Starting a T Shirt and Design Company with Army Veteran George Diaz

Published: March 25, 2019, 7 a.m.

b'George Diaz is the founder and Manager of Sua Sponte Design LLC a Graphic Design Screen Printing & Embroidery company out of Visalia California. \\xa0George founded 2 companies specializing in Graphic Design, Screen Printing, Embroidery and Friction Wrist Wraps. Tune in to his story, learn classic insights on business, and hear where you too can avail of his products! \\n\\nGeorge Diaz- From Military to Contract Work\\n\\nGeorge spent a total of 6 years in the army. He spent his last year with a long range reconnaissance unit in Texas. The army was trying to reenlist him, but he was ready to try other things.\\n\\nSo, he went home and did contract work for 2 years. His first work was installing a CRM system, and the second was doing diplomatic security. Eventually, he decided to end contract work and return home to be with his family.\\n\\n\\u201cI started watching youtube videos about printing shirts and different things. \\xa0That is how I came up with the idea and when I got home I bought my first press and haven\\u2019t looked back since.\\u201d - George Diaz\\nThe Start of a Business\\nGeorge had the business idea while he was still in Afghanistan. He already had a lot of experiences in the business sector. His friend advised him to do something unique.\\n\\nThat was when he thought about printing shirts that sent out a message. By 2012, he started his own company called Sua Sponte which means \\u201cof its own accord\\u201d. \\xa0Additionally, he has another brand called Memorial Wraps. \\nMemorial Wraps, Hats, Jackets, Promotional Products\\nMemorial Wraps is the primary brand and is a fitness brand. \\xa0They manufacture friction wrist wraps to honor fallen soldiers, policemen and firefighters. \\xa0George has a dedicated machine to this brand as it is a lot of embroidery. This is the standard method of producing the wraps.\\n\\nNow the business has expanded into hats, jacket, promotional products as the business has grown. \\xa0This includes a direct to garment printer and sublimation printer, new technology that produces a more durable print.\\n\\n\\u201cThe great thing about business is you really only need to be right one time. \\xa0You can fail a thousand times but if you get it right one time that is all that matters.\\u201d - George Diaz\\n\\nTo hear about more about Sua Sponte Design with Army Veteran George Diaz, download and listen to the entire episode. Leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you!\\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you!\\n\\nGeorge Diaz links:\\n\\nSuaSponteDesign.com\\n\\nMemorialWraps.com\\n\\nLinkedIn\\n\\nPhone: 559-358-8357\\n\\nOffice: 313 North West Street, Visalia, California\\n\\nDownload Joe Crane\\u2019s\\xa0Top 7 Paths to Freedom\\xa0or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. \\xa0\\nShow Sponsor\\n\\u201cI have slept on the dirt, the green yoga mat and military cot many a night during my days in the military and now I sleep in lots of hotel rooms when I\\u2019m on the road. \\xa0So I know a good mattress when I see one. A few weeks ago we got our new GhostBed and let me tell you\\u2026..it\\u2019s the best mattress I\\u2019ve ever slept on. We don\\u2019t ever see ourselves going back to a traditional mattress.\\u201d - \\xa0Joe Crane\\n\\n\\nWhat separates GhostBed Mattresses from the others? \\xa0They are found on the principle of delivering a bigger, better and more comfortable mattress at a lower cost. \\xa0GhostBed has three mattresses all designed to help you sleep better, they offer a 101 night hassle free return and amazing customer service. \\xa0GhostBed has over 20,000 customer reviews so you need to check them out at http://www.veteranonthemove.com/ghostbed\\nJoin the Veteran on the Move on Facebook!\\nCheck out\\xa0Veteran on the Move on Facebook\\xa0to connect with our guests! It\\u2019s a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship.\\xa0 Get updates and free gouge on the people, programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship.'