Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast

Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast

Discover amazing stories & lessons from fellow shop owners and industry leaders. Hosted by Bruce Ackerman and Steven Farag

Episodes

Employee Limits and Time Invesments with Andy Rudman of ShirtKong

June 11, 2025 • 55 mins
What’s holding your shop back from the next level?

In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we sit down with Andy Rudman, owner of Shirt Kong, to talk candidly about the real challenges screen print shops face when trying to grow—from leadership mindset to hiring strategies and building sustainable systems.

Andy shares:
• Why most owners wait too long to let go
• What he learned ...
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How to Run a Profitable Print Shop | Nick G of Print Profit on KPIs, Cash Flow & Smart Growth

June 4, 2025 • 42 mins
If you don’t know your shop’s profitability until it’s too late… you’re not alone.

In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we sit down with Nick Gowerluck, founder of PrintProfit.com, to break down the exact numbers every print shop owner needs to track—no fluff, just real data that can change your business.

Nick shares:
• The “contribution margin” method for real-time profit trackin...
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How Logo Daddy Built a $3M Print Shop | John Gibbs on Profit, Freedom & Growth

May 28, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we’re joined by John Gibbs, founder of Logo Daddy Graphics, as he shares how he built a $3M+ print shop that doesn’t rely on him to operate day-to-day. From designing a business that supports his lifestyle to hiring the right team and maintaining profitability through market shifts, John gets real about what it takes to scale and step back.
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How 1% of Your Time Can Change Your Business | Print Hustlers Podcast

May 21, 2025 • 9 mins
Most shop owners are buried in the day-to-day. Orders, emails, interviews, production — it never stops. But what if just 1% of your time could change everything?

In this solo episode, Bruce Ackerman breaks down a tactical, three-part framework for using 1% of your time each month (just 2 hours!) to slow down, think, and define where you actually want your business — and your life — to go.

He sha...
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Why Most Shops Stay Stuck | Strategy, Scaling, and Busy Season Survival

May 13, 2025 • 28 mins
Bruce and Steven sit down to talk shop — literally. No guests, no fluff — just two print industry veterans breaking down the realities of running, growing, and surviving in the custom apparel world.

They dig into:
• Why most shop owners never make time to think strategically
• The 5 stages of business growth (and where most shops get stuck)
• How to avoid burning cash during busy season
• Wh...
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The Mecca of Shop Ownership: How to Reach Peak Performance as a Print Shop Owner

May 7, 2025 • 12 mins
In this solo episode, Bruce from Printavo breaks down what it really means to reach peak performance as a shop owner — and how to build a business that doesn’t run your life.

After over a decade of running Printavo, helping thousands of shops, and reflecting on leadership at scale, Bruce shares his vision of the “Mecca” for print shop owners

This is an honest, tactical look at how to stop grindi...
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How I Finally Hired the Right Production Manager | Billy McDevitt Returns

April 30, 2025 • 53 mins
Hiring the right production manager can transform your shop — and hiring the wrong one can set you back months. In this episode, Billy McDevitt returns to the Print Hustlers Podcast for part 3 of his hiring journey.

Billy opens up about what went wrong with the first candidate, how they revamped their hiring process, and how Josh — their new production manager — changed everything. From trial days and onboardin...
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DTF Doomsday, Printavo Upgrades & The Truth About Owning a Machine

April 23, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, Bruce and Steven go deep. From the long-awaited receiving feature launch in Printavo, to scaling with better tools like Zapier and Gusto, to what shops are getting totally wrong about buying DTF machines — this one’s full of sharp insights, hard truths, and software that actually saves your sanity.

They also share what they’ve learned running Fabric.ink, a peer-bas...
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Building a High-Performing Sales Team in Print | Zach Corn of Barrel Maker

April 16, 2025 • 65 mins
What does it take to build a powerhouse sales and customer service team in the print industry? Zach Corn, VP of Sales & Customer Experience at Barrel Maker, breaks it all down — from managing live events across the world to crafting intentional hiring and training systems that actually work.

