Get To Know Retro Supply Co: A Chat With Founder Dustin Lee

Get To Know Retro Supply Co: A Chat With Founder Dustin Lee

Author: Jesse Poteet March 30, 2024 Duration: 35:01

Had a great time in this discussion with Dustin Lee of Retro Supply Co. Dustin shares more about his journey as a graphic designer and and his insights from his own experience launching and growing a profitable business. We also talk about the value in picking a niche for your business rather than being a serve-all type of shop. Lot's of great insights from Dustin in this episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed speaking with him.

Be sure to check out https://retrosupplyco.com for more about Dustin's business and the resources he creates for designers.

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Jesse Poteet is building a screen printing business from the ground up, and he's documenting the entire, unvarnished process in real time. Startup Screen Printing-How to start and grow a screen print business pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to turn a DIY operation in a garage or basement into a viable company. This isn't a polished theory course; it's a practical, boots-on-the-ground audio journal where Jesse shares the specific tactics and strategies he's implementing right now, especially when marketing funds are scarce. You'll hear about the daily decisions, the unexpected hurdles, and the small victories that define the early stages of entrepreneurship in this creative trade. The podcast digs into the questions every new printer faces, from sourcing equipment on a budget to finding those first crucial customers without a massive advertising spend. It’s built for anyone who has felt inspired by the industry's biggest names-many of whom started exactly this way-and wants a honest, step-by-step companion for their own journey. By tuning in, you get a front-row seat to the trials, errors, and lessons learned as one person navigates the challenging yet rewarding path of growing a screen print shop from an idea into a sustainable business.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 17

Startup Screen Printing - How to start and grow a screen print business
Podcast Episodes
S1E5 - Be honest about being a solo business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:55
There's long been an assumption when starting your business that you should use words like "we" and "us" in your website copy or when you communicate with potential customers via email or phone. However, I believe you ac…
S1E4 - Water Based vs Plastisol, which is right for you? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:08
The biggest debate in screen printing. Which is best: water based ink or plastisol. Let's talk about the pros and cons of both so you can make your own decision about what's best for you. Hint: there's no wrong decision.…
S1E2 - How to find your first customers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:10
Finding your first customers for your new screen print company is easier than you think. Let's talk about how I found my first customers and how I think it will work for you as well.--------------------------------------…
S1E1 - What press should you start with? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
Just getting started with screen printing and not sure which press to buy? Not sure what equipment you really need to get started? I'll cover my recommendations in this episode.------------------------------------------S…
S1E0 - Welcome to The Startup Screen Printing Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:22
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