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Topics include marketing, social media, pricing, negotiating with vendors and clients, balancing family/personal life or other jobs with your indie yarn craft business, working from home, authenticity, staying creative, dealing with customers, juggling different roles to create different income streams, collaborating with independent contractors, the solopreneur lifestyle, trade shows, selling online and monetizing your website or blog, building a community of fans, and more. Hosted by Marie Segares, small business consultant and the crochet & knitting blogger, designer, and teacher behind Underground Crafter. For more details, visit <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com</a>.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/1254355/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Society &amp; Culture</category><copyright>Copyright Marie Segares</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b103926dbc991e46363b0dc7f9cfa8ee.jpg</url><title>The Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-creative-yarn-entrepreneur-show--1254355</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 14:19:24 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Marie Segares</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Marie Segares</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b103926dbc991e46363b0dc7f9cfa8ee.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>In each episode of the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show, you’ll find great ideas for launching, managing, and evolving your indie yarn-related business, and tips for keeping yourself creative, productive, and sane. Share the unique joys and challenges...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In each episode of the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show, you’ll find great ideas for launching, managing, and evolving your indie yarn-related business, and tips for keeping yourself creative, productive, and sane. Share the unique joys and challenges of being an indie in the yarn industry, whether you’re a crochet or knitting author, blogger, designer, maker, podcaster, publisher, teacher, or tech editor; a yarn dyer or spinner; or the owner of any other indie business based around yarn. Topics include marketing, social media, pricing, negotiating with vendors and clients, balancing family/personal life or other jobs with your indie yarn craft business, working from home, authenticity, staying creative, dealing with customers, juggling different roles to create different income streams, collaborating with independent contractors, the solopreneur lifestyle, trade shows, selling online and monetizing your website or blog, building a community of fans, and more. Hosted by Marie Segares, small business consultant and the crochet & knitting blogger, designer, and teacher behind Underground Crafter. For more details, visit <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 71: Managing Subscriptions, Diversifying Your Income, and Growing Your Business at the Right Pace with Stacey Trock from FreshStitch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-managing-subscriptions-diversifying-your-income-and-growing-your-business-at-the-right-pace-with-stacey-trock-from-freshstitch--9864914</link><description><![CDATA[Stacey Trock is the owner of FreshStitches. After a technical failure during our interview at The National NeedleArts Association summer show in June, we talked over Skype about the success of her kit club and why she is switching to digital subscriptions. We also discussed how and why she's diversified her income and her perspective on pacing her business growth, customer service, social media, and more. This post contains affiliate links. About Stacey Trock Stacey Trock, the owner of FreshStitches, recently relocated to Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Stacey started her business in 2008 selling crochet amigurumi patterns as PDFs and has since expanded her business and diversified her income.  She is the author of Cuddly Crochet, Crocheted Softies, and Modern Baby Crochet. She is a nationally recognized knitting teacher (and she explains why in the interview), as well as a crochet instructor of 4 Craftsy classes: Amigurumi: Design Your Own Monster, Crocheting in the Round: Mix and Match Hats, Amigurumi: Woodland Animals, and Kawaii Amigurumi Crochet: Adorable Animals and Friends. She also teaches business classes from time to time. She blogs and sells crochet and craft kits and craft eyes through her website.  She designs crochet and knitting patterns. She recently launched a yarn line, FreshStitches Gems Worsted, with Louet. And, she recently transitioned her kit club to a digital ami club.     You can find Stacey on FreshStitches and follow her on Etsy, Facebook, Instagram (as @staceytrock and @amiclub), Pinterest, Ravelry, Twitter, and YouTube.    About the Episode This episode was inspired by a question Delisa Carnegie, the yarn dyer behind Apocalypse Friday, asked in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group. Delisa wanted to hear from someone who had a subscription club, and since Stacey's club was the most successful one I knew about, I reached out to her. (Since the original request for an interview in the spring, Stacey has actually ended her kit club. You can read more about that and watch the video where she explains this to her audience here. Her new digital Ami Club is opening soon.) Stacey shared her perspectives on several important business topics in this interview, including:  How and why she diversified her business from exclusively selling PDF amigurumi patterns in 2008 to starting an educational blog, selling individual kits, a her kit club (which has now transformed into the digital Ami Club), selling craft eyes and other supplies, writing books, teaching, and launching a yarn line; Managing a club, starting with understanding your customers, determining your price (and cost), deciding between prepaid and month-to-month subscriptions, being strategic about supply orders, technology for managing payments, inventory, packaging, shipping, and more; Her DIY approach to running her business, how she thinks about scaling, and deciding when and if to bring in contractors and employees to help; Her business philosophy, including her focus on flexibility, customer service, time management, organization, and social media; and Mindset, including speaking your business fantasies into reality.  