We had the good fortune of connecting with Wycal Carter Jr and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Wycal, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
It’s two parts to that one the LORD GOD told me to start a clothing brand as another part of ministry. So, I did and being that at that point in time I did not have the minimum order amount per design I wanted to get printed, like 50 t-shirts of one design, it made me pray and look into buying my own screen-printing equipment and embroidery machine. It was more of being obedient to start the clothing line and a bigger faith move to later start a printing business because I could relate with people who wanted to see their visions come to the light on a t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat, and so forth. So, at that point I have no minimum order amount because it is all about building relationships and growing together. But I tell people it’s going to cost you more to screen print or embroider 1-6 pieces verses 50-100 pieces.

Then the other side of it is that I do not want to work for someone the rest of my life because none of those jobs are truly yours, they can be taken from you at the drop of a dime. So, I, at work on night shift and I fell asleep at the wheel of my work truck working at the airport, went down a ravine and lived to talk about it, and told the truth about what happened took a drug test. That came back clean then got sick with covid, when I notified them when I was returning from that I got suspended for 10 days without pay. After that I vowed that I would never allow any man to have that much control over if I could take care of my family or not. That is when CARTER JR PRINTING LLC started.

What should our readers know about your business?
CARTER JR PRINTING LLC would not have been created if it was not for TEAM Together Empowering All Mankind at one point and now BMORE LIKE JESUS. So, my shop is faith based, I am going to give my clients the best prints I can and the best quality and put my all into their merchandise as if it was my own. For me it is bringing someone’s vision to reality. Given them the best customer services with truth about everything. I got to where I am in business today by just keep going no matter the highs or the lows. People showed me that sometimes you have to have policies in place so people will not get over on you. But you cannot allow that to stop you, just keep going. I have a policy that if I mess up on any of your prints, that I or if you brought your own shirts, I will reimburse your order with no charge to you. Also, before you leave the shop, we must inspect your order to make sure everything is to spec as the mockup that you approve. I pay attention to the small details and let my clients know what other styles may work better for them and the cost that is associated with that change. I let them know that this is a decision they have to make and be clear about it, because in the business if there are any gray areas then that means trouble for me but for the client as well. Nothing about Screen-printing is easy nor embroidery because if you screen printed prints are not cured right then that is a bad print or if some threads come out do over. There is a lot to learn, and I am learning everyday but that is a good thing. What I want people to know about me is, it’s not just about the money but about building relationships building a culture that through ministry and my business, it will create opportunities for others to grow in what they want to do, This is bigger than me. I am just going to seek first the kingdom of God and all His righteousness, and let the Holy Spirt lead and guide me everyday.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I do not have to many people I would call friend nor have people visiting me. At the point I am in life I understand that most people do not really want to be around me for me it is just about what I can give them, so, I literally have a small circle. Well I do like to go to Texas Roadhouse to eat with my wife, play some Uno and play madden with my brother online when I am not working. Most times it’s just me I go out with the wife and kids here and there but most of the time I am building what the LORD GOD showed me. That can be lonely especially when to LORD GOD told you or showed you, and I have learned that I cannot share what He told me with anybody even though I am telling whoever is reading this. I know this is not what you asked but I am just being real with you.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The LORD GOD for speaking and telling me to start the clothing line and to my wife for saying you might as well get you own printing equipment. So, I listened now I am still building.

Website: https://www.carterjrprinting.com

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Image Credits
Coach Taylor Carter NOTRE DAME UNI. Kendrick BWI and myself

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