.jpg)
Slightly Serious Sign Podcast
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)
Episodes
94 episodes
12 Days of Xmas '25 Preview
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 93
•
35:06
.jpg)
Wholesale Sign Production with Gene Hamzhie and James Hamzhie of FireSprint
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 who...
•
Episode 92
•
43:56
Application Tape with Tim Shake of ABI Tape (American Biltrite, Inc.)
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 ...
•
Episode 91
•
57:02
Electrify Your Sign ⚡ with Alan Nicholson of Electro-Matic Visual
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 sig...
•
Episode 90
•
1:01:38
Printing United '25 Recap or: Do Distributors do Tradeshows Anymore?
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.Epi...
•
Episode 89
•
55:11
Cheaper isn't Always Cheaper
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.
•
Episode 88
•
50:17
Price Shoppers with Tim Horvath of HD Five
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.
•
Episode 87
•
1:07:31
Happy, Happy, Happy! with Desmond Damoth and Yolanda Cain
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 ...
•
Episode 86
•
40:09
Winners with Tony Walkons
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 Blacks...
•
Episode 85
•
54:57
Make Good Choices with Jay Kroll of General Formulations
Ep 84: Mikey returns, Tyler and Domingo win an award, and Jay Kroll of General Formulations stops by to talk about how important it is to make good choices in the work that you do.
•
Episode 84
•
1:04:40
Got Power?
Ep 83: Tyler and Domingo, fresh off an Open House (where some things went not so smoothly) are using their experience to stress the importance of a good checklist when considering new printing equipment in your shop.
•
Episode 83
•
38:15
The Art of W.A.R.
Ep 82: W.A.R. is here. The boys introduce the brand new Wensco Automotive Restyling website - and we know you're gonna love it - and talk about the upcoming Wensco Open Houses and how they differ from all the rest.
•
Episode 82
•
48:47
High Speed Printing and More with Joe Morreale of Roland DG
Ep 81: 3 Joe Morreale of Roland DG returns to talk about Roland's brand new high speed printers, Tyler recaps GPX (GraphicsPro Expo) Long Beach and Wrapscon, plus bachelor party mishaps, and a brand new theme song written and recorded by Joe Mo...
•
Episode 81
•
1:01:34
How to Scale Your Business with Austin Smith of Paint is Dead/PROSERIES
Ep 80: Tyler is coming at you from GPX (Graphics Pro Expo) Long Beach with Austin Smith of Paint is Dead and PROSERIES to talk about ways to scale your business.Check out the featured products:
•
Episode 80
•
30:28
Gen X Trivia/Equipment with Tristan Hull
Ep 79: Mike, convinced that Generation X is the best generation, made a Gen X quiz for Tyler, Domingo, and Tristan. Who will win? Also, they announce a new vendor, talk equipment (printers, cutters, Rollover Table, etc), and talk about the upco...
•
Episode 79
•
52:53
Live Q&A 3: Big Announcements
Ep 78: Tyler, Mike, and Domingo to celebrate the One and a Half Year Anniversary of the Slightly Serious Sign Podcast! We have a few big announcements about some changes at Wensco in the last 6 months that we cannot wait to talk about!
•
Episode 78
•
1:23:15
Make Content
Ep 77: Crickets, tumbleweeds, and Tyler today. Yup, Tyler is flying solo for this episode to talk about why it's crucial that you make consumable content for your business.Check out the featured products:
•
Episode 77
•
23:20
Top 5 Mistakes Sign Shops Make
Ep 76: The boys are going back to the beginning. Like episode 1, it's just Mike and Tyler. Cue Grover Washington Jr's "Just the Two of Us." This time, they're giving you their personal Top 5 Mistakes they see Sign Shops Make and how you can avo...
•
Episode 76
•
46:31
Be Nice. Work Hard. Get Connected. with Frankie and Joey Markasovic of Graphic Image Corporation
Ep 75: Frankie and Joey Markasovic of Graphic Image Corporation join the boys to talk about what it takes for a sign shop to get business, keep business, and stay busy. Some great takeaways here for all you fellow sign shop owners.Check...
•
Episode 75
•
1:08:52
Partnerships with Scott Cutcher of Kor Visual Group
Ep 74: Scott Cutcher of Kor Visual Group stopped by to help derail this episode before it even got started. Lotta laughs here. On the (slightly) serious side, Scott and the boys talk what makes a fair and successful partnership, warranties, and...
•
Episode 74
•
1:02:06
That's Good Business with Guy Robichaud and Don "The Donfather" Long of Laminacorr
Ep 73: Guy Robichaud and Don "The Donfather" Long of Laminacorr sit down with the boys to talk about what makes a business a good business, one that's doing good business for both you and those you serve.Check out the featured products:...
•
Episode 73
•
43:20
Bond Baby Bond with Rod Fleming of IPS Adhesives
Screws shaking loose causing your signs to fail? Welding got you down? Has to be a better way, right? There is. Rod Fleming of IPS Adhesives is here to tell you about the benefits of using adhesives in your sign builds.Check out the fea...
•
Episode 72
•
1:03:35
Why the ISA Matters with Matt Smith of G2G Lighting
Ep 71: Matt Smith of G2G Lighting breaks down the benefits of joining the ISA (International Sign Association). From industry advocacy and cutting-edge training to networking opportunities and business growth support, discover how the ISA empow...
•
Episode 71
•
57:20
Whiter. Brighter. Cheaper., Pt. 2 with Sky Chen and Doug Driscoll of G2G Lighting
Ep 70: Sky Chen and Doug Driscoll of G2G Lighting illuminate us on what goes into producing the G2G and United LED's and what sets them apart from the rest. Also, a big announcement and the return of the Doug Pillow.
•
Episode 70
•
54:56
Becoming a Wrapper with Kristin Lanzarone of WrapStar Pro
Ep 69: Kristin Lanzarone of WrapStar Pro and our Wrap Trainer for the Wensco x Arlon 3 Day Wrap Class talks with the boys about her wrap journey from the beginning to becoming a trainer and business owner. Lots of great pearls of wisdom in this...
•
Episode 69
•
50:36