The Disconnect

What makes something a Michigan Food? Listen to this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast to find out! In this week's episode, Zack and Preemo Phil sit down to share their Top 5 List. New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

In honor of our new Go North campaign and apparel from wearthemitten.com Zack and Preemo Phil have decided to give their Top 5 List for what makes an Up North experience complete. Everyone's experience is unique so check out this week's episode and let us know if our list matches yours! New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

Are we working too much? For most, the answer is probably yes. The Japanese Government thinks their citizens are too as they've encouraged employers to start making 3 Day Weekends the norm. But with most Americans working over 40+ hours a week to get by, is this a feasible proposition for the US or just a pipe dream. Nobody would argue against a better work/life balance but who is gonna make the first move? Ball's in your court big guys...us small businesses can't set the standard so we had to break the news to Preemo Phil that he'll still be working Monday-Friday on this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast. New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

Peach Fest is back and so is the Preemo Podcast. On this week's episode, the FAMS Printing crew discusses what we're doing behind the scenes to prepare for the annual Labor Day Weekend event in Downtown Romeo. After a year off, we're chomping at the bit to get back to it and we'll have more offerings than ever before! New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

We know there is a labor shortage. Everyone is feeling the effects. But regardless of why the labor shortage exists, you have to roll with the punches. In this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast, Zack and Preemo Phil discuss some of their tips and tricks to work around the problem instead of sitting and sulking...because that's just not good for anyone. New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

On this week's Preemo Interview, Zack Hayes sits down with Josh York of Soft Goods Detroit. Soft Goods Detroit is an apparel manufacturer located in the City of Detroit but they aren't making your average t-shirt and hoody. As the mindset of consumers changes and we strive for better quality products, find out what Josh and his team are doing to make his company the Shinola of the apparel industry with garments manufactured right here in the state of Michigan. For more info about Soft Goods Detroit you can visit their website by clicking here or follow them on Instagram @softgoodsdetroit New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

Don't know where to start for your next order? On this week's episode Zack and Preemo Phil are breaking down the t-shirts that will print your logo the best and result in a PREEMO final product! Keep in mind the best t-shirts for printing won't always get you the most comfort but they will certainly make sure your art work gets the attention it deserves! #screenprinting #appareldecorating New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

Summer is right around the corner so its time to put those jackets and beanies away and bust out the sandals and shades. On this week's episode, Zack and Preemo Phil are sharing their Summer Essential Wardrobe items and how we can incorporate them into your next custom order. As always, Preemo Phil has some picks that are sure to cause some controversy, at least in Zack's mind... New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

After a year of moving at half speed, its time to get back to normal. But what used to be a normal workload can now feel overwhelming because the pace feels like it was an entirety ago. In this week's episode of the Preemo Podcast, Zack and Phil discuss what its been like when your day feels heavier than it has in months and ways you can keep yourself and the staff around you motivated. Because being busy is a good thing but you need to keep that Preemo Mindset along the way! New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

Now that things are opening back up, will consumers be flocking to retail outlets to breath some new life into their outdated closets? Some experts say its only a matter of time. But with a year where athleisure and work from home attire swept the nation, it might be harder to adjust back to dressing up than you think. Here at Preemo we take comfort over everything and if the stock prices of company's like Nike, Lululemon, and Under Armour are any indication, the rest of the country might start looking more like Silicon Valley and less like Mad Men. New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

We're not here for a debate about whether or not masks should be worn, but our industry is definitely pondering whether these new accessories perfect for branding are here to stay for the long run. We've printed more masks in the last year than we can shake a stick at but if our suppliers offerings tell us anything, its that masks and gaiters will be around for awhile. Will you be incorporating them into your next promo order? New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

Can you spare an hour out of your busy day for self improvement? If you say no, I'm going to challenge you to try. We owe it to ourselves to take time to improve our minds or bodies and by doing so we might even find that by producing more efficient results that we actually gain that time back. Trust me, you'll feel better and it will get you right in that zone that is the Preemo Mindset! New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

What exactly is a screen and why is it so important to our production process? Well, you can't make a shirt without one (at least a screen printed tee-hence the name, get it?) but this little tool of ours might be the most labor intensive part of the job. Preemo Phil shines in this episode of The Preemo Podcast as he lends his industry knowledge to give you an inside look at what it takes to make a screen from beginning to end so that your next t-shirt order stays looking crispy! Content might be king, but volume is key to any screen printed order. Find out why in this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast. New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

Zack is solo on this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast. He'll reflect on the last 16 years of business here at FAMS Printing, how things have changed, and how successes and failures culminate to form the story and identity of any business. What's in store for the future? Keep listening to find out. New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

What do The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Shamrock Shakes, and Book It have in common? They are all topics covered in this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast. Host Zack Hayes sits down with Mark Zarate of Zarate Fitness and The Cool, Calm, and Chaotic Podcast for his second appearance on The Preemo Podcast. We cover a plethora of topics in this fun, laid back, and informative conversation.  New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

Should you? Can You? There's a lot of questions any business faces when they are talking expansion, but throw in uncertain economic times and the conversation gets flipped on its head. Zack Hayes and Preemo Phil sit down on this week's episode to discuss if the time is now for expansion in the print industry and if so, in what ways? Talking about your business is never a bad thing and you'll see us work out some strategies right here on The Preemo Podcast. New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

We're back with a brand new season of The Preemo Podcast! What happens when you open a business right before the Pandemic hits? Well, just ask our guest for today's episode of The Preemo Podcast, Ryan Mrdeza who is the Owner/Operator of Woodward Standard Print House in Downtown Birmingham. Ryan was one of the original founders of FAMS Printing and has partnered back up with our host Zack Hayes to bring custom printing to the masses and a brand new retail website called wearthemitten.com. But it hasn't been easy. New businesses always struggle in the beginning stages but 2020 was a year unlike any other. The workload is heavy and the customer base is not what it was when the venture was first put into motion. And even with less assistance available for new vs established businesses, Ryan remains optimistic about what is in store for Woodward Standard. Find out why that is and how Ryan has filled into the new role in the town he now calls home, Birmingham, right here in the Mitten State. New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real! The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by FAMS Printing and wearthemitten.com. You can find us on the 32andMain.com Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts from. Use the promo code PODCAST at checkout on wearthemitten.com to receive free shipping on your next order. www.famsprinting.com

This week's episode brings in the first guest to The Disconnect studio. Mark Zarate is a Middle School Teacher, Fitness Instructor, and fellow Podcaster as host of The Cool, Calm and Chaotic Podcast. Zack and Mark dive into a variety of topics ranging from Geo-Political studies and how it relates to a younger generation, why we're so bad at managing our finances, putting forward best practices in life, best music for a Summer BBQ, and bring Mark up to speed on the concept of Yacht Rock. This and more on this week's episode of The Disconnect.

Mega Millions is currently sitting at an estimated jackpot of 1.1 BILLION dollars! Even with a cash payout and Uncle Sam taking his cut, that is some serious F U Money. Like everyone else, Zack and Phil have been daydreaming about what they would do if they won the big jackpot and ponder if money truly can buy happiness... What would you do with a billion dollars? Buy your tickets and daydream with us on this week's episode of The Disconnect.

CNN Ratings are tanking. And the rest of the main stream media isn't performing much better. As they try to steer away from partisan narratives and eliminate opinion commentary in exchange for "hard" news in hopes of gaining a more middle ground audience, we can't help but wonder is it too late? We know politics has become a joke and the way the news reports on it from all sides seems to only reinforce that. So maybe its time to replace the boring talking heads in exchange for someone the American People can get behind... Zack and Phil strategize in this week's episode of The Disconnect.