About DmandPrints
Co-founders Terri and Paul are a brother and sister duo from a small farm town in rural Iowa. After they grew up, Terri got into screen printing while Paul ventured to Texas and eventually California to explore the world of technology and web development.
Fast forward 30 years...
Their combined experience in printing and technology paved the way to start DmandPrints. They are joining forces to create something new. Their goal? To make a bit of money while helping others do the same.
Their mission...
They are leveraging their expertise to support both established and new local shops in growing their businesses. They plan to earn a few bucks, but they believe in doing it in partnership with local shops, not at their expense.
For them, success isn’t just about their own gains; it’s about seeing their partners thrive. That’s what drives their pricing strategy and their approach to working with others. They’re in this together!
Left to Right
Paul Whitaker, Terri Whitaker and our friend Mr. Erik Stave
Terri Whitaker / Larson - Co Founder
I'm the one who does all the hard work while Paul just hides behind his computer screen all day.
Anyway, I've been printing t-shirts for almost 30 years, and let's be real, even 10 years from now this bio will still say I've been printing for almost 30 years. I've learned from every mistake possible in this business. Now, I figure it's time to let others benefit from my hard-earned wisdom and take the prints off my hands.
By the way, my brother wrote this bio. So if it sounds cheesy, blame him.
That's me on my farm with my 130-pound dog and one of my many chickens. Honestly, it's a pretty happy life.
Terri Whitaker / Larson
On the farm with the dog and my feathered farm sushi (chicken).
Paul Whitaker - Co Founder
I enjoy the great outdoors with my family, whether it's mountain biking, snowboarding, or coding. I have a passion for good microbrews and a preference for whiskey neat, with an ice back – and I usually enjoy these in that order. For me, work is a means to an end, not the end itself.
My Audible collection is embarrassingly vast, filled with science fiction and fantasy.
I've always wanted to create a profile for a website that's not geared towards helping LinkedIn land me another startup job.
If you've read this far... why? But hey, that's me. I like to code, I love funny t-shirts, and I take joy in making my kids laugh. I hope you enjoy what we're doing at dmandprints – I know I do.
One more thing...
this whole venture was my sister's idea. When she pitched starting this business, I thought she was nuts. But, I went along with it anyway. Family, right? And I'm glad I did.
Paul Whitaker
2023 Family MTB in Southwest Montana