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Upstate Podcast EP10: Woody Watts Jul 08, 2020

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Hey Everyone and welcome to the Upstate Podcast. This week I’m super excited to sit down and chat with a friend and customer of ours Woody Watts. Woody is the owner of Watts Creative Studios, and the head of Hill City Paranormal. Woody makes some pretty amazing TV commercials for his clients often including Sci Fi aspects. On his free time he loves diving into the paranormal with investigations, and creating his own film shorts. This podcast was always meant to be an outlet for me to chat with all kinds of creators, and woody is one of the best.In this episode we talk all about how Woody got into film making, but honestly we chat way more about paranormal stuff and Bigfoot. Be sure to check him out on Instagram @hillcityparanormal

Upstate Podcast EP9: Chris Merrell Jul 01, 2020

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In this episode, I get to talk to the man down under, Chris Merrell. Chris is the owner of Black Dog Ink from Australia. He has been printing for over 20 years. What originally caught my eye was how amazing Chris's halftones and separations came out. Black Dog Ink if for sure a shop to keep your eyes on. In this episode we talk about how he got started, crazy Australian creatures, and what it's like to be a student of screen printing. Be sure to check him out on Instagram @BlackDog_Ink

Upstate Podcast EP8: Jonathan Overmyer Jun 17, 2020

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My guest this week is my buddy Jonathan Overmyer. Jonathan is the owner of Golden Press Studio as well as a window washing wizard. Golden Press originally caught my eye with their high quality posts on Instagram, but once I started chatting with Jon, I knew he was on to something awesome. Not only do they do killer printing, but they also do amazing design work and videography. The dudes at Golden Press are just straight up good honest people, and I'm glad to call them Friends. In this episode Jon talks about how he got started, but we also talk about investing in our employees which in turn grows our business.

Upstate Podcast EP7: Ryan Moor Jun 10, 2020

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My guest this week is the founder of Ryonet and Allmade, Ryan Moor. Ryan’s origin story starts out the same as most of the printers out there. “I was in a band... and I discovered screen printing.” Ryan went from playing Pop-Punk shows and making shitty wooden presses to growing one of the largest screen print supply companies out there. Ryonet makes it so easy for someone to learn how to print, buy all the supplies, and fall in love with this industry. Ryan is also one of the founders of Allmade. An Eco Friendly apparel line for printers, by printers. Allmade is taking a different approach to this wasteful industry by creating a shirt using recycled water bottles and organic cotton. This keeps Plastics out of our oceans and pesticides out of our clothing. I'm inspired by Ryan’s approach to business and marketing. Listen closely and learn a thing or two.

Upstate Podcast EP6: Jarrod Hennis Jun 03, 2020

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This week my guest is Jarrod Hennis. Jarrod is the owner of Rockford Art Deli. A screen printing shop that’s located smack in the middle of a retail store. You can go in to buy a Rockford tee, and watch the screen printing happen right in front of you. Jarrod is all about supporting his community, and doing his best to save the planet as well. From being one of the founders of Allmade, a t-shirt made from recycled plastic bottles, to donating 1% of all his earnings to environmental non-profits. Jarrod is a master of retail, and there is a lot that can be learned from him.

Be sure to check out his Instagram @pirateninjaprintshop and his business page @rockfordartdeli

Upstate Podcast Ep5: Zach Shuta May 27, 2020

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This week I get to talk to my buddy Zach Shuta. Zach is a world class designer working for companies like Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Vans, Rebel 8, The Roosevelts (RSVLTS), Tom Segura, The King and the Sting, and the list goes on and on. Ive always loved Zach’s style and come to find out he grew up only 20 minutes away from me. Zach has been in the industry for many years. Be sure to check his stuff out on Instagram @zachshuta and visit his website ZachShutaInc.com

Upstate Podcast Ep4: Meg Clark May 20, 2020

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My guest this week is the Maverick Meg Clark. Meg is the owner, designer, and printer of all things FreakFly Designs. Meg and I talk about what it's like to start up a clothing line when you're in charge of the entire process. She hand draws the designs, screen prints the apparel, and crushes the marketing. She also ships everything out all on her own.

Meg caught my attention with her instagram stories. She is brutally honest with her fans about her daily struggles and accomplishments. I am very proud to know Meg, and I hope this episode educates you a little on the hardships and rewards of creating a successful brand.

Upstate Podcast Ep3: Lee Stuart May 13, 2020

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This week my guest is my brother from the north Lee Stuart. Lee started out as a professional Snowmobile, dirt bike, and Motorcycle stunt rider. After years of rippin shit up he decided to start a clothing line called 38 Ride Co. Getting fed up with bad communication and quality from the shops he was working with Lee decided to open his own print shop called Rogue Lab. Lee also has a very strong Youtube Channel where he documents his growth as a printer. Be sure to check him out on Instagram @leestuart38 and follow his shop @roguelabMFG. Also check out his Youtube channel by searching for Lee Stuart.

Upstate Podcast Ep2: Matt Corrado May 07, 2020

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In this episode we discuss how Matt went from working for the Man to owning his own creative agency, Bright Light Media. Matt also does some amazing side projects such as large murals, custom painted signage, and his ever growing Horror/Slasher board game Mix Tape Massacre. Be sure to check out what he is up to on Instagram: @Mattcorradoart @Brightlightmedia @Mixtapemassacre

Upstate Podcast EP 1: Grizzly Wheeler May 01, 2020

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In this episode we discuss how Grizzly got into screen printing, getting the right equipment, and maintaining your integrity within the print game.

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