Shop Hacks

Foggers for Waterbase Screens

Water-based inks live or die by moisture control, and dry air is the enemy. Adding a fogger or steamer near the first print head helps...

Idiot Proof Which Sleeve to Print

Sleeve prints get messed up for the dumbest reason: left and right look obvious until the moment they are not. One simple fix is putting...

Design First, Close Second

Preemptive design pitching works because it removes imagination from the buying decision. Instead of asking a prospect to picture what you could make, you show...

Include Personal Touches in Pitches

Adding personalized, random items to a sample kit works because it triggers emotion, not evaluation. A single unexpected object that aligns with the prospect’s interests...

Custom Kitting for Lead Generation

Custom kitting for lead generation works because it flips the script from self-promotion to proof of competence. Instead of sending generic samples with your logo,...

DIY DTF Roll Dispenser

Cutting DTF gang sheets off a roll is awkward when the material collapses, telescopes, or drags across the table. A proper dispenser solves this by...

Manual Screen Re-Prints

In a manual shop, a misprint or small touch up usually turns into guesswork and wasted shirts. Instead of eyeballing registration, burn a clean uninked...

Get It In writing

Getting it in writing is not about mistrust, it is about eliminating ambiguity before it becomes expensive. Verbal agreements feel fine when everyone is aligned,...

Smart Tools for Quick Responses

Text expansion tools like TextExpander are designed to eliminate repetitive typing in shop communication. A short trigger such as “#price” can instantly expand into a...

Pro Tips for Buying New Equipment

Buying equipment without planning ahead often leads to delays, unexpected costs, and equipment that cannot be used as intended. Before purchasing, confirm the machine will...

Streamline Ink & Pantones On Shelf

Most shops bury themselves in ink by constantly mixing new Pantone shades without knowing what already exists on the shelf. When shelves are four deep...

Surprise Clients with Product Ideas

Cold outreach fails when it asks for attention before earning it. This approach inverts the dynamic by leading with tangible value instead of a pitch. ...