Stacey also answers questions from Delisa at Apocalypse Friday, Angie Doherty at Hooked by Angel, Carmen Nuland at A Simple Homestead, Angela Plunkett at Little Monkeys Design, and Anita Bose Natarajan from NitaB&NishaN. Listen to the podcast for more discussion from me and Stacey.  Helpful resources Stacey mentions the benefits of TNNA membership in the interview. You may want to listen to Episode 61: The National NeedleArts Association Membership and Trade Show for Newbies with Beth Whiteside for more details. Stacey talks about diversifying her income a lot in this interview. You may want to listen to Episode 56: 6 Income Streams for Yarn-Related Businesses for more details. Stacey uses Endicia for postage. You can learn more here. Some announcements  I'll be speaking at the Creativation Show (formerly known as the Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show).  Let me know if I'll see you in Phoenix, Arizona from January 19-23, 2017. CHA members can register for free for my seminars, 4 Paths to Getting Your Work Published with Kathy Cano-Murillo/Crafty Chica and Podcasting 101.   Show your support for the Show! Buy my book, Make Money Teaching Crochet, or shop through the Show's trusted partners. You can find more information on the Support the Show page.  Share your feedback on this episode! Did Stacey inspire you to start a membership program, sell kits, change your approach to time management or email, or something else? Share your comments in the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode71" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode71</a>. You can also comment in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group, comment on the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Facebook page, Tweet me at @cyeshow, add me to your G+ circle and send me a note, or leave a message at 646-713-8973. Feel free to ask questions, too, which may be used in an upcoming episode. You can subscribe to the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show on on Google Play Music, iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn.  Please leave an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher and join the mailing list. I’ll let people on the list know in advance about special guests and topics so you can share your questions.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6e395bedb6705094fa55069d364ffb65</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 13:23:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9864914/cyes071.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Marie Segares</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Stacey Trock is the owner of FreshStitches. After a technical failure during our interview at The National NeedleArts Association summer show in June, we talked over Skype about the success of her kit club and why she is switching to digital...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stacey Trock is the owner of FreshStitches. After a technical failure during our interview at The National NeedleArts Association summer show in June, we talked over Skype about the success of her kit club and why she is switching to digital subscriptions. We also discussed how and why she's diversified her income and her perspective on pacing her business growth, customer service, social media, and more. This post contains affiliate links. About Stacey Trock Stacey Trock, the owner of FreshStitches, recently relocated to Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Stacey started her business in 2008 selling crochet amigurumi patterns as PDFs and has since expanded her business and diversified her income.  She is the author of Cuddly Crochet, Crocheted Softies, and Modern Baby Crochet. She is a nationally recognized knitting teacher (and she explains why in the interview), as well as a crochet instructor of 4 Craftsy classes: Amigurumi: Design Your Own Monster, Crocheting in the Round: Mix and Match Hats, Amigurumi: Woodland Animals, and Kawaii Amigurumi Crochet: Adorable Animals and Friends. She also teaches business classes from time to time. She blogs and sells crochet and craft kits and craft eyes through her website.  She designs crochet and knitting patterns. She recently launched a yarn line, FreshStitches Gems Worsted, with Louet. And, she recently transitioned her kit club to a digital ami club.     You can find Stacey on FreshStitches and follow her on Etsy, Facebook, Instagram (as @staceytrock and @amiclub), Pinterest, Ravelry, Twitter, and YouTube.    About the Episode This episode was inspired by a question Delisa Carnegie, the yarn dyer behind Apocalypse Friday, asked in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group. Delisa wanted to hear from someone who had a subscription club, and since Stacey's club was the most successful one I knew about, I reached out to her. (Since the original request for an interview in the spring, Stacey has actually ended her kit club. You can read more about that and watch the video where she explains this to her audience here. Her new digital Ami Club is opening soon.) Stacey shared her perspectives on several important business topics in this interview, including:  How and why she diversified her business from exclusively selling PDF amigurumi patterns in 2008 to starting an educational blog, selling individual kits, a her kit club (which has now transformed into the digital Ami Club), selling craft eyes and other supplies, writing books, teaching, and launching a yarn line; Managing a club, starting with understanding your customers, determining your price (and cost), deciding between prepaid and month-to-month subscriptions, being strategic about supply orders, technology for managing payments, inventory, packaging, shipping, and more; Her DIY approach to running her business, how she thinks about scaling, and deciding when and if to bring in contractors and employees to help; Her business philosophy, including her focus on flexibility, customer service, time management, organization, and social media; and Mindset, including speaking your business fantasies into reality.  