This is a podcast dedicated to all the wrappers worldwide. My belief is that by sharing knowledge, we can evolve and become better as a whole industry.
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Marcos Schott from The Wrap Institute.What an interesting and deep talk I had with Marcos.He is a man with broad experience and has a really interesting way of approaching life.Marcos is truly a lifetime learner, always approaching life and challenges with what he calls a "white belt mentality". We go all over the place, and in the process discover some great gems!Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Today we sit and wrap-talk with Kenny Miller from ThumbPrint Digital Printing & Signs.I loved talking to Kenny! Here is a man with years of experience, knowledge, and loads of insights.We touched many points but some of the key ones were educating yourself to be able to meet the future, pricing appropriately, and what kind of education he believes is missing in our space.
Today we sit and wrap-talk with Jody Frego from LV8. What pleasure it was talking with Jody, a man with so much knowledge of our industry, but still so hungry to learn more!We talked about the fact that he was one of the 4 founding fathers of 3M Original Advanced Training, and what that looked like.He clarified the difference between training vs certifying oneself, as well as why you should certify yourself.I choose to end this with the words of a true master-teacher... "Don't tell me, Show me"#JodyFrego #LV8 #Lv8DesignGroup #Arizona #3M #3MCertified #SharpKnife #Fellers #Inlays #Artist # WrapsCon
oday we sit and wrap-talk with Tobias from FolienFactory.Tobias is such a cool guy to talk with. He went from being a mechanic that loved disarming cars , into a car wrapper that loves to disarm and tweak wrap processes, so that he can understand them better, improve and deliver a better result to the customer. We also talked about his own shop setup and the importance of being a part of GEWA, German General-Wrapping-Association.
Today we sit and wrap-talk with Michella Steenwinkel from Wrap and Go in the Netherlands. Michella is a person with many talents, who got into the wrapping business by chance and fell in love with it like so many of us.We talk about their set-up, their team, building a good team, delivering good quality, how it is to be a female in our industry, and how she feels that women get tested every day . Enjoy the chat and I leave you with this awesome quote I learned from Michella, "Quality isn't expensive, it's priceless"#WrapAndGo #Netherlands #Wrap #Quality #RoseChrome #MIni #CustomCars #CustomCarWraps #BuildingATeam #Teams #Growing
Today we sit and wrap talk with Robert Lambie, he is a man with so many roles, that it gets hard to say what his main focus is. Amongst some of them is the owner of Fast Signs Ltd, the creator of the UKSIGNBOARDS.com, the president of ISA UK, a wrap trainer, and much more.If I had to choose I'd say he is a man with vast knowledge, that isn't afraid to share it and speak his mind. We got through a bunch of topics, amongst them what car manufacturers have been up to for years and which most of us don't have a clue about. We really only managed to touch the surface of a lot of different topics, so we will most definitely be having a second session. Hope you enjoy
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with John Schuman from Luxe Auto Concepts.We started off by talking about how an idea in John's mind became a reality and how it's impacting the wrapping business. We then pivoted to talking about a bunch of different things, like educating the wrapping world, and also about conventions and how to get the most out of them. He also talked about how the movie industry has taught him some valuable lessons, which he is implementing in the wrapping industry.I had a blast and I learned a lot! Enjoy !!!
Today we sat down to wrap-talk with Anka Hurbanic from Coloreal & Car wrapper 3d.What an interesting wrap talk we had. Anka managed to answer some questions I've been thinking about for ages. She also introduced a new car wrapping award, "Global car wrapper award 2020" suited for this special times that we are having due to Covid.I sugest you check it out by typing Global car wrapper award 2020 in facebook. Enjoy !!!
Today we sat down to wrap-talk with Rob Ivers. What an awesome chat we had! It was a trip down memory lane, filled with some good stories, life knowledge, and the point of view from someone that has been around the industry since 1978!! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!!
