The Quilt Shop: Conversations in Quilt and Sewing Retail

Todd Warnock shares his experiences as owner of Palmetto Stitches & Quilts.

Lauri McAlpin and Spencer Wright talk about how to understand your customer profile by catering to your region. Before opening her shop in southern Arizona, Lauri was a fabric sales rep. She shares the unique perspective of a shop owner who has worked with some of the industry's top distributors and suppliers.-- EPISODE PAGE --For episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/lauri-mcalpin-quilt-central-studio/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Jacob Curtis and Spencer Wright talk about how a better understanding of your quilt store's cash flow will help you be more successful. Jacob's work consulting with and running a quilt shop gives him insight into the challenges many retailers face everyday.Jacob discusses how he helps retailers use the data collected from their systems to keep their business open and running. This improved view of the business enables shop owners to transform their business from a struggle to a joy.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/managing-the-financial-side-of-your-sewing-store-with-jacob-curtis/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Spencer Wright and Sandy Labby discuss how Sandy combined a career in education with a love for sewing. When a previous owner of the quilt shop she worked with decided to retire, Sandy was called to pick up the sewing education portion of the business by her community.Sandy tells how helpful the local small business development center was in showing her how to compliment her skills with small business experts to get started. From business plans to software to naming her business, she leaned on experts and friends to get the expertise she needed.-- GUEST BIO --Sandy Labby has been an avid quilter for over 40 years. She started Sew Much Class in College Station, Texas to support everyone's journey to their creative happy place.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/starting-a-quilt-shop-with-sandy-labby-of-sew-much-class/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Spencer Wright and Heidi Kaisand discuss important topics in the quilting industry. Heidi shares some of her insight into how to better understand your customers and maximize that information, as well as how to build an audience for your sewing store by hosting retreats.Heidi also talks about her experience as the publisher of Creative Retailer helps broaden her perspective on retail trends to apply to hers and other small businesses.-- GUEST BIO --Heidi Kaisand runs Hen & Chicks Studio in Conrad, Iowa. In addition to successfully managing a retail quilting and retreat studio Heidi is the publisher of Creative Retailer, a trusted source of information and resources to improve their specialty businesses. -- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/heidi-kaisand-hen-chicks-studio-building-an-audience-with-retreats/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Spencer Wright and Sean Roylance answer Like Sew point of sale users' questions and give some insight into the software.They look at some of the questions about how to run or start a quilting business. They also look forward to what is on the roadmap for Like Sew.-- GUEST BIO --Sean Roylance founded Like Sew with the idea of helping quilters to create new quilt designs. However as new problems for quilters and quilt shop owners presented themselves he grew the software company to be the full-service point-of-sale system it is today.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/sean-roylance-returns-with-qa-about-like-sew/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Spencer Wright and Sean Roylance, CEO of Like Sew sit down to talk about the origins of the company. They discuss how Sean came up with the concept for the original software and how it grew into what it is today.Following a desire to help quilt makers and then quilt shop owners to solve basic problems lead the original founders to see an opportunity. They grew Like Sew into a point-of-sale ecommerce solution that now serves thousands of specialty retailers.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/sean-roylance-ceo-tells-the-story-of-like-sew/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Spencer Wright and Karleen Huggins discuss Karleen's unique approach to a garment fabric store.  Karleen transformed a successful brick and mortar store into a successful online business.Karleen operates the Sewing Studio as a side hustle to her busy day job and has found a niche she can serve while getting deadstock fabric to sewists that love the treasures she finds. It allows her to provide a superior customer experience and help keep, once-wasted products, sustainable back into the marketplace.They talk about some of her strategies for getting the help she needs to keep her business running smoothly.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/karleen-huggins-sewing-studio-a-passion-for-fabric/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Jason Stoker and Spencer Wright talk about the phenomenon that is Live Selling. They discuss where it came from and where it's going. They give some ideas about how to overcome common fears and how to get started.As a long time expert in live selling Jason gives a unique insight into the sales channel. He aso shows how what many perceive as a fad, is proving to be a lucrative new channel that many retail business owners are seeing great success in.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/jason-stoker-comment-sold-how-to-get-started-live-selling/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Spencer Wright and Pam Kauppila discuss how she turned her second act career into a thriving quilting and sewing business. After a career in insurance Pam knew she had the knowledge and desire to continue to run a business that helps add joy to her time and her customers interests.They talk about how she grew what started as a simple long arm business to a destination quilt shop that is always looking for new ways to delight customers.-- KEY INSIGHTS --- Find an aspect of the business you love and build on it.- Your customer will ask you for what you need.- Be Flexible and ready to adapt.- Create a system for maintaining contact with your audience.- Make your website active and alive.-- GUEST BIO --Pam Kauppila, her husband, and a small staff of enthusiastic quilters have built a successful quilting shop and sewing machine dealership in the Michigan upper peninsula. They provide quality materials and products for your heirloom creations.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/pam-kauppila-time-flies-quilt-and-sew-spreading-happiness/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Leanne and Kaytlyn of Whole Country Caboodle talk about the way they have balanced their quilt and design business throughout the years. As markets have changed and a variety of challenges have come up, Leanne Anderson has used the resources available to navigate the tricky business of quilting.They discuss how Kaytlyn has helped bring a new perspective to the business. The two have collaborated for years now to build a nimble retail and wholesale business that delivers for shop owners and quilters across the country.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.-- EPISODE PAGE --For a transcript, episode summary, and highlights, visit: ► https://likesew.com/interviews/the-whole-country-caboodle-staying-true-to-yourself/-- LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS --Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quilt-shop-conversations-in-quilt-and-sewing-retail/id162752674Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/7o5SNiY2JQduVmSgIZWaZzGoogle Podcasts ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1xdWlsdC1zaG9wLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtaW4tcXVpbHQtYW5kLXNld2luZy1yZXRhaWw=Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55206b88-883a-4404-888a-d8d340c0f965Deezer ► https://www.deezer.com/show/3854277

