In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, we sit down with the screen printing legend himself: Riley Hopkins. From building his first press in a San Francisco warehouse to losing millions and bouncing back, Riley shares a brutally honest, no-fluff story of innovation, risk, and perseverance.

With nearly 50 years in the screen printing industry, Riley helped shape what it looks like today—from launching rotary manual presses to teaming up with Ryonet. He opens up about the highs, the lows, and everything in between, including the moment he lost $4.5M in 15 minutes and what it took to come out stronger.
If you’re a maker, entrepreneur, or someone with a bar-napkin idea, this is a must-listen.