Customizing Culture

Dannesh Kassamali of Silky Socks discusses with Jared about the beginnings of his company, why they have always sourced quality blanks, plus the best Silky Socks choices for any sublimation business to go after.

Erastus Snorweah of Garment Creations sits down with Jared to discuss how his humble customization business grew into success, and over time became a valuable source of education for any heat press beginner to follow.

We're kicking off season 2 of Customizing Culture with Lauren Meystedt of Three Pairs of Ears! She and Jared dive into the origins of her unique crafting business. They also discuss how Lauren managed to find and sustain viral growth on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media sites.

We've made it to the end...for now! Jared and Chris look back at everything they've learned from our first round of Customizing Culture guests, and ultimately about themselves with their professional growths and personal goals throughout this journey and beyond. For creators looking to be on Customizing Culture season 2, email us at: [email protected]

Chris Godfrey from FOREVER Transfers USA visits HeatPressNation, settling down with Jared about the many innovative white toner, sublimation, and DTF transfers from FOREVER, plus some creative business advice on mastering white toner printing.

AS Colour's Wyatt Strassner stops by HeatPressNation, discussing with Jared the surprisingly fine details of creating quality apparel while staying efficient and ethical during their production.

Jared and Sallie Shaw (Simply Sallie) discuss the Etsy business experience, covering some triumphant surprises, key advice, work-life balance, and more about operating one full-time in today's market.

Jared chats it up with the guys from Print On Demand Cast about, you guessed it, print-on-demand. They cover everything from making money with your existing digital artwork to common hurdles associated with a new print-on-demand business. And also a few dad jokes in between.

Graphic Tee Academy's Mae Cee visits HeatPressNation to talk with Jared about inspiring stories of her busy endeavors in the customization industry, how her family has been driven to run their own business, plus the triumphs, surprises, and hardships that took place.

Izy Clark of The Funnel Cake Tree stops by HeatPressNation, discussing with Jared about her family's story in her perspective, trials and victories in art education, what inspired her to run her blooming business as a social media-minded artist and more. Find Izy on social: @thefunnelcaketree