Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast
Discover amazing stories & lessons from fellow shop owners and industry leaders. Hosted by Bruce Ackerman and Steven Farag
Episodes
July 23, 2025 ⢠58 mins
In this Print Hustlers Podcast episode, Justin Lawrence of Oklahoma Shirt Company reveals the human-first systems that helped grow his shop.
From humble beginnings printing in a hallway to running a massive operation, Justin shares how emotional intelligence, team empathy, and dialed-in systems were the real growth leversânot just marketing or machinery.
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July 16, 2025 ⢠74 mins
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, we sit down with Justin Moore of Barrel Maker Printing and LivePrinting.com. Justin shares the raw, behind-the-scenes journey of building a powerhouse print shopâincluding how live printing became a massive revenue stream, why Profit First has guided his daily financial habits for 8 years, and the reality of launching side projects like Second Chance Totes.
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July 9, 2025 ⢠45 mins
DGI Apparelâthe âExpedia of blanksââjust got shut down. So what happened⌠and what does it mean for your shop?
In this solo Print Hustlers Podcast, Bruce and Steven break down the surprising shutdown of DGI Apparel, a software that allowed decorators to compare prices across major garment manufacturers. The platform had to close its doorsâleaving shops with fewer sourcing tools and big questions about the futur...
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July 2, 2025 ⢠30 mins
ThreadX just wrappedâand Stevenâs back with a full recap of what went down.
Hosted at Robert Redfordâs Sundance Resort, ThreadX 2025 brought together shop owners, CEOs, and thought leaders for an intimate and powerful weekend.
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June 25, 2025 ⢠55 mins
Is your screen printing shop running you⌠or are you running it?
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Richman, certified EOS implementer and Fabric.Ink coach, to talk about why so many shop owners feel stuckâand how the right systems can help them get unstuck. Michael shares lessons from building and selling a custom manufacturing business, the real-world application of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Syste...
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June 18, 2025 ⢠58 mins
What if the secret to business success isnât hustleâbut calm?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Andy Rudman of Shirt Kong, we dive deep into the emotional and practical evolution of running a shop for 16+ years. From legacy and burnout to customer service as marketing, Andy shares raw, honest lessons that every print shop owner needs to hear.
In Part 2 of our conversation with Andy Rudman of Shirt Kong, we dive deep into the emotional and practical evolution of running a shop for 16+ years. From legacy and burnout to customer service as marketing, Andy shares raw, honest lessons that every print shop owner needs to hear.
đ§ Topics Covered:
⢠What Andy wishes he knew on day one
⢠What Andy wishes he knew on day one
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June 11, 2025 ⢠55 mins
Whatâs 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 growâfrom leadership mindset to hiring strategies and building sustainable systems.
Andy shares:
⢠Why most owners wait too long to let go
⢠What he learned ...
⢠Why most owners wait too long to let go
⢠What he learned ...
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June 4, 2025 ⢠42 mins
If you donât know your shopâs profitability until itâs too late⌠youâre 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 trackâno fluff, just real data that can change your business.
Nick shares:
⢠The âcontribution marginâ method for real-time profit trackin...
⢠The âcontribution marginâ method for real-time profit trackin...
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May 28, 2025 ⢠49 mins
In this episode of the Print Hustlers Podcast, weâre joined by John Gibbs, founder of Logo Daddy Graphics, as he shares how he built a $3M+ print shop that doesnât 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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May 21, 2025 ⢠9 mins
Most shop owners are buried in the day-to-day. Orders, emails, interviews, production â 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 â and your life â to go.
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May 13, 2025 ⢠28 mins
Bruce and Steven sit down to talk shop â literally. No guests, no fluff â 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...
⢠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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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 â and how to build a business that doesnât 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 âMeccaâ for print shop owners
This is an honest, tactical look at how to stop grindi...
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April 30, 2025 ⢠53 mins
Hiring the right production manager can transform your shop â 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 â their new production manager â changed everything. From trial days and onboardin...
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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 â this oneâs full of sharp insights, hard truths, and software that actually saves your sanity.
They also share what theyâve learned running Fabric.ink, a peer-bas...
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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 â 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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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, Cliveâs journey is packed with real, practical insights for entrepreneurs an...
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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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March 25, 2025 ⢠51 mins
What happens when you turn the page on one chapter of your business and start another? đ 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 heâs 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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March 18, 2025 ⢠62 mins
Whether youâre 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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March 11, 2025 ⢠60 mins
đ 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:
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