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Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolTariffs Are Rising...Now What? - Pressing Matters PodcastTariffs Are Rising...Now What? 🎙️In today’s episode of the Pressing Matters podcast, Jeremy dives into the tough questions every shop owner should be asking as garment prices start climbing.✅ Are your blanks already going up in price?✅ Should you raise your prices—or wait it out?✅ Are your suppliers passing on the cost?✅ Are you being transparent with customers?✅ Should you explore new vendors or U.S.-made options?✅ Is it time to rethink how you manage inventory?✅ How do you stay competitive without a race to the bottom?✅ Can this be a chance to reinforce your value?🎧 Don’t miss this o...2025-04-2216 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolThe Hustle & The Heart - Pressing Matters Podcastn today’s episode of Pressing Matters, Jeremy dives into the real talk about what it takes to keep the wheels turning this time of year. Business isn’t always booming, and that’s exactly when the hustle really matters.💬 “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs.Jeremy unpacks this quote and how, when things get tough, most reasonable people quit… but not entrepreneurs with passion in their veins.🔥 He talks about the decision to hit pause and take a vacation—not to escape, but to reset. Because even in the grind, it’s okay to ta...2025-04-0215 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolNick Gawreluk w/ Print Profit | Last Call For Plastisol S2E12In this episode, we’re joined by Nick Gawreluk from Print Profit, and let’s just say—this one will change the way you look at your shop’s numbers. We kick things off by talking about our first meeting with Nick and how he floored us with his concept of 20/20 vision for your business.We dig deep into:👉 What contribution margin actually means👉 Why labor should be viewed as a fixed cost👉 How quoting and sales strategies change when you see the full picture👉 Our favorite Profit Cube tools: Order Genie & Money Ball👉 A sneak peek at...2025-04-011h 03Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolPrepping for Slow Seasons | Pressing MattersOn this episode of Pressing Matters, Jeremy gives a sneak peek into the Print Homie Playbook event and highlights the expertise of Nick Gawreluk from Print Profit. Nick has built a reputation for helping print shops maximize efficiency and profitability, and today, we’re diving into the strategies that can keep your shop ahead of the curve.We shift gears to talk about how to prepare for slow seasons—because let’s be real, every shop faces them. The key? Planning 3 to 6 months ahead by dialing in your:✔️ Production & workflow✔️ Art & sales processes✔️ Streamlined communicationRunning a leaner, more efficient shop means lower o...2025-03-2011 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolBarry Hammons w/ Kor-Chem | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep 11In this episode of Last Call for Plastisol, we sit down with Barry Hammons from Kor-Chem Chemicals to dive into the ever-evolving world of screen printing. Barry shares his journey of printing over 2 million trucker hats a year, selling equipment, and helping shops streamline their processes through consulting.We talk about the hard lessons learned—like thinking he had screen printing figured out, only to realize there’s always more to learn. Now, his passion is helping print shops be better, adapting to industry changes, and finding solutions to workforce challenges—because let’s face it, incentives don’t always wor...2025-03-171h 08Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolShop Efficiency - Screen Printing Optimization | Pressing MattersIs your screen printing shop running as efficiently as it should? On today's episode of Pressing Matters, we're diving into shop improvement strategies—breaking down the challenges, problem-solving tactics, and real solutions that can level up your production! 💪🔥✅ How are you improving your shop?✅ What bottlenecks are slowing you down?✅ How do you tackle ink adhesion, curing, and workflow disruptions?We’re talking real shop struggles and proven solutions to help you streamline production and increase efficiency. Don't miss out!🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! #PressingMattersPodcast #ScreenPrinting #ShopEfficiency #PrintShopLife #ScreenPrintingProblems #SmallBusinessGrowth2025-03-1315 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolOperation Decisions in the Slow Season | Pressing Matters Podcast🚨 Pressing Matters Podcast 🚨On today’s episode, Jeremy shares updates on the Print Homie Playbook event 🏆 and dives into a major shift at Rock Hill Screen Printing—an employee leaving for a better job. 💼 While it’s always tough to see a team member move on, their decision not to hire a replacement during the slow season is forcing the shop to rethink job roles.Instead of cutting hours, they’re redistributing responsibilities across the team, ensuring everyone keeps a full workweek while also running leaner. 💡 The key? Well-structured processes and a solid handle on financials. That’s why Print Profit and Monday.c...2025-03-1313 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolBoost Sales with Ubix Sublimation | Hot Flashes PodcastIt’s a Hot Flash! Listen as Christy and Jay from Ubix chat about easy things to add to boost sales in your online stores.