Welcome to Season 8, Episode 4 of Business of Craft . Today we have another solocast to cover one of the topics in our new book, Marketing Magic for Savvy Craft Businesses , that my whole team wrote in 2025. The book is available for sale in Kindle and print version (and soon to be audio) on our website, Stitchcraft Marketing - Specialists in social media help for craft businesses - Home or Amazon.com. I’m your host, Leanne Pressly- I’m the founder and CEO of Stitchcraft Marketing and we talk ab...
Jul 22, 2025•20 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Hi friends, it’s Leanne, and I’m back with another episode of Business of Craft . Today, we’re opening up the next chapter in our marketing spellbook to explore a little concept we call… Brand Magic — and one of the most powerful tools in that kit: the Know, Like, Trust Loop.
Jul 08, 2025•21 min•Season 8Ep. 2
This is our 8th season of BOC and today we have another solocast to cover one of the topics in our new book, Marketing Magic for Savvy Craft Businesses. I'm super proud of this book which my whole team wrote in 2025. The book is available for sale in Kindle and print version (and soon to be audio) on our website, http://StitchcraftMarketing.com or http://Amazon.com . This episode gives you a snippet of the first chapter or the prologue of our book....
Jun 24, 2025•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Today our guest is Nicole Moore, of Sew Much Moore and Creative Day Job. It wasn't until Nicole left her full-time corporate job in 2013 that she delved into "serious sewing." From craft shows to Etsy, boutique shops, and Amazon Handmade, and a viral YouTube channel, Nicole's first business Sew Much Moore, flourished. While growing Sew Much Moore Nicole learned to leverage technology, conquer overwhelm, and foster a robust online community. Recognizing those same aspirations in countless other t...
Jun 10, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Karley Cunningham has been diving into the worlds of business development, branding, and design for over two decades. As the Creative Strategist & Growth Accelerator at her company, Big, Bold Brand, Karley brings her big thinking and innovative problem-solving to the table. She’s also a sought-after speaker and mentor, sharing her wisdom with national and international business organizations. Today we're chatting about differentiating your brand.
May 15, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Today our guest is Richard Parker, the President of Diomo Corporation, who has dedicated his career to advising and mentoring people who want to buy or sell a business. He has purchased and sold 13 of his own companies and understands firsthand the emotional journey that buyers and sellers experience. This is a very relevant topic in the craft industry as many of the businesses are independent and/or family owned. As owners age and are looking toward retirement, there is often a question of how ...
May 01, 2024•49 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Today our guest is Pamela Slim, celebrated author and small business expert who has dedicated decades to shaping and enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She is a co-founder of the KEH community lab in Mesa, Arizona, alongside her husband, Darryl. This innovative hub serves as a grassroots, community-based think tank dedicated to accelerating small business growth. Pam's insights and expertise frequently grace the pages of esteemed publications, including The New York Times, Forbes, and Busi...
Apr 30, 2024•48 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Today we have John Li, the startup and co- founder of PickFu.com who believes in the transformative power of consumer insights to drive business success. Recognizing that better insights lead to better decisions, John advocates for frequent and in-depth market research. With experience spanning from tech giants like Microsoft to bootstrapped startups, he's witnessed the exponential benefits of well-executed market research and the pitfalls of ignoring consumer voices.
Apr 01, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Today, our guest is Adrian Koehler, and we're jumping into leadership and how to use emotions in leadership to lead fearlessly. Adrian works with coaching leadership engagement and is senior partner at the executive coaching powerhouse, Take New Ground. They’ve worked with companies such as Lululemon, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream (which we LOVE at Stitchcraft Marketing) and Nike. Adrian has carved a niche in coaching executives and entrepreneurs alike. His goal is always to empower these leaders to...
Mar 15, 2024•40 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Today's guest is Cathy McKillip, CEO and president of RETAIL PROFIT MAKERS, a consulting business designed to help independent retail companies maximize profits through better inventory management. Cathy has over 30 years of business and retail experience and sold her retail business after growing sales to a tenfold multiple in 10 years.
