This is why decoration shops charge you an initial “Screen Setup” Each color in your design, requires its own screen. As shown in the picture Don’t forget, you can keep cost down by using the color of the t-shirt as a color

Some decorators will offer pre-production samples. If you have the extra $$$ to spend on samples, do so. Helps avoid any mistakes + see a physical production model vs a digital proof Ask your decorator if they offer: - Samples - On-Press Checks

Tech Packs. It helps keep your brand’s branding the same across the board. Usually includes different style of logos (wordmark, symbol mark, etc), PMS call outs, sizing, etc

Add texture to your graphics for that vintage look 🔥 It doesn’t always have to be solids

More Distress effects 🔥 Textures always are game changing to the graphics Explore that option!

Mock-ups make things a much smoother process Take the extra time to have in your template folder

Real talk.

Biggest thing one can learn in biz (no matter what industry) is the power of saying NO. Sometimes it’s tempting to say YES to a job/project because extra $$$, portfolio work, etc But usually doesn’t turn out the best or worse, can’t complete the project

Fold / Bag Finishing Make it easier on yourself when shipping orders

Great way to add a more personalized touch to your products, add pins, custom stickers, etc Direct Embroidery on 5-Panel Unconstructed Cap for Surf Brand 🏄

More Fun stuff being produced Silicone Transfers applied to foam snapback truckers 🔥 🏄

North Shore 🏄 Foam Trucker Hat + Silicone Decorator + Custom Pin & Application Love when clients think outside the box. Helps with branding and customers see/feel it when they buy your product

PMS colors! Always provide your decorator Pantone colors. Even better, make sure you designs are made WITH Pantone callouts. Makes both ends easier

It’s crazy how money can be made out of anything I have a client who sells USA Made merch and all they add is relabel their inside neck tags with personal branding 800-1000 units weekly

Best Blank brand any clothing brand and even daily user can buy for less than $10? ASColour Regular Fit. 100% Cotton. Over 70+ color options

Always love printing tour merch Clean, sleek, to the point

Pantone Matching Fun Front Imprint with a sleeve embroidery hit

Never look at your phone once you wake up. Ever!!! Journal instead. One of the best reasons to journal in the morning is to take control of your mind. Control your mental algorithm, and don’t let it be controlled by others. Write your goals, what you’re grateful for, and what

Day 1 of switching gym to the morning. Missed this schedule Few adjustments needed but great start

I’m in love with this sentence: “Your future is shaped by the habits you repeat, not the goals you set.”