When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…
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In this engaging podcast Series, Peter shares his 10 Sign Shop Commandments—a comprehensive set of principles designed to drive your sign shop's financial success. These commandments aren’t just generic advice; they are presented in a unique percentage-based format, offering clear and actionable insights to help you stabilize, optimize, and elevate your business operations. Bryant and Peter delve deep into each commandment, unpacking the strategies and steps necessary for implementation. They discuss how these rules can fix sign shop owners' challenges and difficulties. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, these ten commandments serve as your roadmap to success. ##-## In this episode... 00:00 Intro. 00:50 Sign Shop Yoda. 04:40 Recap of first five commandments. 06:44 Advertising Budget Query 11:17 6th Commandment: Total Payroll 21:36 7th Commandment: Average Payroll 26:08 8th Commandment: Lead Conversion 33:37 9th Commandment: Hourly Rate 44:39 10th Commandment: Quote to Sales Order 53:58 Outro ##-## Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our exclusive Facebook group for shop owners and managers. Connect and learn from peers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind.…
In this engaging podcast Series, Peter shares his 10 Sign Shop Commandments—a comprehensive set of principles designed to drive your sign shop's financial success. These commandments aren’t just generic advice; they are presented in a unique percentage-based format, offering clear and actionable insights to help you stabilize, optimize, and elevate your business operations. Bryant and Peter dive deep into each commandment, unpacking the strategies and steps necessary for implementation. They discuss how these rules can fix sign shop owners' challenges and difficulties. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, these ten commandments serve as your roadmap to success. ##-## In this episode... 00:00 Intro 00:32 Catching Up 06:20 Year-end and sign-shop 09:05 10 Sign Shop commandments 11:40 1st Commandment: Gross Profit Margins 15:09 2nd Commandment: Direct labor percentage 18:13 3rd Commandment: Material cost 26:10 4th Commandment: Operating expenses 32:35 5th Commandment: Advertising budget 42:20 Jason’s Question on Marketing Vendor 46:23 Ride the wave (ridethewave.info) 48:18 For Introverts 53:33 Social Sponge (socialsponge.biz) 57:03 Recap 58:32 Outro ##-## Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our exclusive Facebook group for shop owners and managers. Connect and learn from peers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind.…
Sign Up For Shop Software Spotlight https://lu.ma/shop-software-spotlight In this quick announcement episode, Bryant catches up with listeners after a brief hiatus and shares three exciting updates from the Better Sign Shop team. Key Announcements: - Podcast Update: The team is back after taking time to focus on work and family, with new episodes and guests lined up - Shop Software Spotlight Series: A comprehensive demo program featuring seven major sign shop management software vendors including Ordant, SignTracker, Onyx Align, SquareCoil, InkSoft, InkWorks, and CoreBridge - New Website Product: Preview of an upcoming website and marketing platform specifically built for sign shops The Shop Software Spotlight series runs from November 14th through December 10th, featuring guided demonstrations and Q&A sessions with each vendor. Free registration available at lu.ma/shop-software-spotlight. In this episode... 00:00 Intro & Welcome Back 01:15 Team Update 03:15 Shop Software Spotlight Announcement 13:30 Demo Series Schedule 18:15 New Website Product Preview 20:45 Closing Are you a sign shop owner interested in being featured on the podcast or joining the website platform beta? Email hey@bettersignshop.com. For software vendors interested in participating in the spotlight series, reach out to hey@bettersignshop.com. Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our exclusive Facebook group for shop owners and managers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind.…
1 Carving a Niche // Jim Dawson of Synergy Sign & Graphics 1:23:45
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukJim Dawson owns Synergy Sign & Graphics in Strasburg, OH. From humble beginnings in his basement 20 years ago, he has built a business that thrives on challenges and innovation. In this podcast, he shares his experiences with creative architectural signage. ##-## This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging Your partner for large/grand format trade printing. Known for exceptional customer service, GCI Digital Imaging is the go-to for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics. Discover more in Episode #9 or visit https://gci-digital.com. Jaco Wholesale Sign Products Looking to enhance your clients' impact and boost your profits with flat-cut acrylic letters and logos? Jaco Wholesale Sign Products delivers laser-cut acrylic letters and signage with quick turnaround times and excellent communication. They offer a wide range of mounting options, Pantone matching, several acrylic thicknesses, and