Print Talk - running a print and promotional product business Daron

Daron and Taylor talk about what's happening at the shop and about being the first full-time employee.

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In this episode



- California is on fire
- Tough times and trying to be positive
- Daron's car issues
- vendor issues
- Afinia label printer
- Equipment suggestions
- DTG (Direct to garment)
- Roll label printers
- Epson label printer
- Intec finisher LC600



YouTube Questions

- Is the BN20 worth it?
- iColor white toner printer

Things covered in this episode


color issues
learning to say no
click costs
using what you have to get the job done
selling equipment
Media
Log media runs
cut length
streamlining processes

Video on color Mitch Boyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I2gw5Iup3M

HP Latex comparison - https://timetomakesomething.com/hp-latex-115-printer-vs-hp-latex-315-printer-whats-the-difference/

Derek -

Runs a small sticker and decal shop with mostly online sales.

Derek's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHqQjvDgwkJ03Dy80ksNEOg



Daron -

Runs a print and promotional shop with mainly local sales to small businesses.

Daron's Channel - https://youtube.com/timetomakesomething



Things that were covered in this episode.


Who we are
What we do
How we met each other.
Roland BN20
HP Latex Printers
The print quality between Latex and Eco-Solvent
Solvent Inks
Out-gassing of inks
Color mixing to hit colors
Latex white ink printing
Import flatbed printers
Production difference between our shops
Daron's cost calculator on Patreon - https://patreon.com/ttms
Equipment (Konica, HP Latex, Duplo, etc)
Not taking a paycheck
BNI - Business Networking International
How we get business
Online vs local business



Donate to keep the show going - https://www.patreon.com/printtalk



Picks of the weeks

Daron - Govee Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3i6YhFw

Derek - Monitor Color Calibration - https://amzn.to/2XxvFgS