Stacey also answers questions from Delisa at Apocalypse Friday, Angie Doherty at Hooked by Angel, Carmen Nuland at A Simple Homestead, Angela Plunkett at Little Monkeys Design, and Anita Bose Natarajan from NitaB&NishaN. Listen to the podcast for more discussion from me and Stacey.  Helpful resources Stacey mentions the benefits of TNNA membership in the interview. You may want to listen to Episode 61: The National NeedleArts Association Membership and Trade Show for Newbies with Beth Whiteside for more details. Stacey talks about diversifying her income a lot in this interview. You may want to listen to Episode 56: 6 Income Streams for Yarn-Related Businesses for more details. Stacey uses Endicia for postage. You can learn more here. Some announcements  I'll be speaking at the Creativation Show (formerly...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4185</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0532b6ad015d81e7d0d84787a473338.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 70: Transitioning Your Business from Online to Face-to-Face - Time Management - and More with Kim Russo from Kim Dyes Yarn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-transitioning-your-business-from-online-to-face-to-face-time-management-and-more-with-kim-russo-from-kim-dyes-yarn--9763976</link><description><![CDATA[Kim Russo is the yarn dyer behind Kim Dyes Yarn. We met at The National NeedleArts Association summer show in June, and later I spent some time talking to Kim, who shared how her business has transformed over the past 10 years, how she transitioned her fully online business to one that includes face-to-face elements, and her approach to time management. This post contains affiliate links. About Kim Russo Kim Russo, owner of Kim Dyes Yarn, lives in Virginia. She is obsessed with gorgeous colors, the way colors look when mixed and matched with each other, and how to achieve the next great idea in her head. She is a life long learner and her work reflects her continuing determination to keep learning about dyeing and color and fibers. Kim also loves baking, cooking, her family, and the Gilmore Girls.    Kim Dyes Yarn uses a variety of dyeing techniques on quality yarns and spinning fibers including gradient dyes, semisolids, variegated yarns, and mini skeins sets.     You can also follow Kim on Facebook and Instagram.    About the Episode In this episode, I chat with Kim about her business and we cover many topics including:  How she started in business 10 years ago as a maker of wool soakers (diaper covers), selling her items online as Sit on Knit.  How she approached naming her current business. How she used a combination of photography, clear policies, and customer service to build her brand online. How she transitioned from an entirely online business model to one that includes selling yarn at fiber festivals and other events. Why she decided to "put her big girl panties on" to overcome her shyness at events. How she developed and uses online relationships to find business collaborators and to get advice when needed.  Kim also closes the interview by sharing some words of wisdom for shy creative business owners. Listen to the podcast for more discussion from me and Kim. Some announcements  I'll be speaking at the Creativation Show (formerly known as the Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show).  Let me know if I'll see you in Phoenix, Arizona from January 19-23, 2017. CHA members can register for free for my seminars, 4 Paths to Getting Your Work Published with Kathy Cano-Murillo/Crafty Chica and Podcasting 101.   Show your support for the Show! Buy my book, Make Money Teaching Crochet, or shop through the Show's trusted partners. You can find more information on the Support the Show page.  Share your feedback on this episode! Did Kim inspire you to put on your big girl (or big boy) pants or to move your business at least partially offline? Share your comments in the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode70" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode70</a>. You can also comment in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group, comment on the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Facebook page, Tweet me at @cyeshow, add me to your G+ circle and send me a note, or leave a message at 646-713-8973. Feel free to ask questions, too, which may be used in an upcoming episode. You can subscribe to the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show on on Google Play Music, iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn.  Please leave an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher and join the mailing list. I’ll let people on the list know in advance about special guests and topics so you can share your questions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a782827b8b433ed01891e671bd9b7182</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9763976/cyes070.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Marie Segares</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kim Russo is the yarn dyer behind Kim Dyes Yarn. We met at The National NeedleArts Association summer show in June, and later I spent some time talking to Kim, who shared how her business has transformed over the past 10 years, how she transitioned...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kim Russo is the yarn dyer behind Kim Dyes Yarn. We met at The National NeedleArts Association summer show in June, and later I spent some time talking to Kim, who shared how her business has transformed over the past 10 years, how she transitioned her fully online business to one that includes face-to-face elements, and her approach to time management. This post contains affiliate links. About Kim Russo Kim Russo, owner of Kim Dyes Yarn, lives in Virginia. She is obsessed with gorgeous colors, the way colors look when mixed and matched with each other, and how to achieve the next great idea in her head. She is a life long learner and her work reflects her continuing determination to keep learning about dyeing and color and fibers. Kim also loves baking, cooking, her family, and the Gilmore Girls.    