David Gross

David Gross is the president of Condé Systems, Inc. For over 30 years, he has developed and built the Mobile, Alabama based company into the premier source for printers, substrates, and consumables serving the sublimation and digital heat transfer industries. David's goal has always been to provide business owners the superior guidance and resources needed to be successful at these exciting and profitable decorating technologies. Gross regularly contributes articles to A&E Magazine as part of his “Road to Sublimation Success” series and has co-authored several books including RTSS: Harnessing the Power of Sublimation for Outstanding Profits, RTSS: Cashing In On The ChromaLuxe Revolution, The Sublimation Journal, and others. He can be reached by email at [email protected]

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David GrossMay 31, 2018

Create a Sublimation Wall of Shame

Consider making a “wall of shame” in your workshop area full of product mistakes from the past. When you make…
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David GrossMay 24, 2018

Father’s Day Sublimation Ideas

Help celebrate the best dad ever with a sublimated Father’s Day gift that is unique and fun. For even the…
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David GrossMay 21, 2018

Sublimation Tip: Anchor the transfer

Always anchor the transfer. Heat tape and Pro Spray make it easy to align and secure the printed transfer to…
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David GrossMay 18, 2018

What secondary tools should every sublimator invest in?

Consider buying a small convection oven for sublimating to large steins, pet bowls, and other products that cannot be done with…
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David GrossMay 17, 2018

What products should I pitch to organizations in need of fundraising items?

There are many great product ideas for selling to an organization for fundraising: Pillowcases Christmas ornaments Dog tags or pet…
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David GrossMay 2, 2018

Eliminate Creases on Soft Substrates

When pressing shirts, it is easy to leave unsightly transfer creases and marks that will not come out. To prevent…
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David GrossApril 26, 2018

Habits for Heat Press Health

Take care of your heat press. Calibrate the temperature of your heat press at install time and every six months…
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David GrossApril 17, 2018

What are some unconventional ways to market sublimation services?

Online marketing and advertising are certainly tried-and-true methods to get your name out there, but if you’re still looking for new ways to…
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David GrossApril 13, 2018

Can you sublimate 50/50 polyester/cotton shirts?

Yes, you can sublimate 50 percent polyester/50 percent cotton fabric. Keep in mind, however, that only 50 percent of the…
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David GrossApril 5, 2018

Picking Products the Ladies Will Love

The buying demographic is heavily young and female, and often spontaneous; so, things that have patterns or monograms, are colorful,…
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David GrossApril 2, 2018

Approaching Event-Driven Marketing

When offering on-the-spot products at events, only promote a few products. You might try: taking a picture of someone at…
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David GrossMarch 29, 2018

Sublimated Outdoor Signage: Offering a realistic pitch

Don’t oversell the attributes of products that are placed outdoors because they will fade over time. Ask your sublimation partner/distributor…
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David GrossMarch 19, 2018

Pantone Like a Pro

Corporate America almost always uses Pantone spot colors to identify the colors used in logos and other printed items. Being…
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David GrossMarch 15, 2018

What is the difference between Reveal S and direct-to-garment printing?

With DTG printers, the shirt must be aligned on the DTG’s platen to be printed. Once printed, the shirt must…
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David GrossMarch 14, 2018

Let Prospects Find Their Way to You

Let your prospects beat a path to your door. Always put your contact information on every product you sell, i.e.…
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David GrossMarch 7, 2018

Hire Aspiring Graphic Designers

Your job is to create artwork that your clients love and will pay for. If you lack the ability to…
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