Craft to Career

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.

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In a new mini series, I am going to talk about different mindests that we struggle with. This is from feedback from you listeners, sharing what things you struggle with. The first in this series is talking about RAISING OUR PRICES. There is a major fear that people won't buy from us if we raise our prices. So let's look at where this fear comes from, and let's tlak about the fear so that we can move forward with our business and charge what we should. I also touch on the fact that there ARE times when you may want to do something for free as a business owner. But selling your products doesn't need to be one of them. SHOW WEBSITE HERE.

Do you wonder if it's worth it to sell your quilt patterns to whole distributors? That's a common question. People feel like the price is too low, and that you are better off just selling PDFs. In this episode Kaitlyn on Knot and Thread shares why you should open accounts with Distributors, WHO these companies are, and what you should do to have them say YES. Join myself, Kaitlygn, Liza of Liza Taylor Handmade, Kelsey of White Rose Designs, Casey of Well Spring Designs, and Jess of Quiltd Studios in our conversation and leave knowing how and why you should sell your patterns to wholesale distributors.

We don't typically talk about the emotional side of running a business. However, as a business owner, protecting your mental health is essential. Running a business is a rollercoaster of emotions. In episode 87. How To Emotionally Protect Yourself, I share some common emotionally draining things that we experience and how to better cope with them.

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In this episode, Elizabeth shares about her recent diagnosis with ADHD and how she has found that what she felt was a disadvantage has actaully given her the advantage in the entrepreneural world. Her goal for this episode is to empower you! If there are things in your life that feel like a hinderance, Elizabeth invites you to look at them differently and see the positives.

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Have you been wondering just how much you could earn as a Quilt Pattern Designer? Is this a realistic way to pay the bills? I surveyed over 100 pattern designers to give us some more tangible information that can help you see just how profitable this could be.

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Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

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in Episode 84, How to Become a Fabric Designer, I answer questions that my followers have asked me about this topic. My hope is that you find this episode helpful as I share tangable, and the nitty gritty things you need to know logistically to design fabric, according to my experience.

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Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

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Do you feel burned out and overwhelmed? This week learn about How Small Changes Make a Big Impact both for your life and your business. Learn how making incremental changes and being consistent in good habits can set you up for success. In episode 83, I share what I have learned through experience and study that can make all the difference.

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https://quilterscandy.com/

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Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Join me for a candid conversation about something that is near and dear to my heart. Something that has actually come full circle. Hear what I have learned about working with dream collaborators in this weeks episode, 82. How to Work with Dream Collaborators. Learn what a Dream 100 List is and how to identify your Dream 100. How do you build connections and get in front of others audiences? I become vulnerable and share some cautionary tales from my own experiences and some great tips!

It's an honor and a privledge to have these two talented women in my Quilt Pattern Writing Course AND on this week's episode, Current Quilt Pattern Writing Students: Julia Davis and Kimberly Forman. Take a glimpse into their lives and their businesses as they share with us their backgrounds, where they are in their business, why they are taking my course and their business goals. Episode 81 of the Craft To Career Podcast.