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  • The Future of Print Starts With Learning: Training the Industry.

    The Future of Print Starts With Learning: Training the Industry.
    Oct 2 2026
    The equipment, technology, and opportunities in the printing industry keep changing, but are we doing enough to make sure our people are keeping up? This week, Aaron and Terry welcome Ray Weiss, VP of eLearning and Certifications for PRINTING United Alliance, to talk about education, training, and the continued development of iLEARNING+. Now in its fourth year, the platform brings vetted, industry-specific education from experts directly to print professionals, with courses designed for everyone from newcomers learning the basics to experienced professionals sharpening their skills. We’ll also get Ray’s perspective coming out of the recent PRINTING United Expo. What stood out? What did he learn from conversations with people across the industry? And how are the needs he saw at the Expo influencing where education and iLEARNING+ go next? Plus, we’ll tackle one of the biggest challenges facing every busy shop: finding time to train when there is always another job that needs to get out the door. If you want to build a stronger team, develop your own skills, or better prepare your business for what’s coming next, this conversation is for you. Your business doesn’t need more tasks. It needs clarity, alignment, and a structure that supports you. The Business Builder Accelerator is a guided 12-week experience that helps you uncover what actually matters, make confident decisions, and build a foundation you can grow on. Explore the experience and sign up for a free clarity call –> OSG.link/Builder News If you have anything newsworthy you would like us to share, please email details to info@2regularguys.com. Use the subject line “Weekly News.” https://youtu.be/ABjsy3CwH3M Dad Joke Aaron: What did the nut say when it was chasing other nuts? I’m a cashew (Catch you…) Training the Industry Terry: Welcome to the show. Can you start us off by telling us about your journey in the print industry? Aaron: Ray, we just wrapped up PRINTING United Expo. From your perspective, what stood out this year, and what did you hear or see that told you where our industry needs more education or training? Terry: We hear a lot about the challenge of bringing new people into the printing industry. What are they coming in knowing, where are the biggest knowledge gaps, and how can better education help us get them productive faster? Aaron: There are already general learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning and Udemy. Why does the printing industry need something specifically built for us, and what makes iLEARNING+ different? Terry: For someone who has never explored iLEARNING+, give us the tour. What kinds of courses are available, and how does the platform serve everyone from a brand-new employee to an experienced owner or industry veteran? Aaron: You’re now four years into iLEARNING+. What have you learned about how people in our industry actually want to learn, and has anything surprised you or changed the way you develop education? Terry: Coming out of the Expo and looking at where the industry is headed, what skills or areas of knowledge do you think shops should be developing now, and how is that influencing what comes next for iLEARNING+? Terry: Let’s talk to the shop owner who says, “Training sounds great, but we’re too busy getting jobs out the door.” How do you make education part of running the business instead of one more thing you’re supposed to find time for? Terry: How can people find you and where can they learn more about iLEARNING+ and Printing United? The Secret Sauce We serve up bite-sized tips for our #regulators to instantly spice up their decorated apparel business. Just like the perfect wing sauce, these quick tips can transform your business experience, adding flavor and depth to your operations. Each video in this playlist is a nugget of wisdom, carefully selected for its potential to bring immediate value to your work. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in the decorated apparel industry, dip into our ‘Secret Sauce’ for insights that can help you soar. https://youtu.be/NJYvQJFiVHU OTHER EVENTS Small Business Saturdays – Saturdays at Noon Central Time and then available to watch any time.Master of Success Inner Circle – Bi-weekly Mastermind Groups with accountability, support, and a built-in support group.Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Atlas Screen Supply in Chicago, March 21-22, 2026The Take-up with Erich Campbell – Fridays at 2:30 Mountain TimeDemystifying Next Level Digitizing Online Training from Erich CampbellUnderstanding Emblems: Learn from Erich Campbell about digitizing for patches.DTF Transfer from TransferDepot.com: Use code AMONTGO2025 for 10% offDTFUniversity.com: The industry’s DTF education source in partnership with SuperGamut and DTF Superstore. Trade Shows Impressions Dallas, TX – October 22-24, 2026Purpose + Profit, St. Louis, MO – October 30-31, 2026ASI Orlando, FL – ...