nationwide shipping. Visit https://sign.supply/bss/ for a quote and $50 off your first order. ##-## Links: Dan Sawatzky Episode : https://youtu.be/QHOBWzf-5QY Synergy Signs Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/synergy_signs/ ##-## Key Points Discussed: - Business and Personal life: Jim shares his business and personal life and how he and his wife manage it all together. - Jim's Journey: Jim shares his journey and how he ended up with signage from an animator and cabinet shop. -Architecture Projects: Jim shares with us his amazing architecture Projects and shows us the workflow of working with architecture Projects. -Client Expectation: We dive deep into this conversation, discussing the importance of knowing and fulfilling clients' expectations and how to let clients know what we expect from them. - Pricing Methods: Jim discusses his pricing method and how he decides or adjusts his pricing and profit margins. - Changes in the industry: We discuss the positive and negative aspects of the industry's changes and how they will affect the market and the future of signage. -Jim's Workshop: Jim talks about his workshop, which they conduct a few times per year. Y http://www.synergysign.com/sign-alchemy-workshops/ -Sign Shop School: Jim and Peter discuss their future plan to open a sign shop school and give back to the industry. ##-## In this episode... 00:00 Intro 00:38 Sponsor 01:27 Catching Up 04:40 Winning a Lottery 09:12 About Jim 10:25 Working with Wife 13:55 From Animator to cabinet shop to signage 19:12 The Progression. 22:12 Storefront walk-in traffic 28:07 Inflection Point 31:12 Jim’s architecture projects 33:12 Fulfilling Client Expectations 36:25 90-day Terms 38:18 Equipments 43:20 Fire Prevention 46:02 Workflow with architecture Projects. 52:30 Pricing Method 57:05 Changes in the Industry 01:02:42 Jim’s Workshop 01:12:12 Sign Shop School ##-## Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our exclusive Facebook group for shop owners and managers. Connect and learn from peers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind. Interested in being a guest on the show or have questions for our team? Reach out to us at hey@bettersignshop.com.…
1 Chill The F$&k Out // Dan Yoder of Sign Art Studio 1:46:43
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukIn this episode, we're joined by Dan Yoder - the owner of Sign Art Studio, a killer sign shop with 30 people near Madison, Wisconsin. Dan has been in the industry since 2005 and gives us valuable insights on various topics such as the business and art side of the industry, the importance of systems and processes, hiring and managing employees, and more. ##-## This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging - Your partner for large/grand format trade printing. Known for their exceptional customer service, GCI Digital Imaging is the go-to for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics. Discover more in Episode #9 or visit https://gci-digital.com. ##-## Key Points Discussed: - Dan's Origin Story: Dan has always been interested in art and fell in love with this craft early in his life. Making mistakes, learning from them, and growing forward continuously. He started his own business in 2005 and now has a team of about 30. - Team Management: Dan discusses Sign Art Studio, how he started the business, and how he tackled all of its problems. He tells us the structure of his team and how it works. He also shares the importance of Teamwork and how he manages his team to gain efficiency. - Hiring Question: Dan answered one of the most asked questions about hiring. He shares his thoughts on hiring somebody with no experience or someone with some signage experience. - Business and Art: We dive deep into this discussion where we all share our thoughts on the "Business" and "Art" side of the industry, which one has more importance, and how both can be managed. - Processes and Systems: We discuss processes and systems, layers of processes, flexibility with systems, having processes to set or change processes, and much more. Dan shares the Sign Art Studios' way of working and how they have set up their workflow. - Right Type of Clients: Working with the right type of clients is a different experience, as it is much more collaborative and engaging and brings out the best in everyone. Dan gives solid advice to shop owners on finding the right type of clients and shares how they qualify and classify their clients. - Dan's Podcast: Dan does his own Podcast, which you must listen to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m41OxFQbSPo ##-## In this episode... 00:00 Intro 00:38 Sponsor 02:28 Welcoming Dan 05:30 Dan’s Journey 09:55 Sign Art Studio 16:50 Team management and working 21:30 Hiring People 25:30 Last 10-20 years of the industry 32:20 Process of onboarding a new employee 36:00 Business and art 47:40 Focus on Entrepreneurial Operating Systems 55:25 Motive 01:04:30 Processes and System 01:26:30 Future for Dan 01:29:05 Working with the right type of client 01:35:30 Dan’s Podcast 01:41:50 Rapid fire takeaways 01:46:20 Outro ##-## Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our exclusive Facebook group for shop owners and managers. Connect and learn from peers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind.…
