Spencer Wright and Karleen Huggins discuss Karleen’s unique approach to a garment fabric store.  Karleen transformed a successful brick and mortar store into a successful online business.Karleen operates the Sewing Studio as a side hustle to her busy day job and has found a niche she can serve while getting deadstock fabric to sewists that love the treasures she finds. It allows her to provide a superior customer experience and help keep, once-wasted products, sustainable back into the marketplace.They talk about some of her strategies for getting the help she needs to keep her business running smoothly.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/karleen-huggins-sewing-studio-a-passion-for-fabric/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Jason Stoker and Spencer Wright talk about the phenomenon that is Live Selling. They discuss where it came from and where it’s going. They give some ideas about how to overcome common fears and how to get started.As a long time expert in live selling Jason gives a unique insight into the sales channel. He aso shows how what many perceive as a fad, is proving to be a lucrative new channel that many retail business owners are seeing great success in.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/jason-stoker-comment-sold-how-to-get-started-live-selling/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Spencer Wright and Pam Kauppila discuss how she turned her second act career into a thriving quilting and sewing business. After a career in insurance Pam knew she had the knowledge and desire to continue to run a business that helps add joy to her time and her customers interests.They talk about how she grew what started as a simple long arm business to a destination quilt shop that is always looking for new ways to delight customers.-- KEY INSIGHTS --- Find an aspect of the business you love and build on it.- Your customer will ask you for what you need.- Be Flexible and ready to adapt.- Create a system for maintaining contact with your audience.- Make your website active and alive.-- GUEST BIO --Pam Kauppila, her husband, and a small staff of enthusiastic quilters have built a successful quilting shop and sewing machine dealership in the Michigan upper peninsula. They provide quality materials and products for your heirloom creations.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/pam-kauppila-time-flies-quilt-and-sew-spreading-happiness/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Leanne and Kaytlyn of Whole Country Caboodle talk about the way they have balanced their quilt and design business throughout the years. As markets have changed and a variety of challenges have come up, Leanne Anderson has used the resources available to navigate the tricky business of quilting.They discuss how Kaytlyn has helped bring a new perspective to the business. The two have collaborated for years now to build a nimble retail and wholesale business that delivers for shop owners and quilters across the country.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/the-whole-country-caboodle-staying-true-to-yourself/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Cathy Queitzsch and Jessica Bacon built their quilting business on a background in healthcare and the fashion industry. They wanted a space where quilters could come together and share with one another and find the newest fabrics available in central Pennsylvania.They talk with Spencer about how they have overcome the challenges of everything from window shoppers to introducing new segments of the sewing and fashion industry. Cathy and Jessica have taken a fun and analytical approach to how they run their business. They’ll share insights into how they have differentiated their shop and reach new customers.Smile spinners have experience helping their community of quilters to explore their motivations for creating.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.

Spencer and Susan discuss her career sewing and quilting. From department store alterations early in her career to the long success of Hyderhangout, Susan shares her insights into how to run a successful quilt business.They discuss how to build a career around a love of sewing and how to position yourself as a professional. Susan also discusses how important it is to approach your business with professionalism and be prepared to be accountable for your decisions. She also shares where she looks for inspiration to grow her business.Key InsightsThere are many careers you can have in sewing, but it's important to find one that fits your lifestyle.Be a business owner first and a quilter second.Look for inspiration for your business everywhere.Find a niche for your businessGuest BioSusan Hyder brings a high level of commitment to her business and her art. When she made her first quilt at 12 with her grandmother, she decided it wasn't perfect enough and my seams didn't match. She got up in the middle of the night, cut it all up in a million pieces and threw it away. Susan applies the same high standards to Hyderhangout in Cleveland, Tennessee.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.

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