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    1 h et 3 min
  • AI Art and Copyright: What Every Print Shop Should Know

    AI Art and Copyright: What Every Print Shop Should Know
    Oct 16 2026
    AI-generated artwork is changing how decorators create designs, but are you putting your business at risk without even knowing it? Who owns AI-generated artwork, what can you legally print and sell, and what happens when a customer brings you an AI-created design? Attorney Gordon Firemark returns to 2 Regular Guys to help us make sense of AI art and copyright in the garment decorating and personalization industry. We’ll explore commercial-use licenses, trademark concerns, copyright protection, and the legal responsibilities that come with printing AI-generated designs. Plus, we’ll discuss practical steps decorators can take to protect themselves while still embracing AI technology. Whether you’re creating artwork, selling decorated products, or handling customer-supplied designs, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Your business doesn’t need more tasks. It needs clarity, alignment, and a structure that supports you. The Business Builder Accelerator is a guided 12-week experience that helps you uncover what actually matters, make confident decisions, and build a foundation you can grow on. Explore the experience and sign up for a free clarity call –> OSG.link/Builder News If you have anything newsworthy you would like us to share, please email details to info@2regularguys.com. Use the subject line “Weekly News.” https://youtu.be/xpjqlZIscL8 Dad Joke Aaron: Where do you take someone who has been injured in a peek-a-boo accident? The ICU (I see you) What Print Shops Need to Know About AI Artwork Copyrights and Trademarks Past 2018 Show – https://www.2regularguys.com/copyright-and-trademark-law/ Past 2021 Show – https://www.2regularguys.com/copyright-and-trademark-law-questions-answered/ Aaron: Gordon, welcome back to the show! You’ve helped us understand copyright and trademark law in the past, but AI has added a whole new layer to the conversation. Before we get into that, give our listeners a quick refresher on your background and the kind of legal work you do. Terry: Let’s start with the big question. If I sit down at my computer, type a really detailed prompt into an AI image generator, and create an amazing T-shirt design, who owns that artwork? Can I copyright it? Follow-up: What if I spend two hours in Photoshop modifying that AI image, adding my own elements, and making it unique? At what point does my human creativity change the copyright situation? Aaron: Let’s say I’ve created some great artwork using ChatGPT, Midjourney, or another AI tool. Can I legally put it on T-shirts, mugs, or promotional products and sell them? And does it matter which AI platform I used? Terry: Here’s a situation our listeners might recognize. A customer walks into my shop with an AI-generated image and wants 200 shirts printed. What responsibility do I have as the decorator to determine whether that image infringes on someone else’s copyright? Aaron: Here’s what worries me about AI-generated artwork. I could ask it for a cowboy riding across the desert, and it might give me something that looks almost identical to an existing artist’s work. If I didn’t know that original artwork existed, could I still be held liable for printing and selling it? Follow-up: Is there anything practical a small shop can do to check AI-generated artwork before printing it? Terry: Let’s turn that around. Suppose I create an original design, put it on a T-shirt, and discover another decorator is selling the same image. If my original artwork was generated entirely by AI, do I have any legal recourse? Aaron: What about logos and branding? More small businesses are using AI to create their company logos. Can an AI-generated logo be protected as a trademark? What should decorators tell customers who want AI-generated logos? Terry: The Etsy and online marketplace question: We’re seeing thousands of AI-generated designs sold as downloadable artwork on Etsy and other platforms. If I purchase one of those designs with a commercial-use license, how much protection does that actually give me? Aaron: What should we be putting in writing? Should decorators update their customer agreements, artwork approval forms, or terms and conditions to address AI-generated artwork? Would a customer statement that they have the right to reproduce the image offer any real protection? Terry: Let’s finish with some practical advice. If you owned a small garment decorating business today, what are a few things you would do immediately to protect yourself legally while still taking advantage of the tools available to us today? Aaron: Gordon, we’ve covered a lot today, and I know there are probably some Regulators out there realizing they need to pay a little more attention to the legal side of their business. Tell us about the work you do. How can you help a decorator or small business owner who wants to protect their artwork, their business, or just make sure they’re doing things the right way? ...
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    1 h et 1 min
  • The 2026 REGGIE Awards Are Here. New Categories, New Partners, Your Vote!