1 Double Your Pricing // Paul Gardner of Sign Enterprise 1:08:40
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukIn this episode we sit down with Paul Gardner, the entrepreneurial force behind Sign Enterprise. With over two decades in the sign industry, Paul shares his journey from a young enthusiast in vinyl graphics to a successful owner of multiple sign companies. His insights into business growth, innovative strategies, and maintaining work-life balance are invaluable for anyone in the industry. ##-## This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging - Your partner for large/grand format trade printing. Known for their exceptional customer service, GCI Digital Imaging is the go-to for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics. Discover more in Episode #9 or visit https://gci-digital.com . ##-## Key Points Discussed: - Paul's Origin Story: Starting as a teenager fascinated by vinyl graphics, Paul's early experiences in the sign business laid the foundation for his future entrepreneurial ventures. His purchase of a local sign shop marked the beginning of his journey in business ownership. - Growth and Acquisition: Paul discusses his strategy of acquiring struggling sign businesses, transforming them by implementing new systems, focusing on employee quality, and enhancing operational efficiency. - Pricing Strategies: A pivotal shift in Paul's business approach was understanding the value of his service and adjusting his pricing model. He emphasizes the importance of not basing prices solely on industry averages but on the value delivered to clients. - Diversification of Ventures: Paul shares insights into how his ventures in landscape lighting, Christmas light installations, and other industries complement his sign business. He highlights how ideas from different sectors can revolutionize traditional business models in the sign industry. - Challenges and Solutions: Paul candidly discusses various challenges, such as change orders and unforeseen job complexities. He stresses the significance of clear communication and contractual agreements to manage client expectations and maintain profitability. - Business Management and Work-Life Balance: Paul talks about the importance of building a business that can operate independently of the owner, allowing for a better work-life balance and opportunities for further growth. ##-## In this episode... 00:00 Intro 00:38 Sponsor 01:33 Catching up 04:02 Welcoming Paul Gardner 04:40 Paul's backstory in the sign business 10:50 Growth and acquisitions in Sign Enterprise 13:10 Innovations in pricing strategies 15:30 Diversification into related ventures 19:33 Overcoming challenges in sign installation 25:40 Insights into effective business management 28:40 Communication strategies for client satisfaction 38:26 Balancing work and personal life 40:32 Paul's approach to employee training and retention 43:30 Leveraging cross-industry ideas 47:10 Future plans for Sign Enterprise 51:30 Paul's perspective on emerging technologies in the industry 55:30 Advice for upcoming entrepreneurs in the sign industry 57:45 Closing thoughts and future directions for the podcast ##-## Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ ##-## Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our exclusive Facebook group for shop owners and managers. Connect and learn from peers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind . Interested in being a guest on the show or have questions for our team? Reach out to us at hey@bettersignshop.com.…
1 Show Up For Your Customers // James Neely of RP Signs 1:10:46
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukIn the episode, James shares how RP Signs has reached 5 million without a sales representative and for the first time in three generations is hiring a sales rep. We also learn about how they have incredible retention for all their key employees in the business. James Neely is the Director of Project Management at RP Signs from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the third-generation owner of RP Signs. They provide full end-to-end service for their clients in a few different verticals like healthcare, architects / design firms, and facilities management. This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging - Your grand format trade printing partner. Big or small, GCI does them all. Check them out at printgci.com Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can go ahead and check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics... Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com . --- In this episode... 00:00 Intro 00:38 Sponsor 01:25 Catching up 05:30 Welcoming James 06:20 About James and RP Signs 08:25 Types of clients 11:50 James Journey 15:10 Why bring in a salesperson? 20:00 RP Signs Market Area 22:30 Business acquisition strategy 23:50 Getting into healthcare 26:20 Secret sauce of lasting this long 38:20 Pricing 40:00 Working in a family business 46:30 Keeping people around for years 48:50 Culture 54:50 Advice 55:30 Future for James, company and industry 57:30 Peter breaks "Culture" 01:02:30 Rapid fire takeaways Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ ##-## Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind ) Would you be interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Email us at hey@bettersignshop.com.…
