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Join us this week as we kick off the 12th Annual REGGIES Awards! We’ll be announcing that nominations for 2024 are now open and reflecting on the past 12 years of celebrating excellence in the garment and product decoration industry. Tune in as we talk about the importance of recognition in the industry, why we’ve been committed to these awards, and how you can nominate those who are making an impact. Don’t miss the chance to help shine a light on industry leaders!
Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys are all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants, lectures, or selling. 2 Regular Guys was not created for our employers but rather for our industry. Since February 2013, The 2 Regular Guys have been the first and the most listened-to garment decorating industry podcast on this planet! We are humbled by all of you tuning in each week. We work hard to bring you information that will improve your business and our industry. Take a look at our incredible weekly guest list, and you’ll understand where this industry goes for news, interviews, and the heartbeat of garment decorating. Thanks for listening!
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Dad Joke
Aaron: How do you eat a computer hard drive?
One byte at a time.
2024 REGGIE Categories
Aaron: Conversation about internet influencers asking their followers to go to the voting link to flood our voting blindly. Not all by any means, but sometimes it happens and muddies up our awards.
2024 Fresh Impact Product Award – This category shines a light on products that have made a notable difference in our industry during the calendar year. To qualify, products should have hit the market within the last three years and have yet to be on the voting list in previous years. This award aims to acknowledge the fresh and influential contributions these new products bring to our field, showcasing innovation and progress.
2024 Customer Care Spotlight Award – This category is all about recognizing a company, and if applicable, a specific individual within that company, who have shown exceptional customer service in our industry. It’s about spotlighting those who go the extra mile to ensure customers are satisfied. Please list the company and, if there’s a standout person, mention them too. This award highlights the importance of a customer-focused approach and celebrates the companies and individuals who embody this principle in their daily operations.
2024 Industry Education Excellence Award – This category is to recognize the best teacher or online education source that helps people learn in our industry in 2023. It’s for those who love to teach and share knowledge, not sell things through their talks or posts. The award is open to amazing teachers and also to online spots like podcasts, blogs, video channels, virtual events, and training sessions that make learning fun and easy.
2024 Decorator’s Hub Trade Show Award – This category aims to honor an in-person event that significantly benefited, educated, and fostered networking within the decorator’s community in 2023. It’s about applauding the event that offered a robust platform for learning, connecting, and growing together. Through this award, we seek to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that go into organizing a trade show that truly serves and uplifts our industry’s community.
2024 Rising Star Award – This award seeks to highlight an individual under 40 who is making waves in our industry. The nominee should embody the essence of excellence in garment and product decoration, showcasing creativity, skill, and a positive impact in the field. Before making a nomination, please ensure they are indeed under 40. This is about fresh perspectives brought forth by the emerging talents in our industry.
2024 Women’s Voice Award – This award is all about celebrating a person who is working hard to spotlight the roles and achievements of women in our industry. It’s for someone who is making a big difference in raising awareness and boosting the profile of women in the garment decorating field. Through this award, we aim to say a big ‘thank you’ and cheer on the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and inspiring industry for everyone.
2024 2 Regular Guys Podcast Guest Star Award – This award is all about appreciating the guest who not only shared a wealth of information that was a game changer for your business but also kept you entertained on the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. It’s for the guest whose insights and engaging demeanor made a lasting positive impression, helping to blend valuable learning with enjoyment.
2024 Best Ambassador for the Industry
This category is to recognize someone who represents our industry, within and without and exemplifies all the positive aspects of garment and product decoration.
The Secret Sauce
We serve up bite-sized tips for our #regulators to instantly spice up their decorated apparel business. Just like the perfect wing sauce, these quick tips can transform your business experience, adding flavor and depth to your operations. Each video in this playlist is a nugget of wisdom, carefully selected for its potential to bring immediate value to your work. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in the decorated apparel industry, dip into our ‘Secret Sauce’ for insights that can help you soar.
OTHER EVENTS
- Small Business Saturdays – Saturdays at Noon Central Time and then available to watch any time.
- Rising Tide Talks! – Wednesdays at 5 PM Central Time and then available to watch any time.
- Master of Success Inner Circle – Bi-Weekly Mastermind Groups on top of the industry-leading business training.
- Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Atlas Screen Supply in Chicago October 12-13.
- Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Workhorse Products in Phoenix, AZ, November 16-17
- The Take-up with Erich Campbell – Fridays at 2:30 Mountain Time
- Demystifying Next Level Digitizing Online Training from Erich Campbell
- Understanding Emblems Learn from Erich Campbell about digitizing for patches.
Trade Shows
- Impressions Expo Ft. Worth, TX – October 24-26, 2024
- DTG or DTF – What is the Best fit for Your Business? October 24: 09:00 AM – 10:15 AM
- Graphics Pro Expo Charlotte, NC – November 7-9, 2024
- How to Master Pricing for Profit – November 9th, 2024 at 11 AM
- Impressions Expo Long Beach, CA – January 23-25, 2025
- DAX Kansas City KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, MO – February 21-22, 2025
- Fast Track Your Success: Halve The Time to Achieve Your Goals – February 21, 2025 at 2 PM
- How To Master Pricing: Pricing For Profit – February 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
- DAX Nashville Farm Bureau Expo Center, Lebanon, TN – May 9-10, 2025
- DAX Chicago Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL – May 30-31, 2025
- DAX Twin Cities Hilton Doubletree, Bloomington, MN – August 1-2, 2025
All dates and events are subject to change