Kim Dyes Yarn uses a variety of dyeing techniques on quality yarns and spinning fibers including gradient dyes, semisolids, variegated yarns, and mini skeins sets.     You can also follow Kim on Facebook and Instagram.    About the Episode In this episode, I chat with Kim about her business and we cover many topics including:  How she started in business 10 years ago as a maker of wool soakers (diaper covers), selling her items online as Sit on Knit.  How she approached naming her current business. How she used a combination of photography, clear policies, and customer service to build her brand online. How she transitioned from an entirely online business model to one that includes selling yarn at fiber festivals and other events. Why she decided to "put her big girl panties on" to overcome her shyness at events. How she developed and uses online relationships to find business collaborators and to get advice when needed.  Kim also closes the interview by sharing some words of wisdom for shy creative business owners. Listen to the podcast for more discussion from me and Kim. Some announcements  I'll be speaking at the Creativation Show (formerly known as the Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show).  Let me know if I'll see you in Phoenix, Arizona from January 19-23, 2017. CHA members can register for free for my seminars, 4 Paths to Getting Your Work Published with Kathy Cano-Murillo/Crafty Chica and Podcasting 101.   Show your support for the Show! Buy my book, Make Money Teaching Crochet, or shop through the Show's trusted partners. You can find more information on the Support the Show page.  Share your feedback on this episode! Did Kim inspire you to put on your big girl (or big boy) pants or to move your business at least partially offline? Share your comments in the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode70" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode70</a>. You can also comment in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group, comment on the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Facebook page, Tweet me at @cyeshow, add me to your G+ circle and send me a note, or leave a message at 646-713-8973. Feel free to ask questions, too, which may be used in an upcoming episode. You can subscribe to the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show on on Google Play Music, iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn.  Please leave an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher and join the mailing list. I’ll let people on the list know in advance about special guests and topics so you can share your questions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2658</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0532b6ad015d81e7d0d84787a473338.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 69: Staying Inspired, Being Authentic, and Learning to Say No with Dedri Uys from LookAtWhatIMade</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-staying-inspired-being-authentic-and-learning-to-say-no-with-dedri-uys-from-lookatwhatimade--9763977</link><description><![CDATA[Dedri Uys is the crochet designer, blogger, author, and teacher behind LookAtWhatIMade. I spent some time talking to Dedri and she was incredibly open and generous in sharing how she is able to work a full time job, be a devoted wife and mother, and still find energy and inspiration for her crochet business. This post contains affiliate links. About Dedri Uys Dedri Uys is the crochet blogger, designer and teacher behind LookAtWhatIMade.  She is best known as the designer of Sophie's Universe, a stunning continuous square crochet blanket pattern available as a free, 18-part crochet-a-long. She is the author of Amamani Puzzle Balls and the coordinator/author of Big Hook Rag Crochet. Dedri is also a Scheepjes blogger and recently returned from her native South Africa, where she taught several crochet classes as part of a tour organized by BeInspired.Love. Dedri "believes that crochet is more than just a craft. It is a lifesaving panacea, a necessary creative outlet, a calming tool and a rewarding passion." Dedri lives in London with her husband, 3 sons, and a cat. Four days a week, she's a radiotherapist at Charing Cross Hospital. You can also follow Dedri on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About the Episode In this episode, I chat with Dedri about her business and we cover many topics including:  How she started, grew, and diversified her business. The benefits and challenges of growing organically, including how she manages looking back on past projects that may not be "perfect." How teaching keeps her energized, even though she was initially nervous about it. Working full time in addition to being a crochet designer, and her suggestions for time management, involving others in your business, organization, and caring for your loved ones. Building the self-confidence to learn to say no to new opportunities to avoid burnout, stay inspired, and find more time for family, inspired by the C.J. Langenhoven's quote, "Yes is like credit. No is like cash." Learning to be vulnerable and the difference between guilt and shame from Brené Brown. (Dedri especially recommends this interview with Brené on Chase Jarvis Live: Authenticity and Bravery in a Digital World.")  Dedri also closes the show with 3 things she wishes she knew when she started her business. Listen to the podcast for more discussion from me and Dedri. Some announcements  I'll be speaking at the Creativation Show (formerly known as the Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show). Will I see you in Phoenix, Arizona from January 19-23, 2017?   