Raising the Stakes

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Business Is Personal: Jeremy Lott on Succession, Loss, and Giving Back

September 30, 2026

When his son Elliot passed away last June, SanMar CEO Jeremy Lott told his board he didn’t know if he’d ever come back. Recorded live at PRINTING United in Las Vegas, this episode of Raising the Stakes finds Jeremy returning to work while trying to carry forward Elliot’s instinct to say “I’m in” to whatever life offered. Jeremy speaks openly about growing up in a business that felt like a third sibling, about feeling he had to outwork everyone to prove he wasn’t just “Marty’s son,” about a di...

The T-Shirt Company That Went Viral by Hiring Differently — featuring Patrick Bardsley

August 24, 2026

In this episode, Patrick Bardsley shares the story behind Spectrum Designs — from printing shirts out of a backyard barn with one machine to building a 100+ employee apparel company where 70% of the team is neurodivergent. Patrick talks about the parent conversation that changed the course of his life, the decision to promote from within and put a neurodivergent employee in charge of marketing (a move that led to 30+ million views and a spot on Kelly Clarkson), and why he believes "we do...

Print Entrepreneur Raising Underserved Industry Voices – featuring Ross Hunter

July 29, 2026

In this episode, Ross Hunter shares his entrepreneurial journey spanning childhood inspiration, starting Reviation Industries and a personal pivot point, ultimately leading him to COO at Liquid Graphics today. Ross also talks about his passion for helping people- starting Women Rock, a nonprofit United Together, and how making connections in the industry inspires us all to do good, give back, and raise underserved voices.

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What is the email for Raising the Stakes?

The publicly listed email for Raising the Stakes: info@konnectionsusergroup.com.

How many listeners does Raising the Stakes have?

Podseeker estimates Raising the Stakes reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Raising the Stakes?

Raising the Stakes typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Business owners, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit or social-impact leaders, particularly those connected to the print, apparel, or manufacturing industries. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a business; Held a senior executive role; Built employee or community initiatives. Recent guests include Ross Hunter, Dan Frank, and Ryan Moor.

How hard is it to get booked on Raising the Stakes?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Raising the Stakes cover?

Recent episodes cover Print Industry, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Leadership, and Philanthropy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.