Andy & Dylan hang out with JP Hunt, co-founder of InkSoft. JP got into the industry working at Digital Art Solutions, a company he would later acquire ten years after launching InkSoft in 2009. His story is truly inspiring, as is his excitement for what the future holds. InkSoft has already been integral to shops pre-covid, but with businesses having to switch their focus to e-commerce during this pandemic, InkSoft may be the lifeline so many need. We discuss the importance of sales & marketing, local retail vs online retail, hiring professional help vs doing it yourself, and where time and energy is best invested.

Andy & Dylan hang out with Amy Baker from Threadbare Print House. She shares her inspiring story of how she got started DIY printing at home, then started a business in her garage, which has grown into the shop she runs today in downtown Eugene, Oregon. While Threadbare currently operates on 2 manual presses, Amy picks Andy & Dylan's brains on making the switch to an automatic press, and expresses how she plans to continue to grow her business. In this episode we also discuss topics such as: customer relationships, sustainability, pricing, Fortnite, and the dangers of Lime scooters.

Andy & Dylan catch up with Matt Marcotte, an all around screen printing nerd. He gives us the latest on his new position at Printavo, where he helps shops become more efficient, and shares all the knowledge he has to give. Today's episode dives deeper into shop talk than we've ever gone before. We talk DTG printing, hybrid printing, order fulfillment, static screens vs Newman Rollers, standard mesh vs thin mesh, and of course... pants or no pants while working from home.

Andy & Dylan hang out with Bruce Ackerman, the founder of Printavo. Bruce shares his story of how he pivoted from printing, to creating a better print shop software solution. Having to learn coding himself after being let down (or robbed) by hired help, he took matters into his own hands to bring his vision to life. Now, with Printavo in full swing, the pandemic has resulted in a company-wide work from home status, and Bruce shares his thoughts on how he and his team will be moving forward in the future. The guys cover topics such as: Business pivots, hiring processes, content creation/marketing, company culture, and Printavo's PrintHustlers conf.

Shirt Show goes international to hang out with Kasper & Yvette Von Middelkoop in Holland. The story of Katoenfabriek is very unique, and the Middelkoops share their experience of what it was like creating a new print shop, in a place as old as Holland. Andy, JoAnn, and Dylan get cultured in this episode, and discuss topics such as: Maternity leave, Metric:Imperial conversions, unfiltered wine, and live printing.

Since The Carys were going to be hanging out this episode, the gang decided to make it a couples night! Enjoy the biggest episode of Shirt Show yet with Tyler & Alexa, Andy & JoAnn, and Dylan & Blow-Up Linda. Tyler & Alexa Cary are no strangers to adventure and excitement, having first met working at a sky diving company in New Jersey. Find out how the road less traveled lead them to not only each other, but to running a print shop of their own, In-House Prints, and traveling the country supporting their clothing brand, Free2Ride. This episode's topics include: Sweet vs Unsweetened Iced Tea. Starting a business from your parent's bathroom. Working with your spouse vs working alone. Eating your feelings. Drinking dip tank water. And how hiring/training the right team can lead to open ended vacations.

Andy & Dylan have a conversation with Tyler Blair, who got into screen printing out of necessity. Dissatisfied with the print quality he was receiving for his skateboarding company Vulgar, he decided to pursue the trade himself. In just two years of learning as he goes, he has gone from manual printing under a backyard tent, to installing an auto in his company's new HQ. Tyler is hyper-focused on the marketing side of business, and is using his skills to help build brands, and empower his community. In addition to getting Tyler's story, they discuss the importance of having techs install equipment, car fires, social media algorithms, White Castle, and credit card hacks.

Andy & Dylan conquer some internet problems to hangout with Juan Carlos. Juan shares his story of how he fell into screen printing as a teenager, and was immediately set on a path to opening a shop of his own, Squeegee Prints. Determined to master his craft and build his shop piece by piece overtime, he continued to grow while staying rooted in skate culture. Ultimately leading to the serendipitous moment of working with punk icon, Tom Delonge(blink-182/Angels & Airwaves). They discuss working with significant others, conspiracy theories and aliens, and regale in the afterparty ragers that print industry conventions bring.

Andy & Dylan chat with Jonathan Ornelas over a cup of decaf coffee. Find out how a failed accountant created his own success, and started Success Print Shop. Jonathan shares an inspiring story of how he went from cranking out Breaking Bad merch on a manual press in his bedroom, to building his own shop and running an automatic press. They discuss how dads can make the best employees, how lava bracelets can change your life for the better, and how authenticity is integral to finding your own success.