Building Your T-shirt Empire

In this episode of The Print Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Dylan Gilligan, co-founder of Upstate Merch and co-host of the Shirt Show podcast. Dylan shares his journey of growing Upstate Merch from a small screen printing business to a large-scale, high-quality print shop. He discusses the challenges and triumphs he's experienced along the way and offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale their own businesses.Key Takeaways:Start small and grow gradually: Dylan emphasizes the importance of starting with a manageable workload and gradually scaling up as you gain experience and confidence. He explains how Upstate Merch began with a single manual press and eventually expanded to multiple automatic presses and a larger facility.Invest in your team: Hiring the right people and creating a positive work culture is crucial to the success of your business. Dylan shares how investing in his team helped Upstate Merch achieve new levels of success and customer satisfaction.Focus on quality: Dylan st