Custom Apparel Startups
Custom Apparel Startups
Custom Apparel Startups
The Custom Apparel Startups podcast was started simply because we love both the apparel decorating business and the idea that almost anyone, with a small investment and a little dedication, cannot only start their own business but thrive! Our goal in starting CAS is to help educate apparel entrepreneurs about the business of the business, something often overlooked by people with an idea and a budget, but no business plan or experience behind them. We’ll be talking with the biggest names in the apparel decorating about things that are interesting and useful for all of you. Below are just a few topics we’ll be covering: Marketing Ideas Finance and Taxes Social Media eCommerce and Shopping Cart Software Pricing your work Managing inventory Equipment and Software Uses
Episode 193 - It's Time to Raise Prices
Learn how to raise your prices the right way, so you'll keep your best customers and grow your business with higher prices.
Oct 19, 2023
36 min
Episode 192 - How To Diversify Your Business
Learn how to use these five types of diversification to grow your business and get steady business year-round.
Oct 4, 2023
34 min
Episode 191 - What Is The Best T-Shirt?
Choosing the right blanks is crucial to success of any promotional goods business, so how do you choose the right t-shirt for customization? The answer is that it depends on many factors, such as your decoration process, your equipment, and your customers. Tune in to learn how to choose the best t-shirt for all your print jobs.
May 24, 2023
38 min
Episode 190 - Starting a Business
How do you start a new business, or take your side hustle to the next level? Marc Vila and Amir Bavi cover the steps and offer additional tips to getting started or growing your business.
May 15, 2023
1 hr 20 min
Episode 189 - The 4 Ps of Marketing
Understanding the 4 Ps of marketing will help you create a marketing plan that perfectly aligns with your business goals and helps you grow your business.
May 5, 2023
1 hr 12 min
Episode 188 - Setting up Your Social Media Strategy
A social media strategy will not only open new avenues for advertising, but will also help your business build trust with customers and prospects, grow brand awareness, and turn your customers into advocates for your small business. Learn how to set up and implement an effective social media strategy for your business.
Mar 3, 2023
1 hr 11 min
Episode 187 - Expert Advice on Equipment Financing - John Sullivant of Adia Capital
Marc Vila of ColDesi talks with John Sullivant of Adia Capital, who gives expert advice and answers common questions about financing equipment.
Feb 20, 2023
53 min
Episode 186 - Getting Ahead of 2023
2023 will be another challenging year for businesses. Learn what to expect and how to overcome these challenges.
Jan 24, 2023
55 min
Episode 185 - How to Handle and Keep Your Customers
Learn how to handle different types of customers to keep your best customers happy and coming back for more.
Nov 15, 2022
54 min
Episode 184 - Your Business Butts In Seats
Does your business have the right people in the right positions? Do you have a backup person for every position? Having the right butts in the right seats and a backup person for every task will help your business run smoothly even when the unexpected occurs.
Sep 27, 2022
37 min
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