How I Saved My Screen Print Shop: Brett Bowden from Printed Threads

<div>Brett Bowden from Printed Threads saved his screen printing business. How? By focusing on putting the right people in the right seats. "I started Printed Threads when I was 28 years old and didn’t really know the basics of running a business," Brett told us. In the latest PrintHustlers Podcast, Brett recounts how hiring a VP of Operations revitalized Printed Threads. <br> Read the full story: <a href="https://www.printavo.com/blog/how-brett-saved-printed-threads">https://www.printavo.com/blog/how-brett-saved-printed-threads</a> <br> Brett's advice for screen print shops? "Stop being the firefighter and start being the visionary." By leading his team, delegating, and truly developing the vision and values of Printed Threads, Brett built a strong foundation for his team. "Without that foundation, you have nothing to grow on," Brett added. <br> Brett visited a prominent nationwide fast-food chain recently for a sandwich and immediately noticed something wrong. "I go in there, order my sub, and I'm like...man, these people hate working here." <br> The last thing anyone wants to do is spend every day at a bad job they hate. That's a recipe for misery. But as we've often noted, screen printing isn't seen as a desirable career. So how can screen print shops be a great place to work? Build a great team. <br> Read more about Printed Threads and Brett’s journey: <a href="https://www.printavo.com/blog/how-brett-saved-printed-threads">https://www.printavo.com/blog/how-brett-saved-printed-threads</a> <br> Brett’s tips for creating an amazing screen print shop: <br> Empathize <br> "Being a business owner that can relate and empathize to everyone else who works here helps. Hey, I know what it’s like to clean screens all day. I know what it’s like to print all day. I can help you. Having that empathy is crucial." <br> Celebrate your wins together <br> "I want to work and grind but when we’re done I want to celebrate together. I think what a lot of companies miss is they don’t struggle and then celebrate together. If you do