S1E2 - How to find your first customers

S1E2 - How to find your first customers

Author: Jesse Poteet February 27, 2023 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.

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Companies & Services I trust and use in my screen printing business (contain affiliate links)

Ryonet for screen printing supplies and equipment https://ssp.ink/ryonet

Ecamm Live for recording video and live streaming https://ssp.ink/ecamm

StickerMule for stickers and packing tape https://ssp.ink/stickermule

Canva for creating video thumbnails and social posts https://ssp.ink/canva

Printful for print-on-demand items and stores https://ssp.ink/printful

Namecheap for domain name registration https://ssp.ink/namecheap

Transistor for podcast hosting https://ssp.ink/transistor

Setapp for awesome mac apps https://ssp.ink/setapp

Airtable for my screen print pricing calculator and other databases https://ssp.ink/airtable

Zoho One for invoicing, CRM, email marketing, business email, and more https://ssp.ink/zohoone


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
Using digital marketing to grow your business with Jonathan Musgrave [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:09
What is marketing? How can digital marketing help you grow your screen print business? In this episode of the podcast I sit with with my friend Jonathan to talk about digital marketing strategies, Facebook advertising, s…
The dangers of printing art you don't have permission to print [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:40
In today's episode we talk about the importance of not printing designs that you don't have permission to print and the risks you're taking if you do. It could cost you everything and it's not worth it, besides, it's ste…
Get To Know Retro Supply Co: A Chat With Founder Dustin Lee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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.…
Essential Steps For Starting A Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:39
In this episode of the Startup Screen Printing Podcast I have a great discussion with Darryl Shaper of Fixed Fee Law Firm (https://ssp.ink/fixedfeelaw) about the legal steps every entrepreneur should take when starting a…
S1E10 - Using social media to promote your screen print business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:06
In this episode I talk about using social media to promote your screen print business. There is no right or wrong way, but if you're looking for a way to grow your business through social media, I've got some great tips…
S1E7 - Should you mark up your apparel price? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:46
Continuing our conversation on pricing strategy by looking into whether you should mark up your apparel price or not. Many shops do markup the apparel price and for various reasons. I have recently decided not to do that…