The Sign Industry Podcast

Alan Hubbard of Pro Image Design

Owner of three locations in Michigan shares details of his company’s start and success.

Published

6 months ago

July 31, 2024

Eric E. Larsen

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IN THIS EPISODE Eric speaks with Alan Hubbard, owner and sign guy of Pro Image Design in Traverse City, MI. We talk about how Alan got into the sign industry — “by accident” — how he started his business in 1997 and ultimately grew it into three locations.

Starting part-time out of his basement three decades ago, Alan learned an early lesson about leasing equipment. 25 years ago, he went full time. Alan likes the variety of jobs the sign industry offers and he feels he’s never doing the same thing twice.

Find out what Alan is doing to attract young employees, four of whom are currently working at Pro Image Design. He’s also starting up a specialty fabrication shop soon. Find out how he’s doing it all.

About The Sign Industry Podcast

The Sign Industry Podcast is a platform for every sign person out there — from the old-timers who bent neon and hand-lettered boats to those venturing into new technologies — we want to get their stories out for everyone to hear. Come join us and listen to stories, learn tricks or techniques, and get insights of what’s to come. We are the world’s second oldest profession. The folks who started the world’s oldest profession needed a sign.

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