Craft To Career

Starting a new creative business and need some inspiration? Meet quilter, pattern designer and teacher- Emily of Homemade Emily Jane. Learn specific ways Emily has tailored her business to grow. 

Learn how Linli has had success in just a couple of years with her online fabric shop.  From selecting fabrics, how she got here, and even the inspiration for her store name, you will get tips that can help you with your own online shop selling fabric or anything else! 

Wondering about your finances?   How do you know what to pay for taxes?   What can you write off?   How do you keep track off your money and know how much you're making?   Guest Serena Shoup, a CPA who works with business owners, is here to answer all your questions.   Grab a pencil and paper to take notes, your finances are about to get in order!

Have you heard the word AFFILIATE and wonder what it is, and how you can become one?  In this episode, guest Carolina Moore shares different ways you can earn money by being an affiliate for brands you love.  Learn this easy way to bring in extra income. 

One of the best ways to bring a steady income is no secret. Look at Netflix, Apple Music, and SO MUCH MORE. Memberships are a great way to bring in a steady income, and on this episode, I will share how to start your own.

Are you thinking of hiring someone to help you with your business?  Do you wonder if it's the right time, or how to find someone? How do you train them, and figure out how to pay them? Hear how I have gone about this and get tips on how and when to hire help.

Are you ready to sell your product?  Want to know my timeline and tips for launching your product with success?  Learn what to do, when to do it, and a few tips to make your launch your most successful one yet!  

Join in on a coaching call with Jenni of Nollie + Bean, a creative quilter and pattern writer. Jenni reached out to Elizabeth, of Quilters Candy, after listening to several Craft to Career Podcasts. She wanted to share her success after implementing some of what she had learned. Elizabeth discusses with Jenni the details of what she discovered and how those things improved her business. She then t...

There comes a point for business owners when you not only want to get help to grow your business, but you NEED to get help.  Guest Abby Combs talks about what her company, E Studios Marketing offers for small businesses. Hand over your social media content to a specialist who can post your content and engage with your audience for you.  Free up time and mental space to focus on your product.  Abby...

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.

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.  

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.

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! 

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. 

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!  

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. 

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.

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...

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 j...

Can you still earn money with a blog? You bet! Our guest Shelly shares how she earns money with her blog so you can, too!  Learn how to reach out to companies to get paid adds on your blog, some tips for getting more traffic and better blog quality.  This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Nay sayers got you down? Receiving criticism is a part of running a business, but not all criticism is created equal. Nay sayers are people who try to shut you down, from saying your work isn't good to complaining of an over-saturated market. This episode is a deep dive into nay sayer resiliency—we'll talk about why nay sayers are the way they are, and how to stop them from getting you down. Be su...

Copywriting can be an intimidating side of business—but it doesn't have to be. Dive into the world of copywriting—and maybe even learn what exactly copywriting is—with Dani Paige. In this episode Dani and Elizabeth cover: How to make your writing stand out (Hint: this isn't something you learned in high school English!) Understanding the Rule of One and how it can boost your email success Finding...

Hear from Bobby of Geeky Bobbin on how she started her quilting career.  In this episode, we cover: What age did she start, and how did she enter the quilting world? Learn what Bobby says her super power is (hint: it's one that's SUPER helpful with business!) Bobby's course on HOW TO  use Instagram.   The SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM and why Bobby offers it. Making quilting a place for ALL. How to be a gue...

Join in a coaching call with quilt pattern designer Erin Grogan. Erin reached out to Elizabeth for a coaching call when she wasn't sure why her business wasn't growing. She had taken many steps to help her business grow and was frustrated that she wasn't seeing her hard work pay off.  Erin was first introduced to the quilting world through garment sewing—she discovered quilt coats and fell in love...

Crafting careers come in all shapes and sizes, and no two paths look quite the same. That is especially true for Mister Domestic, a man who has taken the quilting world by storm with his crafting career. Matthew of Mister Domestic always felt a call to crafting and sewing. His life led him on a different path, but he found himself feeling unfulfilled. A loss in his life made him reevaluate the pat...