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Last Call For Plastisol
by Jeremy Ray, Christy Shellenberger
We're a podcast and community for beginners and life long learners within the screen printing industry. Our goal is to share insights from our combined 16 years of screen printing experience along with even more from some of the coolest people and resources we've met along the way.
Episodes
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Tariffs Are Rising...Now What? - Pressing Matters Podcast
Tariffs Are Rising...Now What? 🎙️In today’s episode of the Pressing Matters podcast, Jeremy dives into the tough questions every shop owner should be asking as garment prices start climbing.✅ Are your blanks already going up in price?✅ Should you raise your prices—or wait it out?✅ Are your...
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The Hustle & The Heart - Pressing Matters Podcast
n today’s episode of Pressing Matters, Jeremy dives into the real talk about what it takes to keep the wheels turning this time of year. Business isn’t always booming, and that’s exactly when the hustle really matters.💬 “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs.Jeremy...
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Nick Gawreluk w/ Print Profit | Last Call For Plastisol S2E12
In this episode, we’re joined by Nick Gawreluk from Print Profit, and let’s just say—this one will change the way you look at your shop’s numbers. We kick things off by talking about our first meeting with Nick and how he floored us with his concept of 20/20 vision for your business. We dig deep...
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Prepping for Slow Seasons | Pressing Matters
On this episode of Pressing Matters, Jeremy gives a sneak peek into the Print Homie Playbook event and highlights the expertise of Nick Gawreluk from Print Profit. Nick has built a reputation for helping print shops maximize efficiency and profitability, and today, we’re diving into the…
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Barry Hammons w/ Kor-Chem | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep 11
In this episode of Last Call for Plastisol, we sit down with Barry Hammons from Kor-Chem Chemicals to dive into the ever-evolving world of screen printing. Barry shares his journey of printing over 2 million trucker hats a year, selling equipment, and helping shops streamline their processes...
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Shop Efficiency - Screen Printing Optimization | Pressing Matters
Is your screen printing shop running as efficiently as it should? On today's episode of Pressing Matters, we're diving into shop improvement strategies—breaking down the challenges, problem-solving tactics, and real solutions that can level up your production! 💪🔥✅ How are you improving your...
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Operation Decisions in the Slow Season | Pressing Matters Podcast
🚨 Pressing Matters Podcast 🚨On today’s episode, Jeremy shares updates on the Print Homie Playbook event 🏆 and dives into a major shift at Rock Hill Screen Printing—an employee leaving for a better job. 💼 While it’s always tough to see a team member move on, their decision not to hire a...
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Boost Sales with Ubix Sublimation | Hot Flashes Podcast
It’s a Hot Flash! Listen as Christy and Jay from Ubix chat about easy things to add to boost sales in your online stores.Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2 sponsors! Kor-Chem Screen Printing Products -...
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Special Announcement | Pressing Matters
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: PRINT HOMIE PLAYBOOK REGISTRATION IS LIVE! 🚨The event you’ve been waiting for—formerly known as the Printers Tool Kit—is back and better than ever as the PRINT HOMIE PLAYBOOK! Get ready for an exclusive, high-impact experience designed to level up your print game. From mastering...
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The Print Homie Playbook | Last Call For Plastisol
Last Call For Plastisol is bringing something BIG to the screen printing industry! 🎉 We’re hosting The Print Homie Playbook, an exclusive industry-wide event at Rock Hill Screen Printing in Rock Hill, SC!🛠️ What is The Print Homie Playbook?This event is designed to give shop owners, production...
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Austin Warren w/ Stakked | Last Call Fro Plastisol S2 Ep10
In this episode, we chat with Austin Warren, founder of Stakked, about his journey from a summer job in screen printing to building a tech enablement agency transforming the industry.Austin got his start at a friend’s contract t-shirt company, which led to him helping his friends found Sunday…
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Color Correction for DTF Prints | Pressing Matters
Color correction giving you a headache? We get it. Getting DTF prints to match your screen-printed colors can feel like a never-ending battle. From ICC color profiles and file formats to monitor settings and the type of film you’re using—every little detail affects the final outcome.In today’s...
