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Behind The Business: Shockwave Threads Grew From A Father-Son Project Into A Mount Dora Print Studio

Before Shockwave Threads had a storefront, expanded services, or a growing list of local customers, it started at home. For two years, Dan Spohn ran the custom apparel business from his house with help from his son, Michael, who has autism. What began as a creative outlet and a way to bring Michael’s ideas to life eventually became a business built around custom shirts, hats, embroidery, apparel printing, and design work for the community around them. “We are rooted in autism,” Dan said. “It’s the