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/#ubix #screenprinting #embroidery #promotionalproducts #podcast #lastcallforplastisol2025-03-0607 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolSpecial Announcement | Pressing Matters🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: PRINT HOMIE PLAYBOOK REGISTRATION IS LIVE! 🚨The event you’ve been waiting for—formerly known as the Printers Tool Kit—is back and better than ever as the PRINT HOMIE PLAYBOOK! Get ready for an exclusive, high-impact experience designed to level up your print game. From mastering techniques to scaling your business, this is where printers come to learn, connect, and grow.📅 Date: May 1st & 2nd📍 Location: Rock Hill Screen Printing🎟 Secure Your Spot Now! https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/eventsDon’t miss out—this playbook is packed with game-changing insights you won’t find anywhere else. Tag your print homies and let’s make...2025-03-0508 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolThe Print Homie Playbook | Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For Plastisol is bringing something BIG to the screen printing industry! 🎉 We’re hosting The Print Homie Playbook, an exclusive industry-wide event at Rock Hill Screen Printing in Rock Hill, SC!🛠️ What is The Print Homie Playbook?This event is designed to give shop owners, production teams, and sales pros the tools they need to level up in the screen printing business. We’re bringing in top industry speakers to cover everything from ownership and sales strategies to production workflow, employee retention, and evolving with the economy.🔥 What’s in store?✅ Educational Classes – Sales teams, production, communication, mastering DTF art, an...2025-02-2507 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolAustin Warren w/ Stakked | Last Call Fro Plastisol S2 Ep10In 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 sh...2025-02-241h 03Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolColor Correction for DTF Prints | Pressing MattersColor 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 d...2025-02-2012 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolDelegate To Elevate | Pressing Matters PodcastToday 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 Plastis...2025-02-1814 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolSales Tools to Speed Up Quoting | Hot Flashes PodcastPressing 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 #salestools2025-02-1405 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolLean Manufacturing Practices for Efficiency | Pressing Matters PodcastIf 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 s...2025-02-1213 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolStepping Out of Your Comfort Zone - Industry Networking | Pressing Matters PodcastPressing 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...2025-02-1115 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolPulse Checking Sales & Stoic Decision-Making | Hot Flashes PodcastAre 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 #podcast2025-02-0705 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolStampinator Jeff | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep9On 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). Fro...2025-02-071h 03Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolManage Your Screen Printing Shop with Core Values | Pressing Matters PodcastIn 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 - h...2025-02-0611 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolThe Value Of Going To WB CampIn 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. Is this something you’re considering going to? Let me know in the comments 👇 Tune in, share your thoughts, and let’s keep the conversation going! Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our Season 2 sponsors!  Kor-Chem Screen Pr...2025-02-0411 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolSimple Steps to Up Your Magazine PR Game | Hot Flashes PodcastThanks for joining our exclusive live broadcast. Feel free to share your questions and interact with other participants in the chat.Christy discusses her week ass shop owner, taking a break for surgerey, coming back to an employee issue and working on magazine PR for the shop. #printshop #screenprinting #shopowner #lastcallforplastisol #smallbusiness #embroidery #sales #pr2025-01-3109 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolAre High School Interns A Good Investment?In this episode, we dive into the value of high school and college interns, especially those with special needs, and how they can bring unique strengths to the shop. Plus, we talk briefly about the seasonal slowdown.Tune in, share your thoughts, and let’s keep the conversation going!