In this episode, we chat with Austin Warren, founder of Stakked, about his journey from a summer job in screen printing to building a tech enablement agency transforming the industry.Austin got his start at a friend’s contract t-shirt company, which led to him helping his friends found Sunday Cool instead of returning to college. Through roles in sales, marketing, production, and business development, he became an expert in solving the challenges of a fast-growing print shop.Now, with Stakked, Austin helps print shops streamline operations, integrate CRM tools, and optimize workflows using platforms like Monday.com. He shares lessons from Sunday Cool and how technology can improve efficiency and drive innovation in any shop.

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Color correction giving you a headache? We get it. Getting DTF prints to match your screen-printed colors can feel like a never-ending battle. From ICC color profiles and file formats to monitor settings and the type of film you’re using—every little detail affects the final outcome.In today’s episode of Pressing Matters, we’re diving deep into the world of DTF color correction and how to get consistent, accurate colors in your prints. Whether you’re struggling with mismatched tones or just want to level up your game, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you dial in your colors the right way.Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/Check us out!YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisolInstagram: @LastCalIForPlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts!#PressingMattersPodcast #ScreenPrinting #DTFTransfers #ColorCorrection #PrintIndustry #DTFPrinting

Today on Pressing Matters, we’re diving into one of the toughest (but most rewarding) parts of being an owner: assessing your daily tasks and figuring out what’s really driving your business forward.Are you spending too much time on low-value activities? It might be time to delegate or hire out those tasks so you can focus on what truly grows your shop—whether it’s sales, strategy, or building relationships.Freeing yourself up for high-value work isn’t just a business move—it’s a sanity saver. Let’s talk about how to make it happen.Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/Check us out!YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisolInstagram: @LastCalIForPlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts!#PressingMattersPodcast #ScreenPrintingBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #DelegateToElevate

Pressing Matters Episode 3! Valentine’s Day Edition - join in as Christy chats up some of her favorite sales tools including a standard color chart and an easy website jot form that reduces the back and forth emails to do a quote. Speed to Quote = $$ Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/Check us out!YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisolInstagram: @LastCalIForPlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/#screenprinting #lastcallforplastisol #podcast #salestools

If you’re not constantly improving, you’re falling behind. Today on Pressing Matters, we’re diving into 2 Second Lean—the small, daily improvements that stack up to massive efficiency gains in your shop.At Rock Hill Screen Printing, we’ve embraced lean manufacturing to cut wasted time, streamline workflow, and make production smoother. One of the biggest game-changers? The 3S System:🔹 Sort – Get rid of what you don’t need.🔹 Sweep – Keep everything clean and in its place.🔹 Standardize – Create simple, repeatable processes that make life easier.These aren’t just buzzwords—they’ve helped us organize our shop, speed up jobs, and reduce stress. A little effort every day leads to massive long-term results.🎙️ Tune in and hear how small changes can make a BIG impact! Have you tried lean practices in your shop? Drop a comment and let’s talk about it!Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/Check us out!YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisolInstagram: @LastCalIForPlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/#PressingMattersPodcast #2SecondLean #ScreenPrintingEfficiency #ShopOrganization #3SSystem #ContinuousImprovement

Pressing Matters Podcast – Real Talk 🔥Are you stuck in your comfort zone? It’s time to break out. Iron sharpens iron, and the best way to grow in this industry is to learn from others who’ve been there, done that.Today on Pressing Matters, we’re talking about stepping out—whether that means visiting another shop to see how they operate or hitting up an industry event to connect with people who’ve got the knowledge you need.Here’s the truth: Most shop owners and industry leaders are more approachable than you think. They want to help. They want to see this industry thrive. But you have to take that first step.🎙️ Tap in and let’s talk about it. Drop a comment—what’s one thing you’d love to learn from another shop?Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/Check us out!YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisolInstagram: @LastCalIForPlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/#PressingMattersPodcast #IronSharpensIron #LearnAndGrow #ScreenPrintingIndustry #StepOutOfYourComfortZone

Are you ready for a 🔥 Flash?!?Join Christy as she discusses pulse checking your incoming sales and nerding out over a little stoicism topic of decision making Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/Check us out!YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisolInstagram: @LastCalIForPlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/#printshop #screenprinting #screenprintingsales #embroidery #podcast

On this episode of Last Call For Plastisol, we’re joined by none other than Jeff Fiorucci from Stampinator! Jeff’s got some huge news to share—Stampinator has officially partnered with Stahls’ Hotronix, and he’s here to break down what that means for the industry. But that’s not all—Jeff dives into the bold decision to leave his full-time gig at Slant Print Shop to go all-in on Stampinator.And in true Jeff fashion, he delivers one of the wildest stories yet—setting up a Stampinator in a maximum security prison print shop (yes, you read that right). From business risks to unexpected adventures, this episode is packed with big moves, big news, and big laughs.Grab a drink, press play, and let’s talk shop! 🎙️🔥 Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/Check us out!YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisolInstagram: @LastCalIForPlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/

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In today’s episode, Jeremy dives into why Core Values matter in your shop. 🔥 From setting the standard for your team to making tough decisions easier, strong values are the backbone of a successful print business.✅ How do Core Values impact daily operations?✅ Can they improve efficiency & team morale?✅ Why should YOU define them for your shop?Hit play and let’s talk about building a business that stands for something! 🎧💪Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/Check us out!YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisolInstagram: @LastCalIForPlastisolWebsite: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/#PressingMatters #LastCallForPlastisol #ScreenPrinting #ShopManagement #CoreValues #PrintLife #EntrepreneurMindset

In this episode, we chat about the value of going to events in the industry for the purpose of networking education and seeing other shops in action. We talked specifically about WB Camp happening in Claremont Florida on February 27.

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