The first quarter of the year has proven challenging for every facet of the sales and marketing industry. With an unprecedented number of people working remotely, finding ways to connect has never been more important. Sending direct mail, gifts, and swag has always been an excellent way to make contacts and strengthen […]
Jim Snell with Sanmar previews 2020 Fall Apparel
Jim Snell’s transcript of interview Erik Mickelson: [inaudible]. Hey guys, welcome to the Referral Sender. It is Friday, September 25th. It’s already fall. It’s crazy. It’s raining outside, the sunshine is gone and we got to be wearing our nice warm fleece right now. So I’m Erik and here’s my […]
Deborah Sexton talks Social Media with Erik and Ken from The Referral Sender
October 2nd 2020 Deborah Sexton is the owner of Saracen Communications that specializes in social media marketing. The topic is “How to promote and build your business via social media.” We bring you tips for social media posts and content, so your business will be recognized throughout the community. Transcript […]
Safety Apparel Chat with Jim Mickelson
Get into Safety Shirts before OSHA shuts you down
Tips from Marshall Atkinson to manage an embroidery shop efficiently
June 2, 2017 Consulting from Marshall Atkinson from Atkinson Consulting. To reach Marshall, his number is 480-351-0740. In this consulting we went over production. A quote he said was, “People run equipment.” There’s two book series that he suggest that we read. The first one is Get a Grip and […]
Darel Roa with Darel Roa Photography
September 11th 2020 Darel Roa of Darel Roa Photography will be bringing you some tips and tricks to digital photography. Darel is a long time Edgewood business owner for over 45 years. Darel is a professional who adds heart, soul, joy, and inspiration to his images.
Referral Sender Episode 3 Pick Quick Burgers
The Referral Sender talks Pick Quick Burger History. Pick Quick was founded in 1949 in Fife, WA. Erik and Ken discuss Pick Quick and then get really hungry for lunch.
Referral Sender Episode 1 Ken Luce with Luce & Associates Law Firm
Referral Sender Episode 1 with Ken Luce of Luce & Associates Law Firm. Hosted by Erik Mickelson and Ken Bines
What are OSHA Compliant Safety Vests?
UC492 Safety Vest
About Erik Mickelson
ABOUT ERIK MICKELSON Erik Mickelson is a contributor and editor for the Apparel Graphic Academy blog. Currently, Erik is the Operations Manager for his family’s embroidery and direct-to-garment business. Erik grew up in the embroidery business with his father, Jim Mickelson, who founded Northwest Embroidery in 1977. Erik’s Education Undergraduate […]