Cathy Queitzsch and Jessica Bacon built their quilting business on a background in healthcare and the fashion industry. They wanted a space where quilters could come together and share with one another and find the newest fabrics available in central Pennsylvania.They talk with Spencer about how they have overcome the challenges of everything from window shoppers to introducing new segments of the sewing and fashion industry. Cathy and Jessica have taken a fun and analytical approach to how they run their business. They'll share insights into how they have differentiated their shop and reach new customers.Smile spinners have experience helping their community of quilters to explore their motivations for creating.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.

Spencer and Susan discuss her career sewing and quilting. From department store alterations early in her career to the long success of Hyderhangout, Susan shares her insights into how to run a successful quilt business.They discuss how to build a career around a love of sewing and how to position yourself as a professional. Susan also discusses how important it is to approach your business with professionalism and be prepared to be accountable for your decisions. She also shares where she looks for inspiration to grow her business.Key InsightsThere are many careers you can have in sewing, but it's important to find one that fits your lifestyle.Be a business owner first and a quilter second.Look for inspiration for your business everywhere.Find a niche for your businessGuest BioSusan Hyder brings a high level of commitment to her business and her art. When she made her first quilt at 12 with her grandmother, she decided it wasn't perfect enough and my seams didn't match. She got up in the middle of the night, cut it all up in a million pieces and threw it away. Susan applies the same high standards to Hyderhangout in Cleveland, Tennessee.-- SPECIAL PROMOTION --For listeners of this podcast, LikeSew is offering 50% off your startup costs. ► Visit https://get.likesew.com/podcast to schedule a demo and redeem this offer.

Are you a quilt and sewing store owner looking to take your business to the next level?In The Quilt Shop podcast, we have conversations with stores from all across the world about their story, the challenges they are facing and how they are overcoming those challenges.We talk everything from ecommerce strategy to inventory management, how to get new customers in the door and even how to appeal to younger quilters who are just beginning their journey.Subscribe today to stay up to date on all of our latest episodes.