Let’s Talk Graphics

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Dad Joke: What do you call a zombie who doesn’t joke around?

Dead serious.

Graphics

Craig Mertens is the General Manager of GraphicsFlow. GraphicsFlow, formerly known as Digital Art Solutions, is a sister company of Inksoft. Craig has been working in the apparel decoration industry for over 35 years. Prior to co-founding Digital Art Solutions, Craig was a top producing manufacturer’s representative in the imprinted sportswear industry. Craig has spent his career developing products and services that assist in managing graphics, optimizing sales, and growing profitable businesses. Craig has a wide range of expertise in graphics and production for screen printing, vinyl graphics, rhinestone multi-decoration, embroidery, applique, digital printing, and laser engraving. Craig is the facilitator of the GraphicsFlow Academy online education program. This free online training program has helped thousands of apparel decorators and personalization businesses maximize their productivity and grow their sales.

Terry: Before we start the conversation about graphics, can you give us an update about changes in the ownership structure there?

Aaron: What are some of the options a decorator has for creating graphics?

Terry: Why are graphics important to the growth of your business? How do graphics impact a business’ success?

Aaron: What are tools and resources to help me become better?

Terry: What are online tools that make it easier for me to collaborate with clients on graphics?

Aaron: How can I build my business based on graphics?

Terry: From Dot-Tone Dan – Fonts Management programs? What’s new, what’s best?

Aaron: Craig, tell our listeners where to find you.

REGULATOR Q’s – 

*Dot-Tone Dan – Fonts Management programs? What’s new, what’s best?

*Kris Howard – Where do you get stock graphics?

5 Ways to Improve the Clarity of Your Marketing or Speaking Message

From William Boardman, The Community Speaker

1. Keep the most important thing, the most important thing. If something takes the spotlight off the most important thing, get rid of it.
2. Your message is more clear if it is well structured. Beginning (get their attention), body (make your case), and ending (summary).
3. Words matter, don’t be vague. If people don’t understand a fancy word, it is vague in their mind.
4. Examples and analogies can introduce concepts that help people understand. Like the Bikini Principle in #5.
5. Less is more. Also known as the Bikini Principle; long enough to cover the subject, yet short enough to be interesting.

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