1 Can I Quote That For You? // Evan Zebley of EZ Signs 1:23:23
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukEvan Zebley is the owner of EZ Signs. Evan started a sign business working alongside his sister. Within the first few months, the shop expanded into fleet graphics for distribution companies, custom-formed letters, custom-crafted and painted foam emblems and signs, monument signs, lighted cabinets, and more. Before launching EZ Sign Solutions, Evan worked in six different sign companies with different roles and responsibilities. He shares with us all of his experiences and learnings along the way. Another can't-miss episode! This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging - Your large/grand format trade printing partner Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can go ahead and check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So, if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com. --- In this episode... 00:00 Intro 00:38 Sponsor 01:33 Welcoming Evan 02:55 Evan’s journey in the industry 04:55 Getting a start in the industry 18:20 Equipment 21:50 Sales and marketing 25:50 Losing profit 32:45 Learnings of working with franchise 37:35 Thoughts on owning a shop 47:00 Imposter syndrome 54:15 Sales is the business 58:10 Evan’s methods of getting new business 01:06:15 Asking for the opportunity 01:15:40 Future for Evan Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ ##-## Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind) Would you be interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Email us at hey@bettersignshop.com.…
1 Art Department Efficiency // Adam Wold of Creative Sign Designs 1:01:18
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukHaving been in the industry for 23 years, Adam started as a production employee within a franchised sign company. From there, he moved into production management, then inside/outside sales, and now, for the last 6 years, he has been working as a Director of Project Development, managing the sign design team of Creative Sign Designs. This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging - Your large/grand format trade printing partner Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can go ahead and check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So, if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com. --- In this episode... 00:00 Intro 00:38 Sponsor 01:33 Catching up 04:02 Welcoming Adam 04:40 Adam’s backstory 10:50 Creative Sign Designs 13:10 Role in creative sign designs 15:30 Adam’s team 19:33 Hiring Designers for 5700 requests 25:40 Hunting for good people 28:40 Workflow and processes of the business 38:26 Helping designers design 40:32 Day-to-day within the department 43:30 Advice for the small design team 47:10 Facilitating communication across department 51:30 Thoughts on A.I 55:30 Useful CorelDRAW plugin 57:45 Future for Creative Sign Designs Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ ##-## Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind) Would you be interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Email us at hey@bettersignshop.com.…
1 Will it be fun? // Dan Sawatzky of Imagination Corporation // 1:07:55
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukThis episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging Your large/grand format trade printing partner Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can go ahead and check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So, if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com. --- In this episode... 00:00 Intro 02:20 Welcome Dan 03:10 About Dan 05:10 Ordinary stuff 06:20 Starting shop in high school 08:10 Imagination Corporation, today vs when it started 12:15 Looking at things differently. 14:20 Test for customers (5 Questions) 18:10 Deviating from the questions 19:54 Owning only half a percent of the business 20:49 Difference of opinion 22:23 Different Process 24:10 Types of Projects 31:50 How much does location matter? 33:20 Contacting customers 36:40 Scope of Projects 38:40 Building Experiences 40:40 Pieces of Advice 48:15 Family Business 56:30 Inner working of the Business 01:01:40 Future for dan 01:06:30 Outro Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bette...) ##-## Want to follow the crusty sign guys? Bryant from Better Sign Shop - Better Sign Shop Website: https://www.bettersignshop.com - Better Sign Shop Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bettersignshop Michael from Letterbox Sign Design - Letterbox Sign Design Website: https://www.letterboxsigndesign.com/ - Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/letterboxsig... Peter from Sign Shop Consulting - Sign Shop Consulting Website: https://www.signshopconsulting.com/ ##-## Would you be interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Reach out to us.…
1 Your Success is on You // Brad Rapone of Trade Wraps and TORQ 1:10:57
