Customizing Culture

We are closing out Season 3 with a special recap episode! Jared highlights his favorite episodes, guests, and conversations. Listen as he recounts the major takeaways from this season and shares some of the gold nuggets of wisdom from our guests. Season 3 Episodes: Katrina's Graceful Creations: https://youtu.be/mY95pKzSoF8 Crio: https://youtu.be/xzds1VA0Gz8 The Self Employed Tax Guy: https://youtu.be/TV6EX-xcZhg Jo Gick: https://youtu.be/fny9e5X15VQ The T-Shirt Buddy: https://youtu.be/ZigQxunzBjcTeach Over The Rainbow: https://youtu.be/YjeAYFa7Dw8 Hustle Ninjas: https://youtu.be/e5sItHkXd_0 Devoted Brand: https://youtu.be/QlQ601JYr7A The Secrets Of Streetwear: https://youtu.be/7WsdamtcoSQ Lee Stuart: https://youtu.be/q2Tb6n2I_mw Jennifer Frank: https://youtu.be/jzPM1x23y_0

Jennifer Frank from Silhouette America ( @CreateWithSilhouette ) stopped by the podcast to share a little bit about her creative journey and life at Silhouette. Jennifer also takes us behind the scenes of what goes into making their legendary machines. If you're a home creator or Silhouette fan like our host, Jared, this episode is for you!

One of our favorites has returned! Lee Stuart ( @leestuart38 ) is back with a behind-the-scenes look at operating a successful print shop AND YouTube channel, while dropping tons of valuable nuggets along the way. In his signature style, Lee pulls no punches, talking about everything from his new signature screen press to firing employees.

In a first for Customizing Culture, we have TWO special guests in one episode! Jon Phenom ( @JonPhenom ) from Nonbeta and Kenji Hilton ( @ikendoitdotstudio ) Ikendoit.studio met up with Jared in Downtown Los Angeles to discuss a very hot topic - Streetwear. Check out our conversation about what it is, how it was, and where we think it's going.

Join us for a conversation with Mike from Devoted Brand (@devotedbrand), as he shares his unique journey going from a tattoo shop to a brand to a print house. Mike talks about starting off on the wrong foot with shirt printing and finding his saving grace - Direct to film printing! Tune in to hear a first-person account of what it's like working day-to-day with DTF equipment.

Sit down with Jared and our guest, Rich Khun of @HustleNinjas and they talk about Rich went from selling t-shirts in middle school, to starting his own 6 figure business. Now he has helped multiple people start their own 6 and even 7 figure businesses! Rich shares valuable insights for struggling t-shirt brands and even running a successful YouTube channel.

Jared sits down with your favorite soldier turned teacher turned business owner! Listen to Brook Carnline's (@TeachOvertheRainbow) inspiring story on her very unique journey and taking control of her path. We also talk about managing family, business, a social media presence, and your mental health.

We got the chance to sit down with the T-Shirt Buddy ( @THETSHIRTBUDDY ) aka Ruben Oriole and talk about how he made the move from being a professional musician to starting a t-shirt shop and DTF transfer production business. Ruben also shares his struggles and inspiration that have led him to become a strong advocate for mental health awareness.

You may remember Jo Gick as the flannel-dressed star of NBC's Making It, whom indeed has a rich history in crafting and interior design that has helped her to become one of the show's finalists. She and HPN's Jared discuss her creative history, the ups-and-downs of being in a competition TV show and more.

As part of his unexpected success as a savvy U.S. tax expert and influencer, Tyrone Gregory has established himself as "The Self-Employed Tax Guy" over time — a name which his followers earnestly named him thanks to his grounded and honest advice for small business owners filing their taxes. HPN's Jared and Tyrone discuss his humble beginnings and how he came to be now, plus what to look out for in terms of misinformed tax advice and trends.

From his humble beginnings at ISW to becoming a knowledgeable ambassador for Crio, RJ Rickert talks with HPN's Jared about his history with white toner, the rising popularity of DTF printing, plus a little surprise at Crio's Impressions Expo 2024 booth.

In this Season 3 premiere, Katrina from Katrina's Graceful Creations joins Jared and talks about crafting, family, and shares a story of perseverance.

Jared looks back at the fun, insightful, and ever-inspiring moments with another round of guests from season 2 of Customizing Culture, plus a big update in Jared's T-shirt business. For creators looking to be on Customizing Culture season 3, email us at: podcast@heatpressnation.com

Making a robust heat press is no easy task, and as Insta Graphic Systems has produced heavy duty machines for over 60 years, they have only set themselves as the professional's choice in the industry. HPN's Jared and Insta's Greg Farmer discuss what has allowed many Insta machines to stand tall above the crowd, and why and how Insta reached their high standards.

Corrine Blackstone has been a handmade crafter for her life, but as soon as she found her craft cutter and a surprising passion to create instructional videos, her past-time would only become her key business in no time. She and HPN's Jared discuss about how she managed to find her success in crafting, and as both were attending Silhouette Summit 2023, they also give their first impressions on the new Cameo 5, Portrait 4, and Curio 2 machines.

For Siser North America's Patrick Ali, having a clear passion in the garment decoration industry can definitely pay off. Patrick and HPN's Jared talk about how he managed to become Siser's current face as an outsider, the surprising amount of care and attention placed on their products, what the future holds for him professionally and personally, and more.

During Silhouette Summit 2023, Crystal from CrystalAnn had the chance to speak with Jared about how her career to teach evolved to a successful digital endeavor into the crafting and customization industry, plus thoughts on Silhouette's new innovations through the Cameo 5, Portrait 4, and Curio 2 machines.

For digital artist Kenji Hilton, creativity is truly limitless through his passion for apparel and electronic music. On his visit to HeatPressNation, Kenji and Jared discuss the origins of IKendoit.Studio and how his brand continues to grow today.

Big Brandoh and HeatPressNation's Jared reunite, but not at the HPN headquarters! With the two attending Silhouette Summit 2023, Jared and Big Brandoh discuss their thoughts on the new Cameo 5, Curio 2, and Portrait 4 machines, plus catch up on general happenings since their first episode.

From her beginnings in personal training to a major switch towards passionate crafting, Courtney Brickner from The Crafty Brick discusses her humble and inspiring story with Jared.