Craft to Career

Elizabeth Chappell

How do I turn my craft into a career? How do I create my dream job, working from home, and doing what I love? How do I grow my Instagram following? How do I earn money with my craft? And the biggest question of all: Can I be successful?

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211 episodes
Updated July 3

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Nov 19, 2021 · 28 min
31. How and When to Hire Someone
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.
Nov 12, 2021 · 27 min
30. How to Launch a Product with Success
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!
Nov 5, 2021 · 49 min
29. Coaching Call with Jenni of Nollie Bean
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 takes on some new challenges from Elizabeth to help her further her business growth even that much more!
Oct 29, 2021 · 49 min
28. Getting Help with Social Media with guest Abby Combs
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.
Oct 22, 2021 · 53 min
26. How Words Attract Customers with Heather Sager
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.
Oct 21, 2021 · 45 min
27. From GAP to Quilting: Christopher Thompson (aka The Tattooed Quilter)
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.
Oct 7, 2021 · 33 min
25. Growing Your Business Without Social Media
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.
Oct 1, 2021 · 49 min
24. Creativity: What Your Business Needs with Dr. Caroline Brookfield
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!
Sep 24, 2021 · 51 min
23. An Unknown Route To Success With Shannon Brinkley
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.
Sep 17, 2021 · 27 min
22. How To Start A Business
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!
Sep 10, 2021 · 27 min
21. Saying NO - Why you need to and how to do it
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.
Sep 3, 2021 · 54 min
20. An Unexpected Career with Allie of Exhausted Octopus
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.
Aug 27, 2021 · 45 min
19. Self Publishing A Book (and a fabric line!) with Melanie Traylor
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!
Aug 13, 2021 · 40 min
18. Having a Creative Side Business with Sarah Ruiz
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 juggle a full-time job with pursuing a passion project. Sarah's story proves that it is possible to make time for your dreams while managing other responsibilities. Tune in for encouragement and insights that could help you take the leap into starting your own creative side hustle! If you've ever wondered if it's truly possible to juggle two careers, this episode will help you find the answers—and the motivation—to move forward with your dreams. SHOW NOTES: Take Shirzad's Test: Take the Saboteur Assessment https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy
Jul 30, 2021 · 48 min
17. How To Earn Money Blogging with Shelly Morgan
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!
Jul 23, 2021 · 33 min
16. To The Nay Sayers
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 sure to chime in to learn: Can we have compassion toward nay sayers? Why negative feedback hits harder than positive feedback How to move forward after criticism Coping strategies for negative feeding Positive affirmations for success Where you can turn for honest feedback
Jul 16, 2021 · 39 min
15. Words Matter with Copywriter Dani Paige
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 confidence in sharing your voice Keys to coming to peace with losing followers Before and afters of good copywriting
Jul 8, 2021 · 51 min
14. Grow your Quilt Career with Geeky Bobbin
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 guest for guilds and lectures. How she created a place for herself in the quilting world. How she learned NOT to copy others.
Jul 2, 2021 · 39 min
13. Coaching Call with Erin Grogan
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 with the quilting process. From this new-found passion Erin built her business, Love Sew Modern, and hopes to be the go-to resource for modern quilt patterns. Erin's motto is design, inspire, teach, and she is ready to take her business to the next level. In their coaching call Erin and Elizabeth discuss: Narrowing the focus of your business Building the business of your dreams Blogging success Growing exposure Converting followers into sales
Jun 25, 2021 · 48 min
12. Mister Domestic on His Crafting Career
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 path he was on, and he set out to find who he really wanted to be. He started making clothes and posting his creations online, which led him on a journey of finding his craft and his community. Over the years Mister Domestic's crafting career has taken on different faces, and in light of the Black Lives Matter movement he decided to stand up for his values, a move that he worried might hurt his crafting career, but instead helped him build a community of like-minded people and create a safe space to come together. In this episode Elizabeth and Matthew discuss different elements of crafting careers, including: Creating a community Finding purpose Exploring all revenue streams Valuing your worth Focusing your audience Social media success

Craft to Career

31. How and When to Hire Someone

30. How to Launch a Product with Success

29. Coaching Call with Jenni of Nollie Bean

28. Getting Help with Social Media with guest Abby Combs

26. How Words Attract Customers with Heather Sager

27. From GAP to Quilting: Christopher Thompson (aka The Tattooed Quilter)

25. Growing Your Business Without Social Media

24. Creativity: What Your Business Needs with Dr. Caroline Brookfield

23. An Unknown Route To Success With Shannon Brinkley

22. How To Start A Business

21. Saying NO - Why you need to and how to do it

20. An Unexpected Career with Allie of Exhausted Octopus

19. Self Publishing A Book (and a fabric line!) with Melanie Traylor

18. Having a Creative Side Business with Sarah Ruiz

17. How To Earn Money Blogging with Shelly Morgan

16. To The Nay Sayers

15. Words Matter with Copywriter Dani Paige

14. Grow your Quilt Career with Geeky Bobbin

13. Coaching Call with Erin Grogan

12. Mister Domestic on His Crafting Career