Today we sat down to wrap-talk with John Duever from Vinyl Images & Design.It was a great talk, filled with knowledge, energy, and buckets of passion! John dropped some one-liners like “Smooth is fast, fast is slow”.He also managed to give us a glimpse of how an MMA fighter attacks a wrap like it is a cage fight. Enjoy !!!
Today we sat down to wrap-talk with Troy Dorn from GorillaMad.This man is a perfectionist, chasing a dream, always trying to evolve and be better at it. We talk about a lot of stuff, all from wraps, design, keeping quality, being hungry, but also planing for the future.Enjoy !!!
Today we sat down to wrap-talk with Tiago Teixeira from SekanSkin and Zeno.What a pleasure this was for me! Tiago is one of those big picture kind of guys that searches for the larger picture, keeping true to his values, while making money and also not disrespecting the art. We talked about the art of wrapping, Perraris, unique projects, Zeno and what Tiago thinks it will be doing and providing for our industry. Enjoy !!!
Today we sit at wrap-talk with Hannier Dominguez from House of Wraps. Hannier is a passionate guy! He's been around for a bunch of years, knows the struggles with the wrap industry, but also seems to love the hustle, focusing on quality and speaking his mind.
Today we sit at wrap-talk with Alvaro Gonzalez from Vinyl Art Wraps. It was great to get to chat with Alvaro and hear his thoughts about quality, perfection and always keeping it truthful with the customer.We also managed to talk about some great projects!
Today we sit at wrap-talk with Carlos Alverio from MetroWrapz I had the pleasure of meeting Carlos for the firs time when I was visiting MetroWrapz a couple of month back . On that trip I got to see first hand how he works, leads his team, talks to customers and the pride that he takes on what they create and put out there. I just wanted to sit down and chat a bit more about his story, get him to open up on what hard work is and what it has meant for him. But also to get him to talk about what passion for the product, customer and business looks like. We even managed to talk a little bit about Flamenco dancing, which was a positive surprise!
Today we wrap-talk with Phil Aquin for a second round! It has been a while since we talked so today we got to hear what Phil's up to this days and what is consuming most of his free time. Phil is a great person to chat with so we go all over, we touch the future, improvised tools, his youtube carer and some 3M stuff.
Today we wrap-talk with Krystal from Candy Wraps.We spend a lot of time talking about what makes a successful shop thrive , what good communication actually looks like and what having a good vibe in the shop can mean for everyone.We also talk about something that is very common, over promising, and what you can learn form it. We also talk about much more and have a great time!
Today we sit and wrap-talk with Charlie Trujillo from Lettering Express.What an great episode this turned out to be!I really liked chatting with Charlie and I dig his vibe. We went all over and got some good laughs out of it, so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!
Today 5 guys that love the wrap industry sit down to talk about a huge challenge that is affecting us all, Covid19. Together we talk about what each of us is experiencing and how we choose to tackle it, what we focus on and what is keeping us up at night.It's a hard, sometimes numbing, but also moving and positive chat.
Today we sit and wrap-talk with Marcelo Souss from Alltak.What an interesting episode this turned out to be! It feels as if we were all over the place. We started out with Marcelo's history, what shaped him, Altak as a company at the beginning, now & future plans, but we also had a chance to talk about an issue that regards us all, the Corona virus and who it may affect us and our industry. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Trish Dill from We Print Wraps.It loved our chat, it was open, truthful and insightful! We talked about following a dream and the struggles that brings with it, but also….Trish gives us a couple of gems when it comes to sales. She is a top-notch sales rep, so listen carefully cause you can learn one or two tricks form a skilled sales rep! I had a great time and chat with Trish, and I hope you al too!
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Bruno Dede from MetroWrapz.I had the chance to visit MetroWrapz in Miami and got to hang around with the crew and Buno himself. I was a true honor and a great experience for me. He opened up and shared deeply and freely. I hope you all get some great tips and ideas from this man, who's been in the advertising industry for mor then 32 years! What he and he's crew have accomplished through the years is amazing. Not only in regards to the business, but also to art and bonding wraps with art!
