show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Slightly Serious Sign Podcast

Mike Hull, Tyler Hull, Domingo Tobar

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Join Mike, Tyler, and Domingo as they pull back the curtain on the sign industry with real insider knowledge. Get the scoop on industry happenings, sign shows (the good and the skippable), sign shop stories, musings, and more as they sit down with manufacturers, reps, sign shop owners, and even our competition to talk and learn about sign makers' favorite products, new products, tips and tricks, and everything else under the sun in the biz. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Atomic Show

Rod Adams - Atomic Insights

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
The Atomic Show Podcast includes interviews, roundtable discussions and atomic geeks all centered around the idea that nuclear energy is an amazing boon for human society.
  continue reading
 
Between The Posts was created for soccer coaches, parents, goalkeepers, and fans. On all our soccer focused podcasts we seek to offer listeners solutions for many of the struggles that we see coaches, keepers, and parents going through each season at the youth developmental, club, collegiate, and professional levels. This podcast offers an expert perspective on the many technical, tactical, and psychological aspects facing youth sports and the leaders (coaches) that train our next generation ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Casual conversations with founders, technologists, investors, and artists about building a brighter future, together. Welcome to our digital living room. With science, technology and entrepreneurship we can *continue* to create unfathomable leaps in quality of life. We show you how to find, apply, build, and invest in technologies to change your life and the world. When we have smart friends, we do smart things. When we do smart things, we save the world. No matter who, where, or when you ar ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Ep 27: Scott Cutcher of Kor Visual Group and France Lighting Solutions stops by to talk about the importance of proper education for both current and future sign makers. Behind a Sign Podcast on YouTube The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18…
  continue reading
 
Urenco is one of the few companies in the world that enriches uranium. It’s one of an even smaller group of enrichers that aren’t owned by the Russian, Chinese or Iranian governments. It plays a key role in the western world’s nuclear fuel cycle. That role became even more important after February, 2022. With the increasingly firm prospects of a lo…
  continue reading
 
[This is a replay of episode #002] Andrew Wilkinson is the co-founder of Tiny, a venture capital firm that has helped to build over 25 profitable internet businesses over the last 15 years. He got his start founding MetaLab, one of the world’s top design agencies. He has gone from working out of his apartment a little over a decade ago, to today ov…
  continue reading
 
Ep. 26: There's a reason we use certain brand names when referring to certain products. Think Kleenex for tissues or Band-Aid for adhesive bandages. It's because these brands set the quality standard and are now forever tied with those objects. The downside however is that sometimes inferior products ride that brand power. Well, Sintra, Foam-Core, …
  continue reading
 
Ep. 25: We're live and taking questions. Also, a huge announcement and it's quite "enlightening." You don't want to miss this one. A note on the audio. This episode was taken from our YouTube live stream and is not up to the same quality as previous or future episodes. So bear that in mind. Enjoy. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Mos…
  continue reading
 
The Nuclear Company exited a period of operating in “stealth mode” about a month ago. That exit was sufficiently well planned and executed that it is likely that Atomic Insights readers have already heard of the company. The Nuclear Company was incorporated a year ago. Its founding team has been working diligently to build the relationships and agr…
  continue reading
 
Ep 24: Get to know Steve Austin (Sales) and Kevin Beukema (Tech Team Manager). Mike, Steve, and Kevin don't just work together, they've been friends for a long time. A real long time. Funny stories and ribbing ensue. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a va…
  continue reading
 
Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:24) - Recapping FoundersOnly Conference (00:36:36) - Helping others first (00:44:32) - Baldridge updates & the power of working hard (01:03:46) - How do you want to spend your time? (01:10:38) - Great book recs, Scribe, and the knowledge gap (01:44:38) - Unethical founders (02:00:56) - Optimizing for usefulness Lin…
  continue reading
 
Ep. 23: Looking to get new equipment for your sign shop, but you're a little confused or overwhelmed by the financing side of it? Hang in there. We got you. Troy Putnam and Damon Cincotta of Geneva Capital, LLC stopped by to clarify common financing questions and show you why a lender like Geneva Capital might be more preferable than a bank or cred…
  continue reading
 
Ep 22: Tyler and Domingo sit down with Josh Martinez of X-Edge Products to talk about how to route efficiently with the right bits and material. X-EDGE CNC Router Bits in Action https://youtu.be/jdzyiMhuUFE X-EDGE Matrix Mat Overview https://youtu.be/qwMsjWNl64U X-EDGE Torque Wrench and Station Kit for CNC Routers Overview https://youtu.be/bG1EKxOr…
  continue reading
 
Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:52) - The Gardener of Systems (00:07:43) - Builders vs. Gardeners (00:11:09) - Who are the best farmers of miracles? (00:16:52) - How did you become a “systems” person? (00:23:45) - What does Systems Thinking look like for you? (00:53:09) - Alex’s Slime Mold deck (00:55:12) - The iterative, adjacent possible (00:59…
  continue reading
 
Ep 21: The boys are coming at you from Graphics Pro Expo (GPX) WRAPSCON Long Beach 2024 with Joe Arenella of Sign Tracker. Pricing and keeping track of jobs got you down? Want to take a vacation? The right software can really help you run your shop better and maybe relieve a little stress. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact C…
  continue reading
 
Ep 20: The boys are coming at you from Graphics Pro Expo (GPX) WRAPSCON Long Beach 2024 with Nick Wilson of Montroy Sign & Graphic Products. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pallets changing a lightbulb over a movie theater sign) https…
  continue reading
 
Ep 19: Kevin Szczerba of Mutoh stops by to talk about Braille and how, you're leaving money on the table if you aren't doing it. He also shows off some really great examples of what you can print on the XpertJet 1462UF UV-LED Flatbed Printer and the XpertJet 661UF UV-LED Printer. This is one you have to watch! Mutoh Learning Experience https://muto…
  continue reading
 
Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:43) - Russian interpretations of friendship (00:09:28) - Thoughts on the state of society and its rate of technological adoption (00:13:22) - Creating alliances between entrepreneurs, capitalists, and scientists (00:17:17) - Rick Rubin on Creativity in Investing (00:20:55) - Does Taste exist in the world of VC? (00…
  continue reading
 
Ep 18: Domingo returns. Mike, Tyler, and Domingo welcome Joe Morreale of Roland DG to the show. After accepting the position and honor of becoming the podcast's new Announcer, Joe and the boys talk about the wide range of printers that Roland DG has to offer. Not only are they discussing types of printers, but also what you can do with them. Drink …
  continue reading
 
Brian Gitt, the Business Development lead at Oklo, visited the Atomic Show to describe his employer’s business model and current prospects. Oklo is an advanced fission and fuel recycling company with an expansive vision for becoming a competitive clean energy supplier. It plans to provide heat and/or electricity as a service from a fleet of small f…
  continue reading
 
Ep 17: Michael Maxwell and Matt Edwards of General Formulations stop by to talk about how to choose the right vinyl for the job. They also discuss the importance of doing it right from the start to save time and money. Why Margins Matter in Business by Matt Richart: https://issuu.com/wrapfamunleashed/docs/2024_may_wfu The Slightly Serious Sign Podc…
  continue reading
 
Ep 16: Don Long of Laminacorr stops by to talk how to use corrugated plastic, best practices for printing on a flatbed printer, why not all corrugated plastic is created equal, and so much more. This is a fun one. Thanks again to our Biggest Fan, Don Long! The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United State…
  continue reading
 
Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:05:10) - The decision to live in Idaho (00:08:21) - Nathan’s flying hobby (00:15:09) - Building Flywheels (00:46:07) - Incentive compensation and giving people ownership (01:06:39) - Inflection points in building ConverKit (01:14:16) - How to work on a ton of things (01:23:15) - What are the rules of thumb you use the…
  continue reading
 
Ep 15: Ritchie Daize of Arlon sits down with Mike and Tyler after a long day of leading Wrap Classes to talk about the importance of hands-on in-person wrap training. Ritchie is an experienced Wrap Trainer and the Technical Solutions Director of Arlon. He's passionate about wrapping, loves vinyl, and wants to teach people how to wrap the right way.…
  continue reading
 
Ep 14: Mike sits down with Tommy Fricano and Abby Monnot of Avery Dennison to talk vinyl wrap, SEMA Show, innovating, and what current technology scares them. Also, Tommy needs your support. Use Avery Dennison? Send them photos of your work. Email: graphicsna.social@averydennison.com The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked…
  continue reading
 
