Fiber Radio

Anastasia Williams
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Welcome to Fiber Radio, a podcast created just for fiber business owners who are looking to build a marketing toolkit that is both ethical and profitable. Whether you’ve been in business for ages, have started recently, or are still considering whether being an entrepreneur is right for you, this is the place to start. I’m your host, Anastasia Williams, and I’m so glad to have you here with me. www.anastasiacreates.co

  1. 05/18/2023

    Interview Episode - How to Make the Most of a Trade Show as a Small Business with Abby Glassenberg

    Abby Glassenberg of the Craft Industry Alliance joins me to discuss how micro business owners can take advantage of industry trade shows and what tips and tricks they can use to make the most of their time and energy. Connect with Abby: Craft Industry Alliance website Craft Industry Alliance Instagram Other links mentioned: hh Americas (June 20 - 23, 2023) New York Sheep & Wool Festival (Rhinebeck) Helpful resources: Make Your Business Card Stand Out: Essential Elements to Include (m1rmarketing.com)

    48 min

  2. 05/11/2023

    Coaching Episode - Baby Steps Are Better Than No Steps with Sarah Barca

    In this episode, Sarah Barca of Strung Out Knits and I are working through how to merge her two ideal customers into one, what kind of messaging will appeal to that customer, and how she can leverage her existing marketing to be more effective. Connect with Sarah: Sign up for her newsletter! Check out her patterns Follow her on Instagram Check out her website Shop on her Etsy Other things mentioned: My secondhand online yarn shop Kristina McGrath Join Book Club & do Scary Bingo with us in the Fiber Business Collective Omnivore App (keep all your newsletters in one place) Eli Trier Eli's newsletter signup Bird Collective Olive & June ManiMe Emily Lymm - Wool & Palette Newsletter Provider: MailerLite MailChimp Flodesk (affiliate link)

    49 min

  3. 05/04/2023

    How to Write a Better Newsletter

    Even if you don't find newsletters intimidating, writing them can be a world of their own. In this episode, I'm sharing some of my top/favorite tips for writing a newsletter that actually gets opened (and hopefully will convert!). Past Episodes Mentioned: Interview Episode - There is No Such Thing as Competition with Eli Trier Coaching Episode - There's Still Value in Newsletters with Emily Wool Newsletter Providers Mentioned: Mailerlite Flodesk (affiliate link) MailChimp ConvertKit Klaviyo AI Bots Mentioned: ChatGPT Rytr Bard Other Links Mentioned: Bird Collective For the Birds Rehab: Secondhand Yarn Shop Join the Fiber Business Collective (I mentioned a workshop hosted by Eli Trier - you can check her out here if you'd like to learn more about what she teaches)

    40 min

  4. 04/27/2023

    We Aren't Really Knitting for Our "Mental Health"

    Big statement, huh? I'm diving into why I think we actually knit and how we can use that information to tap into our audiences when marketing. Links mentioned in this episode: Alchemy: The Curious Science & Dark Art of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life by Rory Sutherland Fiber Business Collective

    25 min

  5. 04/20/2023

    Interview Episode - How Trends Work in Fiber Arts with Julie Robinson

    Julie has been a trendwatcher for years and has created her own trend reports in 2022 and 2023 for fiber artists. Today we're talking about how trends work, why they matter, and how you can incorporate them into your work in the fiber arts industry. Connect with Julie: Julie's Instagram Julie's Website Other links mentioned in this episode: Brianna Capelet Julie Hoover Levi's 501 Jeans Our Maker Life h+h Americas Allison P. Davis's article: A Vibe Shift is Coming - Will any of us survive it?

    47 min

  6. 04/13/2023

    Should you offer discounts?

    It's not black & white. So, let's talk about it.

    21 min

  7. 04/06/2023

    Interview Episode - How Can We Increase the Value of Craft? with Lily Pearsall

    Connect with Lily: Lily’s Instagram The Curatorial Knits Podcast Other links mentioned in this episode: To Have and To Hold book by Philipp Blom (thriftbooks.com) Lily’s gallery: Hosfelt Gallery René Magritte | MoMA Andrea Higgins Suzusan Paul McCartney and His Creative Practice: The Beatles and Beyond by Phillip McIntyre, Paul Thompson, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

    57 min

  8. 03/30/2023

    Coaching Episode - Improving Messaging to Increase Accessibility with Dan Strizak

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    50 min
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Welcome to Fiber Radio, a podcast created just for fiber business owners who are looking to build a marketing toolkit that is both ethical and profitable. Whether you’ve been in business for ages, have started recently, or are still considering whether being an entrepreneur is right for you, this is the place to start. I’m your host, Anastasia Williams, and I’m so glad to have you here with me. www.anastasiacreates.co

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  • Creator
    Anastasia Williams
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anastasia Williams
  • Show Website
    Fiber Radio