#LastCallForPlastisol #PressingMatters #ScreenPrinting #DTFTransfers #SmallBusiness2025-01-3011 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolSimple Steps To Improve Your Shipping/Receiving FlowToday on the show we discuss improving the flow from our shipping department at Rock Hill Screen Printing to our Production Floor and back out the door to the customer. Topics include labeling of carts, shelfs and the communication that has to happen when an order is ready for pick-up. Let us know what your doing to improve the efficiency of your order pre and post press!2025-01-2910 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolThe Value Of Making Friends With Other ShopsToday Frank Kemp from Metro Print joins me for a biscuit and a little shop talk.2025-01-2906 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolHow Does This Live Stream Thing Work?One of the greatest joys over the past few years has been cohosting the Last Call For Plastisol podcast with my business partner, Christy Shellenberger (Rossi). This morning, we experimented with a new concept: a brief live stream to give our listeners an authentic behind-the-scenes look into the daily life of a screen printing shop owner. What sets this project apart is its raw and unfiltered approach—no scripts, no edits. What you see is truly what you get. Plus, we’re keeping it concise, aiming for just 5–10 minutes per episode. Our goal is to share...2025-01-2907 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolRHSP Owners Retreat | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep8🎙️ Last Call For Plastisol – Recapping the Rock Hill Screen Printing Owners Retreat In this episode, Christy and Jeremy share a behind-the-scenes look at their recent Owners Retreat for Rock Hill Screen Printing. They dive into the inspiration behind planning the retreat, how they prepared, the destination they chose, and what they accomplished during their time away. This retreat was all about setting the stage for an incredible 2025, with a focus on detailed planning and goal-setting. Key topics included improvements in the art department, embroidery, shipping and receiving, adding a finishing department, and broader discussions around budgets, sales forecasts, HR, and mar...2025-01-2545 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolIan West w/ Monarch Color | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep7🎙️ Last Call For Plastisol – Episode with Ian West, President of Monarch Color Corporation In this episode, we sit down with Ian West, the President of Monarch Color Corporation, to hear his inspiring journey from starting as a shipping assistant in his family business to leading one of the industry's top ink manufacturers. Ian shares exciting updates about Monarch Color's plans for 2024, including the development of the Queen City Test Lab at their headquarters and the launch of his new podcast, The Screen Shop Spotlight. We also dive into the upcoming ISS Long Beach Show, where Monarch...2025-01-171h 10Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolScreen Printer Mike | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep6Embracing the Future of DTF with Screen Printer Mike In this episode, hosts Christy and Jeremy sit down with TikTok and Instagram sensation Mike Hoey, better known as Screen Printer Mike. With his growing reputation as the go-to influencer for screen printing tutorials, Mike shares his journey in the industry, from mastering traditional techniques to embracing Direct to Film (DTF) printing. Tune in as they explore: Mike's journey in screen printing and building a social media following. Key insights into DTF maintenance...2024-12-2057 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolRyan & Megan from P&M Apparel | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep5Join hosts Christy and Jeremy as they sit down live from the Printing United Expo in Las Vegas with Ryan and Megan, the dynamic brother-and-sister duo behind P&M Apparel. As third-generation screen printers, Ryan and Meghan share their journey of navigating a family business in the ever-evolving world of screen printing.In this episode, we dive into:The joys and challenges of sibling partnerships in business.How to embrace and implement equipment upgrades.Managing change effectively within a legacy company.The power of cross-training employees.Exploring the benefits of a four-day workweek.Why starting a partnership can feel...2024-12-0653 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolKyle Robinson w/ Print My Threads | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep4🎙️ Last Call For Plastisol Podcast - Live from the Printing United Expo in Las Vegas! In this episode, hosts Christy and Jeremy sit down with Kyle Robison, owner of Print My Threads, a rural screen printing shop in Kentucky. Recorded live at the vibrant Printing United Expo in Las Vegas, they delve into Kyle’s unique approach to running a small but efficient screen printing business. They explore how Kyle has implemented Profit Sharing to benefit his team, leveraged automation to keep his operation lean, and prioritized financial mindfulness to drive success. Plus, they share insights on finding...2024-11-1543 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolMindy & Shelby w/ Country Roads Ink | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep3What do you do when running a rural boutique and struggling to find graphic tees in a timely manner? Start a screen printing business, of course! In this episode, we catch up with Mindy and Shelby from Country Roads Ink at the Printing United Las Vegas Expo. That’s right—that’s exactly what they did! Join us as we dive into their journey, from their first steps in