TGIF! It's another freeform Friday of Power Purls Unplugged! This episode of random ramblings covers what you can do to become a conduit for creativity. I talk about 4 ways you can do this, and I'll also be chatting about this on my Facebook Live video, broadcasting June 24 @4pm EST. Join me here: www.Facebook.com/PowerPurlsPodcast and then check the video archives for the June 24 video. For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

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TGIF! It's another freeform Friday of Power Purls Unplugged! This episode of random ramblings covers what you can do to become a conduit for creativity. I talk about 4 ways you can do this, and I'll also be chatting about this on my Facebook Live video, broadcasting June 24 @4pm EST. Join me here: www.Facebook.com/PowerPurlsPodcast and then check the video archives for the June 24 video. For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

Hey Power Purlers! Welcome to this first edition of Power Purls Unplugged, a new special edition to the podcast. I hope you'll join me at 12pm EST on Fridays for my broadcast on Facebook! To join in, visit me at: www.Facebook.com/PowerPurlsPodcast What I talk about in the Facebook Live video: -Off-the-cuff ramblings about how to include freeform creativity in your day or your week. -Why adding uninhibited creative time enhances your knit design business and knitting life. -Making movement your mantra and part of your business and life plan! -Get messy with paint or yarn... whatever. -How unstructured time will help you be more productive later. -Why I'm going to do Facebook Live videos - because it's not a one-sided conversation like a podcast is. -On the video I can share those "in between" times when I'm not publishing episodes and it opens the door for more engaged conversations. Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

Hey Power Purlers! Welcome to this first edition of Power Purls Unplugged, a new special edition to the podcast. I hope you'll join me at 12pm EST on Fridays for my broadcast on Facebook! To join in, visit me at: www.Facebook.com/PowerPurlsPodcast What I talk about in the Facebook Live video: -Off-the-cuff ramblings about how to include freeform creativity in your day or your week. -Why adding uninhibited creative time enhances your knit design business and knitting life. -Making movement your mantra and part of your business and life plan! -Get messy with paint or yarn... whatever. -How unstructured time will help you be more productive later. -Why I'm going to do Facebook Live videos - because it's not a one-sided conversation like a podcast is. -On the video I can share those "in between" times when I'm not publishing episodes and it opens the door for more engaged conversations. Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/

Hey Power Purlers! Welcome to this first edition of Power Purls Unplugged, a new special edition to the podcast. I hope you’ll join me at 12pm EST every Friday for my live broadcast on Facebook! To join in, visit me at: www.Facebook.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

Episode and video highlights:

* Off-the-cuff ramblings about how to include freeform creativity in your day or your week.

* Why adding uninhibited creative time enhances your knit design business and knitting life.

* Making movement your mantra and part of your business and life plan!

* Get messy with paint or yarn… whatever.

* How unstructured time will help you be more productive later.

* Why I’m going to do Facebook Live videos – because it’s not a one-sided conversation like a podcast is.

* On the video I can share those “in between” times when I’m not publishing episodes and it opens the door for more engaged conversations.

 

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In this workshop-style solo episode, Kara discusses 3 proven strategies for getting unstuck so you can start your knit design business, or move the needle on your existing one. Kara shows you how to systematically distill down to that one over-arching thing you really want, and how to set a course to get it! Kara uses these strategies herself, and knows they work. It’s up to you to decide to put the wheels in motion and give them a try for yourself. It’s her mission to help you succeed on your designing journey, and to take a holistic approach to your life and career so you can create a healthy balance between both.

When you write down your goal, you crystallize it and give it tangible form. You create something that you can touch and see. On the other hand, a goal or an objective that is not in writing is merely a wish or a fantasy.

–Brian Tracy

Episode highlights:

3 Strategies to help you get unstuck and move the needle on your design career:

Strategy #1: decide what you want–  if you don’t have a clear direction about what you want to do with your career, your results will not be clear.

* See how the things you do every day can become ingredients for your magic spark.

* Discover and capitalize on your strengths. 

* There are many designers out there, but there’s only one YOU!

* Determine what you bring to the table that no one else can.

Strategy #2: distill down to your ONE thing

* How to organize your list and narrow down to that one over-arching thing.

* Creating your “elevator pitch” or mission statement to always stay connected to your one thing.

F.O.C.U.S – Follow One Course Until Success.

–John Lee Dumas, Host of Entrepreneur on Fire

* When John Lee Dumas started his podcast in 2012, he decided that building a successful show would be his ONE thing and he made the decision that nothing would get in his way . Today Entrepreneur on Fire is one of the top, if not THE top podcast in business on iTunes.

