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In this episode, we are joined by our dear friend, Aileen Fretz of Plume Calligraphy! To us, Aileen Fretz is one of the original fine art stationers who trailblazed the way for many to come. Aileen is incredibly talented and known throughout the wedding industry for her unique calligraphy script and romantic style. We chat with Aileen about her journey from her early days of Plume Calligraphy and creating one of the industry's first semi-custom collections, to launching products like The Stationer's Mockup, Plume font, and more. Join us for this heart-to-heart conversation among three friends!

If there is one thing every stationer is familiar with, it's the stress of rushed projects! In our latest episode we dive into timelines discussing everything from how to establish and communicate them, to rush fees and day-of turnarounds. In addition, as we reveal the innovative Timeline Calculator - a game-changing tool designed to revolutionize project planning for wedding stationers. We dive into the features of this calculator, how it benefits stationers, and why it is essential for efficient project management.

Paper, prints, and proofs - oh my! When it comes to building a semi-custom collection it can quickly become overwhelming. In this episode we walk you through step-by-step how to create a semi-custom collection. From the varying methods and approaches to our own experiences with semi-custom suites, we spare no detail on what it takes to start building your own collection today.

With the new year at hand, we are excited to share what's next for the Cultivé podcast. Introducing... our new subscription format! Subscribers to the Cultivé podcast will receive exclusive access to all episodes to come - including insightful discussions on pricing strategies, sourcing design inspiration, navigating contracts, managing challenging clients, and more. But that's not all, our subscribers will also be treated to special discount codes for all upcoming podcast materials. Get ready to embark on this exciting journey with us!

We get it, vintage stamps can be confusing! For this episode, we welcome our first guest - Gracie Cote of Enfield Post. Trained as an art historian and writer, Gracie was fascinated with vintage postage stamps which led to the creation of Enfield Post over seven years ago. She was immediately drawn to helping people have better access to them, and in this episode shares everything you need to know about working with them! Join us as we dive into all things vintage postage stamps answering questions like where to source, how to price, curating beautiful sets, and more.

You've sent the interested client a proposal, now what?

This is the second episode in our two-part series all about setting up shop. In this episode, we pick up where we left off in part one. We outline what are proposals look like and cover our workflows from the time your client books to mailing their paperie. From client agreements and invoice payments to the design process and final approvals, this episode is our blueprint guide.