Craft to Career

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 shares when to hire someone, what they can help with, and how this helps your business grow.

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 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!