In this episode of Quilting on the Side, hosts Andi and Tori interview Susan Smith, a quilter with a rich family history in quilting. Susan shares her journey from learning to quilt on a treadle machine in a log cabin to turning her passion into a business during the pandemic. She discusses her marketing strategies, particularly the effectiveness of YouTube, and emphasizes the importance of building trust with her audience before selling her courses. Susan also shares insights from organizing a quilting cruise and her plans for future courses and memberships, highlighting the supportive quilting community she cherishes.
Things we talked about with Susan:
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Connect with Susan:
Website: Stitched by Susan
Youtube: @StitchedBySusan
Instagram: @stitchedbysusan
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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts:
Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts
Producer:
Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan
Keywords
quilting, business, YouTube, online courses, quilting cruise, marketing strategies, quilting community, entrepreneurship, Susan Smith, quilting techniques
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Quilting on the Side
01:12 Susan's Quilting Journey: From Family Tradition to Business
05:08 Transitioning to a Quilting Business During the Pandemic
10:04 Marketing Strategies: The Power of YouTube
16:14 The Importance of Building Trust Before Selling
21:03 Organizing a Quilting Cruise: A Unique Experience
26:09 Future Plans: Courses and Memberships
31:13 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts
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