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2 Regular Guys Talking Decoration and Personalization

2 Regular Guys Talking Decoration and Personalization

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 2 Regular Guys... talking decorations, personalization and customization every Friday.2022 Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Announcing the 2025 REGGIE Awards + The Uncommon Mindset for Real Success

    Announcing the 2025 REGGIE Awards + The Uncommon Mindset for Real Success
    Oct 10 2025
    It’s one of our favorite shows of the year! The 2 Regular Guys are kicking off awards season by revealing the 2025 REGGIE Award categories. The industry’s only awards fully nominated and voted on by the garment decorating community. We’ll share what’s new, what’s returning, and how you can make your voice heard in celebrating the people and companies making a real impact. As a special bonus, Aaron Montgomery will close out the episode with a powerful segment on The Uncommon Mindset. The thinking that separates those who just get by from those who create lasting success. You’ll walk away inspired, informed, and ready to nominate your favorites (and maybe yourself) for this year’s REGGIEs! Tired of bouncing between SanMar, S&S, and alphabroder just to compare prices? PromoHunt’s free browser extension does the work for you—automatically showing you price and inventory comparisons across your favorite suppliers while you shop. Join 7,000+ decorators already using PromoHunt daily.PromoHunt.com News If you have anything newsworthy you would like us to share, please email details to info@2regularguys.com. Use the subject line “Weekly News.” Dad Joke Terry: I've changed my name on all my social media to NOBODY So now I can press the 'like' button on any stupid post and it'll say NOBODY likes this REGGIE Announcement 2025 Fresh Impact Product Award - This category shines a light on products that have made a notable difference in our industry during the calendar year. To qualify, products should have hit the market within the last three years and have yet to be on the voting list in previous years. This award aims to acknowledge the fresh and influential contributions these new products bring to our field, showcasing innovation and progress. Last year Siser Compostable PureHT 2025 Customer Care Spotlight Award - This category is all about recognizing a company, and if applicable, a specific individual within that company, who has shown exceptional customer service in our industry. It's about spotlighting those who go the extra mile to ensure customers are satisfied. Please list the company and, if there's a standout person, mention them too. This award highlights the importance of a customer-focused approach and celebrates the companies and individuals who embody this principle in their daily operations. Last year Joseph Eric from The Magic Touch 2025 Industry Education Excellence Award - This category recognizes the best teacher or online education source that helps people learn in our industry in 2025. It's for those who love to teach and share knowledge, not sell things through their talks or posts. The award is open to amazing teachers and online spots like podcasts, blogs, video channels, virtual events, and training sessions that make learning fun and easy. Last year Jay Busselle 2025 Decorator's Hub Trade Show Award - This category aims to honor an in-person event that significantly benefited, educated, and fostered networking within the decorator's community in 2024. It's about applauding the event that offered a robust platform for learning, connecting, and growing together. Through this award, we seek to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that go into organizing a trade show that truly serves and uplifts our industry's community. Last year Printing United Las Vegas 2025 Rising Star Award - This award seeks to highlight an individual under 40 who is making waves in our industry. The nominee should embody the essence of excellence in garment and product decoration, showcasing creativity, skill, and a positive impact in the field. Before making a nomination, please ensure they are indeed under 40. This is about fresh perspectives brought forth by the emerging talents in our industry. Last year Kylee Salva of Couture Kreations 2025 Women's Voice Award - This award is all about celebrating a person who is working hard to spotlight the r...
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Busting the Biggest Myths in Garment Decoration

