Episode 324

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24th Aug 2026

John Mack | Maxis Screen Printing | Shirt Show 324

After 30+ years of Maxis Screen Printing, John Mack is calling it a career, but he’s clearly not done printing just yet. We talk about what 50 years of printing experience has taught him, what’s worth passing down, and how to know when it’s finally time to walk away from the shop. Also, wtf does walking away even look like?

Topics of discussion include: evolving your processes over time, teaching screen printing and coaching football, passing the torch to your children, sketchy processes from the early days, camaraderie at industry events, knowing your numbers, lessons learned, the benefits of a fixer-upper shop, shop disasters, knowing when to retire, defining your own success, and Tombstone.

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SHIRT SHOW
Talkin' shirt with Dylan Gilligan of Upstate Merch.
Shirt Show deep dives into all things screen printing and apparel decoration with shop hacks along the way. Hosted by Dylan Gilligan of Upstate Merch.

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