Tariffs Are Rising...Now What? - Pressing Matters Podcast

Tariffs Are Rising...Now What? - Pressing Matters Podcast

Tariffs 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 one—it’s all about staying smart, staying profitable, and staying ahead.👕 And if you haven’t already—lock in your spot for the Print Homie Playbook Event happening May 1st & 2nd at Rock Hill Screen Printing. It’s gonna be 🔥.Print Homie Playbook - More Informationhttps://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/eventsLast 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/Listen now!#PressingMattersPodcast #ScreenPrinting #Tariffs #ShopOwnerTalk #PrintBusiness #PricingStrategy #DTFPrinting #DecoratedApparel

The Hustle & The Heart - Pressing Matters Podcast

n 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 take a breath and come back sharper.☎️ Shoutout to Sales Ink on LinkedIn for their post on cold calling. Yeah, it sucks… but it works. Sometimes you gotta do the uncomfortable things to get results.🖨️ Jeremy also highlights two recent features we're proud of:* Our Graphics Pro article on how to print the perfect event shirt* Our ImagesMagUK breakdown of the Anatomy of the Masking Tape Print EffectBoth are packed with knowledge for decorators looking to level up!💡 Pro tip: at Rock Hill Screen Printing, we’ve been giving away free custom decals with customer logos—and it’s making a serious impact. Small gesture, big return.👕 And if you haven’t already—lock in your spot for the Print Homie Playbook Event happening May 1st & 2nd at Rock Hill Screen Printing. It’s gonna be 🔥.Print Homie Playbook - More Informationhttps://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/eventsLast 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/#PressingMattersPodcast #PrintLife #ScreenPrinting #EntrepreneurMindset #TheGrind #PrintHomiePlaybook #RockHillScreenPrinting #HustleAndHeart #SmallBusinessLife #ColdCallingWorks #GraphicsPro #ImagesMagUK #PrintEducation

Nick Gawreluk w/ Print Profit | Last Call For Plastisol S2E12

In 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 the Print Homie Playbook and what Nick will be covering at the upcoming event This episode is loaded with real talk and actionable insight for shop owners ready to level up. Print Homie Playbook - More Informationhttps://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/eventsLast 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/#PressingMatters #PrintHomiePlaybook #ScreenPrinting #PrintShopLife #Efficiency #LeanProduction #PrintProfit

Prepping for Slow Seasons | Pressing Matters

On 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 overhead, reduced fixed costs, and a more sustainable business model even when things slow down.Finally, we wrap up with why attending the Print Homie Playbook event is a must if you want to stay educated, stay profitable, and stay ready for whatever comes next in the print industry.Print Homie Playbook - More Informationhttps://www.lastcallforplastisol.com/eventsLast 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/#PressingMatters #PrintHomiePlaybook #ScreenPrinting #PrintShopLife #Efficiency #LeanProduction #PrintProfit

Barry Hammons w/ Kor-Chem | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep 11

In 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 work.We also discuss:🔥 How automation is solving labor issues📉 Why sales have become tougher since COVID🎨 The rise of DTF, DTG, and Print-on-Demand💥 Old-school techniques making a comeback—flock printing, anyone?If you're in the screen printing business, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow, adapt, and stay ahead of the game. Tune in now!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 #PrintShopLife #DTF #DTG #TruckerHats #Automation #LastCallForPlastisol