Success Stories with Marshall Atkinson

You're in for a real treat on today's Success Stories podcast. 

In 1978, Greg Muzzillo began to start in the industry by starting his own company perform up with a $200 investment and an answering machine and some business cards. He started franchising, his distributorship model in 1986.

 And fast forward today, the company has over 650 offices with over $650 million in annual sales. We'll talk to Greg about all that and more. So buckle up and get ready to hear some great stories on tips on success. 

One of the leading process-driven shops in the industry is Tiny Fish Printing in Rochester, NY.  Tony Esteves has worked diligently to create a fantastic shop, and on today’s Success Stories podcast, he’ll share his journey and what makes his shop tick.

So, if you are interested in learning more about how to build a process-driven shop that uses SOPs, training, and a fanatical dedication to positive outcomes…this is the episode for you.

When do you decide to start your own shop?  That’s the subject of today’s Success Stories podcast with guest Ray Markey with Evrik Imprints in Flint Township, Michigan.

Ray has always believed in himself and what he brings to the table.  Gathering resources and pushing out to begin his entrepreneurial journey was the next evolutionary step for him.  We’ll discuss that and more on this episode, so stay tuned!

On today’s Success Stories podcast, we’ll take a hard look at retail merchandising with industry veteran Seth Anderson with Westside Merchandising.  You might not know their name, but you’ve seen their work in virtually every mall or concert venue in the United States.

With over 160,000 square feet of combined production space in Mexico and the US, Westside cranks out over one million monthly shirts for their clients.  

Seth will share his journey into the business of licensed products.  Buckle up; it’s going to be a great episode today!

What happens when a few college buddies get together and start hosting local events?  Sooner or later, they will need t-shirts.  That’s what happened back in 1984 when Steve Taylor with Native Sons Apparel Printing begin printing and selling their own merch.

A lot has evolved for Native Sons since then, and we’ll get into that and more on this next episode of the Success Stories podcast.  So, grab some coffee and sit back and hear how Steve has worked to evolve his company into a South Carolina staple.

We all talk about alignment with our customers.  One shop, in particular, has taken that to another level with its focus on sustainability, company culture, and branding, and that is Dom Rosacci’s shop Superior Ink in Denver, Colorado.

On today’s Success Stories podcast, we’ll speak with Dom and learn about his shop and its focus on doing things correctly for the outdoor brands and customers they serve.  You don’t want to miss this one!

One mark of success is how you inspire or help other people on this planet. On today's Success Stories podcast, we'll chat with King Tilley about his life's journey has helped him focus on giving back to the world.

 Buckle up and get ready for a moving and inspirational journey that also has a business edge to it too

One of the true treasures in this industry has to be Richard Greaves. He started in this industry in 1979, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has held many roles and shops and companies in the supply chain.

During his career, Richard has traveled the world, assisting shops with improvement and changes, and as always open to assisting someone new to resolve their problems.

So get ready to get a hand cramp from the knowledge bombs that he's gonna be dropping today on this episode of Success Stories, and don't say that I didn't warn you.

What if you built your business on some core positive attributes like Love and Sustainability?  That’s what Citrus Heights, California shop owner Jessica Tillery has done with her business, All Quality Graphics.

She turned her background in corporate wellness into a business that is all about giving back and enriching others.  

On today’s Success Stories podcast, get ready to feel good and learn more about how Jessica and her team are transcending the simple t-shirt into something more.

Occasionally in business, we have to take a “Leap of Faith” and trust that things will succeed.  

That’s the background story with today’s Success Stories podcast guest, Josh Wylie, with IGG Screen Printing and Graphics in El Reno, Oklahoma.  It is a family business, and you’ll learn all about how their dedication to doing things the right way has proved to be the winning ticket.

So buckle up, sports fans; this one will be a lot of fun!