* When you say yes to a new idea, and another, you end up saying NO to something else. Remember what you’ll be giving up if you change course.

* How to keep from going down rabbit holes after shiny objects.

Strategy #3: map your strategy and stay hungry!

* How to put together a plan of action to reach your overarching goal.

* Making it visual: create a mind map.

* Creating an editorial calendar.

* How to stay hungry for your dream.

* Staying positive and creating reminders WHY you started in the first place.

* How to use affirmations to stay the course.

 

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy

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In this workshop-style solo episode, Kara discusses 3 proven strategies for getting unstuck so you can start your knit design business, or move the needle on your existing one. Kara shows you how to systematically distill down to that one over-arching thing you really want, and how to set a course to get it! Kara uses these strategies herself, and knows they work. It's up to you to decide to put the wheels in motion and give them a try for yourself. It's her mission to help you succeed on your designing journey, and to take a holistic approach to your life and career so you can create a healthy balance between both. For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

In this workshop-style solo episode, Kara discusses 3 proven strategies for getting unstuck so you can start your knit design business, or move the needle on your existing one. Kara shows you how to systematically distill down to that one over-arching thing you really want, and how to set a course to get it! Kara uses these strategies herself, and knows they work. It's up to you to decide to put the wheels in motion and give them a try for yourself. It's her mission to help you succeed on your designing journey, and to take a holistic approach to your life and career so you can create a healthy balance between both. For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

On today’s episode I welcome Barry Klein, owner of Trendsetter Yarns. Barry grew up in the knitting industry by working in his mother’s yarn shop. Barry learned how to design patterns and eventually began designing knitwear for his yarn shop customers and the movie industry. Barry and his Mom started Trendsetter with the idea of bringing the most exciting textured and fashion yarns to the knitting customer. In 2012, Lotus Yarns joined the Trendsetter family, offering a collection of luxury fibers. 24 years since the start of Trendsetter, Barry continues to guide the company and create on-trend yarns and knitting patterns. Barry has published  5 knitting books, appeared on a variety of craft television shows, is a knitting spokesperson and teacher at Stitches Events, Vogue Knitting Live, and trunk shows. Barry has been a voted member of “Top 10 Men who Knit Throughout History.”

Anybody can sell a ball of yarn, but the fact that I can have a hands-on approach with the consumer that made something that I designed, and they wear it, it’s the biggest pleasure that anyone can give me. It’s a cooperative effort where everyone’s happy.

–Barry Klein

Episode highlights:

* As a “child of the industry, Barry was introduced to needlepoint at age 5 and has been passionate about needlearts ever since.

* He shares his unique pattern design process that empowers his customers take their vision to reality. 

* Why Trendsetter Yarns is best known for setting the trends and being the first in the industry to introduce them.

* Details about The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) and why Barry says it’s like “Disneyland.”

* How to become a member of TNNA and the credentials you’ll need to get started.

* Details about webinars and virtual events that TNNA is now testing.

I’m listening to Barry Klein #knitdesigner and owner of @TrendsetterYarns on #PowerPurlsPodcast
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Mentioned in this episode:

* The National NeedleArts Association – June 10-13, 2016, Washington D.C.

* Building Better Business (BBB) seminar series – for retailers attending TNNA

How to find out more about Barry:

Web: TrendsetterYarns.com

Twitter: @trendsetteryarn

Instagram: @trendsetteryarns

Support Power Purls on Patreon! Check out the details here to learn how to become a patron of the show… there are some pretty sweet rewards for getting in on this ground-floor level!

On today's episode I welcome Barry Klein, owner of Trendsetter Yarns. Barry grew up in the knitting industry by working in his mother's yarn shop. Barry learned how to design patterns and eventually began designing knitwear for his yarn shop customers and the movie industry. Barry and his Mom started Trendsetter with the idea of bringing the most exciting textured and fashion yarns to the knitting customer. In 2012, Lotus Yarns joined the Trendsetter family, offering a collection of luxury fibers. 24 years since the start of Trendsetter, Barry continues to guide the company and create on-trend yarns and knitting patterns. Barry has published 5 knitting books, appeared on a variety of craft television shows, is a knitting spokesperson and teacher at Stitches Events, Vogue Knitting Live, and trunk shows. Barry has been a voted member of “Top 10 Men who Knit Throughout History.” For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]