Zach shares the lessons learned from cold-calling at Groupon, managing massive live printing gigs, and scaling Barrel...
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Dream Big, Lead Bigger: Clive Ormerod, CEO of AS Colour

April 9, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we sit down with Clive Ormerod, CEO of AS Colour, one of the most respected premium apparel brands in the world. Clive shares his approach to leadership, brand building, innovation, and why obsession with detail separates good companies from great ones. From his time at Nike to growing AS Colour globally, Clive’s journey is packed with real, practical insights for entrepreneurs an...
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How a Full-Time Firefighter Runs a $1.5M Print Shop | Jared Gavard of JG Graphics

April 1, 2025 • 53 mins
How do you run a $1.5M screen printing shop while working 48-hour shifts as a full-time firefighter? Jared Gavard of JG Graphics in Northern California joins the Print Hustlers Podcast to break down how he scaled his print shop, delegated operations, and stayed focused on what matters.
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Business, Burnout & Anti-Goals: Redefining Success with Andy Rudman!

March 25, 2025 • 51 mins
What happens when you turn the page on one chapter of your business and start another? 🌀 In this honest conversation, Andy Rudman of Shirt Kong joins Bruce and Steven to talk about his recent transition, what it means to grow a business, and how he’s setting anti-goals to stay focused and fulfilled.

From printing industry trends to leadership lessons and personal growth, this episode is packed with real talk a...
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The Legal Side of a Screen Printing Entities

March 18, 2025 • 62 mins
Whether you’re starting, scaling, or selling your print shop, having the right legal foundation is critical. In this episode, attorney James Bebawy breaks down business structures, legal protections, and exit strategies to ensure your print shop is set up for success.
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Game-Changing Sales Strategies for Screen Printers w/ Kevin Baumgart

March 11, 2025 • 60 mins
🚀 Boost Your Screen Printing Sales with Proven Strategies! In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we welcome back fan-favorite Kevin Baumgart, sales expert and owner of Set Sales. Kevin joins hosts Bruce and Steven, co-founders of Fabric.ink, to drop invaluable insights on:

✅ Sales Tactics That Actually Work 🏆
✅ Cold Email Secrets & Subject Lines That Get Replies 📧
✅ Cutting-Edge Tools fo...
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How Commonwealth Print Shop Had Its Most Profitable Year—Working LESS!

March 4, 2025 • 56 mins
How Commonwealth Print Shop Had Its Most Profitable Year—Working LESS! by Printavo
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Visiting Honduras and 2025 Shop Planning

February 17, 2025 • 48 mins
We catch up with Bruce and Steven and discuss Steven's trip to Honduras to see GraphXSource's new operation. We then dive into helping shop owners build a leadership foundation and goal structure to help them grow toward the same goal. Metrics, leadership roles, and more discussed here on the latest Print Hustlers Podcast!
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Workhorse + Lawson Merging? What’s Next…

February 10, 2025 • 44 mins
Workhorse + Lawson Merging? What’s Next… by Printavo
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Running an INKclusive shop with Jed Seifert of Stakes MFG

February 3, 2025 • 50 mins
Jed Seifert of Stakes Manufacturing in Eastlake, OH joins us on the podcast to talk about their massive decorated apparel operation! Jed is an advocate for hiring people with disabilities in the print shop and educates us on the hiring process.

Inkclusivity Website: https://www.inkclusivity.com/
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THE Riley Hopkins!

January 28, 2025 • 60 mins
THE Riley Hopkins! by Printavo
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Mastering Delegation & Leadership with Sarah Silverman

January 20, 2025 • 64 mins
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we dive deep into leadership, delegation, and team management with Sarah Silverman, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of Outside Angle. Sarah shares insights into overcoming delegation challenges, building trust within teams, and fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Whether you’re a small business owner or scaling your operation, Sarah’s expertise will help you develop the leader...
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