Pitfalls to Avoid as a Startup Decorator
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Aaron will join the show from Charlotte, where he is the emcee for the START HERE Academy at Graphics Pro Expo. What better time for the 2 Regular Guys to discuss the pitfalls to avoid when starting a decorating business? Terry and Aaron have personally experienced and been witness to many startup businesses and the recurring pitfalls and issues that can arise. We’ll be looking for comments and recommendations from the Regulators this week.
Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys are all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants, lectures, or selling. We are not doing this 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 make your business better and our industry better. 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!
News
Corel Rebrands as Alludo – Corel, a global technology company and maker of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, announces that it is undergoing a full rebrand, including a new name: Alludo. According to the company, the rebranding is part of its commitment to reimagining the future of work — not just where people work but also how, when, and even why they work. The name Alludo is said to represent a cohesive identity and is a nod to the company’s purpose: to empower “all you do.” With this purpose in mind, Alludo says it will continue to focus on growth organically and through mergers and acquisitions.
Dad Joke
Did you know that T-Shirt is actually short for Tyrannosaurus Shirt?
Yep, because of the short arms.
Startup Decorator
Aaron: Every business starts with an idea and a hope for success. But the realities of running a business can be eye-opening for the new entrepreneur. Today we hope to relieve some pain by talking about common pitfalls for a new business.
The legal stuff
Filling in the gaps – If you’re a great artist, you might not be great at selling, etc.
Pricing your products
Knowing your overhead… How much does it really cost you to make an item… and pay for the lights?
Knowing how much actual production time you really have… if you’re wearing all the hats
5 Habits Crucial for Home-Based Business People
- Set a public schedule.
- Set a private schedule.
- Create professional space.
- Set boundaries.
- Own your professionalism.
BE PART OF #5THINGS
If you would like to present your 5 Things, five quick points on any subject, whether it be advice or five instructional steps, we would love to hear from you. You can come on the show and present them yourself, or we will share your list with our listeners or even play a recorded video of you sharing 5 things. Whatever is easiest.
OTHER EVENTS
- The Half – 11:30 AM CST every Friday. Erich Campbell and Aaron Montgomery. 30 minutes of Q&A. And this is the one time in Erich and Aaron’s life that 30 minutes is 30 minutes. Tune in at www.liveosg.com. See past episodes and support the show – thehalf.club.
- Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Equipment Zone in Franklin Lakes, NJ starting October 29-30, 2022.
- Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Atlas Screen Supply in Chicago starting November 5-6, 2022.
- Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Workhorse Products in Phoenix, AZ, starting September 25-26, 2022.
- Master of Success Inner Circle – The next level for people who are serious about their success. Bi-Weekly Mastermind Groups on top of the industry-leading business training.
- Aaron’s “Small Business Saturdays” #SBS Every Saturday. Check out the Podcast version!
- Demystifying Next Level Digitizing Make your machine embroidery bolder, more beautiful, and more valuable to customers while making the digitizing process faster and easier. Online Training from Erich Campbell
- Understanding Emblems Digitizing, Production, Styles, and Sales of Patches. Learn from Erich Campbell about digitizing for emblems, including small detail tips, creating your own borders, execution for stitching, and more. Online Training from Erich Campbell
- The Take-up with Erich Campbell – Fridays at 2:30 Mountain Time
- Your Style Guide Your Style Guide is a critical recipe. When all of the ingredients are combined, they create a powerful brand that is aligned, consistent & memorable! eBook by Jay Busselle
TRADE SHOWS
- Graphics Pro Expo Charlotte, NC – September 16-17, 2022
- START HERE Academy – September 15, 4-8 p.m., in Room 219 at the Charlotte Convention Center
- Everything Embroidery Market Myrtle Beach, NC – September 22-24, 2022
- Impressions Expo Ft Worth, TX – September 30 – October 2, 2022
- Printing United Las Vegas, NV – October 19-21, 2022
- Print Hustlers Conference Fort Worth, TX – November 6, 2022
- PPAI Expo Las Vegas, NV – January 10-12, 2023
- Impressions Expo Long Beach, CA – January 20-22, 2023
- International Personalization & Awards Expo Las Vegas, NV – February 7-10, 2023
- Decorated Apparel Expo Kansas City, MO – February 24-25, 2023
- Graphics Pro Expo Irving, TX – March 9-10, 2023
- Impressions Expo Atlantic City, NJ – March 23-25, 2023
- Decorated Apparel Expo Minneapolis (Welch), MN – March 31-April 1, 2023
- Decorated Apparel Expo Chicago (Tinley Park), IL – April 14-15, 2023
- Graphics Pro Expo Charlotte, NC – April 27-28, 2023
- Sublimation Summit Peachtree City, GA – April 27-29, 2023
- Graphics Pro Expo Indianapolis, IN – June 15-16, 2023
- Graphics Pro Expo Portland, OR – July 19-20, 2023
All dates and events subject to change