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What Every Upholstery Shop Must Know in 2025 With The Hog Ring’s Nadeem Muaddi
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If you’re tired of blurry shop photos and missed opportunities, Nadeem Muaddi—co-founder of The Hog Ring—is here to flip the script. From building a global trimmer community to mastering the art of storytelling, Nadeem shares how authenticity, lighting, and YouTube can transform your business.
In this episode, Nadeem shares why The Hog Ring isn’t just a passion project—it’s a lifeline for trimmers worldwide. Learn how to turn shop photos into client magnets, why YouTube is the industry’s untapped goldmine, and how to avoid the #1 mistake killing your social media game. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into NC Carpet’s secret new machines dropping soon.
“If you're not doing content creation for your shop...this year is the year to do it right.” – Nadeem Muaddi
In This Episode:
- Why The Hog Ring is more than a blog—it’s a global trimmer family.
- The $100 lighting hack for high-quality photography
- YouTube’s dirty secret: How trimmers can earn $$$ by filming their daily grind.
- The Hog Ring’s new sponsors alert: Big Z Fabric, OEM Plus Auto Tops, and Leathercraft—why these brands matter.
- NC Carpet’s mystery machines: Two new machines coming to shops in 2025.
- Trade show survival tips: Why Vegas isn’t just for partying (but bring earplugs for Mal’s rants).
- MasterTech 2025: Nadeem’s hot take on the panel Mal’s MC-ing (and why you need to be there).
- The “Doritos” giveaway: How to snag free Hog Ring swag and a shot at NC’s new gear.
Resources Mentioned:
- Godox M1 RGB Light: https://a.co/d/6x43Bjz
- Corey Decker Photography: https://www.instagram.com/corwin_decker_photography/
- The Hog Ring – https://www.thehogring.com
- MasterTech Expo – https://www.mastertechexpo.com
Connect with Nadeem and The Hog Ring:
- Website: https://www.thehogring.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehogring
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHogRing
Connect with Mal and NC Carpet:
- Website - https://www.n-ccarpet.com/
- Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/nccarpetmachines/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nc_carpet_binding/
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