Startup Screen Printing - How to start and grow a screen print business

Discover how the Ashore app is transforming proofing for screen printers! In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Cody Miles, founder of Ashore, to explore why he built this powerful proofing pl…

Screen printing isn't easy and there are a lot of variables (and opinions) to consider when you're learning how to print. Jennifer Sanderson of Pigskins & Pigtails (https://www.pigskinsandpigtails.co…

What is marketing? How can digital marketing help you grow your screen print business? In this episode of the podcast I sit with with my friend Jonathan to talk about digital marketing strategies, Fa…

In today's episode we talk about the importance of not printing designs that you don't have permission to print and the risks you're taking if you do. It could cost you everything and it's not worth …

Had a great time in this discussion with Dustin Lee of Retro Supply Co. Dustin shares more about his journey as a graphic designer and and his insights from his own experience launching and growing a…

In this episode of the Startup Screen Printing Podcast I have a great discussion with Darryl Shaper of Fixed Fee Law Firm (https://ssp.ink/fixedfeelaw) about the legal steps every entrepreneur should…

In this episode I talk about using social media to promote your screen print business. There is no right or wrong way, but if you're looking for a way to grow your business through social media, I've…

In this final episode on the topic of screen print pricing, we finally take a deep dive into what exactly goes into the pricing formula. Keep in mind, this is just one formula and may not work for yo…

It's been common for decorators to price their work as a combination of prices given to the customer rather than one single price. For example, a screen fee, a setup fee, etc. However, this only comp…

Continuing our conversation on pricing strategy by looking into whether you should mark up your apparel price or not. Many shops do markup the apparel price and for various reasons. I have recently d…

When you're just getting started, pricing can be difficult and intimidating. So, over the next several episodes I'm going to attempt to cover pricing for screen printing. It get's easier if we take i…

There's long been an assumption when starting your business that you should use words like "we" and "us" in your website copy or when you communicate with potential customers via email or phone. 

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The biggest debate in screen printing. Which is best: water based ink or plastisol. Let's talk about the pros and cons of both so you can make your own decision about what's best for you. Hint: there…

A lot of screen printers fall into the trap of saying yes to money, leading them to offer more than just screen printing too early in their business. It's ok to be just a screen printer. Let's talk a…

Finding your first customers for your new screen print company is easier than you think. Let's talk about how I found my first customers and how I think it will work for you as well.

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Just getting started with screen printing and not sure which press to buy? Not sure what equipment you really need to get started? I'll cover my recommendations in this episode.

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Welcome to the Startup Screen Printing podcast. My hope for this podcast is that it becomes a resource for you as you're starting your screen print company. I'll be sharing my experience with startin…