Show your support for the Show! Buy my book, Make Money Teaching Crochet, or shop through the Show's trusted partners. You can find more information on the Support the Show page.  Share your feedback on this episode! Did Dedri motivate you to say no to something, let go of disappointment about past projects, or to have a "Look at what I made" moment with your followers? Share your comments in the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode69" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode69</a>. You can also comment in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group, comment on the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Facebook page, Tweet me at @cyeshow, add me to your G+ circle and send me a note, or leave a message at 646-713-8973. Feel free to ask questions, too, which may be used in an upcoming episode. You can subscribe to the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show on on Google Play Music, iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn.  Please leave an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher and join the mailing list. I’ll let people on the list know in advance about special guests and topics so you can share your questions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dd97be4499122ddf6261e137213b376f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9763977/cyes069.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Marie Segares</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dedri Uys is the crochet designer, blogger, author, and teacher behind LookAtWhatIMade. I spent some time talking to Dedri and she was incredibly open and generous in sharing how she is able to work a full time job, be a devoted wife and mother, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dedri Uys is the crochet designer, blogger, author, and teacher behind LookAtWhatIMade. I spent some time talking to Dedri and she was incredibly open and generous in sharing how she is able to work a full time job, be a devoted wife and mother, and still find energy and inspiration for her crochet business. This post contains affiliate links. About Dedri Uys Dedri Uys is the crochet blogger, designer and teacher behind LookAtWhatIMade.  She is best known as the designer of Sophie's Universe, a stunning continuous square crochet blanket pattern available as a free, 18-part crochet-a-long. She is the author of Amamani Puzzle Balls and the coordinator/author of Big Hook Rag Crochet. Dedri is also a Scheepjes blogger and recently returned from her native South Africa, where she taught several crochet classes as part of a tour organized by BeInspired.Love. Dedri "believes that crochet is more than just a craft. It is a lifesaving panacea, a necessary creative outlet, a calming tool and a rewarding passion." Dedri lives in London with her husband, 3 sons, and a cat. Four days a week, she's a radiotherapist at Charing Cross Hospital. You can also follow Dedri on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About the Episode In this episode, I chat with Dedri about her business and we cover many topics including:  How she started, grew, and diversified her business. The benefits and challenges of growing organically, including how she manages looking back on past projects that may not be "perfect." How teaching keeps her energized, even though she was initially nervous about it. Working full time in addition to being a crochet designer, and her suggestions for time management, involving others in your business, organization, and caring for your loved ones. Building the self-confidence to learn to say no to new opportunities to avoid burnout, stay inspired, and find more time for family, inspired by the C.J. Langenhoven's quote, "Yes is like credit. No is like cash." Learning to be vulnerable and the difference between guilt and shame from Brené Brown. (Dedri especially recommends this interview with Brené on Chase Jarvis Live: Authenticity and Bravery in a Digital World.")  Dedri also closes the show with 3 things she wishes she knew when she started her business. Listen to the podcast for more discussion from me and Dedri. Some announcements  I'll be speaking at the Creativation Show (formerly known as the Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show). Will I see you in Phoenix, Arizona from January 19-23, 2017?   Show your support for the Show! Buy my book, Make Money Teaching Crochet, or shop through the Show's trusted partners. You can find more information on the Support the Show page.  Share your feedback on this episode! Did Dedri motivate you to say no to something, let go of disappointment about past projects, or to have a "Look at what I made" moment with your followers? Share your comments in the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode69" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode69</a>. You can also comment in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group, comment on the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Facebook page, Tweet me at @cyeshow, add me to your G+ circle and send me a note, or leave a message at 646-713-8973. Feel free to ask questions, too, which may be used in an upcoming episode. You can subscribe to the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show on on Google Play Music, iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn.  Please leave an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher and join the mailing list. I’ll let people on the list know in advance about special guests and topics so you can share your questions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3365</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0532b6ad015d81e7d0d84787a473338.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 68: Getting Started with Video and Growing Your YouTube Channel with Jennifer Dickerson from Fiber Flux</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-getting-started-with-video-and-growing-your-youtube-channel-with-jennifer-dickerson-from-fiber-flux--9763982</link><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Dickerson is the crochet and knitting designer, blogger, author, and YouTuber behind Fiber Flux. I had the chance to chat with Jennifer about how she got started with video and grew her YouTube channel to over 125,000 followers in less than two years. In this interview, she shares her practical tips for working with video, building a YouTube channel, time management, working for free, and monetizing your blog and videos.  