Creating Business Continuity

September 13, 2024| Aaron Montgomery| 0 Comment| 10:00 am

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While Aaron is off celebrating his 50th birthday at a business retreat, Erich Campbell joins Terry Combs to discuss the crucial role of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in creating business resilience and avoiding “single point of failure” issues within teams. Along with these key business insights, Terry and Erich take a lighthearted trip down memory lane looking at some different milestones from the journey. Tune in for a blend of practical advice and personal nostalgia in this unique episode!

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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News

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Dad Joke

Terry: Did you know Spiderman has a winter jacket made completely out of flatbread?

It’s a Pita Parka

Business Continuity

Erich: Though I hardly think we need much prompting to talk about processes, this is a topic with which I have not only a lot of experience but a ton of thoughts and opinions developed over the years. Before we go too much further, I’m going to explain the term that’s haunted me throughout my career: the ‘Single Point Failure’.

EX: How an Employee, Equipment, Supplier, or Market can be an SPF. ‘Eggs in one Basket’

Terry: Define and Discuss SOPs as a way to avoid SPFs.

Erich: Discuss Consistency and Troubleshooting

Terry: Talk about the potential dark side of SOPs: Getting complacent and not reviewing the ‘Why’ (Art ledger story is a great one here)

Erich: Discuss workflow and the concept of a job as the ‘product’ delivered to the next department as a function of SOPs. (Flowchart ex.)

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Terry: Explain the process of creating a simple SOP

Erich: Talk about employee expectations, job descriptions, and further employee feedback.

Terry: Best place to start with SOPs for screenprinting.

Erich: The best place to start with SOPs for embroidery/digitizing

Terry: Last word and tips.

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. Remember, the right tip at the right time can be just the secret ingredient you need for success.

OTHER EVENTS

Rising Tide Talks! – Wednesdays at 5 PM Central Time and then available to watch any time.
Small Business Saturdays – Saturdays at Noon 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, TBA
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

Graphics Pro Expo Indianapolis, IN – October 3-5, 2024
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
Impressions Expo Long Beach, CA – January 23-25, 2025
DAX Kansas City KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, MO – February 21-22, 2025
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

Pricing Without Guesswork: How to Charge What You’re WorthPricing Without Guesswork: How to Charge What You’re Worth

April 3, 2026| Aaron Montgomery| 0 Comment| 10:00 am

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This week, it’s just the guys and producer Erich Campbell tackling a problem we’re seeing way too often. Shop owners investing lots of money into equipment and then asking the most important question after the fact… what should I charge? If you’ve ever struggled with pricing, felt unsure about your numbers, or found yourself looking at competitors and guessing, this episode is for you. We break down what “value” really means in your business and why pricing based on cost alone keeps so many decorators stuck. You’ll hear how to move beyond features and start understanding the real value your customers are buying, including the emotional side that often drives purchasing decisions. We’ll also talk about why competing on price is a race to the bottom, how to uncover what your ideal customers are actually willing to pay, and how to communicate your value so your pricing feels justified instead of questioned. If you want to stop second-guessing your pricing and start building a business that actually supports your goals, this conversation will give you the foundation to do it right.

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May 2nd, 2014 Show Notes – Corel X7 Preview and Give-A-Way with Richard ReillyMay 2nd, 2014 Show Notes – Corel X7 Preview and Give-A-Way with Richard Reilly

May 2, 2014| Aaron Montgomery| 0 Comment| 5:46 pm

May 2nd Show Audio

Please find some links and notes from the 2 Regular Guys Podcast where Aaron and Terry discuss Corel X7 with Gérard Métrailler from Corel Corporation and Richard Reilly of Fluid Designs who is a CorelDRAW Master. Don’t miss this Corel X7 Preview.

Sponsored by: Equipment Zone (Use Coupon code GUYS)

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Sales Forecasts for 2016 with Wearables MagazineSales Forecasts for 2016 with Wearables Magazine

December 4, 2015| Aaron Montgomery| 0 Comment| 11:30 am

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Please find some links and notes from the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. We’ll be talking this week with Theresa Hegel, Senior Writer with ASI, the Advertising Specialty Institute. Theresa was one of the authors of a recent article in Wearables Magazine discussing Sales Forecasting for 2016. In this program we’ll discuss trends in decoration and products, adding new decoration methods to your facility, and real statistics on where our industry is headed.