Insights on Automation from Shirt Lab Austin 2024

Shirt Lab Austin 2024 was a powerhouse event, featuring experts who shared transformative insights into automating various aspects of business operations for apparel decorators. This is my summary of the speakers:

1. Justin McKibben - "Automating Lead Generation with VA's"

Justin emphasized the importance of targeted lead generation and highlighted automation as the key to streamlining the process. Justin asked the apparel decorators in the audience, “How would you duplicate yourself?” The answer is working with Virtual Assistants or VA’s. Justin made it obvious that we all need a relentless focus on our target audiences. “Understanding your audience is the key to creating effective scripts, workflows and building custom processes.” Justin shared actionable strategies and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in reaching potential customers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmckibben/

2. Davis Slagle - "Automating Sales Strategies"

Davis showcased the power of sales automation in revolutionizing customer interactions and boosting conversion rates. After sharing a personal situation Davis asked the audience “Imagine you had to create a business that would run without you - could you do it?” He learned how to leverage automation to make their sales process more agile and competitive. Through this process, Davis learned that the product was the online store and the convenience it delivered - not the products in the store that they would decorate with DTF transfers and screen printing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davis-slagle/

3. Cole Lundstrom - "Automating Order Entry"

Cole introduced attendees to automation tools like ChatGPT and Zapier, illustrating how these tools can streamline order management and enhance a screen printing shop's productivity. Cole reminded the audience that, “speed completely captures people and it's time to transform your workflows and optimize for speed!” Apparel decorating businesses that will thrive in the future will be those that are equipped with practical methods to improve customer service and optimize workflow efficiency.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-lundstrom-866b004a/

4. Shane Snodgrass - "Automating Inventory Purchasing"

Shane provided valuable insights into warehouse management automation, guiding attendees through the implementation of automated purchasing and inventory tracking systems. Businesses learned how to optimize inventory management for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-snodgrass-64687039/

5. Chris Bates - "Automated Production KPI Tracking":

Chris focused on automating production tracking to maintain employee focus on production while efficiently collecting essential business data. Attendees discovered easy-to-adopt methods for harnessing the power of metrics, ensuring that screen printers, embroiderers and businesses using direct-to-film transfers can effectively manage and improve production processes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbatesiot/

Each speaker at Shirt Lab Austin 2024 contributed unique perspectives and practical strategies, empowering attendees to optimize various aspects of their business through automation. The event was a testament to the importance of embracing innovation and being willing to evolve in order to stay ahead in today's competitive landscape.

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