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Delegate To Elevate | Pressing Matters Podcast
Today on Pressing Matters, we’re diving into one of the toughest (but most rewarding) parts of being an owner: assessing your daily tasks and figuring out what’s really driving your business forward.Are you spending too much time on low-value activities? It might be time to delegate or hire out...
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Sales Tools to Speed Up Quoting | Hot Flashes Podcast
Pressing Matters Episode 3! Valentine’s Day Edition - join in as Christy chats up some of her favorite sales tools including a standard color chart and an easy website jot form that reduces the back and forth emails to do a quote. Speed to Quote = $$ Last Call For Plastisol is available on You...
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Lean Manufacturing Practices for Efficiency | Pressing Matters Podcast
If you’re not constantly improving, you’re falling behind. Today on Pressing Matters, we’re diving into 2 Second Lean—the small, daily improvements that stack up to massive efficiency gains in your shop.At Rock Hill Screen Printing, we’ve embraced lean manufacturing to cut wasted time, streamline...
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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone - Industry Networking | Pressing Matters Podcast
Pressing Matters Podcast – Real Talk 🔥Are you stuck in your comfort zone? It’s time to break out. Iron sharpens iron, and the best way to grow in this industry is to learn from others who’ve been there, done that.Today on Pressing Matters, we’re talking about stepping out—whether that means...
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Pulse Checking Sales & Stoic Decision-Making | Hot Flashes Podcast
Are you ready for a 🔥 Flash?!?Join Christy as she discusses pulse checking your incoming sales and nerding out over a little stoicism topic of decision making Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comCheck out our Season 2…
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Stampinator Jeff | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep9
On this episode of Last Call For Plastisol, we’re joined by none other than Jeff Fiorucci from Stampinator! Jeff’s got some huge news to share—Stampinator has officially partnered with Stahls’ Hotronix, and he’s here to break down what that means for the industry. But that’s not all—Jeff dives…
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Manage Your Screen Printing Shop with Core Values | Pressing Matters Podcast
In today’s episode, Jeremy dives into why Core Values matter in your shop. 🔥 From setting the standard for your team to making tough decisions easier, strong values are the backbone of a successful print business.✅ How do Core Values impact daily operations?✅ Can they improve efficiency & team...
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The Value Of Going To WB Camp
In this episode, we chat about the value of going to events in the industry for the purpose of networking education and seeing other shops in action. We talked specifically about WB Camp happening in Claremont Florida on February 27. Is this something you’re considering going to? Let me know in…
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Simple Steps to Up Your Magazine PR Game | Hot Flashes Podcast
Thanks for joining our exclusive live broadcast. Feel free to share your questions and interact with other participants in the chat.Christy discusses her week ass shop owner, taking a break for surgerey, coming back to an employee issue and working on magazine PR for the shop. #printshop...
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Are High School Interns A Good Investment?
In this episode, we dive into the value of high school and college interns, especially those with special needs, and how they can bring unique strengths to the shop. Plus, we talk briefly about the seasonal slowdown.Tune in, share your thoughts, and let’s keep the conversation...
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Simple Steps To Improve Your Shipping/Receiving Flow
Today on the show we discuss improving the flow from our shipping department at Rock Hill Screen Printing to our Production Floor and back out the door to the customer. Topics include labeling of carts, shelfs and the communication that has to happen when an order is ready for pick-up. Let us…
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The Value Of Making Friends With Other Shops
Today Frank Kemp from Metro Print joins me for a biscuit and a little shop talk.
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How Does This Live Stream Thing Work?
One of the greatest joys over the past few years has been cohosting the Last Call For Plastisol podcast with my business partner, Christy Shellenberger (Rossi). This morning, we experimented with a new concept: a brief live stream to give our listeners an authentic behind-the-scenes look into the...
