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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…
High Fives and Gratitude

High Fives and Gratitude

This article is all about Gratitude, with a capital "G". Thanks! That's right. I want to give you a big High Five and Thank You for reading my blog posts, eBooks, and talking to me about your shop. In December of 2010, I started Atkinson…
The Holy Shit Factor - Marshall Atkinson

The Holy Shit Factor: Branding Your Shop

What separates mediocre brands from incredibly fantastic brands? According to riCardo Crespo, one of the speakers at the recent ThreadX conference it is called the "Holy Shit Factor". Pardon the language, but if you want we can say it in…
Products vs Ideas: The Magic of ThreadX - Marshall Atkinson

Acquiring Products vs Ideas: The Magic of ThreadX

Oh boy. 2018! In this industry, I can feel the ripples of excitement. It’s a new year. New hopes. New dreams. I’ve been on the phone and emailing shop owners for a few weeks now. Everyone is poised to kick the year off right.…