Welcome to the Print Fam podcast, recorded live at Printing United. Daniel Pentecost and I talk promo without the fluff: why I built https://Pen.City for trade-only wholesale pens, why we refuse cheap swag, and how switching from a 24-up rotary to an automated conveyor laser changed throughput from “babysit the machine” to 250–500 pens/hour on single-side runs.We cover artwork that actually engraves, which colors pop, minimums and price breaks, coded pricing, shipping realities, and how I stock inventory so distributors can say yes to 4,000-piece orders without panic. If you’re building a print, promo, or apparel business, this one’s for you.Chapters00:00 Printing United and the “We Do Exist” moment03:02 Why Pen.City exists and who it’s for09:10 Rotary vs automated laser throughput14:30 Artwork rules that won’t bite you later18:45 Inventory, colors that sell, and real minimums24:10 Coded pricing and how to quote29:00 Shipping trade-offs and rush oddities33:40 Quality is greater than quantity in promo38:10 Fulfillment, multi-ship, and big orders42:00 Your questions for future promo episodes✨Helpful Links:Website: https://timetomakesomething.comPayment Processor: https://dtnay.com/paymentsMy CRM: https://dtnay.com/ghlAmazon Store: https://dtnay.com/amazonSome links are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Why does https://BulkLaser.com exist? In this episode, I share how a failed laser experiment accidentally turned into a full business.We cover:• How I started BulkLaser.com• Why I sell pens, journals, and blanks for laser engravers• The real margins behind a “six-figure” business• How I balance inventory, family, and growing a side businessWhether you’re into printing, promotional products, or laser engraving — this is the behind-the-scenes story of building a business from the ground up.👉 Visit: https://BulkLaser.com
FireSprint has big plans, tripling revenue to $21 million.In this PrintFam Podcast episode, Daron sits down with Gene Hamzhie, CEO of FireSprint, and Daniel Pentecost from CLT Geek to talk about what it really takes to grow a trade-only print shop.We cover:• Why FireSprint invested in a $5,000/month custom box maker• How they’re tackling production bottlenecks and packaging challenges• Transitioning to Odoo for workflow automation• Building systems and people for scalable growth• Why firing people (the right way) can actually help them grow• Balancing equipment upgrades with team developmentFireSprint has been a long-time supporter of the PrintFam community, and they’re proving that growth isn’t just about machines, it’s about people, systems, and vision.👉 Get 10% off your first FireSprint order with coupon code DNSCUREVisit https://firesprint.com
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