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RHSP Owners Retreat | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep8
🎙️ Last Call For Plastisol – Recapping the Rock Hill Screen Printing Owners Retreat In this episode, Christy and Jeremy share a behind-the-scenes look at their recent Owners Retreat for Rock Hill Screen Printing. They dive into the inspiration behind planning the retreat, how they prepared, the...
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Ian West w/ Monarch Color | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep7
🎙️ Last Call For Plastisol – Episode with Ian West, President of Monarch Color Corporation In this episode, we sit down with Ian West, the President of Monarch Color Corporation, to hear his inspiring journey from starting as a shipping assistant in his family business to leading one of the...
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Screen Printer Mike | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep6
Embracing the Future of DTF with Screen Printer Mike In this episode, hosts Christy and Jeremy sit down with TikTok and Instagram sensation Mike Hoey, better known as Screen Printer Mike. With his growing reputation as the go-to influencer for screen printing tutorials, Mike shares his journey in...
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Ryan & Megan from P&M Apparel | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep5
Join hosts Christy and Jeremy as they sit down live from the Printing United Expo in Las Vegas with Ryan and Megan, the dynamic brother-and-sister duo behind P&M Apparel. As third-generation screen printers, Ryan and Meghan share their journey of navigating a family business in the ever-evolving...
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Kyle Robinson w/ Print My Threads | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep4
🎙️ Last Call For Plastisol Podcast - Live from the Printing United Expo in Las Vegas! In this episode, hosts Christy and Jeremy sit down with Kyle Robison, owner of Print My Threads, a rural screen printing shop in Kentucky. Recorded live at the vibrant Printing United Expo in Las Vegas, they...
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Mindy & Shelby w/ Country Roads Ink | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep3
What do you do when running a rural boutique and struggling to find graphic tees in a timely manner? Start a screen printing business, of course! In this episode, we catch up with Mindy and Shelby from Country Roads Ink at the Printing United Las Vegas Expo. That’s right—that’s exactly what they...
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@thecanofcorn Zach Achorn | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep1
In this episode, we're joined by the legendary Zach Achorn (@thecanofcorn), live from Printing United Las Vegas. Zach dives deep into the screen printing industry, sharing his insights on where it's headed and recounting his incredible journey—from graffiti tagging inspired by Shepard Fairey to...
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Kevin Baumgart - Sales Ink | Last Call For Plastisol S2 Ep2
In this episode, we're live from Printing United Las Vegas with Kevin Baumgart from Sales Ink. Kevin has made his mark as the first sales consultant dedicated exclusively to the screen printing industry. Today, he shares his journey from a software sales career to becoming a passionate advocate…
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Last Call | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 31
Welcome to a special announcement from "Last Call For Plastisol," your go-to podcast for all things screen printing! In September, we saw a significant change as Snatch & Run and Rock Hill Screen Printing merged, quickly growing by taking on the excess from the closure of South Paw Screen…
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Colton Moreno w/ROQ | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 30
Let me tell you a story of a young 20 year old man living in Lansing Michigan who decided on a whim to move to California during covid, fell in love with screen printing, mastered sales with MCLogan Supply, became a darkroom guru, worked for free at shops in his spare time to learn as much as he...
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Flyover Con Happy Hour | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 29
In this episode we take a break from the normal format and take the show on the road to Flyover Con 2024. FLYOVER CON is a community-building initiative aimed at fostering connections and sharing knowledge among Midwest screen printers and decorators. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or…
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Marshall Atkinson w/ Atkinson Consulting | Shirt Lab | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 28
The man, The Midjourney Myth, The screen printing legend Marshall Atkinson joins the show this week to drop some consulting, art and sales knowledge on the listeners and let us tell you, this episode is full of nuggets for you and your shop to use to level up your shops! We also go in depth about...
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Brandt Farmer w/ Farmhouse Apparel | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 27
In the midst of an epic move we caught up with Brandt Farmer from Farmhouse Apparel to discuss his transition from a manual shop to an Anatol Volt automatic. As well as digging into his passion for artwork, quality and his recommendations for those thinking about attending an open house or trade...