Dec 29, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Today, we have a very special guest joining us, who refers to himself as a tax savings architect. Mark Myers is the CEO of Peak Profit Solutions, and a former Marine Corps Sergeant. Mark has over 20 years of successful business operation, ownership, and consulting experience under his belt. He has helped thousands of individuals increase their profits and permanently reduce their annual tax bills, enabling them to better grow their businesses. We're excited to have him on the show today to share...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Today I’m excited to welcome our guest, Wendy Batten, also known as the Retailer’s Mentor. She is a coach, consultant and host of the podcast, “Creative Shop Talk” She also runs a membership group called the Retailer’s inner Circle. Wendy comes to us as a champion for small shop owners and creative business owners in particular. She knows firsthand the challenges of running a creative business and has overcome burnout to build a successful venture. Now, Wendy is passionate about helping others a...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Meagan Rodgers is an Account Manager at the agency with mad skills in the area of writing for SEO. She is a lifelong writer and former educator with a PhD in English. Like all of us at Stitchcraft Marketing, she’s a maker including embroidery, crochet, sewing, and knitting. She also publishes a writes for her website, craftculturestyle.com , where she writes about crafts in society. Today, Meagan is going to walk us through SEO. We’ll explore the ins and outs of SEO, including how it can help sm...
Nov 15, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Today my guest is Carly Brush, she is the General Manager of Arts and Handmade at Whatnot, a new live selling platform. Carly is an expert in live selling and she's here to share her insights on how it's changing the game for both retailers and customers. She's got a wealth of experience and knowledge in live selling, and she's going to dive into how it's transforming the shopping experience and why it's becoming a must-adopt strategy for retailers in today's competitive market. Carly’s passion ...
Nov 01, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Today's guest is Anneliese Johnson. Anneliese is on-half of the mother-daughter design duo behind Eye Candy Quilts, which focuses on quilt pattern and fabric design. Anneliese also has experience working in local brick -and -mortar quilt shops, and most importantly, she's also an account manager over here at Stitchcraft Marketing. She is an expert in influencer marketing and is here to share her insights today on influencer marketing and the crafting business sphere and how they can kind of both...
Oct 15, 2023•40 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Today's guest is Jeffrey Madoff, an accomplished director, writer, and educator who has spent over four decades working in the creative industry. He is the founder of Madoff Productions a video production company based in New York City. He is also an adjunct professor at Parsons School for design where he teaches a course on his book, Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. In his book, Jeffrey shares insights from successful creative professionals who have proven that you can be both...
Oct 01, 2023•58 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Welcome to Business of Craft, a show designed to help entrepreneurs with fabric or fiber businesses become more successful. Our guests share best practices and teach effective marketing skills, that help crafty business owners learn to grow and scale. Let's start crafting a better business together! Today we welcome you to our kickoff for season six of Business of Craft. Leanne and Anneliese present our findings from the 2023 Craft Retailer Research project. The 2023 Craft Retailer Survey organi...
Sep 15, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Today my guest is Lori Highby. Lori Highby is an accomplished entrepreneur and a marketing expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. As the founder and CEO of Keystone Click, a digital marketing agency based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lori has been helping businesses of all sizes to improve their online presence and grow their brands since 2008. Her passion for helping businesses succeed in the digital age is a driving force behind her continued success. Lori’s knowledge and passion...
Jun 15, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 7
My guest today Jennifer Keltner has been a maker of things from a very early age. Her first truly independent crafting involved melting crayons in an Easy-Bake Oven. She’s passionate about all things fabric, quilting, embroidering, and sewing—always trying to squeeze a little “making” into every day. As President and Chief Visionary Officer for Martingale , Jennifer leads an employee-owned company with 45 years of book publishing history, now producing 36+ new titles per year....
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 6
Our guest today, Meg Goodman, is an award-winning podcast host and producer, and the founder and CEO of Flint Rock LLC an audio production company. Early in her career, she entered the world of advertising agencies managing notable Fortune 100 accounts. After 25+ years in advertising, including a stint running an agency, she returned to her native Chicago roots to create Pure Audio for her clients. When not writing, hosting, producing, or running Flint Rock she serves as an Elder in her church a...
