Marley Reel & Mike Miller | Rise Designs | Shirt Show 69

We met up with Marley Reel & Mike Miller of Rise Designs in Lake Tahoe. Two self proclaimed ski bums who fell into the print game as they settled into life in the mountains. They're currently dealing with some serious wildfires in their area, and we got an update on how things are going post evacuation, and then they schooled us on how they've grown their business over the last 14 years, while also keeping their vision of running a small shop. These guys have truly focused on quality over quantity throughout their careers, and it's an inspiring look into how bigger doesn't always mean better. Topics of discussion include: Working with your limitations, the life changing event of getting an auto, playing to your strengths, real estate issues, minimums and missing garments, staying creative, and slinging tees out of the van.