This post contains affiliate links. About Jennifer Dickerson   Jennifer Dickerson is the crochet and knitting designer, blogger, and YouTuber behind Fiber Flux. In addition to her blog, she launched the Fiber Flux YouTube channel about two years ago and has grown to 125,626 followers as of this writing. Jennifer is the author of Mini Flower Loom Crafts and has another book forthcoming. You can also follow Jennifer on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About the interview In this episode, I interview Jennifer about getting started with video and growing a YouTube channel, but we also chatted about other aspects of her creative business. Some of the topics we discussed about video included:  Jennifer's practical tips for getting started in video.  Start by recording your back catalog so you don't have deadline pressure. Use simple tools. Her recommendations are to use artificial lighting from a kit with a "natural light" bulb, a camera that has both automatic and manual options (should you decide to experiment with settings), and a tripod. She uses the YouTube Editor to edit her videos within the interface. Remember that you don't need to film in sequence. Jennifer credits Celina Lane from Simply Collectible Crochet for reminding her that she can film the process in any order and then edit later. Focus on transitions. You don't necessarily need to film an entire process, but remember to share a transition before moving on to the next step (e.g., "Continue to repeat this step until the end of the row and I'll meet you there.")    Jennifer's suggestions for growing your YouTube channel.  Use the Creator Academy, YouTube's free resource for creators. Release videos on a consistent schedule so your audience returns to your channel often. Start each video quickly with a strong opening and link between videos on your channel to encourage viewer retention.  Make the opening of your channel an "event." Remember to promote the channel itself, not just embedded videos on your other online properties. Ask viewers to subscribe. Remember that your YouTube followers may be different than your audience on other platforms.    We also talked about other aspects of Jennifer's business, including how Jennifer...  Monetizes her blog and channel, Approaches her editorial calendar and time management, especially when working on larger projects (like a book), Decides if and when to work for free, Has become a published author, along with suggestions for other aspiring authors.   Listen to the podcast for more discussion from me and Jennifer. Some announcements  I'll be going to the HGTV Blogger Block Party on August 22, 2016. This is a free event in New York City and I hope to see you there! (Please note that I received free product in exchange for talking about this event on the Underground Crafter blog, but I was already planning to attend and my opinions are my own.) I'll be speaking at the Creativation Show (formerly known as the Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show). Will I see you in Phoenix, Arizona from January 19-23, 2017?   Show your support for the Show! Buy my book, Make Money Teaching Crochet, or shop through the Show's trusted partners. You can find more information on the Support the Show page.  Share your feedback on this episode! Did Jennifer motivate you to start filming videos or to get more serious about building your video catalog? Share your comments in the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode68" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode68</a>. You can also comment in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group, comment on the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Facebook page, Tweet me at @cyeshow, add me to your G+ circle and send me a note, or leave a message at 646-713-8973. Feel free to ask questions, too, which may be used in an upcoming episode. You can subscribe to the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show on on Google Play Music, iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn.  Please leave an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher and join the mailing list. I’ll let people on the list know in advance about special guests and topics so you can share your questions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d3f3402cec223c57d77c3aba6dd32720</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9763982/cyes068.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Marie Segares</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jennifer Dickerson is the crochet and knitting designer, blogger, author, and YouTuber behind Fiber Flux. I had the chance to chat with Jennifer about how she got started with video and grew her YouTube channel to over 125,000 followers in less than...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jennifer Dickerson is the crochet and knitting designer, blogger, author, and YouTuber behind Fiber Flux. I had the chance to chat with Jennifer about how she got started with video and grew her YouTube channel to over 125,000 followers in less than two years. In this interview, she shares her practical tips for working with video, building a YouTube channel, time management, working for free, and monetizing your blog and videos.  This post contains affiliate links. About Jennifer Dickerson   Jennifer Dickerson is the crochet and knitting designer, blogger, and YouTuber behind Fiber Flux. In addition to her blog, she launched the Fiber Flux YouTube channel about two years ago and has grown to 125,626 followers as of this writing. Jennifer is the author of Mini Flower Loom Crafts and has another book forthcoming. You can also follow Jennifer on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About the interview In this episode, I interview Jennifer about getting started with video and growing a YouTube channel, but we also chatted about other aspects of her creative business. Some of the topics we discussed about video included:  Jennifer's practical tips for getting started in video.  Start by recording your back catalog so you don't have deadline pressure. Use simple tools. Her recommendations are to use artificial lighting from a kit with a "natural light" bulb, a camera that has both automatic and manual options (should you decide to experiment with settings), and a tripod. She uses the YouTube Editor to edit her videos within the interface. Remember that you don't need to film in sequence. Jennifer credits Celina Lane from Simply Collectible Crochet for reminding her that she can film the process in any order and then edit later. Focus on transitions. You don't necessarily need to film an entire process, but remember to share a transition before moving on to the next step (e.g., "Continue to repeat this step until the end of the row and I'll meet you there.")    Jennifer's suggestions for growing your YouTube channel.  Use the Creator Academy, YouTube's free resource for creators. Release videos on a consistent schedule so your audience returns to your channel often. Start each video quickly with a strong opening and link between videos on your channel to encourage viewer retention.  Make the opening of your channel an "event." Remember to promote the channel itself, not just embedded videos on your other online properties. Ask viewers to subscribe. Remember that your YouTube followers may be different than your audience on other platforms.    We also talked about other aspects of Jennifer's business, including how Jennifer...  Monetizes her blog and channel, Approaches her editorial calendar and time management, especially when working on larger projects (like a book), Decides if and when to work for free, Has become a published author, along with suggestions for other aspiring authors.   Listen to the podcast for more discussion from me and Jennifer. Some announcements  I'll be going to the HGTV Blogger Block Party on August 22, 2016. This is a free event in New York City and I hope to see you there! (Please note that I received free product in exchange for talking about this event on the Underground Crafter blog, but I was already planning to attend and my opinions are my own.) I'll be speaking at the Creativation Show (formerly known as the Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show). Will I see you in Phoenix, Arizona from January 19-23, 2017?   Show your support for the Show! Buy my book, Make Money Teaching Crochet, or shop through the Show's trusted partners. You can find more information on the Support the Show page.  Share your feedback on this episode! Did Jennifer motivate you to start filming videos or to get more serious about building your video catalog? Share your comments in the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/episode68"...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3335</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0532b6ad015d81e7d0d84787a473338.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Make Money Teaching Crochet (and Other Crafts)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-money-teaching-crochet-and-other-crafts--9763980</link><description><![CDATA[I kick off the virtual book tour for Make Money Teaching Crochet: Launch Your Business, Increase Your Side Income, Reach More Students by talking about how teaching has helped to grow my yarn-related business and earn me a stable side income. I also share more information about the book and self-publishing. Listeners are invited to enter a giveaway through June 26, 2016 for their chance to win a copy of the Ultimate Printable Edition, which is also 25% off through July 4, 2016. About this episode In this episode, I talk about Make Money Teaching Crochet, including...  Sharing how I got started teaching crochet and how it has impacted the development of Underground Crafter,  Discussing why I wrote the book and key decisions I made in the self-publishing process, Describing the difference between the different versions of the book, and Providing more details about the virtual book tour.  I also mention these past episodes you may want to listen to:  Episode 1: Identify the Right Magazines to Target for Your Article, Tutorial, and Design Submissions Crochet & Knitting Design & Self-Publishing Mini Series (Episodes 36-42) Episode 56: 6 Income Streams for Your Yarn-Related Business Episode 59: An Interview with Kara Gott Warner  You may also want to check out when I was interviewed by Priscilla on Crocheter's Connection. Enter the giveaway! To enter for your chance to win a copy of Make Money Teaching Crochet: Ultimate Printable Edition, share your questions about teaching crafts, self-publishing, writing a non-fiction book, or organizing a virtual tour by Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.  Share your questions...  In the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/mmtc1" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/mmtc1</a>, By emailing me at marie AT creativeyarnentrepreneur DOT com,  By leaving an audio message at 1-646-713-8973, By comment in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group, By comment on the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Facebook page, By Tweeting me at @cyeshow, or By sending me a note on G+.  I will answer as many questions as I can on a special episode of the Show scheduled for July 3, 2016. One winner will be chosen at random. This giveaway is open worldwide except where prohibited by law. Follow the virtual tour! Check out the rest of the stops on the tour to read reviews, guest posts, and interviews (and for more chances to win a copy).   