I want to help fellow quilters know that there is success to be had in this industry, and it’s not for the elite few. In a billion dollar industry, there’s room for everyone. With confidence, training, and guidance, a quilter can become a successful quilterpreneur.
I recently hosted the first Quilterpreneur Retreat, with Liza Taylor, for my alumni. We held the retreat in beautiful Midway, Utah. Speakers from both inside and outside the quilting industry spoke and we were able to meet and network with many quilters in the industry. On the podcast, the retreat attendees share what they learned and their most favorite takeaways from the weekend retreat. Interacting with, getting to know and supporting those in your business community is so important! Hear all about it and why investing in yourself, making connections and gaining friendships with people who have similar goals and are rooting for you is so beneficial to your personal and business growth. Tune in for more on episode 129 of the Craft to Career Podcast.
In this episode, I asked some of my alumni to share what they learned from their experiences at the retreat. What stood out? What did you enjoy most? They shared:
I LOVED spending time with my quilty friends, some who I hadn’t yet met in person! I enjoyed hearing from other successful female entrepreneurs… the struggles that they have had in their businesses and how they propelled them forward. It was comforting to know that we aren’t alone. Business owners sometimes feel isolated. It was nice to be able to relate, to connect, and just be together to talk not only business, but life.
Community is so important for your own growth and well being, and for our business. If you are not an alumni, I hope that you reach out to those of us in the quilty community and make connections. Someone who can root for you, people who can support you and you them and help each other on this journey, really can make all the difference!
Interested in joining us next time? Our next retreat will be in September of 2024 in Sundance, Utah! Jenna Kutcher will be coming to speak! SHe’s been my mentor since day one. Jenna has been so influential to me and I am beyond thrilled she is coming to speak to us. We will also have some other AMAZING speakers as well, so stay tuned.
If you are an alumni and interested in coming- reach out! Sign-ups coming soon!
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Quilters Candy helps you, the Quilterpreneur, grow your business through Memberships, the Quilt Pattern Writing Course, Quilt Pattern Templates, and more. As a quilterpreneur, I share what I've learned from publishing a book, writing quilt patterns, and designing fabric, to help YOU turn your craft into a successful career.