Our co-host, Terry Combs is not just a pretty face, he is an industry expert and creator of the 52/15 Training concept. Discover how dedicating just 15 minutes per week to training and education can revolutionize your business. Terry shares invaluable insights into the origins of the 52/15 Training method and its transformative impact on production floor management. Delve into the practical strategies for implementing this concept, including overcoming common obstacles and identifying valuable training resources. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of sustainable growth and empowerment in your decoration business. Plus, stay tuned for a special segment of Secret Sauce with Erich Campbell, exclusively on 2 Regular Guys!








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Dad Joke



Aaron: If you suddenly wake up a billionaire. What do you do?



Apologize for waking them up.




Decades of Iconic Tees



Aaron: Introduce yourself for listeners who haven’t seen you on 2RGs before.



Aaron: Let’s talk about why people have a favorite t-shirt. What makes it your favorite?



JAY:  To me, this is all about emotional connections between individuals and communities through in this case a literal common thread.



In the grand scheme of marketing, branded merch isn't just about selling a product; it's about building a community. So, next time you take a refreshingly cold sip from your sleek, stainless steel, engraved tumbler or stuff your towels into your logo-adorned oversized beach tote, don’t be too surprised to suddenly have the memories of how you felt, who you were with and what you were doing with the community. You’re officially a time traveling fan working your way back to the intersection of emotional engagement and effective branded merch.



It's the kind of connection that makes you smile and say, "I'm not just wearing a shirt; I'm wearing a memory – and that's nacho average experience!"



Terry: I’ve got a question. What is the first printed garment you can remember wearing?



Aaron: Jay, let’s go back in time and talk about favorite t-shirts over the years.



1920: It was included in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in 1920



1950’s: The white t-shirt gained iconic status in the 1950s thanks to its association with rebellious youth culture, as depicted by actors like Marlon Brando in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause."



1960’s




Vietnam War Protest Shirts: During the Vietnam War era, t-shirts were emblazoned with slogans such as "Make Love, Not War" and "War is Not the Answer."



Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. One iconic example is the "I Am a Man" t-shirt worn by participants in the Memphis Sanitation Strike of 1968 such as "Make Love, Not War"




1970’s




Keep on Truckin



"I heart New York" (1970s-present)



Rolling Stones



Alternates - the original smiling face, KISS, Coca-Cola & Pepsi








1980’s




Frankie Say Relax



DARE



Wham - Choose Life



Alternates - Michael Jackson Thriller, video games, RUN DMC, WWE wrestling: Hulkamania,