apparel Shops

No Excuses Mentality for Decorated Apparel Shops

Quick question: Can your shop operate with a no excuses mentality? For the decorated apparel industry, what does that exactly mean anyway? At best, it's a culture-driven herculean challenge. Worst, it probably means some people you work with…
No Excuses Mentality for Decorated Apparel Shops

Change Your People – or – Change Your People

Last week I attended a wonderful event here in Milwaukee that the WMEP (http://www.wmep.org/) produced called “Manufacturing Matters”.  This event was loaded with networking opportunities, information sharing, classes on different subjects,…