Customizing Culture

Jennifer Frank from Silhouette America ( @CreateWithSilhouette ) stopped by the podcast to share a little bit about her creative journey and life at Silhouette. Jennifer also takes us behind the scenes of what goes into making their legendary machines. If you're a home creator or Silhouette fan like our host, Jared, this episode is for you!

One of our favorites has returned! Lee Stuart ( @leestuart38  ) is back with a behind-the-scenes look at operating a successful print shop AND YouTube channel, while dropping tons of valuable nuggets along the way. In his signature style, Lee pulls no punches, talking about everything from his new signature screen press to firing employees.

In a first for Customizing Culture, we have TWO special guests in one episode! Jon Phenom ( @JonPhenom  ) from Nonbeta and Kenji Hilton (  @ikendoitdotstudio  ) Ikendoit.studio met up with Jared in Downtown Los Angeles to discuss a very hot topic - Streetwear. Check out our conversation about what it is, how it was, and where we think it's going.

Join us for a conversation with Mike from Devoted Brand (@devotedbrand), as he shares his unique journey going from a tattoo shop to a brand to a print house. Mike talks about starting off on the wrong foot with shirt printing and finding his saving grace - Direct to film printing! Tune in to hear a first-person account of what it's like working day-to-day with DTF equipment.

Sit down with Jared and our guest, Rich Khun of  @HustleNinjas  and they talk about Rich went from selling t-shirts in middle school, to starting his own 6 figure business. Now he has helped multiple people start their own 6 and even 7 figure businesses! Rich shares valuable insights for struggling t-shirt brands and even running a successful YouTube channel.

Jared sits down with your favorite soldier turned teacher turned business owner! Listen to Brook Carnline's (@TeachOvertheRainbow) inspiring story on her very unique journey and taking control of her path. We also talk about managing family, business, a social media presence, and your mental health.

We got the chance to sit down with the T-Shirt Buddy ( @THETSHIRTBUDDY  ) aka Ruben Oriole and talk about how he made the move from being a professional musician to starting a t-shirt shop and DTF transfer production business. Ruben also shares his struggles and inspiration that have led him to become a strong advocate for mental health awareness.

You may remember Jo Gick as the flannel-dressed star of NBC's Making It, whom indeed has a rich history in crafting and interior design that has helped her to become one of the show's finalists. She and HPN's Jared discuss her creative history, the ups-and-downs of being in a competition TV show and more.

As part of his unexpected success as a savvy U.S. tax expert and influencer, Tyrone Gregory has established himself as "The Self-Employed Tax Guy" over time  — a name which his followers earnestly named him thanks to his grounded and honest advice for small business owners filing their taxes. HPN's Jared and Tyrone discuss his humble beginnings and how he came to be now, plus what to look out for in terms of misinformed tax advice and trends.

From his humble beginnings at ISW to becoming a knowledgeable ambassador for Crio, RJ Rickert talks with HPN's Jared about his history with white toner, the rising popularity of DTF printing, plus a little surprise at Crio's Impressions Expo 2024 booth.