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.