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Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast

Printavo
Screen Printing
Business Growth Strategies
Labor Costs
Print-On-Demand
Viori
Company Culture
Employee Management
Startup Mindset
Customer Service
Burnout Management
Entrepreneurship
Automation In Screen Printing
DGI Apparel
Action Sports
Screen Printing Industry
Lead Generation
Y Combinator
Warehouse Management Systems
San Diego
Hiring Practices

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

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Latest Episodes

Jordan of Fast Threads is back for Part 2, and this one goes deep. After last week's episode on multi-location expansion and the Four Burners Theory, Bruce and Steven invited Jordan back to pull the curtain back even further — on how he actually runs... more

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Jordan Tollakson built Fast Threads in Montevideo, Minnesota — a town of 6,000 people — and has since expanded to three locations across rural Minnesota and South Dakota. In this episode, he sits down with Bruce and Steven to share how he blew past t... more

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After 15+ years of running In the Zone Inc, Deanna and Josh Smith finally did what most print shop owners only dream about — they took a real two-week vacation. No day trips, no long weekends. Two full weeks away from the shop, exploring Yellowstone,... more

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You say you value your team. You say sales is the priority. But if you looked at your calendar from yesterday — does it actually back that up?

In this solo episode, Bruce shares a simple but eye-opening idea from a recent nutritionist podcast that ap... more

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Jordan Tollakson
Owner of Fast Threads (Minnesota)
Fast Threads
Episode: Management Offsites, Remote Sales Expansion & the Four Burners Theory
(no other guests identified)
Episode: Management Offsites, Remote Sales Expansion & the Four Burners Theory
Weston Cotton
Owner of Custom Print Graphics, entrepreneur transitioning from corporate america to running a screen printing business
Custom Print Graphics
Episode: Faster Growth by Acquisition with Weston Cotton
Kevin Baumgart
Sales expert and founder of Sales Ink
Sales Ink
Episode: Your 2026 Print Shop Playbook: $0 to $1M Revenue Strategy with Sales Ink
Daniel Volad
Senior Product Specialist at Roland
Roland DGA
Episode: Taking Direct-to-Film Printing On The Road with Roland DGA | Print Shop Innovation
Miles Parco
Owner of Miles T-Shirts and disc golf apparel printing expert
Miles T-Shirts
Episode: How Miles T-Shirts Built A Niche Print Shop | Growth, Pricing, Automation & 365 Shirt Reviews
Matt Marcotte
AI enthusiast who builds tools for print shops
Marcotte Inc.
Episode: Print Hustlers Recap: AI Tools, Industry Data, Licensing Truths & Social Media Strategies (2025)
Rob Cressy
Expert on the integration of AI in marketing
Episode: Print Hustlers Recap: AI Tools, Industry Data, Licensing Truths & Social Media Strategies (2025)
Alex the Economist
Economist providing insights on market trends and data
Episode: Print Hustlers Recap: AI Tools, Industry Data, Licensing Truths & Social Media Strategies (2025)

Hosts

Bruce Ackerman
Host of Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast; affiliated with Printavo; appears across many episodes.
Steven Farag
Co-host or host on the show; frequent collaborator with Bruce Ackerman; affiliated with Printavo.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Edit for 2025

    Edit for 2025: you guys are good dudes who put on a good show…but plz stop talking about general business guidance stuff. We don’t need to hear about bookkeeping or hiring, that could apply to any small business.

    Focus on things that are only specific to our industry and try to stay away from a “business coach” or “self help” type of vibe.

    You guys have also been spending a lot of time talking about your personal health and wellness stuff, and while we love you…no one cares to hear about tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sephz123
    United States4 months ago
  • Good dudes that put on a great show

    They really work hard to put on a good show. They have to put on a podcast that appeals to a huge range of custom apparel businesses from small shops to giant mega operations…which is a tall order.

    The episodes, guests, and topics do to seem to skew a bit more towards large garment decorating businesses, and towards traditional screen printing. I think mostly because that’s the ecosystem which both of them know the most about and where most of their contacts are.

    It could also just be that w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sephz123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good podcast but no notes

    Good podcast but no notes - please consider adding a short recap I. Episode notes, especially guest names/companies interviewed.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    apprater20202020
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the Podcast

    Very informative podcast. Super helpful behind the scene tips. Would love to hear you interview more female entrepreneurial screen printers (hint hint…pick Jacquie Mahan at The Awesome Company). Instagram @theawesomecompanyoffical

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JWM1225
    United States3 years ago
  • Great great stuff!!

    Keep em coming guys! Can’t get enough of this stuff thanks for all y’all do guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jornelas58
    United States8 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate industry-specific insights and practical tips for running print shops.
Some episodes skew toward larger garment businesses, which can feel less relatable for very small shops.
Audience values actionable strategies and guest diversity, with a desire for more topics on new tech and industry developments.

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Management Offsites, Remote Sales Expansion & the Four Burners Theory
Q: What was the goal of the offsite and how did you structure it?
The offsite aimed to unify three locations, boost cross-department collaboration, and set concrete goals for 3- to 5-year horizons. It started with a year-in-review, moved into cross-department brainstorming, and concluded with alignment on annual and quarterly targets.
Lessons Learned from Screen Printing Since the 1980s with Jedd Swisher
Q: What do you think has changed the most in the screen printing industry since you started?
Artwork development processes have greatly improved; what took hours now can be done in minutes due to technology.
Lessons Learned from Screen Printing Since the 1980s with Jedd Swisher
Q: What is the biggest challenge you faced in the early days of your screen printing business?
Juggling multiple roles, from sales to printing to invoicing, which made it very challenging to manage everything effectively.
Faster Growth by Acquisition with Weston Cotton
Q: How do you verify the financials of a business during your due diligence?
I look at bank statements to verify their claimed earnings against actual deposits.
Faster Growth by Acquisition with Weston Cotton
Q: What do you think makes a business appetizing to someone looking to acquire it?
The management team's adaptability and eagerness for growth is crucial.

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What is Printavo PrintHustlers Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, entrepreneur-focused show that centers on running print shops and apparel businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear real-world operations playbooks—from delegating, cross-training, and scaling with remote systems, to growth through acquisitions, automation, and niche marketing. Guests range from long-time industry veterans to tech-forward operators, sharing concrete lessons on equipment, production workflows, sales strategies, and customer experience. The format tends to blend hands-on tactics with industry context, making it helpful for shop owners, operators, and those seeking to modernize or expand a print business.

Noteworthy aspects include a strong emphasis on operational resilience (vacations, remote management, budge... more

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4. Kevin Baumgart
5. Daniel Volad
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7. Matt Marcotte
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