Links: Join us in Rolling Fun! Hear our other Rolling Fun eps! Rolling Fun GPs: Al Doan - Founder of Creativity Inc., a $100m+ collection of e-commerce brands. Founder of Pretzel. BS from BYU Hawaii, OPM at HBS. Makes one hell of a peach cobbler. (Twitter, LinkedIn) Bo Fishback - Founder of Lightspeed Genomics (acq 2008), Orbis Biosciences (acq 202…
  continue reading
 
Ep 13: Mike and Tyler breakdown the best way to go about getting new equipment for your sign shop. You'll learn how to compare distributors, assess tech departments (or lack thereof), what to look for in sales reps, why you should be wary of new overly hyped equipment, and more. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podc…
  continue reading
 
Atomic Canyon is a six month old company that is developing AI tools to improve the efficiency of routine tasks associated with developing, licensing, building, owning and operating nuclear plants. Their first product, called Neutron, uses AI to modernize searching the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s 52 million page collection of publicly available…
  continue reading
 
Ep. 12: The big question answered. What's a Signman? Judy Nelson returns to help Mike and Tyler define exactly what a Signman is. Also, what's the difference between a Signman and a Signwoman. Find out now. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top o…
  continue reading
 
Ep 11: Mike and Tyler go another round with Jeff Lucido and Andy Everding of IT Supplies (our direct competitor) on The Extended Gamut Podcast. This time, they're talking Signman, similarities and differences between Wensco and IT Supplies, which games each company is better at, and more. Again, don't miss this special podcast crossover episode! Th…
  continue reading
 
Links: Join us in Rolling Fun! Hear our other Rolling Fun eps! Rolling Fun GPs: Al Doan - Founder of Creativity Inc., a $100m+ collection of e-commerce brands. Founder of Pretzel. BS from BYU Hawaii, OPM at HBS. Makes one hell of a peach cobbler. (Twitter, LinkedIn) Bo Fishback - Founder of Lightspeed Genomics (acq 2008), Orbis Biosciences (acq 202…
  continue reading
 
Emmet Penney is an unlikely, but effective pronuclear advocate. He earned his degrees in fine arts and great books and worked for several years as a professional poet – along with working in a bookstore as a way to keep paying the bills. He gradually transitioned from poetry into writing thoughtful essays on a variety of topics. One of those pieces…
  continue reading
 
Ep 10: Mike and Tyler join Jeff Lucido and Andy Everding of IT Supplies (our direct competitor) on The Extended Gamut Podcast to talk about their experiences at the most recent ISA International Sign Expo 2024. They give their thoughts on what was missing at the show (good and bad), who was missing, what growing print tech kinda scares them, food a…
  continue reading
 
Doug Sandridge is a lifelong oil and gas guy whose father was a geological engineer. While he was growing up, Doug lived a significant portion of his life overseas as his father’s job took the family to several different locations. When it was time to go to college, Doug returned to the United State to attend the University of Oklahoma. He took a b…
  continue reading
 
Ep 9: Get to know the Hulls. Mike, Tyler, Tristan, and Tayton (Tater) talk about what it's like working together as a family, trying to separate work and home life, how they got into this business, silly stories, and more. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing o…
  continue reading
 
Ep 8: Dustin David of Vanguard Digital Printing sits down with Mike and Tyler to talk about flatbed UV printers. You'll hear the pros and cons of a flatbed UV printer. They also answer the big questions like... What kind of stuff can you print on one? How much can I print? What's up with white ink? When do you know it's time to get a flatbed UV pri…
  continue reading
 
Ep 7: Judy Nelson is the Owner (3rd generation) and CEO of Wensco Sign Supply. She is a titan in the sign supplies distribution industry and an all-around wonderful human being. Mike and Tyler sit down with Judy to talk history and what's next. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 …
  continue reading
 
Ep 6: Mike and Tyler talk about the role of distribution in the sign industry. Why do distributors exist? What are the benefits of using them? What are the cons? And what should you expect out of your distributor? The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van o…
  continue reading
 
Ep 5: We sit down with Tim Randall, a multi-talented guest who has worn many hats throughout his career. From blueberry farmer to owning a neon glass bending shop, to working as a representative for Allanson, Tim Randall has extensive knowledge on lighting when it comes to signage. Tim dives into the evolution of lighting technology, discussing the…
  continue reading
 
Ep 4: Mike and Tyler talk about their experience at the most recent Graphics Pro Expo (GPX) in Irving, TX, eating on the road and what happened to Tyler's meal, having to make the pantry bigger, and more. They also issue apologies and clarifications for statements made in previous episodes. The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact …
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide