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Handmade Business Summit Schedule & Speaker Information
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MEET YOUR HOST
Blogger & Owner Of Idealme.com & Creator Of The Crochet & Knit Bundles
I'm the owner of the blog idealme.com.
I've always had a passion for making, DIY and the fiber arts. In 2015 I started my blog idealme.com and within a year it was earning a full-time income as well as happily employing other makers.
Launching a business doesn't need to take forever or be a constant struggle. I decided to host this summit so I could share my own journey with you and bring you the best experts in the handmade business space!
I've always had a passion for making, DIY and the fiber arts. In 2015 I started my blog idealme.com and within a year it was earning a full-time income as well as happily employing other makers.
Launching a business doesn't need to take forever or be a constant struggle. I decided to host this summit so I could share my own journey with you and bring you the best experts in the handmade business space!
Video Classes Are Now Available Below Each Speaker Name
We suggest you get started by watching Pam Grices video on Mindset and then work your way down through the list!
Getting Started & Building Your Business
Pam Grice - Crochetpreneur
Mindset & How To Set The Expectation For Success
Pam Grice is the super women behind Crochetpreneur, a blog not only offering crochet patterns, but advice and support for other business owners to grow their handmade businesses. From her own success as a handmade business owner, Pam has established an incredible niche in the market as a creative counselor for makers looking for guidance to grow and develop their businesses.
Resource Links
- Link to Festival Net:https://festivalnet.com
- 100k In 3 days: https://crochetpreneur.com/100k-in-three-days/
- Link to Etsy Local: https://www.etsy.com/local
- Link to Craigslist: https://craigslist.org
- Link to Facebook Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/
- Link to VistaPrint for business cards: https://www.vistaprint.com
- Link to Square: https://squareup.com/us/enB
Heidi Gustad - Hands Occupied
How to overcome imposter syndrome when launching your handmade business
Heidi Gustad is the designer behind the colourful Knit & Crochet blog, Hands Occupied. What started as a personal journey to a more creative lifestyle, Heidi’s blog and shop has blossomed into a super successful hub of resources for all craft makers.
Resource Links
Pam Grice - Crochetpreneur
How to sell your products at craft fairs and ACTUALLY earn a profit
Pam Grice is the super women behind Crochetpreneur, a blog not only offering crochet patterns, but advice and support for other business owners to grow their handmade businesses. From her own success as a handmade business owner, Pam has established an incredible niche in the market as a creative counselor for makers looking for guidance to grow and develop their businesses.
Resource Links
- Link to Festival Net:https://festivalnet.com
- 100k In 3 days: https://crochetpreneur.com/100k-in-three-days/
- Link to Etsy Local: https://www.etsy.com/local
- Link to Craigslist: https://craigslist.org
- Link to Facebook Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/
- Link to VistaPrint for business cards: https://www.vistaprint.com
- Link to Square: https://squareup.com/us/enB
Jessica Venture - Hott Knots
How to design & sell your own patterns
Jessica Venture is the owner behind the sophisticated handmade business Hott Knots. She is inspired from Italy’s simplicity and creates patterns for simple and minimalistic crochet designs. Her signature focusing on Home decor designs using chunky T-shirt yarn.
Resource Links
- Link to Etsy: https://www.etsy.com
- Link to Book “Ask” by Ryan Levesque : http://askmethod.com/blog/
- Link to Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com
- Link to camera tripod Jessica uses for her video tutorials: https://amzn.to/2IFzaeI
- Link to Ball head for Tripod: https://amzn.to/2IFzaeI
- Link to Photography light set: https://amzn.to/2XlV3Ui
- Link to Microphone for video Tutorials: https://amzn.to/2VawlJ3
- Link to Love Crochet: https://www.lovecrochet.com
- Link to Craftsy, now named BluPrint: https://www.mybluprint.com
- Link to Tailwind: https://www.tailwindapp.com
Krista Ann - Knitsy Knits
Travel The World & Get Paid To Have Your Knit & Crochet Projects Featured In T.V & Movies
Krista Ann is the multi talented women behind the resourceful blog & shop Knitsy Knits. Krista sells knit patterns, is an accomplished knitwear designer making custom pieces featured in fashion brands, magazines, movies and on popular TV shows. On top of that is a knit & crochet instructor and in the stages of launching a book.
Resource Links
- Link to Costume Designer’s Guild: https://costumedesignersguild.com
- Link to Inter Weave submission form: https://www.interweave.com/interweave-crochet-magazine/
- Link to Knit simple magazine: http://www.knitsimplemag.com
- Link to Vogue Knitting: http://www.vogueknitting.com
Brianna Laropoli - Life And Yarn
How to grow your audience by becoming a sampler knitter or crocheter
Brianna Iaropoli is the owner and designer of the blog Life and Yarn. After a rewarding career in architecture, Brianna transitioned to launching her own handmade business after realizing designing was more important to her than simply the act of crochet. Life and Yarn offers a variety of beautifully designed crochet patterns for all experience levels.
Resource Links
- Link to Brianna’s Pattern tester application form : https://lifeandyarn.com/2018/10/21/pattern-tester-application/
- Link to Brianna’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1926353154339649/
- Link to Brianna’s Love Knitting: https://www.loveknitting.com/user/Life-and-Yarn/
- Link to Crochet Blogs: https://dabblesandbabbles.com/the-ultimate-list-of-best-crochet-blogs/
- Link to Knitting Blogs: https://knitlikegranny.com/knitting-blogs/
- Link to Fiberly: https://wearefiberly.com
Lindsey Stephens - The Lindsey Life
How to earn an income as a tech editor
Lindsey Stephens is owner of The Lindsey Life, a blog offering a variety of crafting projects for all experience levels. Not only does Lindsey produce superb crochet patterns, she is also a successful technical editor for Knit & Crochet patterns, a web designer, and offers educational services to help others progress their handmade businesses.
Resource Links
- Link to Lindsey’s Pattern line “Poetry in Yarn”: http://thelindseylife.com/poetry-in-yarn/
- Link to CGOA, Crochet Guild of America, Masters Programme: https://www.crochet.org/page/MasterPrograms
- Link to The Tech editor hub courses : https://www.thetecheditorhub.com/courses
- Link to Edie Eckmans’s website, Knit and design resources section: https://www.edieeckman.com/knit-crochet-design-resources/
- Link to Poetry in Yarn Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/poetry-in-yarn/patterns
Brittany Of B. Hooked
Time management and productivity
Brittany B is the talented women behind the talented handmade business B Hooked. Brittany offers a creative resource dedicated to helping crafters learn, grow and develop their crochet & knitting skills. B Hooked offers something for everyone from crochet patterns to video tutorials. A vital support resource for many crafters.
Resource Links
Growing Your Business - Traffic & Sales
Alexandra Travel - Two Of Wands
How to use etsy to sell your patterns or finished handmade products
Alexandra Tavel is the owner of the contemporary Knitwear & Crochet business, Two of Wands. Alexandra focuses on offering her audience patterns of sophisticated knitwear made with simple stitches and techniques. Alexandra has built a flourishing full time business from her gorgeous and cohesive sense of style with her knit & crochet designs.
Resource Links
Jess Coppom - Make & Do Crew
How to launch a craft blog
Jess Coppom is the talented owner of the handmade business Make and Do Crew. Nicknamed “Make and Do Girl” as a child, Jess has always been a hands on creator. Switching from her advertising career to start her own handmade business, Make and Do Crew has flourished into a blog and shop that offers beautiful Knit & Crochet designs to her loyal crew of makers.
Resource Links
- Link to Go Daddy: https://www.godaddy.com/
- Link to Blue Host: https://www.bluehost.com
- Link to WordPress: https://wordpress.org
- Link to Fivver: https://www.fiverr.com/
- Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com
- Link to Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com
- Link to Trello: https://trello.com
Toni Lipsey - TL Yarn Crafts
How to grow your audience & make sales using Instagram
Toni Lipsey is the Instagram guru and talented designer and owner of the handmade business TL Yarn Crafts.Toni has used the power of Instagram to not only grow her online business, but also create an incredible community for fellow craft lovers. She offers both beautifully designed crochet patterns and online resources for fellow handmade business owners.
Resource Links
- Link to Trello - management app: https://trello.com
- Link to Book “Ask” by Ryan Levesque : http://askmethod.com/blog/
- Link to Article “1,000 True Fans” by Kevin Kelly: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/
Sarah-Jayne of Bella Coco
How to Launch a Profitable Youtube Channel
Sarah - Jayne is the talented women behind Bella Coco, the crochet lovers dream. Sarah runs her blog and successful YouTube channel, where she offers crochet and stitch tutorials for all experience levels. With over half a million subscribers on YouTube, and a loyal audience Sarah’s handmade business is flourishing.
Resource Links
- Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com
- Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com
- Link to PicMonkey: https://www.picmonkey.com
- Link to Lighting Ring from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tripod-YouTube-Makeup-Desktop-Brightness/dp/B07JX79GBS/ref=zg_bs_3109928011_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XRGQGPYXG3DAS374DA6S
- Link to IMovie app: https://www.apple.com/imovie/
- Link to Final Cut Pro app: https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/
- Link to YouTube audio library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
- Link to Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com
- Link to Article “1,000 True Fans” by Kevin Kelly: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/
Nicole Riley - Nicki's Homemade Crafts
How to use facebook to grow your traffic & audience
Nicole Riley is the designer and creator of Nicki’s Homemade Crafts, a blog that offers free and fun crochet patterns. Nicole offers a range of crochet patterns for all levels, and always keeps the functionality in mind when designing.
Resource Links
- Link to Nicki’s facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NickisHomemadeCraftsCrochetGroup/
Tamara Kelly - Moogly Blog
How to build sponsorship with yarn companies
Tamara Kelly is designer behind the pleasant Knit & Crochet blog, Moogly. Tamara has always been passionate about crafts, and her handmade business is progressively flourishing. Moogly offers amazing knit/crochet patterns and tutorials, and offers a fantastic resource for other craft makers.
Resource Links
- Link to TNNA, The National Needlearts Association: https://www.tnna.org/home
- Link to CGOA, Crochet Guild of America: https://www.crochet.org
- Link to Article “1,000 True Fans” by Kevin Kelly: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/
Brittany Lynch - Ideal Me & Handmade Business
How To Create A Webpage In Under An Hour (With No Technical Skills) That Converts Visitors Into
Buyers For Your Handmade Business
Brittany is the owner of the blog idealme.com. She's always had a passion for making, DIY and the fiber arts. In 2015 she started her blog idealme.com and within a year it was earning a full-time income as well as happily employing other makers. She decided to host this summit so she could share her own journey with more people and bring everyone in the community the best experts in the handmade business space!
Resource Links
- Link to MailChimp: https://mailchimp.com
- Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com
- Link to ClickFunnels: https://www.clickfunnels.com
- Link to ShareFunnels URL for website template and extra tutorials : https://www.handmadebusinesssummit.com/share-funnel
- Link to completed example website: https://www.handmadebusinesssummit.com/handmadewithlove
The Handmade Business Summit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this summit take place?
The handmade business summit takes place online and you can watch it 100% from the comfort of your own home. You’ll get to watch all the videos online.
How many speakers will there be?
We have 14 amazing handmade knit and crochet business experts who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise with us over April 18th & 19th
Will I be able to watch recordings if I can’t attend the live broadcast?
Yes you sure can, but you’ll need to make sure you upgrade your free pass. You’ll have the option to do that on the next page, after you claim you’re free ticket.
How is this summit different?
All of our speakers are truly running a handmade business. They all have different journeys for starting and achieving success in their business and you’ll be getting step-by-step knowledge and resources straight from their mouth.
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