Why Print Needs Curiosity to Thrive
Aug 4, 202630m
Ford Bowers, CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, shares his deep industry expertise on current trends, technological convergence, and the impactful shifts shaping the printing landscape.
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Hosted by Apparelist · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 56 episodes
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Connecting the decorated apparel community by gathering expert-level business management resources to help apparel decorators of all sizes navigate the challenges of growing their businesses.
Apparelist hosts Apparelist Podcast, a business show with 56 episodes published.
Ford Bowers, CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, shares his deep industry expertise on current trends, technological convergence, and the impactful shifts shaping the printing landscape.
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Joe Catlow, CEO of 500 Level, shares insights into building a unique sports apparel brand through innovative design and POD technology.
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Dave Conner joins the Apparelist podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of the apparel decorating industry, focusing on the rise of print-on-demand (POD) and automation.
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Chris Curran, group president of Media and Events at PRINTING United Alliance, dives into the critical business ROI that the Expo offers for apparel decorators.
Ian Scherber, Jaanuu, shares the lessons he's learned about leadership, trends he's seen, and what the future holds through his journey in apparel decorating.
Jaymes Clements of Monster Digital discusses the impact that global trends such as tariffs and supply chain challenges have on apparel decorators.
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Jesse Poteet of Startup Screen Printing shares insights on the pitfalls and benefits of offering discounts in the decorated apparel business.
Frank Myers, CEO at S&S, provides an overview of how the merger process began, integration challenges, and strategic decisions they've made.
Jeff Bender shares his experience creating Lion + Owl, a company that is looking to redefine kids’ apparel. Jeff also highlights the challenges and joys of starting a clothing line and his ultimate vision of making a mea
Tim Gibson, president of sales at US Standard Apparel, joins the Apparelist podcast to discuss some of the major retail trends he's seeing influence our industry in 2025.
Gary Jones
VP of Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs · PRINTING United Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Chris Curran
group president of Media and Events · PRINTING United Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Jayson Tompkins
STAHLS' Fulfill Engine
2 appearances on this show
Kevin Baumgart
Sales Ink
1 appearance on this show
Joe Catlow
500 Level
1 appearance on this show
Josh Kice
Ink & Drink
1 appearance on this show
Dylan Gilligan
Upstate Merch and Shirt Show
1 appearance on this show
Ian Scherber
Jaanuu
1 appearance on this show
Jaymes Clements
Monster Digital
1 appearance on this show
Robert Hake
MOQ1
1 appearance on this show
Jesse Poteet
Startup Screen Printing
1 appearance on this show
Frank Myers
S&S Activewear
1 appearance on this show
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