Shop Talk
Shop Talk, brought to you by Ink Kitchen, are relaxed, 20-minute sessions taking place on the expo floor, that discuss various industry related topics. Approximately 15 sessions* (*Subject to change) will take place during each Impressions event. Every Shop Talk is brief, on point, and delivered by the best and brightest that do this work every day, sharing their expertise and their vision.
2024 Shop Talk Schedule
Thursday, March 21
11:00 am
Common Mistakes in the Screen Room (and how to fix them…)
Speakers: Dave Makin, Saati; Bill Smith, Saati
12:00 pm
Embroidering on Difficult Garments: Adjustments in Digitizing, Backing and Hooping
Speakers: Jared Peeler, Midsouth Apparel Solutions; Steve Palevich, Hirsch Solutions
1:00 pm
Women in the Garment Decoration Industry: Where are We, Where Do We Need to Go
Speakers: Jody Mazade, Howard Custom Transfers; Aimee Clay, Mirror Image; Emily Bihary, Transfer Express; Sarah Unruh, STAHLS’
2:00 pm
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Garment Construction but Were Afraid to Ask
Speaker: Andrea Routzahn, Alphabroder
3:00 pm
Getting Started with AI: It Isn’t Just for Artwork
Speaker: Michelle Moxley Hruby, Ink Kitchen
4:00 pm
Happy Hour
Friday, March 22
11:00 am
The Good Bad and Ugly of Fast Growth
Speaker: Vlad Kalman, Printing on Main Street
12:00 pm
Financing Options for Your Business, Big or Small
Speakers: Stan Banks, T-Shirt Side Hustle; Gary Kantor, Hirsch Solutions
1:00 pm
Marketing in a Changing Business World
Speaker: Sergio Ramirez, Supacolor
2:00 pm
Advanced Uses of Artificial Intelligence in the Garment Decoration Business
Speaker: Michelle Moxley Hruby, Ink Kitchen
3:00 pm
Getting Through the First Years in Business, Lessons Learned
Speakers: Marckendy Jean, Villeside Customs; Jabir Ducasse, Villeside Customs; Stan Banks, T-Shirt Side Hustle
4:00 pm
Potential Transfer Problems and Their Solutions
Speakers: Jenna Sackett, STAHLS’; Jody Mazade, Howard Custom Transfers; Kyle Eslinger, SanMar; Tonie Mignogna, 613 Originals
Saturday, March 23
11:00 am
Running a Profitable Small DTG Shop
Speaker: Peter Rinnig, QRST’s
12:00 pm
Leveraging Technology in a Business Setting
Speaker: Gavin St. George, Seps.IO
1:00 pm
Getting Started with Flatstock Printing (Posters!)
Speaker: Brian Potash, Devilfish Ink
Bring your questions. Talk with us.