    Busting the Biggest Myths in Garment Decoration
    Oct 3 2025
    This week on the 2 Regular Guys Podcast, Aaron and Terry are joined by industry expert Erich Campbell for a no-nonsense look at the myths that keep decorators stuck. From the belief that you have to be the lowest price, to the idea that buying more equipment is the fast track to success, to trusting that YouTube or a supplier’s rep has all the answers, we’ll tackle the stories that sound good but cost shops time, money, and energy. Together we’ll break down why these common assumptions don’t hold up, and share what actually leads to growth, balance, and long-term success in this business. If you’ve ever wondered whether small shops can compete, if you should accept every order, or if working harder is really the key to getting ahead, this conversation is for you. Tired of bouncing between SanMar, S&S, and alphabroder just to compare prices? PromoHunt’s free browser extension does the work for you—automatically showing you price and inventory comparisons across your favorite suppliers while you shop. Join 7,000+ decorators already using PromoHunt daily.PromoHunt.com News https://youtu.be/6mNHDlJlrgE If you have anything newsworthy you would like us to share, please email details to info@2regularguys.com. Use the subject line “Weekly News.” Dad Joke Aaron: I'm reading a new book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down. Busting Myths in the Apparel Industry Myths That Hold Decorators Back The customer is always right, even when they’re wrong I have to compete on price… I have to be the lowest price If I just had more equipment, I could be successful If I take every penny I have out of savings and buy equipment, the world will beat a path to my door I don’t know where to start, so I’ll just roll the dice and hope for the best YouTube is the answer to all life and business problems I’ll just ask my supplier's sales rep for everything I need to get started… they’re the experts The guy who is selling me his business and equipment says he’ll teach me everything Part 2: The guy selling me his business and equipment says, “This is what it’s worth.” You need to accept every order that comes in to grow. Small shops can’t compete with the big online players. If I work harder and longer hours, I’ll eventually get ahead. Trade shows and networking are just for vendors, not decorators. Hiring employees just creates more headaches than it’s worth. https://www.printingunited.com/attend/ - Use code 2RG25 The Secret Sauce We serve up bite-sized tips for our #regulators to instantly spice up their decorated apparel business. Just like the perfect wing sauce, these quick tips can transform your business experience, adding flavor and depth to your operations. Each video in this playlist is a nugget of wisdom, carefully selected for its potential to bring immediate value to your work. So, whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started in the decorated apparel industry, dip into our 'Secret Sauce' for insights that can help you soar. https://youtu.be/x61ZKgKfcU0?si=Bivfdwb8TPjPlBIP OTHER EVENTS Small Business Saturdays - Saturdays at Noon Central Time and then available to watch any time. Rising Tide Talks! - Wednesdays at 5 PM Central Time and then available to watch any time. Master of Success Inner Circle – Bi-weekly Mastermind Groups with accountability, support, and a built-in support group. Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Atlas Screen Supply in Chicago, Nov. 1-2. Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Workhorse Products in Phoenix, AZ, TBD The Take-up with Erich Campbell – Fridays at 2:30 Mountain Time Demystifying Next Level Digitizing Online Training from Erich Campbell Understanding Emblems: Learn from Erich Campbell about digitizing for patches. Trade Shows Impressions Expo Dallas, TX - October 2-4, 2025 Uncommon Mindset,
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Why Hands-On Events Matter for Apparel Decorators

    Why Hands-On Events Matter for Apparel Decorators
    Sep 26 2025
    In 2025, apparel decorators are facing uncertainty, shifting technologies, and more noise than ever before. That makes hands-on learning, real conversations, and in-person events more valuable than ever. In this episode, Cassie Green from Apparelist and Printing United Alliance joins the 2 Regular Guys to share why face-to-face training and networking give decorators an edge and how in-person experiences differ from what can be learned online. She also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Apparel Zone and the new AI Pavilion at Printing United Expo 2025, while keeping the focus on the bigger picture of how decorators can apply these lessons whether they attend Expo or not. Listeners will walk away with practical insights into vendor selection, sustainable growth strategies for DTF, and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in a year filled with challenges and opportunities. Tired of bouncing between SanMar, S&S, and alphabroder just to compare prices? PromoHunt’s free browser extension does the work for you—automatically showing you price and inventory comparisons across your favorite suppliers while you shop. Join 7,000+ decorators already using PromoHunt daily.PromoHunt.com News https://youtu.be/6hfruGAVnTs If you have anything newsworthy you would like us to share, please email details to info@2regularguys.com. Use the subject line “Weekly News.” Dad Joke Terry: My grandkids asked me what I used to play on the iPad as a kid I told them I used to talk into a fan to sound like a robot In-Person Events for Apparel Decorators Terry: Welcome - Give us a brief Cassie 101… Aaron: You know we love education here, and that has something you have always been very close to in the industry. Why do you think hands-on learning is especially important for decorators right now? Terry: Speaking of hands-on / in-person, the Apparel Zone at Printing United Expo has become a hub for decorators. What makes it a useful model of hands-on education? Aaron: AI is buzzing everywhere—what’s the real takeaway for decorators when it comes to AI tools in business and production? Aaron: We’ve had a tumultuous 2025—how do in-person events help decorators find clarity and direction? Terry: What role does networking play in shaping a decorator’s long-term business success? (Maybe share a story where attending an in-person event directly helped a business shift or grow?) Terry: What would you say to the shop owner who thinks, “I can’t afford the time or cost to attend an event”? Aaron: At the Apparel Zone, I get to chat with Rob Super of American Print and Supply about - What to Look for in Your Digital Vendor. We are both excited about the topic. Why is this important to think about for apparel decorators? Aaron: If decorators took just one mindset shift from events like these, what should it be? Terry: From your point of view, what lessons can decorators take home even if they don’t attend Expo this year? Terry: Let people know how they can register to attend the Expo, learn more, connect with you, and check out the amazing content you share through Apparelist all the time? - https://www.printingunited.com/attend/ - Use code 2RG25 The Secret Sauce We serve up bite-sized tips for our #regulators to instantly spice up their decorated apparel business. Just like the perfect wing sauce, these quick tips can transform your business experience, adding flavor and depth to your operations. Each video in this playlist is a nugget of wisdom, carefully selected for its potential to bring immediate value to your work. So, whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started in the decorated apparel industry, dip into our 'Secret Sauce' for insights that can help you soar. https://youtu.be/Cx3Zh3Yyf1Y OTHER EVENTS Small Business Saturdays - Saturdays at Noon Central Time and then available to watch any time. Rising Tide Talks!
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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