Craft To Career

Retiring Her Husband and Moving to Portugal with Erin Kendal. Erin, a surface pattern designer and successful entrepreneur, Erin shares how her life has changed since opening her business. She shares how she came from the corporate world into creative business, what that looks like now, and what she sees in her future. This will be a motivational podcast for sure!  I am excited to have Erin on to...

These things may be getting in the way of your success... and you might not even realize it! Sometimes we are blind to the things that hinder us. However, these 7 things that Elizabeth Chappell shares in this episode just may hellp you recognize what is keeping you from seeing more success in your business.  Episode 113 - 7 Reasons Your Business Isn't Succeeding with Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters...

Mental Clarity in Life and Business with Dara Tomasson. Dara works with quilters as a life coach. She helps clients with weightloss as well as assisting them in developing a healthy mindset to improve and move past the ruts in the road. Dana really wants to help her clients to learn to love themselves, stop self shaming and gain confidence. Aside from being a life coach, Dara has worked as a busin...

Elizabeth Chappell talks about simplicity and how less really gets you more in business. She walks through three areas where you can really simplify your business aproach. As you nail down your why, work on your wording and your marketing approach, your success will go up! When you follow the guidance in this podcast... that weight of overwhelm will fall off your shoulders. Simplify and make sure...

How YouTube can Grow Your Business with Emma of The 7t7 Club. Emma tells her story and all about growing her business on YouTube. She shares just how she has increased her audience and her community and how you too can successfully use this platform as a creative.  Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much...

A brand new platform that could revolutionize business for quilters! I dive in with Carly, General Manager of Arts and Handmade, who shares all about Whatnot and how their platform could be a great place to sell patterns, fabric, notions and more. As we go over what it is and how it could help your business, your wheels will turn and you will become excited about this opportunity to enhance your b...

How do you add value to your customers by raising your prices? There is more to it than just charging more. You provide a better service to your customers when you earn a profit and are able to invest in systems that create more efficiency, allow you to hire knowledgable people, scale your business and improve your product. You provide the best value and can charge what you're worth.  I share what...

It's Okay To Quit with Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy explains why you may want to quit and why it is okay! We are all just trying to figure out the next step through our life journey, including our business venture. If you love what you're doing right now- wonderful! But... if you aren't finding the joy, you CAN do something else, without shame.  Join us on episode 107 to find out more abou...

Pinterest marketing expert, Kate Ahl, helps others intergrate Pinterest into their business without the overwhelm. In today's episode, Pinterest For Your Business, Kate shares helpful advice and guidance on how you can use Pinterest to help you market and grow your business.  I am excited to have Kate of Simple Pin Media Marketing on the Craft to Career Podcast!  Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did...

Online Courses and EBooks with Molly M Keyser. Molly is a savvy business woman with a wealth of knowledge. In this episode, she shares tips and advice about online courses, ebooks, and other digital products and marketing strategies. Molly is an expert in helping others turn their skills and passions into their own profitable business. See how she can help you and your business!  Turn your CRAFT i...

Hosting a Collaboration with Cindy Hilfiger. Recently, Cindy participated in a collabortion with other Quilt Pattern Writing Course alumni. She shares what this collaboration looked like, what she learned from it and what success has come from participating in it. Don't miss this episode as it will be helpful for you to implement into your business strategies.  Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did y...

Taylor Ann Macey is an autoimmune health coach who helps people improve their health both mentally and physically. She shares insightful and tangable things that you can do to increase your energy, mental state and well being. Taylor also talks specifically about being an entrepraneuer who struggles with chronic illness. You won't want to miss episode 103!  I am so excited to Taylor as a guest on...

Verna of The Vintage Spool shares her experience and history in the quilting world. She has unique business ideas and creative ways that have brought success in her business in both hosting retreats and teaching. She is talented, sincere and has a gift for connecting with people. You won't want to miss her journey and the advice she offers as she opens up and shares about her story.  Turn your CRA...

Maude of The Retro Quilter shares her creative  journey from discovering quilting to becoming a pattern designer. For those who are turning their craft into a career, Maudes fun personality, inspirational story and helpful advice will capture your attention and help you gain courage to reach for your dreams.  Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative busi...

Join me as I talk with Christa Watson of Christa Quilts as she shares her journey over the last 25 years as a successful business owner in the quilting industry. She shares her triumphs, her struggles and the impact she has through what she offers in the quilting market. Her story is inspirational for new and experienced business owners a like. Don't miss the 100th episode of the Craft to Career P...

This week, we talk about measuring success and how we will know when we are successful. I share a story that has created a pivotal moment in my career. This experience has caused me to shift my priorities and will change my focus and how I plan to present and interact with my audience going forward. I feel that what I am learning on my journey can help you too, as a business owner, to feel fulfill...

Liza Taylor of Liza Taylor Handmade is a modern pattern designer and online fabric shop owner. She shares with us how seling your product at trade shows, conferences and craft shows can be beneficial to widening your audience and growing your business. In Why You Should Go To Trade Shows, Liza shares insight and tips on preparing for trade shows, what you should have in your booth and how you can...

Elizabeth of Quilters Candy follows up with Amy Lollis of Happy Hippy Studio following the completion of the Quilt Pattern Writing Course and her last coaching call. Amy shares what she has been working on over the last 6 months. Elizabeth offers great tips and advice for business growth and ways Amy can continue to follow her dreams and stay within her niche. You won't want to miss this epsiode,...

Who we surround ourselves with makes all the difference in not only our personal lives, but our business lives as well. In episode 96, I talk about how the people we associate with and what we choose to listen to, plays a role in how we show up, how we view the world and ultimately who we become.  Don't miss tips and ideas on how to be successful in life and actually achieve your potential.  Turn...

Michelle, the Founder and Owner of Michelle Fernandez Media, is a Facebook & Instagram Ad Strategists. She really know her stuff! Michelle shares tips for business success with some marketing strategies sprinkled in as well on Episode 95. Her marketing agency is all about driving more traffic and demand for your offers and help you become more visable to the masses.  I am excited to to have Michel...

In episode 94, I interview Stacy Tuschl who shares insightful information about how to run your business better. Stacy Tuschl started her own business at the age of 18 in her parents' backyard and turned that company into a multi-million dollar business she still runs today.  Stacy is a bestselling author, and founder of Well Oiled Operations - helping small business owners around the world create...

This week we talk about owning an online business and what that looks like. Episode 93, Online Marketing with Fabric Shop Owner Laura of Global Fiber Shop, is full of ideas and helpful information- especially if you are thinking about opening up a new online creative business yourself.  I am excited to introduce you to Laura!  Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find...

Six months ago, I held a Coaching Call with Jemima Flendt. Hear what she has learned, implemented and pivoted with and found success with. She shares her process as well as some exciting things happening in her business. Learn from her experiences and apply those things into your business. Find out more on this week's podcast, episode 92.  Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast h...

Curious about the process of hiring and how to find the right fit for you and your business? On episode 91, Meet My Team Part 2, Elizabeth continues interviewing the rest of the Quilters Candy team. Hear more about what the process has been to find and formulate a team that helps her business succeed and just what I she has hired help to do so that she has more time to grow her business. This week...

This week, I take you behind the scenes and interview some of my employees (the other half to follow in a few weeks). I'm excited for you to meet Jamie McPheeters, Shannon Boyer and Kelli Marshall. In Episode 90, find out how I found them, what they do for me and ideas that I hope you find helpful when you are ready to hire help for your business. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this p...