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukThis episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging Your large/grand format trade printing partner Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com. --- In this episode... 00:00 Intro 02:00 Mike’s nickname 03:00 Guest intro 04:40 Corel draw Mac and PC 08:20 Brad’s Backstory 09:00 Experience in the sign business and the failures 15:30 Getting back after the failure. 20:10 Hitting a million dollars 22:20 Steps to make a big change 27:10 More about the business and change 32:20 Cash flow quadrant 36:15 Why trade wraps 38:00 Why Brad over Dan 43:45 Developing TORQ 48:00 Getting into different Industry 54:50 Pricing for TORQ 58:00 Business through text messaging and E-mail 59:55 Building your own system or buying 01:03:20 Enjoying the business side now or miss the old days 01:08:05 What does Brad wants to be remembered for 01:10:20 Outro ##-## Brad’s Wrap Business TradeWraps https://tradewraps.com/ Brad’s CRM TorqCRM https://www.torqcrm.com/ Ready to systemise and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bette...) ##-## Want to follow the crusty sign guys? Bryant from Better Sign Shop - Better Sign Shop Website: https://www.bettersignshop.com - Better Sign Shop Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bettersignshop Michael from Letterbox Sign Design - Letterbox Sign Design Website: https://www.letterboxsigndesign.com/ - Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/letterboxsig... Peter from Sign Shop Consulting - Sign Shop Consulting Website: https://www.signshopconsulting.com/ ##-## Interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Reach out to us.…
1 Signs of Balance // Shane Durnford of Jayce Fox Studio 1:30:37
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukYou’ve seen his work even if you didn’t know his name. Legendary sign crafter Shane Durnford joins us for a mindblowing conversation about our chosen craft. 🤯 Shane opens up about his personal experience with burnout. And he also shares invaluable advice for those looking to venture into high end signage – revealing a little bit about his secret sauce. Another can’t miss episode! --- This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging Your large/grand format trade printing partner Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com . --- In this episode... 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 Catching up 00:04:20 Bryant’s Appendix surgery 00:09:00 Guest intro 00:13:00 Shane’s backstory 00:16:10 First high-relief carving 00:17:25 Shane’s designs / Emotion and commerce 00:24:00 Shane’s not a sign guy 00:34:18 Stepping away from the industry 00:41:10 Avoiding burnout 00:50:15 Obsession to detail 00:56:25 Creative Process 01:07:45 Advice for sign shop 01:15:40 Future Plans 01:19:29 What Shane wants to be remembered for 01:24:07 Shane’s workshop 01:27:02 Outro -##-##- Links from the Show Recommended Books ------ The Old Way of Seeing https://www.amazon.com/Old-Way-Seeing-How-Back/dp/039574010X/ Shane’s Work ------ It speaks for itself… Check out his website https://jaycefoxstudios.com/environmental-sign-design Shane’s Workshop ------ If you’re at all interested in furthering your design skills and becoming a better sign maker, check out the details and join Shane’s in-person workshop. https://jaycefoxstudios.com/sign-design-workshop Other Signmakers to Follow ------ Dirk Rampling https://www.dirkssigns.com.au/ Roger Cox https://houseofsignsco.com/carved-dimensional-signs-colorado/ Dan Sawatzky https://www.imaginationcorporation.com/attractions -##-##- Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind ) -##-##- Want to follow the crusty sign guys? Bryant from Better Sign Shop - Better Sign Shop Website: https://www.bettersignshop.com - Better Sign Shop Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bettersignshop Michael from Letterbox Sign Design - Letterbox Sign Design Website: https://www.letterboxsigndesign.com/ - Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/letterboxsigndesign Peter from Sign Shop Consulting - Sign Shop Consulting Website: https://www.signshopconsulting.com/ -##-##- Interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Reach out to us.…
1 Getting on the Right Track // Joe Arenella - Signtracker 1:01:58
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukHaving owned two sign businesses and a software company that creates shop management software for the sign industry, Joe Arenella has seen the industry from a few different angles. He joins us to talk about his journey in the industry, what it's like making software for sign makers, and more. He also shares his advice for newer business owners and how to get unstuck. This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging Your large/grand format trade printing partner Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com. --- In this episode... 00:00 Intro 02:20 Peter's ChatGPT experience 05:54 Guest intro 07:30 Need of software like SignTracker and the journey 17:30 Favorite feature about SignTracker 19:55 Takeaways from SignTracker 23:15 Support team in SignTracker 24:50 Attracting the next 500 shops 31:00 Growing technology 34:40 Process for delivering 37:30 Why SignTracker software over others 41:00 Onboarding with the software 44:50 Missing Piece 48:00 From Technician to Owner 53:45 Mental health and alcohol Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind) --- Want to follow the crusty sign guys? Bryant from Better Sign Shop - Better Sign Shop Website: https://www.bettersignshop.com - Better Sign Shop Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bettersignshop ### Michael from Letterbox Sign Design - Letterbox Sign Design Website: https://www.letterboxsigndesign.com/ - Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Letterboxsigndesign/ ### Peter from Sign Shop Consulting - Sign Shop Consulting Website: https://www.signshopconsulting.com/ --- Interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Reach out to us.…
