Apparel Academy

By Apparel Academy

Hosted by embroidery business expert Henry Ma, the Apparel Academy podcast helps people start and expand their decorated apparel business. Each week, the podcast answers common questions that business... more

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How many episodes does Apparel Academy have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.

Apparel Academy episodes:

November 27, 2019 (Ep.26) Should you keep INVENTORY for your EMBROIDERY Business
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
This week on Apparel Academy, we are going over the concept of keeping inventory for your embroidery business. In this episode, we are featuring another great part of Herny’s one-on-one conversation with Ricoma customer, Andrea Tarpley where they go over the pros and cons of keeping blanks in stock vs. ordering blanks as needed and how it can affect turn around time!
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To learn more about our embroidery machines
visit our website: http://www.ricoma.us
...more
6min
November 21, 2019 (Ep.25) Watching your back with contracts, How to protect your Embroidery Business
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
Check out the previous episode:
https://youtu.be/_AkvuqtIJ3A
Do you know the importance of creating contracts? Henry’s here to explain how contracts can set the right expectations for your customers. Not to mention how they can save you from complications and miscommunications by having specific policies and agreements set in writing that you can refer to in times of need. This episode of Apparel Academy will teach you how to cover your basis… and your back!
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.us
...more
9min
November 14, 2019 (Ep.24)Starting An EMBROIDERY Business- Don't Make This Mistake!
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
Check out the previous episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmOa8qPGsE
Welcome to another episode of Apparel Academy! In this episode, Henry speaks about his experience of seeing customer after customer under-buying machinery for their business. Henry also talks about how to judge what size machine to buy based on your circumstance and intentions for your custom apparel business.
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.us
...more
7min
November 07, 2019 (Ep.23)GROWING your EMBROIDERY business - WHEN and HOW
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
Since everyone is always asking Henry business related questions on our Facebook groups, he decided to try something a little bit different this week on Apparel Academy! Henry is hosting his first exclusive strategy call with one of our Ricoma customers, Andrea Tarpley, and is giving her advice on how to determine if it's time to scale her embroidery business. To find out what he has to say, make sure to watch the full episode! And don't forget to join our Facebook group, Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery, for your chance to win a call with Henry!
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.us
...more
13min
October 30, 2019 (Ep.22) 3 Ways to Increase Your Revenue
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
Want to learn how to grow your business revenue without gaining new customers? Watch this episode of Apparel Academy to find out! Henry is going to teach you how to scale your business without spending the time and money on acquiring new business and reaching new customers.
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.us
...more
9min
October 24, 2019 (Ep.21) "The Hiring Trifecta" - 3 Must-Have Traits for New Hires
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
This week, Henry explains his hiring framework when it comes to interviewing and choosing the right employees. Tune in to learn how you can apply his philosophy to hiring capable and compatible people to work for your custom apparel business.
Remember, there’s no perfect hire but if you focus on finding people who are capable of learning and growing, then following this framework will lead you to a successful staff!
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.us
...more
9min
September 11, 2019 (Ep.20)Bulk PATCH EMBROIDERY💰(Choosing an EMBROIDERY MACHINES)
Fill out this form and a sales rep will reach out to help you.
https://hubs.ly/H0jNxhY0
Check out our current promotion on DTG and embroidery machines:
https://hubs.ly/H0jNxhY0
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
Looking to create patches in bulk? Henry will tell you everything you need to look for in an embroidery machine to efficiently produce bulk-order patches!
In this episode of Apparel Academy, Henry explains why embroidery area needs to be a very significant aspect of your search!
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.us
...more
7min
September 05, 2019 (Ep.19)Top 3 EFFICIENCY tips for MACHINE EMBROIDERY you can use TODAY!
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
Whether you are a beginner or a pro embroiderer, we can all stand to get more out of our embroidery machines. In this episode of The Apparel Academy, Henry will teach us three actionable tips you can use to decrease your production time and embroider more garments. You'll learn everything from how to efficiently set up your needles, to the correct way to place your spools on your thread rack. You'll want to make sure you are implementing these tips in your embroidery business for ultimate success!
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.us
...more
12min
August 28, 2019 (Ep.18) When to branch out (embroidery, DTG, screen printing, HTV)
Check out our current promotion on DTG and embroidery machines:
https://hubs.ly/H0jNxhY0
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
If you’re thinking about branching out into other decorated apparel methods, this episode of Apparel Academy is for you! Henry discusses the signs that show it’s time to expand your business to include other decorated apparel methods and the most efficient ways to do so! Tune in and learn all about the benefits of offering your customers different styles of decorated apparel and how to know when it’s the right moment to take on these new challenges!
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.us
...more
9min
August 22, 2019 (Ep.17) USE this time PROVEN method to get more CUSTOMERS
Facebook Embroidery & Custom Apparel Mastery Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/
This week on The Apparel Academy, Henry shares a foolproof method to market your business. While sampling is usually overlooked because it is time-consuming and may be more costly than other methods, providing prospective clients with free samples of your work can be a very profitable tool in the long run. Join Henry as he helps you learn to use this method to help your business improve!
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Join our newsletter for educational blogs, videos, and live webinars: https://info.ricoma.us/newsletter
To learn more schedule a virtual demo today:
https://www.ricoma.us/events/virtualdemos
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.u
...more
7min

FAQs about Apparel Academy:

How many episodes does Apparel Academy have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.