Success Stories with Marshall Atkinson

How can screen printing a shirt or running a screen-printing business factor in with the aspect of mental health?  What about the concept of running a business with a bigger mission mentality?

On today’s Success Stories podcast we are going to hear the amazing journey of Amber Massey who runs T-shirts for Hope in Fortson, Georgia… which is 90 minutes south of Atlanta.

So sit back, relax and get ready to be inspired!

Amber, welcome to the Success Stories podcast!

Today’s Success Stories podcast is all about how you find new information and put it to use in your shop.  Terry Keeven with St. Louis Print Company has been refining his business since 2007 with new ideas.  

We’ll learn where these ideas come from, how he is implementing them, and what it takes to get continuous improvement changes working in a business.

Get ready to hear some impactful information that could make a tremendous impact on your shop!

So Terry, welcome to the Success Stories podcast!

On today’s Success Stories podcast you are in for a real treat, as we have legendary industry character Pete Junior on board to talk about his family business, New Era Apparel in Oceanside, NY.

Pete’s father started the business in 1989 with a single table-top press, and now they are one of the go-to shops in the northeast and New York City.  We’ll learn about New Era’s roots, and how Pete’s background in sales as a stockbroker has paid off for him in growing the shop after he took over from his dad.

On today’s Success Stories podcast we are going to focus on what it takes to change the focus of your business from one type of customer base to another.  That’s what Ron Augelli with We Talk Shirty in Scranton Pennsylvania did, and he is going to share his insights with that journey.

So grab some paper and a pencil and come along for the ride as we walk you through that journey of getting from A to B, and what you need to do.

In today’s Success Stories Podcast, we will be hearing from Bobby Harris with K&B Promotions in Arlington Texas about how he’s built his shop around an excellent proactive culture, with the main ingredient being based on teamwork.

Bobby’s shop is a contract decorator, and they handle screenprinting, embroidery, DTG, banners, and other work for their customers.  They are all about quality and a quick, hassle-free experience.

On today's Success Stories podcast, we're going back to school. Shirt School that is, with the one and only Kerry Egeler. 

Kerry runs a highly successful online program that helps teach people how to succeed in the apparel industry. Whether it is with a Shopify store or another online platform, he has helped folks grow and manage their business with his educational workshops and videos. So get your pencils and paper ready to start taking some notes. 

This is an incredible episode that I'm sure you're gonna be able to learn from!

On today’s Success Stories podcast we are going to focus on what it is like to build out a family business that actually works. 

Heather Streible is the leader of a woman-owned apparel decorating company, Replica Screen Printing, that she runs with her family in Cave City, Kentucky.  Their dedication to perfection, friendly customer service, and reputation for doing high-end detailed work have garnered Replica Screen Printing a loyal following.

We’ll learn how Heather and her family have come together to make this shop a powerful presence in their community.

Sure, you've been in business for a few years... has the daily grind wear you down to a knob? 

Have you lost your passion for what you thought was an earth-shattering career move a few years ago? 

That absolutely is not the case with today's guests on this episode of Success Stories. Austin, Texas-based Tony Diaz with Industry Print Shop has been cranking out some of the most creative art-driven work since 2007. Whether it's posters or apparel, you can be sure that Tony's team is knee-deep in the fun of putting together some amazing work. We'll hear how Tony and his crew and industry print shop keep everything on creatively moving forward. So get ready for some awesomeness.

When something is sales are booming, we often call that action a “trend.”  This is when you want to strike while the iron is hot because we all know that trends can come and go.

On today’s Success Stories podcast, we’ll speak with one of the leading experts on trends, Jessica Gibbons-Rauch with Trendependent as she’ll help dissect what it takes to stay on top of the latest trends.  

Trendependent is a fantastic source of knowledge for businesses that want to discover the right merchandising choice for their clients.  Whether it is products, colors, texture, or funky styles, Jessica breaks it all down and helps her clients score more sales by staying on top of what is hot.

Tune in on this episode of Success Stories, and hear how Jessica can help you too.

Have you ever wondered how the top sales professionals in our industry actually build their success?  Where do they start?  How do they identify the right opportunities?  What helps them sustain the growth with the most profitable clients?

On today’s Success Stories podcast, we’ll be discussing all of that and more with one of the top sales minds in the business, Justin McKibben with Melmarc and also the McKibben Group.  He has a unique strategy and perspective on this that just might be the right tool for you to use in your business.

So, get your pens and notebooks ready, this episode is going to be one that could potentially make a huge impact on your business this year.