    The 2026 REGGIE Awards Are Here. New Categories, New Partners, Your Vote!
    Oct 9 2026
    The REGGIES are back for their 14th year, and we’re shaking things up for 2026! With new categories, new industry partners, and broader reach across print and digital decoration, we’re ready to recognize even more people, products, and organizations making a difference. This week, Aaron and Terry welcome members of the new REGGIE Awards Committee: Cassie Green of Apparelist, Theresa Hegel of ASI, and Dan Barefoot and MJ Clavijo of World Imaging News. Together, we’ll introduce all nine award categories, explain what’s changing, and officially open nominations for the 2026 REGGIE Awards. From garment decoration and promotional products to wide-format printing and beyond, the REGGIES remain true People’s Choice awards. You nominate. You vote. The industry celebrates! Nominations open October 9 and close November 6. Join us to learn how you can help recognize the people and innovations moving our industry forward! Learn more and nominate: https://www.2regularguys.com/reggies/ Your business doesn’t need more tasks. It needs clarity, alignment, and a structure that supports you. The Business Builder Accelerator is a guided 12-week experience that helps you uncover what actually matters, make confident decisions, and build a foundation you can grow on. Explore the experience and sign up for a free clarity call –> OSG.link/Builder News If you have anything newsworthy you would like us to share, please email details to info@2regularguys.com. Use the subject line “Weekly News.” https://youtu.be/E227MHXIJYQ Dad Joke Terry: I saw a chameleon today Not a very good one People’s Choice Awards for The Printing Industry Terry: It’s REGGIE Awards category announcement day. And we’ve changed things up a bit for our 14th Annual Awards. Aaron: That’s right, Terry, we have a little help this year… {Introduce the Committee!} Terry: We’ve always tried to be fluid and ready to change on 2RG’s when it feels like it’s time. We brought in the smartest people we know to help us with those changes, so can we start by asking you all some questions? Aaron: What excited you about getting involved, and what do you hope we can accomplish together? (Cassie, MJ, Dan, Theresa) Terry: As we talked together as a group, we all felt it was important to make sure that we recognize the wider print and digital decoration industry. Dan, I think this started as your suggestion. Why do you think that’s important, and what opportunities does it create to recognize people who might otherwise be overlooked? {If anyone has anything else to add…} Aaron: We’ve refreshed several categories and added some new ones. When you look at the awards as a whole, what changes are you most excited about, and why? (Theresa, MJ, Cassie) Terry: The REGGIES have always been a People’s Choice awards, and we want to protect that. You guys are going to help verify nominations and make sure the rules are followed, but the industry still chooses the winners. Why is that distinction important? Terry: Before we reveal the categories, what would you say to someone who has never participated in the REGGIES? Why should they take a few minutes to nominate people, products, and organizations that are making a difference? Aaron: Next, let’s get to the categories, but first the rules that were refined a bit this year but still similar to years past: You must submit valid nominations in at least 5 of the 9 categories. Nomination forms with fewer than 5 completed categories will not be counted.Self-nominations are allowed, provided the nominee meets all eligibility requirements for the category.All nominations are subject to eligibility review and certification by the REGGIE Awards Committee before finalists are announced. Nominations close on November 6th at Midnight Central Time. This is a hard deadline, and late nominations will not be accepted. Giving ourselves a week this year instead of killing myself the night before like the last 13 years. LOLCertified nominees and finalists will be announced on November 13th, when public voting opens.A company or organization may appear on the final voting ballot in a maximum of two categories. This limit includes individuals, products, events, initiatives, programs, or other entries associated with that company or organization. When nominating, this won’t matter, but just so people don’t wonder why their favorite vendor or teacher or whatever is not in all 9 categories. They will just stay in their two strongest nomination categories.Voting will run from November 13th through December 11th at Midnight Central Time.Winners will be announced live on the 2 Regular Guys Podcast on December 18th.Campaigning is encouraged, but offering discounts, gifts, prizes, giveaways, compensation, or other incentives in exchange for nominations or votes is prohibited and may result in disqualification. Any questions or comments about the rules? 1. Product of the Year Recognizes a product ...
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    1 h et 11 min
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