SHIRT SHOW

SHIRT SHOW
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SHIRT SHOW

Shirt Show deep dives into all things screen printing and apparel decoration with shop hacks along the way. Hosted by Dylan Gilligan of Upstate Merch.

  1. 4D AGO

    Gary Jones | Environmental Health & Safety | Shirt Show 265

    People’s perception of OSHA falls somewhere between a guardian angel and the boogeyman. Gary is here to give it to us straight, and help us in walking the path of OSHA compliance. Topics of discussion include: Sustainability, osha misconceptions, injury procedure, inspections, common violations, make ready, the danger of ‘real quick’, ergonomics, electrical safety, health tests, respirator and face mask requirements, inspection etiquette, what to do if you receive a citation, and a whole lotta missing fingers.

    2h 5m

  2. JUN 30

    Adriane Harrison | HR Consulting | Shirt Show 264

    Former litigator turned HR superhero, Adriane is here to school us on everything HR, and what we can do to set our shops up for success. Topics of discussion include: Best practices for implementing HR, culture, disciplinary policy, data and documentation, Printing United Alliance, hiring practices, managing toxic employees, conflict resolution, wage compression, managing expectations, and Terminator.

    2h 26m

  3. JUN 23

    Megan & Ryan | P&M Apparel | Shirt Show 263

    Megan & Ryan are the third generation behind P&M Apparel. While they didn't plan on taking over the family business, the sibling duo is building upon P&M's legacy and navigating their way towards a bigger and brighter future. Topics of discussion include: Growing up in a print shop, Flyover Con, corporate accounts, in-person sales tactics, building community, profitability, shop owner struggles, vulnerability, and 3am panic attacks.

    2h 1m

  4. JUN 16

    Sean Kirkpatrick | Print Hybrid | Shirt Show 262

    Sean's been printing for well over twenty years, and adapting to new technologies for just as long. Whether it's with his digital squeegees, dtf printing, or the og screen printing we all know and love, Sean and Print Hybrid are only interested in producing one thing for their customers... Solutions. Topics of discussion include: Pyramid schemes, living by the ‘If you build it, they will come’ philosophy, having too much or to little shop space, getting into digital printing, the progress of tech, contract work, the digital printing boom on the horizon, business plateauing, implementing robots, adapting your business strategies, contract printing, racing to the bottom, and a near death experience on press.

    2h 16m

  5. JUN 9

    Jason Lucash | Rupt | Shirt Show 261

    After founding a company specializing in custom on demand tech products, Jason went on Shark Tank, sold his business, and retired… for about 6 weeks until boredom sent him onto his current venture: Rupt. Hell bent on disrupting the promo product space for goodness' sake, Jason's victory lap in this industry is bound to leave a lasting and positive impact. Topics of discussion include: The clutter in the promo industry, developing new tech and product, second life packaging, having global production facilities, digital and laser printing, why they have one piece minimums, consciously limiting your product offerings, selling solutions, battling greenwashing, venture funding, and Heisenberg.

    1 hr

  6. JUN 2

    Drue Nickerson | Riptide Print Company | Shirt Show 260

    Drue Nickerson was last on Shirt Show nearly 200 episodes ago. After 15 years of flying the 320 flag, he decided to fully rebrand to Riptide. We dug into reasons why, and how things are looking on the other side of this overhaul, and where he plans to be in the future. Topics of discussion include: our outbound sales strategies, being perceived as too big for small orders, virtual assistants, trademarking, LinkedIn, embroidery, learning to use new equipment, having your shop run without you, setting goals, culture, robots and ai, preparing for exit, and trilogies. Co-Hosted with wonderful Shirt Show alumnus, Mr. Jarrod Hennis of Rockford Art Deli.

    2h 26m

  7. MAY 26

    Shawn Wright | Brigade Screen Printing | Shirt Show 259

    Shawn Wright is not your average guy from small town Idaho, and Brigade is not your average business (or businesses) either. A seasoned electrician turned surfboard shaper, has found himself on the front page of many news publications for standing behind one idea: Everyone is welcome. Topics of discussion include: Hats, small towns, the entrepreneurial bug, the addiction of running a business, taking orders that are out of your league, Nonnas, family first policy, managing production of a viral shirt, honest pricing, offering promo, merch trucks, and white boards.

    2h 16m

  8. MAY 19

    Sarah Fielding | Heck Press | Shirt Show 258

    When it comes to printing at Heck Press, the more difficult the job, the better. Sarah is truly in this for the love of the print game, and the victories waiting on the other side of the stresses that come with it. Topics of discussion include: Hiking, janky first presses, being head strong, touring America, working with bands, printing and growing a shop while pregnant, Norway, the incredible Mel, letting go, printing water based, dabbling in plastisol, getting vibrant prints, trains, separations, shop visits, and print therapy.

    2h 10m
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Shirt Show deep dives into all things screen printing and apparel decoration with shop hacks along the way. Hosted by Dylan Gilligan of Upstate Merch.

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  • Creator
    SHIRT SHOW
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    265
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2025 SHIRT SHOW
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