May 15, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 5
DeAnna McIntosh is a business strategist and retail consultant at Retailing Evolved specializing in helping retailers drive sales and increase conversions in their business. In 2020 she founded Diversify Retail Inc to bring more attention to the issue of diversity in retailing. She joins our podcast today to give our craft retail listeners some special insights into future-proofing your business and how to be a disruptive retailer....
May 02, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 4
My guest today is my colleague Michelle Walker. She’s a Financial Strategist and an Account Manager here at Stitchcraft Marketing who began her artistic endeavor at a young age with painting and sewing. She’s a small business owner of Weaverwalker, an Eco-conscious macrame-focused DIY kit & supplies business on a mission to deliver the meditative experience of macrame to everyone's home. In May, Michelle is launching a new mastermind for Stitchcraft Marketing called Good Math, Smart Business...
Apr 30, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 3
My guest today Nichole Schneider is the founder and CEO of Coley International , a product development company for the craft industry. Nichole specializes in helping craft companies bring a product from concept to retail ready. She has over 20 years of buying, sourcing and product development and is an avid sewist and knitter.
Apr 15, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 3
My guests today are Morgan Huff and Jim Huff, Co-Founders at Impact Analytics Group. We're discussing data analytics and software that is compatible with most point of sale (POS) systems, such as POSIM, Shopify, and even LikeSew, to provide additional information that can guide your marketing efforts.
Apr 01, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Mark Hyland is the CEO of Handi Quilter and former CEO of Premier Needle Arts. Mark has been involved within the craft and hobby industry for more than 18 years, manufacturing, producing and marketing of leading world wide consumer enthusiast brands found within Crochet, Knitting, Sewing, Quilting, and Longarm Quilting categories. Mark currently serves on several boards of directors within these segments both for profit organizations and non-profit organizations, including the National Quilt Mus...
Mar 15, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 1
My guest today is Lyric Kinard, founder of the Academy for Virtual Teaching . Lyric is a fiber artist, quilter and author of the book, Art + Quilt: design principles and creativity exercises . In 2011, she won the award for International Association of Professional Quilters Teacher of the Year. She has written extensively for Quilting Arts Magazine, appeared on Quilting Arts TV, and The Quilt Show....
Dec 15, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 7
My guest today is Anastasia Williams, founder of M1R Marketing . She specializes in creative direction, consulting and coaching for the fiber world, and hosts the podcast “Fiber Radio”. She joins us today as a marketing expert to talk about a grab bag of four often misunderstood topics: funnels, understanding your ideal customer, finding your why and discounting.
Dec 01, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 6
My guest today is the founder of Knit the Rainbow, Austin Rivers. In addition to being a Diversity, Equity, and iInclusion professional and activist, he is also a professional actor –having toured the USA as well as 20 countries worldwide. He holds a BA in Politics as well as a Masters of Public Administration. Lastly, Austin currently serves as the Special Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer at Rockefeller Brothers Fund ....
Nov 15, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 5
My guest Cecilia Nelson-Hurt is currently the chief diversity officer at Heidrick & Struggles , an executive talent and leadership advisory firm. Prior to that position, Cecilia worked at L’oreal USA and JPMorgan Chase in prominent VP roles, further refining her expertise in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. In our industry, she goes by the moniker @creativececi and has been an avid knitter and crocheter for more than 20 years. She also has a passion for travel and takes pride in ...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Today's guest is Elizabeth Townsend Gard, Endowed Professor of Law at Tulane University. She is the co-author of the a two-volume casebook, “IP: Doctrine and Application in Two Volumes” and she is also the host of the podcast Just Wanna Quilt, a research podcast focused on quilting, entrepreneurship and copyright. Elizabeth is also the director of “Durationator”, a software system that aims to determine the worldwide copyright status of every kind of cultural work.
Oct 15, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 3