screen printing to where they are today. Mindy and Shelby share insights on TikTok strategies, handling slow seasons, and balancing work with kids, full-time jobs, and a small team. Don’t miss t...2024-11-0146 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For Plastisol@thecanofcorn Zach Achorn | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep1In this episode, we're joined by the legendary Zach Achorn (@thecanofcorn), live from Printing United Las Vegas. Zach dives deep into the screen printing industry, sharing his insights on where it's headed and recounting his incredible journey—from graffiti tagging inspired by Shepard Fairey to building a successful career in graphic tees. Along the way, Zach reflects on his personal friendship with industry leader Ryan Moore and other key influences that shaped his path. And for a little fun, you won’t want to miss Zach’s spontaneous attempt at freestyle rapping! Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining discus...2024-10-1843 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolKevin Baumgart - Sales Ink | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep2In this episode, we're live from Printing United Las Vegas with Kevin Baumgart from Sales Ink. Kevin has made his mark as the first sales consultant dedicated exclusively to the screen printing industry. Today, he shares his journey from a software sales career to becoming a passionate advocate for decorated apparel. Christy and Jeremy dive into Kevin's current initiative, the 'Sales Cohort,' and discuss future projects designed to help print shops of all sizes develop winning sales strategies. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights and actionable sales tips for the screen printing industry! 2024-10-1742 minDTF Printing PodcastDTF Printing PodcastEpisode 22 | Christy ShellenbergerOne-Stop Shop Christy Shellenberger, VP of Sales + Marketing at Rock Hill Screen Printing in Rock Hill, South Carolina, talks about the benefits of being a one-stop shop, why you should have a dedicated sales team, and how to build community over competition. 2024-07-1647 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolLast Call | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 31Welcome to a special announcement from "Last Call For Plastisol," your go-to podcast for all things screen printing! In September, we saw a significant change as Snatch & Run and Rock Hill Screen Printing merged, quickly growing by taking on the excess from the closure of South Paw Screen Printing. Over the past 9 months we have been tirelessly managing this merge, transitioning into a new building, and expanding our team. Since August, we've been operating at full throttle, eagerly anticipating a moment to reconnect with our beloved listeners. Despite hosting a fantastic Grand Re-Opening party...2024-06-061h 00Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolColton Moreno w/ROQ | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 30Let me tell you a story of a young 20 year old man living in Lansing Michigan who decided on a whim to move to California during covid, fell in love with screen printing, mastered sales with MCLogan Supply, became a darkroom guru, worked for free at shops in his spare time to learn as much as he could, caught the eye of industry professionals and eventually ROQ, catapulted a 6 month training program in 3 months, moved to Chattanooga Tennessee and became a regional salesman for ROQ and still prints for free in his spare time….Oh and he’s only 24 year...2024-05-2150 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolFlyover Con Happy Hour | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 29In this episode we take a break from the normal format and take the show on the road to Flyover Con 2024. FLYOVER CON is a community-building initiative aimed at fostering connections and sharing knowledge among Midwest screen printers and decorators. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, FLYOVER CON has something for everyone. At the end of Day 1 of the event P&M had an epic happy hour and we were fortunate enough to host our show live for the attendees. We had a great time interviewing multiple shops and solution providers covering hot topics like the curre...2024-04-271h 08Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolMarshall Atkinson w/ Atkinson Consulting | Shirt Lab | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 28The man, The Midjourney Myth, The screen printing legend Marshall Atkinson joins the show this week to drop some consulting, art and sales knowledge on the listeners and let us tell you, this episode is full of nuggets for you and your shop to use to level up your shops! We also go in depth about Marshalls new bromance Midjourney generative AI. Get your notepads out, a fresh cup of coffee and get ready to learn some things from an industry expert. Cheers!  Marshall Atkinson atkinsontshirt.com marshall@marshallatkinson.com2024-04-1257 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolBrandt Farmer w/ Farmhouse Apparel | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 27In the midst of an epic move we caught up with Brandt Farmer from Farmhouse Apparel to discuss his transition from a manual shop to an Anatol Volt automatic. As well as digging into his passion for artwork, quality and his recommendations for those thinking about attending an open house or trade show in the near future. Enjoy! Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Sponsors Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridge Screen Products...2024-04-0149 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolFrank Kemp w/ Metro Print | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 26Today on our podcast, we're thrilled to have Frank Kemp, a renowned figure in the screen printing community, share his insights on crafting a thriving screen printing enterprise. This episode will explore key strategies like 'Under Promise, Over Deliver,' and the importance of hiring individuals, not just filling roles. We'll unravel the secrets behind Frank's success, focusing on building a strong team culture, managing shop growth, and empowering employees. If these topics resonate with you, you're in the perfect spot. Welcome to Last Call For Plastisol! Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple...2024-02-2355 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolDTF News with Aaron Blank | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 25Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com In this episode Aaron Blank from Blue Ridge Screen Products joins the show to drop some DTF knowledge and some huge news for the screen print industry. Print Homies interested in adding Direct To Film in house should not miss this episode. Check out our sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ ...2024-02-0935 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolMatt w/ Print2Impress | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 24Matt from Print2Impress joined the show at Printing United 2023 to discuss using Monday.com with Printavo to help with production scheduling. Tune in for tips and tricks and stick around for Matt's passion and purpose if you want to be inspired. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ 2024-01-2633 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolLCFP Tips for a Slow Down! | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 23In this episode Christy and Jeremy drop some wisdom on what to do and what not to do when your shop slows down in January. The two discuss the things they did when they were in panic mode and what they do now. If your shop has slowed down after the holiday, this episode is for you! Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors!  Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ ...2024-01-1235 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolPrint Life Talk with Pete & Charlie| Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 22Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comOur guests this episode are Charles Schwab from OFFAL Labs and Pete Seow from Eazy Did It. Pete and Charlie have been called the Hip Hop Gypsy's of Screen Printing. Tune in as they focus on the art or screen printing and what it's like to have a boutique print shop vibe. Want to find out more about two of the most interesting dudes in screen printing? Click play and enjoy! Check out our sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue...2023-12-2219 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolChad Kerkenbush from PrintGrip | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 21Have you ever had a really good idea that could change the industry but you had no clue on how to bring that idea to life and get it in the hands of other printers? If so, then you need to meet our latest guest on this episode! Chad Kerkenbush to a problem that he had in his shop, figured out a way to solve that problem. After countless trials, errors and failures he ultimately come up with a product that not only solved his problem and just may have stumbled across a game changing product that could grip...2023-12-2230 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolChris Daniel from Elite Sports Screen Printing & Embroidery | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 20What's it like to buy out a sporting goods retail business during covid and turn it into a screen printing and embroidery company? Our Print Homie Chris Daniel stops by the our booth at Printing United in Atlanta to catch up on everything a shop owner goes through to buy a business. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors!  Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridge Screen Products...2023-12-0849 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolFrank Dudzik from Graphic Screen Fashion | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 17Frank Dudzik joins us on the podcast at the Printing United Expo in Atlanta. Frank has been in the printing industry focusing most of his attention on research and development and heat press transfers. Frank now focuses all of his attention helping screen printers with this screen mesh issues full time with Graphic Screen Fashion. Join us as Frank drops from Graphic Screen Knowledge.  Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors!  Kor-Chem Screen Printing Pro...2023-11-3021 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolJason Fitzwater w/ Kor-Chem | LCFP Episode 18This episode we dive into the crazy world of reclaiming screens with Jason Fitzwater from Kor-Chem. Jason discusses Kor-Chem mission to make sustainable products for the printing industry and gets into his history with the company and why less is more when buying chemicals for your print shop. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch...2023-11-3026 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolRay Smith w/ Avient Specialty Inks | LCFP Episode 19On this episode we catch up with Ray Smith from Avient Specialty Inks and nerd out on the world of Water Based Inks. From off his class at Water Based Camp at Made Labs, Ray gives us some valuable tips and tricks to help printers have success when printing with water based inks. If you’re thinking about printing with water based inks than this is the episode for you! Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Pr...2023-11-3040 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolKyle Eslinger from Sanmar | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 16Kyle Slinger joins us on the podcast at the Printing United Expo in Atlanta. Kyle is the Strategic Account Manager | Decorator and Digital Solutions manager for  SanMar. Once the owner of Timberlane Graphics, Kyle began working at Sanmar in 2012 and has never looked back. Join us as we discuss the latest trends and product offerings from Sanmar in 2023 & 2024.  Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors!  Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridg...2023-11-1023 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolAmber and Jesse from Sweet Tea Refill | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 15All business partnerships start with responding to a “Boutique Shop for Sale” Facebook Ad at the same time right? Find out how two random strangers decided to buy that shop and turn it into a legit screen printing / embroidery / retail boutique shop and must watch, weekly dress up, Facebook live sale!   Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  www.lastcallforplastisol.com   Check out our sponsors!  Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ 2023-10-271h 31Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolJill Ray from Rock Hill Screen Printing | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 14What's it like to merge two screen printing shops into 1? How about 3? Jill Ray from Rock Hill Screen Printing joins us this week discuss this and much more! Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! 2023-10-1356 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolMegan and Ryan from P&M Apparel | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 13Megan and Ryan from P&M Apparel join us this week to share what it’s like to run a 3 generation print shop in Central Iowa. With roots planted in printing industry soil, this brother and sister team share the ins and outs of working within a family owned business and how they add their flavor to the P&M Way. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products - https://www.kor-chem.com/ Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch In...2023-09-291h 31Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolJeff Fiorucci "The Stampinator" | Last Call For Plastisol Ep 12Jeff Fiorucci from Slant Engineering & Stampinator joins the show this week and deep dives into screen printing 101. Did you know the name of Jeff's first clothing line? You soon will and we promise you won't forget it! Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ Kor-Chem - https://www.kor-chem.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ ...2023-09-081h 26Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolKen Brock w/Rod Tee's | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 11From humble beginnings at a video store in California to social media niche mastermind. Ken (no his name is not Rod) Brock hands out some tips and tricks to boost your online presence and still run a lean screen printing shop. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisol Instagram: @LastCalIForPlastisol Website: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/ Hosts: Christy Rossi...2023-08-181h 20Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolDTF Talk w/ Ibrahim Cetiner DTF NC | Last Call For Plastisol Ep.10We strike DTF gold with custom numbering with Ibrahim Cetiner from DTF NC. Plus the gang talks business, marketing, website optimization, expansion and trying Turkish Baklava. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/Monarch Ink/ https://www.monarchcolor.com/PMI Tape/ https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisol Instagram: @LastCalIForPlastisol ...2023-08-041h 15Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolAS Colour w/ Wyatt Strassner | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 9This week the crew sits down with Wyatt Strassner from AS Colour to chat the humble beginnings of the company. Where they are at now and where they are going in the next five years. Did you know that AS Colour has retail stores? Are the Staple Tee's your go to premium blank? Do you have an AS Colour flag, dog bowl, dish towel, basketball hoop or bucket hat? If not, then you better ask somebody! Or just listen to this episode. