Apparel Redefined

John LaRoy, CEO of Apparel Redefined, and Nick Wood, VP of Sales at GraphXsource, share their experiences and insights on building a career in fashion branded apparel, emphasizing the importance of learning from industry legends and mentors. They highlight the value of networking, authenticity, and efficient workflows in navigating the industry. Nick and John discuss the latest innovations in apparel printing, including DTG technology and color management systems. They emphasize the importance of staying on the cutting edge of technology to improve print quality and streamline the design process. Nick also shares his insights on the potential of AI to transform the industry. Watch the presentation: https://lnkd.in/e8qfRXnC #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted

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John LaRoy, CEO of Apparel Redefined and Rockland Page, owner of ROCKaBLOCK share their experiences and insights on starting and growing a business in the t-shirt industry. They emphasized the importance of following one’s passion, taking calculated risks, and seeking inspiration and advice from mentors. John LaRoy discusses the importance of legacy and innovation in creative fields, while Rockland Page shares his journey of creating a business that inspires people through apparel and augmented reality. John and Rockland emphasize the importance of inspiring conversations and creating a better world through their work. Watch the presentation: https://lnkd.in/gEmpiDXb Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN   Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg   Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted

Why is Apparel Redefined Excited to Partner with ROQ US? It's a whole new world in terms of experience right now. We've talked a little bit on a couple of other podcasts about the American economy, it went from a product economy to a service economy to an experience economy. ROQ is all three of those. You have the products, you have the service, and you have the experience. We go on events, tours, trade shows, and other types of events. There's business to be done. But then there's also the relationship building. Our industry, as big as it is–everyone's got T-shirts and everyone's got decorated apparel, polos, hats, what have you—is still relatively small in terms of the number of people who are doing it very well and take pride in it. Learn more about Apparel Redefined & ROQ NOW: https://lnkd.in/eR6sm3Qr Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN   Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg   Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted

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John LaRoy, CEO of Apparel Redefined, and Patrick Keegan, owner of Field Day Sporting Co, discuss entrepreneurship, small town revitalization, and the importance of networking and partnerships. They emphasized creating a brand promise, supporting local businesses and communities, and having a clear vision for success. Patrick shares his personal journey in the golf industry, from growing up in a family of golf professionals to building their own businesses. John LaRoy discusses the evolution of retail from a product-based to a service-based economy, with a focus on creating experiential retail spaces that offer more than just products. They emphasized adapting to the changing retail landscape and prioritizing creating an experience that keeps customers coming back. Watch the discussion: https://lnkd.in/d9tWnUQv Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand 

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We have branded apparel solutions for summertime non-profit events. You could have like a new park dedication; you could have some type of event around summer holidays or you see a lot of outdoor concerts and those types of events. You have multiple parties involved or even sponsors. You see a lot of summer T-shirts with sponsorships on the back. There's a lot of coordination with whoever's involved. Typically, you see anywhere from 15 to 20 sponsors, that's 15 to 20 different logos. People don't just want the company name. People invest a lot of time in their brand. What is their brand? The logo. If they're supporting something, they want their brand conveyed the way it should be done, which is the logo. Getting access to those files that are print ready, or if they're not print ready, having our graphics team dive in and making those files print ready. Learn more about maximizing summertime with apparel redefined: https://lnkd.in/ebhjpH78 Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted

Garrick Jacobi, CEO of Fully Promoted Idaho, and John LaRoy, CEO of Apparel Redefined, discuss branded apparel strategies. They talk about entrepreneurial challenges, building authentic brands, and navigating industry transformations. They emphasize the importance of resilience, perseverance, and a long-term perspective in entrepreneurship, as well as the value of confidence, innovation, and authenticity in driving growth and success. John and Garrick also stress the importance of prioritizing customer success, measuring customer success as a barometer for business success, and building a strong culture and teamwork in a business. Additionally, they highlight the role of branded apparel in differentiating a business and creating a strong organizational culture, and the significance of understanding a business’s ‘why’ behind its ‘what’ in creating effective branded apparel. Watch the discussion: https://lnkd.in/eRBVPeMa #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted

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