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Join hosts Aaron and Terry as they recap key moments from the recent Printing United show, featuring exclusive clips from interviews with industry leaders. Discover what the latest equipment launches signal for the future of garment decorating and the overall state of the industry. This episode is all about reflection and engagement—bring your questions and share your business insights. Let’s discuss what’s ahead and how you’re navigating the changes and opportunities in this evolving landscape.
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: Know what the walk of shame is for a full grown man?
Going back for a shopping cart when you realize you can’t carry 23 items to the grocery store check out.
Garment Printing Innovation
Terry: Introduce the idea of the show – why it is important to recap.
- “Came here to buy…”
Aaron: Printing United Media Day (Explain how it was different)
- Stahls – Asked 4 Questions
- Challenges of Hiring – How Is Group Stahls Offering Tech To Help With That?
- Fulfill Engine removes paper, and reduces the need for on-floor production managers. Barcodes / Automation
- Pro Place IQ – Lower talent requirements. Makes it faster and more productive too.
- What Separates Ultra Color Max from the Competitors
- “Lots of printers, not a lot of good printers”
- Doing it before DTF was a thing.
- Inks Oeko Tex Certified, made in the US, with Safety at the forefront of the operation.
- How do they see heat printing at the forefront of Sustainability – (Clip about sustainability)
- What is Fulfill Engine
- Software for production management, web store building, and even outsourcing to a Network of approved partners
- Challenges of Hiring – How Is Group Stahls Offering Tech To Help With That?
Aaron: Printing United Media Day Continued
- Kornit – Spoke to Ilan Elad, President of Kornit Americas, and Merav Zimmerman, VP of Marketing at Kornit Digital
- Started by verifying their name – I got it right. – (Clip about Kornit Name)
- Also talked to them about Sustainability. Cassie would be proud. – (Clip about Kornit Sustainability)
- Talked a bit about the Kornit Max
- Talked about some new customers they are bringing on board that they are excited about
- Talked about trends they are seeing – (Clip About Kornit Trends)
- We are attempting to get them on the regular show to talk about these things more.
Terry:
- Epson Prototype DTF printer
- DTF UV printers everywhere
Also, we had a conversation live in the Apparel Zone. Unfortunately for the live audience, we don’t have that recording yet, but we will add it to the podcast version of the show.
Aaron: Can we wrap up with a short interview I had with Amanda from Printing United? The media day was her baby and she did such a great job. I’m so proud to call her a friend. – (Amanda Clip)
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.
- Graphics Pro Expo Indianapolis, IN – October 3-5, 2024
- How to Master Pricing for Profit – October 5th, 2024 at 11 AM
- 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