6/11: Creative Yarn Entrepreneur 6/12: American Crochet 6/13: Crochet Concupiscence 6/14: Moogly (Listen to my interview with Tamara from Moogly here!) 6/15: Yarn Obsession (Listen to my interview with Sedie here!) 6/16: Oombawka Design Crochet 6/17: Creative Income Blog  6/18: Underground Crafter 6/19: Kaleidoscope Art&Gifts 6/20: Fiber Flux  6/21: The Stitchin' Mommy (Listen to my interview with Amy here!) 6/22: CGOA Now!  6/23: Same DiNamics Crochet  6/24: Nap Time Creations  6/25: Busting Stitches  6/26: Rhelena's Crochet Blog  6/27: Jessie At Home  6/28: Rebeckah's Treasures  6/29: Crochet Kitten  6/30: Poetry in Yarn (Listen to my interview with Lindsey here!) 7/1: Ambassador Crochet  7/2: Persia Lou (Listen to my interview with Alexis here!) 7/3: Creative Yarn Entrepreneur     Buy the book! You can get the book in the following places:  As a Kindle or Kobo ebook, As a print Workbook Edition (coming soon) including 15 worksheets, or  As the Ultimate Printable Edition, including 15 worksheets and 5 customizable forms for your teaching business.  More details about the book are available at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/mmtc" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/mmtc</a>. You can subscribe to the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show on on Google Play Music, iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn.  Please leave an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher and join the mailing list. I’ll let people on the list know in advance about special guests and topics so you can share your questions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">617a59cdd1a1aa7b01103ec5e3cb61b1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9763980/cyesmmtc1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Marie Segares</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I kick off the virtual book tour for Make Money Teaching Crochet: Launch Your Business, Increase Your Side Income, Reach More Students by talking about how teaching has helped to grow my yarn-related business and earn me a stable side income. I also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I kick off the virtual book tour for Make Money Teaching Crochet: Launch Your Business, Increase Your Side Income, Reach More Students by talking about how teaching has helped to grow my yarn-related business and earn me a stable side income. I also share more information about the book and self-publishing. Listeners are invited to enter a giveaway through June 26, 2016 for their chance to win a copy of the Ultimate Printable Edition, which is also 25% off through July 4, 2016. About this episode In this episode, I talk about Make Money Teaching Crochet, including...  Sharing how I got started teaching crochet and how it has impacted the development of Underground Crafter,  Discussing why I wrote the book and key decisions I made in the self-publishing process, Describing the difference between the different versions of the book, and Providing more details about the virtual book tour.  I also mention these past episodes you may want to listen to:  Episode 1: Identify the Right Magazines to Target for Your Article, Tutorial, and Design Submissions Crochet & Knitting Design & Self-Publishing Mini Series (Episodes 36-42) Episode 56: 6 Income Streams for Your Yarn-Related Business Episode 59: An Interview with Kara Gott Warner  You may also want to check out when I was interviewed by Priscilla on Crocheter's Connection. Enter the giveaway! To enter for your chance to win a copy of Make Money Teaching Crochet: Ultimate Printable Edition, share your questions about teaching crafts, self-publishing, writing a non-fiction book, or organizing a virtual tour by Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.  Share your questions...  In the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/mmtc1" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/mmtc1</a>, By emailing me at marie AT creativeyarnentrepreneur DOT com,  By leaving an audio message at 1-646-713-8973, By comment in the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group, By comment on the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Facebook page, By Tweeting me at @cyeshow, or By sending me a note on G+.  I will answer as many questions as I can on a special episode of the Show scheduled for July 3, 2016. One winner will be chosen at random. This giveaway is open worldwide except where prohibited by law. Follow the virtual tour! Check out the rest of the stops on the tour to read reviews, guest posts, and interviews (and for more chances to win a copy).   6/11: Creative Yarn Entrepreneur 6/12: American Crochet 6/13: Crochet Concupiscence 6/14: Moogly (Listen to my interview with Tamara from Moogly here!) 6/15: Yarn Obsession (Listen to my interview with Sedie here!) 6/16: Oombawka Design Crochet 6/17: Creative Income Blog  6/18: Underground Crafter 6/19: Kaleidoscope Art&Gifts 6/20: Fiber Flux  6/21: The Stitchin' Mommy (Listen to my interview with Amy here!) 6/22: CGOA Now!  6/23: Same DiNamics Crochet  6/24: Nap Time Creations  6/25: Busting Stitches  6/26: Rhelena's Crochet Blog  6/27: Jessie At Home  6/28: Rebeckah's Treasures  6/29: Crochet Kitten  6/30: Poetry in Yarn (Listen to my interview with Lindsey here!) 7/1: Ambassador Crochet  7/2: Persia Lou (Listen to my interview with Alexis here!) 7/3: Creative Yarn Entrepreneur     Buy the book! You can get the book in the following places:  As a Kindle or Kobo ebook, As a print Workbook Edition (coming soon) including 15 worksheets, or  As the Ultimate Printable Edition, including 15 worksheets and 5 customizable forms for your teaching business.  More details about the book are available at <a href="http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/mmtc" rel="noopener">http://creativeyarnentrepreneur.com/mmtc</a>. You can subscribe to the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show on on Google Play Music, iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn.  Please leave an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher and join the mailing list. I’ll let people on the list know in advance about special guests and topics so you can share your questions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2401</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e656e76af45cdc3d9dcac71980ee0234.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
