Craft to Career

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26. How Words Attract Customers with Heather Sager Oct 22, 2021

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Every business owner needs to know how to speak in front of people. You might be doing a class, presentation, or even just an Instagram Live. Either way, knowing how to capture your audience is key! Learn from speaking coach Heather Sager on how to improve your public speaking.

27. From GAP to Quilting: Christopher Thompson (aka The Tattooed Quilter) Oct 21, 2021

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Christopher went from working in NYC with the GAP to moving to Utah for Riley Blake Designs. Learn how he went from being a quilting blogger on the side to making quilting his full time career.

25. Growing Your Business Without Social Media Oct 07, 2021

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Recently Facebook and Instagram shut down for the day. It got us thinking: How can we have a healthy business that doesn't depend on these platforms? There are some great ways to grow your audience and business without using social media. I dive into that in this episode and share tangible things you can do to stop relying on social media for your business success.

24. Creativity: What Your Business Needs with Dr. Caroline Brookfield Oct 01, 2021

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Dr Brookfield gives seminars on the power of creativity. Why do we need it, and more importantly, how do we tap into it? If you are wanting to see more success with your business, you'll be surprised and delighted to learn how creativity can help!

23. An Unknown Route To Success With Shannon Brinkley Sep 24, 2021

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Most people think growth and success comes from a large following on social media. For a quilter, they think writing quilt patterns is the best way to get income. Surprise! There is a better way. Guest Shannon Brinkley shares all about it.

22. How To Start A Business Sep 17, 2021

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Are you wondering how to start a business? If you're a brand new, starting from scratch entrepreneur, and wondering where to start... This podcast is for you! Join in on the podcast for helpful step by step information to get you started on the right track!

21. Saying NO - Why you need to and how to do it Sep 10, 2021

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On the podcast: Saying no- Why you need to and how to do it with Elizabeth Chappell. Learn the art of saying no and find out how liberating that can be! Saying no is not always easy, but it is necessary. Elizabeth shares the why and the how of saying no and how gaining confidence in this area will bring you more joy and further your business success.

20. An Unexpected Career with Allie of Exhausted Octopus Sep 03, 2021

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On the podcast this week, An Unexpected Career with Allie of Exhausted Octopus, we hear Allie's story of how posting a personal diary of her quilts on Instagram lead her right into a new career- which took her by complete surprise! Find out how you might also find inspiration for success, in unexpected ways, as you listen to this week's Craft to Career Podcast.

19. Self Publishing A Book (and a fabric line!) with Melanie Traylor Aug 27, 2021

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In this episode, Melanie Traylor of Southern Charm Quilts shares her inspiring journey from quilting hobbyist to successful entrepreneur. What began as a passion for quilting has transformed into a thriving business, with Melanie now owning her own fabric shop. But her journey doesn't stop there—she's preparing to release a self-published book and launch her very own fabric line!

Listen as Melanie discusses the steps she took to turn her creative hobby into a full-fledged business, the challenges she faced, and the mindset shifts that helped her along the way. Whether you're looking to take the leap into entrepreneurship or grow an existing business, Melanie's story is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

Don't miss this episode if you're ready to turn your craft into a career and make your creative dreams a reality!

18. Having a Creative Side Business with Sarah Ruiz Aug 13, 2021

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Are you dreaming of starting your own creative side business, but feeling uncertain about balancing it with a full-time career? Meet Sarah Ruiz, a NASA engineer by day and a quilterpreneur by night! In this episode, Sarah shares how she manages both a demanding engineering career and a thriving quilting business.

Her journey offers a dose of inspiration and practical advice for anyone looking to juggle a full-time job with pursuing a passion project. Sarah's story proves that it is possible to make time for your dreams while managing other responsibilities. Tune in for encouragement and insights that could help you take the leap into starting your own creative side hustle!

If you've ever wondered if it's truly possible to juggle two careers, this episode will help you find the answers—and the motivation—to move forward with your dreams.

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