Adam Tanaka is a seasoned founder and serial entrepreneur committed to making a positive impact through various creative ventures.In 2004, Adam relocated to Nashville and secured a job with a merch company. Starting with an entry level position of scrubbing floors and cleaning screens, he worked his way up throughout the company. Armed with a wealth of knowledge, he decided to launch his printing business, focusing on collaboration and nurturing enduring relationships rather than pursuing a high volume of customers.After a stint touring with a couple of bands, Adam took the leap by founding a screen printing company in 2008, right in the midst of the recession and with an overdrawn bank account.In December of 2019, Adam sold the production arm of his company. Adam later established a baby and kids brand focused on childhood mental health awareness.As a merch consultant and brand partner, Adam collaborates with corporations, outdoor brands, and creators, offering advice and guidance on improving and elevating their merch brand strategies.Adam currently serves as a board member for The Educators’ Cooperative, acommunications committee member for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Advisory Council member for Nashville Thrives, and is an advisor and mentor for the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.
How to Manage the Digital Printing Process
Many shops adopt digital printing expecting it to simplify production and increase efficiency. Instead, some experience the opposite.
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Pricing Strategies for Screen Printing
Strong pricing strategies help shops stop surviving order to order and start building predictable profit into the workflow. Here's what you need to know about setting the right prices for screen-printing jobs.
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Streamlining Workflow for Growth-Ready Shops
Streamlining your workflow allows you to reclaim profit margin, reduce burnout, and keep your team operating with confidence. Read up on how to identify problem areas, implement systems, and align company culture to ensure an efficient workflow.
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Financial Planning for 2026: Why Should Decorators Start Now?
Shops that thrive and those that barely survive have one differentiator. It isn't luck or location. It's the discipline to plan ahead and the courage to face their numbers head-on. Starting your 2026 financial planning now paves the way for sustainable growth long-term.
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Efficiently Managing Production Downtime in Your Apparel Decorating Shop
Instead of seeing production downtime as a problem, reframe it as an opportunity to build the foundation that will carry you through your next busy season.
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Cost-Plus versus Value-Based Pricing: Do You Know the Difference?
The question isn't whether you can afford to adopt value-based pricing — it's whether you can afford not to. Check out this article for a thorough examination of both pricing structures.
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From Print Shop to Powerhouse: A Guide to Purposeful Growth
Transform your business goals into reality by strengthening your foundations and developing a sustainable, purposeful growth strategy.
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Making a Strategic Shift: Transitioning from In-House to Outsourcing
Knowing when to make the leap from in-house services to outsourcing should be a well-thought-out process. Here are some keys to success.
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