Stickers, Shaking Hands, and Sewing Seeds: Authentic Networking for Quilting Industry Events

About this episode

Tori and Andi discuss strategies for effectively preparing for quilt industry trade shows and the challenges of visibility.

Send us Fan Mail Taking your quilt business from a digital screen to a physical trade show booth can feel like a high-stakes challenge. In this episode, Tori and Andi pull back the curtain on the "messy middle" of booth prep and the vulnerability of being seen. You'll discover: The "Top-Down" Strategy: How to design for visibility so your brand is seen from across the room.Pro-Tips on a Budget: Why wooden crates and magnetic LEDs are a business owner’s best friend.The Introvert’s Secret Weapo...

People in this episode

Hosts: Andi Stanfield, Tori McElwain

Topics covered

• networking
• quilt business
• trade shows
• booth preparation
• visibility
• budget tips

Keywords

• quilt business
• networking
• trade show
• booth design
• budget tips
• visibility
• introverts

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