DTF Printing Podcast

Kristyn Leary, owner/operator, Origin Apparel Screen Printing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, shares unique applications for DTF printing, factors to consider before bringing DTF in-house, and the importance of introducing the younger generation to the apparel industry.

Turning Followers into Customers Precious Johnson, owner of Aint She Precious Prints in McKinney, Texas, talks about leaving your 9-5 to start your your own company, tackling mental health issues in business, and turning your followers into customers.

Upgrading Your DTF Equipment.

Jessica Norman, owner of Missouri Shirt Company in Farmington, Missouri, discusses the process of upgrading your DTF equipment, why you should hire outside of the apparel industry, and the benefits of continuous improvement.

One-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.

Megan Griffith, Co-Owner and Art and Operations Director at P&M Apparel in Polk City, Iowa, shares what it’s like to be a third-generation, female owner of a print shop, the significance of attending industry events and building a community, and how find the right vendor for DTF transfers.

Jed Seifert, co-founder of Stakes MFG in Eastlake, Ohio, discusses DTF vs DTG, how to retain great employees, and the advantages of hiring staff members with disabilities.

John LaRoy CEO of Apparel Redefined in Crestwood, Illinois, shares the advantages of utilizing lean manufacturing, having an internal sales management system, and bringing DTF in-house

Marshall Atkinson of Atkinson Consulting and Shirt Lab discusses the benefits of using Midjourney at your DTF print business.

Adam Calvary, director of Events + Special Projects at Family Industries in Los Angeles, shares the benefits of purchasing transfers from a trusted supplier, live printing with DTF, and how DTF is changing the apparel industry.

Kaycie Cooper and Michelle Brown, co-owners of The Homestead Tee in Hamilton, Michigan, discuss what it’s like to implement DTF into an existing business, the decision process of bringing DTF in-house and selling transfers, and what it’s like being a women-owned family business.

Matt Marcotte and Tyler Springer, COO and CEO of Decoflo talk about their new software, Stream, designed specifically for DTF users, automation and AI in the apparel space, and the importance of having a growth mindset.

Ian Hinkley, co-founder of DGI Apparel, discusses his free online tool that allows users to compare custom pricing from garment suppliers, current blank apparel needs, and how the advancements in DTF printing are a huge win for the industry.

Kevin Oakley, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Stoked on Printing in Las Vegas, chats about replacing DTG with DTF, how to build online stores for clients, and what’s needed for a safe printing environment.

Davis Slagle, VP of Bee Graphix in Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, shares what it’s like to move entirely from screen printing to DTF printing, the benefits of finding your niche, and tools toward employee retention.

Milissa Gibson, sales director at Lane Seven, and Tim Gibson, enterprise sales manager at Supacolor (both owners of High Voltage Studios in Austin, Texas), chat about how to best communicate with your vendors, what it’s like working in the same industry as your partner, and the future of DTF in the apparel industry.

Meryl Katlin, merchandise printing specialist, at Make a Tee Online in Coral Springs, Florida, discusses the reasons behind making the switch to DTF, how to choose between screen printed transfers and DTF transfers, and the importance of being an active part of the apparel decorating community.

Sean Kirkpatrick, owner of Print Hybrid in Lubbock, Texas, talks about his recent DTF printing purchase, pairing it with other technology in-house, and the detailed process of changing his business name.

Tom Rauen, CEO of 1-800-TShirts in Dubuque, Iowa, shares his full circle moment from heat pressing in his basement to running a multi-million dollar apparel business, the importance of connecting with your local community, and why you should find your DTF tribe.

Kyle Robinson, co-owner and CEO of Print My Threads in Flatwoods, Kentucky, chats about automating and scaling with DTF, profit sharing, and working in a family business.