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with James Heller from Wrapify.I loved talking with James because he is someone that comes from outside the industry and within a 5 year period disrupts it in such a way that it affects a large part of all of us! Wrapify has opened up a huge market for wrappers in the US and will most definitely do the same outside US borders in the coming future. We get to chat about the beginnings, the process, misconceptions and were he wants to take it!
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Andrew Banks from Performance Wraps.I loved to talk with Andrew cause of his hunger, motivation and sense of commitment to the customer and repetitive business. We get to hear about his 30 day check-up and what value his draws from it and the potential it gives him, plus some other interesting tips and ideas!
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Jess and Michael from Wrapsesh.I love the originality, the go-getter attitude they have and the pride they have in their work.This duo is amazing and worth listening to!
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Jan Pavlicek from Wrapstyle.This chat goes in deep into how they think at Wrapstyle in regards to growth, why franchising, new countries and keeping a high standard with such growth.
Today we sit down to wrap talk with Justin Pate and catch up with what hes been up to this last months.We talk about the travels, the wrap institute and something that might be a big eye opener for some of you, might even turn out to be a big money saver and there for a big money maker… Green = $$$$ (a.k.a. "Green equals Green”)
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Rytis from Speed Style.We chat about opening your shop, getting the customers, competitions, working on exclusive cars and how long to keep a customers car at the shop. The most important thing for Rytis is quality and delivering up on it, so we spend a good amount of the pod talking about just that and how to set up a system for it, as well as hiring qualified persons to teach the craft.
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Alex van der Linden from Wrapaholic.The chat touches important subjects as delivering on quality and what it means, but also on selling to the customer a feeling and meeting the expectations. This episode sounds at first to be very focused on the privat wrap side of the industry , but actually Alex provides tips for us all, not matter what ”side” you are on.
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Jen Carney from Carbon Wraps.She went from being a school teacher, to becoming a wrapper and later one of the key persons behind Woman of Wraps ”WOW”. We talk about her story, challenges and she tells us why WOW is so important and what the future holds for it. Don't miss it and pay attention!
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Thierry Verheyen, from BC Signature. On this chat we go through it all. We start off talking about high end cars, throwing yourself out there and finding a solution to interesting challenges, social media markering and the best tips when doing a helicopter wrap. Take out your notepads, cause you most probably be writing down a couple of the tips shared by Thierry.
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Paul Roba from Avery Dennison.Paul is one of those persons that have been in the industry for many years and have seen the industry become what it is today. Not only does he have a long carrier in it, but he has also been a contributing part of shaping its future with his involvement at Avery Dennison.This episode is packed with stories and some good advice from a suppliers point of view.
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Matt Richart, from Digital EFX Wraps. He shares with us his insights into having a successful partnership, pricing according to your real costs, finding your niche and learning to say ”NO".What a great chat, worth listening to every second of it!
Today we wrap-talk with Arjan Kwappenberg from Stressless Vinyl Application. Arjan started wrapping many years ago, but right from the beginning he had a problem with the way that wrapping was being taught… which led him to find a different way, the true-way as he puts it of wrapping. He called this way of wrapping for SVA, and on this episode we get to hear all about it.
Today we wrap-talk with Robin Bös a ”old timer" within the german wrapping industry. He's been going at it for decades and has had the chance to see the European industry evolve to what it is today. We talk about his wrap-journey, being a student and a teacher at the same time and what the German Wrapping Association is, why it was created and it's value for the future.
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Duncan MacOwen, head of events at FESPA. We go deep into talking about the FESPA show, the value of visiting the show and how the Word Wrap Masters competition has evolved during all this years and is evolving in the future. We get to hear some great stories and a few heavy hitters get named.