1 Happy Hour with Jeff Sherman 1:53:00
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukWe're joined by Jeff Sherman for this special happy-hour episode. Be warned 🤣 – we're a little loose. An old friend with an epic beard – Jeff Sherman has 20+ years of sign industry experience and 10+ years of running operations at a fairly large shop. We discussed about shifting from vinyl to fab and electrical, safety protocols, managing growth and many other interesting topics. This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging Your large/grand format trade printing partner Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com. --- In this episode... 00:00 - Intro 02:25 - Mike's new name 05:25 - Jeff's intro 08:00 - Peter's question on having a full time trainer 14:00 - Shifting from vinyl 29:10 - Mike on installation and its importance 43:20 - Mailbox question on safety protocols 46:40 - Peter's two incidents on safety protocols and learning 58:05 - Training staff to not let customers run your business 01:07:12 - How to manage growth 01:33:20 - Peter's question to Bryant 01:42:12 - Rapid fire takeaways and outro Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bette...) --- Want to follow the crusty sign guys? Bryant from Better Sign Shop - Better Sign Shop Website: https://www.bettersignshop.com - Better Sign Shop Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bettersignshop ### Michael from Letterbox Sign Design - Letterbox Sign Design Website: https://www.letterboxsigndesign.com/ - Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Letterboxsig... ### Peter from Sign Shop Consulting - Sign Shop Consulting Website: https://www.signshopconsulting.com/ --- Interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Reach out to us.…
1 Remodeling Your Business // Maggie Harlow - Owner of Signarama Downtown - Louisville KY 1:10:36
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Later Afspelen Later Afspelen Lijsten Vind ik leuk LeukWe're joined by Maggie Harlow – the successful owner of Signarama Downtown in Louisville KY. She's a leader in the industry and also a columnist for Signs of The Times. We talk about her journey in the sign industry – from jumping into ownership without any industry experience, through managing large national projects for clients, and then to completely "re-modeling" her business when the old model no longer fit. There are lots of great nuggets and advice in this episode. This episode is sponsored by: GCI Digital Imaging Your large/grand format trade printing partner Owner T.J. Bedacht and his team focus on providing old-school customer service. You can check out Episode #9 to see for yourself. So if you're looking for a wholesale print provider for banners, coroplast signs, vehicle wraps, and other digitally printed graphics Learn more and place your first order at https://gci-digital.com. --- In this episode... 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Welcome 04:41 - Welcoming Maggie 06:20 - Signarama vs FastSigns 07:30 - Maggie's story 10:20 - What is perfect about the sign industry? 15:15 - Love/hate relationship with the industry 17:43 - 1st full year as a franchise owner and doing a million 23:30 - 90 buses in 90 days? 26:20 - Other managed projects 31:00 - The time frame for the transition 37:10 - Picky about doing projects 38:50 - Saying NO to customers 42:40 - Favorite type of sign to make 44:00 - Advice for shop owners 45:55 - Present trends and the future of the industry 48:45 - Future of Maggie's business 50:00 - Maggie's leadership team 58:00 - Thanks to Maggie 01:02:23 - Rapid takeaways Ready to systemize and scale your shop? Start by creating your free account on the Better Sign Shop platform at https://my.bettersignshop.com/ Are you a sign or print shop owner? Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our free Facebook group exclusively for shop owners and managers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bette...) --- Want to follow the crusty sign guys? Bryant from Better Sign Shop - Better Sign Shop Website: https://www.bettersignshop.com - Better Sign Shop Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bettersignshop ### Michael from Letterbox Sign Design - Letterbox Sign Design Website: https://www.letterboxsigndesign.com/ - Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Letterboxsig... ### Peter from Sign Shop Consulting - Sign Shop Consulting Website: https://www.signshopconsulting.com/ --- Interested in being a guest on the show? Have questions you'd like to hear us answer on the air? Reach out to us.…
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