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Frank Kemp w/ Metro Print | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 26
Today on our podcast, we're thrilled to have Frank Kemp, a renowned figure in the screen printing community, share his insights on crafting a thriving screen printing enterprise. This episode will explore key strategies like 'Under Promise, Over Deliver,' and the importance of hiring individuals,...
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DTF News with Aaron Blank | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 25
Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.com In this episode Aaron Blank from Blue Ridge Screen Products joins the show to drop some DTF knowledge and some huge news for the screen print industry. Print Homies interested in adding…
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Matt w/ Print2Impress | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 24
Matt from Print2Impress joined the show at Printing United 2023 to discuss using Monday.com with Printavo to help with production scheduling. Tune in for tips and tricks and stick around for Matt's passion and purpose if you want to be inspired. Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube,...
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LCFP Tips for a Slow Down! | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 23
In this episode Christy and Jeremy drop some wisdom on what to do and what not to do when your shop slows down in January. The two discuss the things they did when they were in panic mode and what they do now. If your shop has slowed down after the holiday, this episode is for you! Last Call For...
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Print Life Talk with Pete & Charlie| Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 22
Last Call For Plastisol is available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.lastcallforplastisol.comOur guests this episode are Charles Schwab from OFFAL Labs and Pete Seow from Eazy Did It. Pete and Charlie have been called the Hip Hop Gypsy's of Screen Printing. Tune in as they focus on…
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Chad Kerkenbush from PrintGrip | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 21
Have you ever had a really good idea that could change the industry but you had no clue on how to bring that idea to life and get it in the hands of other printers? If so, then you need to meet our latest guest on this episode! Chad Kerkenbush to a problem that he had in his shop, figured out a…
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Chris Daniel from Elite Sports Screen Printing & Embroidery | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 20
What's it like to buy out a sporting goods retail business during covid and turn it into a screen printing and embroidery company? Our Print Homie Chris Daniel stops by the our booth at Printing United in Atlanta to catch up on everything a shop owner goes through to buy a business. Last Call For...
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Frank Dudzik from Graphic Screen Fashion | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 17
Frank Dudzik joins us on the podcast at the Printing United Expo in Atlanta. Frank has been in the printing industry focusing most of his attention on research and development and heat press transfers. Frank now focuses all of his attention helping screen printers with this screen mesh issues…
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Jason Fitzwater w/ Kor-Chem | LCFP Episode 18
This episode we dive into the crazy world of reclaiming screens with Jason Fitzwater from Kor-Chem. Jason discusses Kor-Chem mission to make sustainable products for the printing industry and gets into his history with the company and why less is more when buying chemicals for your print shop.…
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Ray Smith w/ Avient Specialty Inks | LCFP Episode 19
On this episode we catch up with Ray Smith from Avient Specialty Inks and nerd out on the world of Water Based Inks. From off his class at Water Based Camp at Made Labs, Ray gives us some valuable tips and tricks to help printers have success when printing with water based inks. If you’re…
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Kyle Eslinger from Sanmar | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 16
Kyle Slinger joins us on the podcast at the Printing United Expo in Atlanta. Kyle is the Strategic Account Manager | Decorator and Digital Solutions manager for SanMar. Once the owner of Timberlane Graphics, Kyle began working at Sanmar in 2012 and has never looked back. Join us as we discuss the...
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Amber and Jesse from Sweet Tea Refill | Last Call For Plastisol Ep. 15
All business partnerships start with responding to a “Boutique Shop for Sale” Facebook Ad at the same time right? Find out how two random strangers decided to buy that shop and turn it into a legit screen printing / embroidery / retail boutique shop and must watch, weekly dress up, Facebook live...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We're a podcast and community for beginners and life long learners within the screen printing industry. Our goal is to share insights from our combined 16 years of screen printing experience along with even more from some of the coolest people and resources we've met along the way.
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Jeremy Ray, Christy Shellenberger
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