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with Christina McKay from Curvaceous WrapsWe talk about her passion for design and designing wraps, being a female business owner in the industry, building her business, art, fashion and how she has merged it all into Curvaceous Wraps.Christina goes all the way, sharing openly on how she sees the industry, it's challenges but also all the positives.
Today we sit down to wrap-talk with James Tate from Tate Design. We talk about his shop, his philosophy as a wrapper, FESPA 2018, how a wrappers ”candy shop” looks like… and we also manage to talk a bit about his crazy customers, that are always pushing the limit of what is doable.Instagram: @tatedesign
Today we wrap-talk with Mantas Juozapaitis from Grand Design Auto.We chat about a good way to see perfectionism, super clean wraps, having systems in place and loving each other a bit more.
Today we wrap-talk with Bert Hussein, who's in charge of operations and sales manager of @yiannimize. Bert takes us deep into how they work, how it's to work with high end customers and cars daily, the day to day challenges and what it means to have a camera shooting them daily for 8 -10 weeks / year.
Today we sit down with Michael from MEK Wrap Squad. We chat about what it really means to deliver high quality wraps to your customers and the level you have to set on yourself and your team. A great chat about what “Wrap life” demands of you as a wrapper and the benefits
Today we sit down to chat with Dan Lundberg, AKA Digital Dan. We talk about his career, what the future holds for him, but we also go deep into the subject of the youth and how to attract them, what to look for and what to start teaching them!
Today we sit down to chat with a man that is considered to be one of the godfathers of the wrapping scene in Austin Texas, Craig Cole. We talk about where he stated out, tuff times that followed and salivation that came in the form of a box truck, a movable wrap shop! Let's take about new possibilities, lets wrap talk with Craig from Mutiny Wraps!
Today we talk with a very humble wrapper, Rafał Zmuda. What a great chat we had, we managed to talk widely about many different aspects of the wrap industry and some interesting points came up.Lay back and enjoy!
Today we sit and chat with Traian Moldovan about the Austrian wrapping scene, the hardships with the color change side of our business and some good ways to secure your color changes remain up to par.Insta: @traianmoldovantmpw
Today we talk with Shareef Khan from SS Customs. Shareef is a fountain of knowledge, experience and a all-around nice guy! SS Customs have been ruling the Bay area for many years and there is a reason why.Lay back, listen and enjoy! @Alphawrapper @Ss_customs
Today we talk with Jon Quantico, a man/wrapper/freelancer that believes highly on good habits and ethics. We have a great chat about finding it's way in this great industry of ours and the value of having a great attitude.Quote: "Ready to deploy!"Facebook: Jon QuanticoInstagram: @Jon.Quantico
A couple of episodes ago we hade a gentleman by the name of Austin Smith. Austin shared with us very openly his view of the industry, stories and where he is heading with all his ventures. It was a great episode, but I felt that we missed a very important part of it all. … And that is that Austin has a great understanding of social media and how we wrappers can use it. Unfortunately we didn't get to chat much about that, so I though I'd bring him back to talk about just that and MARKETING! "Marketing is an action that is a fix to a problem” (Words of wisdom from Austin S)
Jonas Sjöström, from JBS Dekor, is the former World Wrap Master champ of 2017. There is lots of good knowledge in this episode, specially if you are thinking of competing! He shares with us how competing was for him, what he felt at the beginning, during the competition, but also what it has meant for his career.
He is the sign maker that ended up becoming a tool maker out of simple necessity, when he one day created a tool that would put him on a path he himself couldn't have predicted.His and the companies fame and fortune expanded from there on, into what it is today, a tool supplier with more than 500 different tools with a super neat production facility and a well working LEAN system. His name is Michael Althoff and he is the man behind YelloTools!This is an episode that your wrapper ears need to listen to!
On this episode we have the pleasure to talk to what I consider a great influencer of the wrapping scene. A man that seeks challenges and gathers his creative inspiration from many places, from which he later creates outstanding designs and applications with.He started off in Holland, but is today a world known figure for both industry, as well as for people outside the industry.
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