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check...2023-07-2151 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolMade Labs Ryan Moor & Brett Bowden | Last Call For Plastisol Ep 8Christy and Jeremy get the inside scoop on Made Labs from its founders Brett Bowden &. Ryan Moor. The topics covered range from Ryan's Ice Bath addiction, Brett's 2am garage shop discharge debacles, Skills USA, RV Camping, and all things Made Labs including a sneak peek into WB Camp this month in Fort Worth, TX. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! ...2023-07-071h 06Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolThe Bubbles Make Me Happy! | Last Call For Plastisol Ep 7Episode 7 of Last Call For Plastisol drops on Friday June 30th .  In this installment, Christy and Jeremy discuss the last quarter in each of their screen printing shops- growing pains, wins and lessons with employee and process management.  Tune in while the duo sips on a morning Prosecco and chats shop.   Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  www.lastcallforplastisol.com2023-06-301h 07Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolLive Screen Printing w/ Ndelo from MacFly Fresh Print Co | Last Call For Plastisol Ep 6In this installment, Christy and Jeremy chat with Ndelo from MacFly Fresh Print Co of Charlotte, North Carolina. The group discusses live screen printing, shop growing pains and Ndelo’s passion for teaching our trade to the next generation of printers. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisol Instagram: @LastCalIForPlastisol Website: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/ Hosts: Christy Rossi: Sn...2023-06-101h 18Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolWholesale Shirts w/ Trigg Cherry -Carolina Made | Last Call For Plastisol Ep 5Christy catches up with Trigg Cherry from Carolina Made at GPX Charlotte. Trigg drops some knowledge on the history of Carolina Made and gives listeners a behind the scenes perspective of what it's like to run a wholesale warehouse. Grab a beer and pop a squat for an informative 45 minute discussion about everything Carolina Made. Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisol Instagram: @LastCalIForPlastisol Website: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/ ...2023-05-2641 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolManual to Auto Press w/ Aaron Blank | Last Call For Plastisol Ep 4This weeks guest is Aaron Blank from Blue Ridge Screen Products. Join us as the LCFP gang talks all things screen printing and drinks nasty Cheerwine Beer! Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisol Instagram: @LastCalIForPlastisol Website: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/ Hosts: Christy Rossi: Snatch And Run Screen Printing Website: https://www.snatchandrun.com/ Instagram: @snatchandrun @yourfriendthatmakesshirts Jeremy Ray: Rock Hill...2023-05-121h 03Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolRebranding with Niiiiikkkkkiiii from Cotton Street Apparel | Last Call For Plastisol Ep 3Our hosts team up with Niiiiikkkkkiiii from the Print Girl Mafia and Cotton Street Apparel to talk about rebranding your business and Taylor Swift! Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisol Instagram: @LastCalIForPlastisol Website: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/ Hosts: Christy Rossi: Snatch And Run Screen Printing Website: https://www.snatchandrun.com/ Instagram: @snatchandrun @yourfriendthatmakesshirts Jeremy Ray: Rock Hill Screen Printing Website...2023-04-281h 06Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolSales Talk with Laura Berry from Tall Girl Prints | Last Call For Plastisol Ep 2This week we talk with Laura Berry from Tall Girl Prints in Charlotte, NC. Laura shares her knowledge from her previous career in the corporate sales world. After a beer and some chit chat Christy and Jeremy talk sales techniques & sales strategies with Laura as well as working with a spouse and stepping away from corporate America. Sit back, grab a beer and enjoy episode 2 of Last Call For Plastisol! Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ 2023-04-201h 01Last Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolWelcome to Last Call For Plastisol!Welcome to Last Call For Plastisol!  This is your opportunity to meet the host of the show, learn about their backgrounds and get an overall idea of what the show is all about. Christy and Jeremy share a few beers and their hearts about their humble beginnings and where the industry has taken them over the years. Sit back, crack a cold one, and get ready to have some fun. Welcome to Last Call For Plastisol, Cheers!! Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ 2023-04-0148 minLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For PlastisolLast Call For Plastisol - TrailerWe're a podcast and community for beginners and life long learners within the screen printing industry. Our goal is to share insights from our combined 16 years of screen printing experience along with. even more from some of the coolest people and resources we've met along the way. Check out our sponsors! Blue Ridge Screen Products - https://blueridgescreenproducts.com/ Monarch Ink - https://www.monarchcolor.com/ PMI Tape - https://www.pmitape.com/ Check us out! YouTube: @LastCall orPlastisol Instagram: @LastCalIForPlastisol Website: https://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/ ...2023-03-3100 min