Apparel Academy

Are you having trouble deciding between heat transfer and sublimation printing? In this episode of Apparel Academy, Henry will be going over the differences between these types of printing methods and which one is the right choice for your business.

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R550 White Toner Transfer Printer Bundle: https://ricoma.com/US/machine/r550

In this episode of Apparel Academy, Henry will be explaining the advantages of combining embroidery and print to create mixed media and why you should consider using it in your company. Mixed media designs are a great product to sell in your custom apparel business. Not only do they save you time and make you more money, but they can look even more stunning, which will attract many more customers to your business.

Other efficiency tips for embroidery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL33se9TUxk

Shop for heat presses, printers, and other products to help your mixed media designs here: https://shop.ricoma.com

Learn how to price your items for time here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyq3I-4Mbck

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To learn more about our embroidery machines, visit our website: http://www.ricoma.com

Can’t decide whether to outsource your digitizing or do it in-house? Then check out this episode of Apparel Academy, where Henry will cover the pros and cons of digitizing in-house and outsourcing. He will also go over the cost of digitizing and what you should consider when making a final decision.

Get a free trial for Chroma, our embroidery digitizing software: https://ricoma.com/US/software/chroma

Learn how to structure your embroidery setup fees: https://youtu.be/66ZDw_cEY2Y

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To learn more about our embroidery machines, visit our website: http://www.ricoma.com

If you’ve been on the fence about starting a printing business with heat transfer, this Apparel Academy video is for you. This week Henry covers three reasons why you should start your business now and explains why heat transfer printing is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to customize apparel.

Learn more about our heat press models here: https://ricoma.com/US/product-category/heatpress

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To learn more about our embroidery machines, visit our website: http://www.ricoma.com

On this episode of Apparel Academy, Henry will show you a five ways to mark up an order so that you can make more money without spending more money. He will teach you how to be more cost-effective with your custom apparel products and services so that you can generate extra income and increase your business revenue.

Links:

Learn how to effectively price items here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuF5hAdYlNo

Learn how to set up your embroidery setup fees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66ZDw_cEY2Y&t=75s

Master embroidering with metallic thread here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bG0SpER4SY&t

Learn how to embroider on three sides of your cap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCjEfRBHsUI&t

Watch us create 3d Puff with 3 layers of foam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b3cRx7bBZ0&t

Learn how to use our profit calculator here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjj9nmkC6dQ&t

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To learn more about our embroidery machines, visit our website: http://www.ricoma.com

Did you know that you can charge a lot more for seemingly little effort?

If you’re looking to generate extra income, you need to spend a little bit of time reviewing your business model in order to find ways to be more cost-effective with your current products and services.

If you do that, you’ll soon discover that you may have been missing out on a huge profit potential.

In this video Henry’s got 5 easy ways to up your profit potential:

On the last episode of Apparel Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73mXPRwL0hg

Check out our Embroidery Hub videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDzOvY3HejtQmuMgwRqXck1IzUkQ9vPoc

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To learn more about our embroidery machines, visit our website: http://www.ricoma.com

If you’re intimidated by starting your embroidery journey, don’t be. In this episode, Henry describes the different levels of experience he sees when a person comes in to purchase a machine. He also provides you with all the advice you need to overcome your fear of starting your very own embroidery business. And lastly, you’ll hear the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions when a potential customer is considering buying an embroidery machine.

Remember, whether you have experience with embroidery or not, a new machine always entails training and practice. Every machine has its nuances and features that you may not be comfortable with, so asking questions is the best way to learn.

Frequently asked questions:

What does it take to climb the learning curve?

Beginners should focus on learning the terminology of embroidery and custom apparel. Next, they should remember that even the most experienced embroiderers still have trouble at times and should not feel discouraged when something goes wrong. Learn more about embroidery by watching our Ultimate Embroidery Guide video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg6ZlMeWg9Y&t

Is it hard to learn the machine?

The first thing you need to know is that embroidery is not plug and play. According to Henry, learning to use the machine depends on your capacity to learn and how much time you devote to practicing on it. Check out our pre-training videos here:

https://info.ricoma.com/ricoma-training-videos

Is training included with your machine?

Most other companies charge you extra for training. However, training is included when you invest in a Ricoma machine. Learn more about our training options here:

https://ricoma.com/US/training

What does the training include?

Everything from how to thread your machine and ongoing maintenance to keep your machine running. Our in-person training is a five-hour session that covers embroidery flats and caps. However, it is impossible to learn everything in five hours, which is why it’s important to constantly educate yourself. To help with that, make sure to join our webinars and take advantage of our other resources when you’re at home. If you’re having trouble with thread breaks, download our guide to avoiding thread breaks here:

https://info.ricoma.com/the-ultimate-thread-break-trouble-shooting-guide

How is the training conducted?

All single-head machines get free group training in person or online. Multi-head machines come with in-person one-on-one training where our technician goes to you. This option is also available for single-head owners at an additional cost.

What should you ask during training?

At Ricoma, we have a pre-training resource that will get you up to speed on everything you need for the hands-on training session with your machine. Make sure you come prepared to the training with tailored questions as this will help maximize your time with the experts. Questions on maintenance, materials, and troubleshooting are some of the topics you should focus on. If you want to learn more about the proper materials needed for different fabrics in embroidery, check out our FREE Embroidery Cheat Sheet here:

https://info.ricoma.com/the-ultimate-embroidery-cheat-sheet

With all these answers and expert tips in mind, we guarantee you’ll feel more confident about purchasing a new embroidery machine and getting into the embroidery industry.

Incorporate these fundamental business practices in your custom apparel shop and you’ll have no trouble finding customers and making a profit right off the bat. With the amount of demand for custom apparel and the different niches and needs, you’ll be able to compete with and stand out against larger businesses.

Stop Losing to Competitors Because of Price | Apparel Academy Podcast (Ep.13):

https://youtu.be/YrrWY1ac6kQ

STOP your custom apparel business from CLOSING DOORS | Apparel Academy (Ep46):

https://youtu.be/RaYXUlufVW8

Front and Side CAP EMBROIDERY - 3 DESIGNS in one RUN | (EMB Hub Ep116):

https://youtu.be/hCjEfRBHsUI

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To learn more about our embroidery machines, visit our website:

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With these fundamental ideas and tips, we guarantee your business will be off to a great start!

Watch the facemask tutorial video:

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Watch the contracts video and download the templates

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https://info.ricoma.com/embroidery-contracts

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Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/

Join the Ricoma newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.com/newsletter

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Get our latest Ricoma embroidery youtube videos sent straight to your Facebook Messenger!:

https://manychat.com/l2/RiCOMA.us

To learn more about our embroidery machines, visit our website:

http://www.ricoma.com

If you’re wondering just how much you can make doing custom embroidery from home, we’ve got the perfect tool for you. In this episode of Apparel Academy, Henry will teach you how to use our Embroidery Profit Calculator so you can learn how to price your products and make a substantial profit in your embroidery business.

Download the Embroidery Profit calculator here:

https://info.ricoma.com/profit-calculator

How to Price Your Embroidery Work (Embroidery Insider Ep. 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuF5hAdYlNo

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To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:

https://ricoma.com/US/virtual-demo

Get our latest Ricoma embroidery YouTube videos sent straight to your Facebook Messenger!:

https://manychat.com/l2/RiCOMA.us

To learn more about our embroidery machines, visit our website:

http://www.ricoma.com