Inside the Frame

As a professional custom picture framer and host of the Inside the Frame podcast, I love talking with other creative entrepreneurs about their journeys. In this episode, I enjoyed chatting with Shelby Hamilton, a talented artist in Charleston, South Carolina.  Shelby's story is one that many artists can relate to - she started unsure if art could be a full-time career but eventually took the leap...

Welcome to Inside the Frame, where we explore the world of custom picture framing and so much more! I'm your host, Tracey Harlan, owner of The Frame Shoppe in Augusta, Georgia. In this episode, I chatted with Marsha Stollar, an independent sales rep with a passion for framing that has spanned her entire career. Marsha's journey into the framing world began by chance when she was working at a cafe...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rhonda Feinman, a seasoned picture frame manufacturer with over 40 years of experience in the industry. Rhonda's journey into frame-making wasn't a childhood dream, but rather a serendipitous career path that she fell into and grew to love. Her passion for creating high-quality, historically accurate reproduction frames has made her a respected...

As the owner of The Frame Shoppe in Augusta, Georgia, and host of the Inside the Frame podcast, I'm always excited to chat with other entrepreneurs who are shaking things up in their industries. That's why I was thrilled to sit down with Karen Yankovich, a LinkedIn marketing strategist and the creator of the She's Linked Up podcast. Karen's expertise in leveraging LinkedIn for business growth is u...

In this episode of Inside the Frame, I sit down with Thomas Houston, co-owner of Houston's Custom Framing and Fine Art Gallery in Ashland, Oregon. Thomas brings over 39 years of framing experience, including the prestigious designation of Certified Master Picture Framer - a title held by fewer than 100 people worldwide. Our conversation follows Thomas's journey from an art school graduate to a fra...

In this episode of Inside the Frame, I sit down with Susan Boni, a veteran custom picture framer with decades of experience in the industry. Susan grew up in the framing business, working in her parents' shop from the age of 12. She's seen the industry's evolution firsthand and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Throughout our conversation, Susan emphasized the importance of loving what you do an...

In this episode, I sat down with Ann Knox, the editor of the Augusta Scout Guide. We dive into her journey from Memphis to Augusta and how she became involved with this unique publication. Ann's story resonates with many of us who've found ourselves in a new city, looking to connect and make an impact.   The Scout Guide is more than just a beautifully produced book—it's a celebration of local busi...

Welcome to the very first episode of Inside the Frame! I'm Tracey Harlan, owner of The Frame Shop in Augusta, Georgia, and I'm thrilled to kick off this podcast, which is all about custom framing, art, business, and so much more. I bought my frame shop four years ago without knowing much about framing or art. The previous owner mentored me for a year, teaching me the ropes before I took over compl...