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Author: Mike Hull, Tyler Hull, Domingo Tobar

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Join Mike, Tyler, and  Domingo as they pull back the curtain on the sign industry with real insider knowledge.

Get the scoop on industry happenings, sign shows (the good and the skippable), sign shop stories, musings, and more as they sit down with manufacturers, reps, sign shop owners, and even our competition to talk and learn about sign makers' favorite products, new products, tips and tricks, and everything else under the sun in the biz. 

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the sign industry, this podcast has something for everyone. Grab your drink of choice, relax, and tune in to this slightly serious but always knowledgeable sign podcast.

The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is hosted by Mike Hull, Tyler Hull, and Domingo Tobar and produced, recorded, and edited by Rick Villanueva with sponsorship from Wensco Sign Supply.

Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pallets changing a lightbulb over a movie theater sign)

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Ep 104: Oft mentioned Wensco sales team member, Jakob Nedergaard, finally makes it on the show and into the hot seat. This is a big one. Arm wrestling and hilarity ensue. Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pall...
Ep 103: Tyler is coming at you from the 2026 FastSigns International Convention in Charlotte, NC, with Mark Jameson, Chief Development Officer of FastSigns, to talk about the FastSigns franchisee experience. Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman...
Wall Wrap Tips

Wall Wrap Tips

2026-02-0234:34

Ep 102: Tyler is flying solo today to give his top 5 takeaways from the Wensco and General Formulations Wall Wrap Class. Great tips inside this one! Cast vs. Calendered Video Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 ...
Ep 101: Tyler and Domingo talk the top Sign & Graphic shows, events, and classes to attend this year. Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pallets changing a lightbulb over a movie theater sign) https://www....
Ep 100: We celebrate 100 episodes with a Live Q&A. Thank you for all your support! Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pallets changing a lightbulb over a movie theater sign) https://www.wensco.com/company/...
Ep 99: Judy Nelson, Owner/CEO of Wensco, and the boys talk 2025 successes, where they fell short, what could be improved, and what's to come as Wensco looks ahead to 2026. Domingo Takes the Polar Bear Plunge Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EST Submit your questions here Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is n...
Resolutions

Resolutions

2026-01-0534:48

Ep 98: The boys make resolutions for the New Year and Domingo has been chosen by you to take the Polar Bear Plunge. Domingo Takes the Polar Bear Plunge Video Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions here Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United ...
Ep 97: Faster support, less downtime, and true peace of mind — that’s what matters when you invest in equipment for your shop. Your business is important to you, which is why it’s important to us to back every purchase with our own Certified Tech Team. In this episode, Wensco Techs, Andres Contreras and Luke Kolarik join the boys to talk about the importance of maintaining equipment and having certified techs on your side! Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your question...
Ep 96: Brad Bies of Summa stopped by after Grand Rapids Demo Day '25 to talk about Summa cutters, drag knife technology vs tangential knife technology, and disco light shows. What!!? Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions here Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checke...
Ep 95: The boys travel to the HP Graphics Experience Center in Alpharetta, Georgia to talk with John Stevens of HP about Latex Printers. Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions here Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by S...
What We've Been Up To

What We've Been Up To

2025-12-0838:28

Ep 94: Fun with A.I., Thanksgiving recap, the premiere of the first video of Wensco's 12 Days of Christmas Sale, and more. Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions here Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standi...
Ep 93: Tyler and Domingo sit down to rehash Thanksgiving Dinner and ask the question, do people even really like turkey? They also drop the 12 Days of Christmas Sale items and implore you to take advantage of the Cyber Monday Sale (12/1/25). Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions here Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The S...
Ep 92: Tyler takes a roadtrip to Omaha, Nebraska to chat with Gene Hamzhie and James Hamzhie of FireSprint right there on the FireSprint production floor. Gene and James take you on a print journey that began in the basement and scaled to a wholesale print business very quickly. Plus a motto to live by: D.F.I.U. FireSprint Website FireSprint YouTube Email Gene Email James Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions here Check out the featured products: Metamark A...
Ep 91: Tim Shake of TransferRite/ABI Tape (American Biltrite, Inc.) fresh off his pickleball win against the Hull brothers - yes, Tayton "Tater" Hull is here too - stops by to talk application tape do's and don'ts. Watch the Full Video: Paper or Plastic Tape? Easy Window Graphics Wet Application!: https://youtube.com/shorts/U8vMF9b8O2k?feature=share Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions here: http://www.wensco.com/qanda Check out the feature...
Ep 90: Does Digital Signage baffle you? Do you think, yeah it looks great and would totally help scale my business, but you have reservations? Well, today's your lucky day. Alan Nicholson of Electro-Matic Visual is here to demystify digital signage and show you how it's not as scary as it seems. And how you can sell it to your customers! Get in touch with Alan Nicholson Electro-Matic Visual website Email: ajnicholson@electro-matic.com x: @em_displays Facebook: @electromaticvisual Instagram: ...
Ep 89: Do Distributors do Tradeshows Anymore? That's the question the boys are kicking around today after Mike went to Printing United recently. Also, surprise pickleball rematches, gripes, and eating too much when you're on the road. Episode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions here Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly ...
Ep 88: Beware, those lower prices some sign supply distributors are telling you might not be what they seem. Tyler and Domingo break down what's behind those "prices" and why cheaper isn't always cheaper. Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Sign...
Ep 87: Tim Horvath of HD Five returns to talk about building a quote for your potential customers - aka dealing with price shoppers. Also, pet peeves, racing, and more. Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pallet...
Ep 86: Desmond Damoth (Customer Service Manager) and Yolanda Cain (Inside Sales) get tricked into being on the podcast today (they secretly wanted to be on) to talk about how much more caring people are for their customers when they themselves are cared for and treated well at their job. Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast i...
Ep 85: Tony Walkons is back to help the boys announce the winners of the Wensco Open House raffles for Quad Cities, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and Grand Rapids. A lucky few will be taking home $500 in Wensco Credit, a Yeti Cooler, or a Blackstone Griddle. See if you won. Didn't make it? Listen anyway, it's fun! Check out the featured products: Metamark Arlon DPF V9500 "Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group) The Sligh...
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