9: Building a 53k+ customer Facebook Group with Lily Wu

Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.   In this episode, our resident industrial engineer, Cathleen, leads a discussion about optimizing your storage, layout, and workflow in your creative space!   Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to share pictures of your workspace!   This is Season 2, Episode 1 and season 2 will be a bit sporadic as discussed in this episode.    Podcast links:  Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHA Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqv Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcast Google Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu Coming soon to other podcasting platforms!   Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links   Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links:  www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com   Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews  Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews  Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Recap of the season! Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  In this episode, Branalyn and Cathleen talk about what we learned from season 1, and recap the entire season. Here's where to get an overview of all the episodes!  Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:   See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  Podcast links: Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHA Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqv Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcast Google Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzko Also: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu Coming soon to other podcasting platforms!  Guest links:  Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com  Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  In this episode, we talk with Naomi Kraght of the Small Biz Branding Facebook group about how to take stellar product photos.  Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:   See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  Podcast links: Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHA Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqv Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcast Google Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzko Also: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu Coming soon to other podcasting platforms!  Guest links: Naomi's website: naomikatherine.com Facebook.com/groups/smallbizbranding  Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com  Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.   In this episode, we talk with Charlotte Curtis, the creator behind the open source software PDF Stitcher that many members of the Projectors for Sewing Facebook group love and use. We talk with her about how she used programming skills to solve a problem she saw in the sewing community.   Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:  Have you used PDF stitcher?  See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!   Podcast links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHAAnchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqvBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcastGoogle Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cuComing soon to other podcasting platforms!   Guest links:   Charlotte: GitHub: CFCurtis Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff  Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com   Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews  Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.   In this episode, we talk with Missy Pore, the founder of the Projectors for Sewing Facebook group, about how and why she started the projectors for sewing patterns revolution that is gaining momentum. Here you can hear how she got started, what benefits you can see using a projector, and what help is available for those needing more guidance.  Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:    See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  Podcast links:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity    Guest links:  Missy Pore: Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/projectorsforsewing  Calibration one-on-one coaching: bit.ly/mpchelp   Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links   Projector pattern conversion course: https://sunny-mountain-patterns-school.teachable.com/p/the-complete-projector-pattern-conversion-course Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com   Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews  Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  In this episode, we talk with Lily Wu of the Healthy Green Guide on how she built a customer Facebook Group of over 53000 members. Yes, that is NOT a type-o. 53 THOUSAND.   Actionable tips, tricks, and ideas for you to get started building a facebook group of customers.   Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:   See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!   Podcast links: Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHAAnchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqvBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcastGoogle Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cuComing soon to other podcasting platforms!   Guest links:  Lily: healthygreenguide.com  Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpatternFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountainInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com   Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews  Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews  Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, we talk about how and when to hire help with Robert Dailey of the Recreational Woodworker. Robert is a woodworker that makes high end custom furniture and content creator on YouTube. He's had to run the gamut of hiring part time help, full time help, train employees, find and hire subcontractors, and outsource work.  If you are thinking about hiring help, here's the episode to get you thinking about it.  Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love. Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question: What surprised you most about Alan's concepts today? See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1! Podcast links: Robert Dailey: the Recreational Wood Worker https://www.therecreationalwoodworker.com/ Robert's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWh4ImAnLV7LEgi2i9YqmA Find us: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHAAnchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqvBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcast Google Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu Coming soon to other podcasting platforms! Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/ Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.  In this episode, we talk about Getting a handle on your personal finances so your business can thrive with Mike Cavaggioni of the Average Joe's Finances podcast and personal finance blog. We discuss determining needs versus wants, what is good debt and what is bad debt, and how to have money conversations with your family- all to get your personal finances in order to benefit your business.  Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:  Do you think that your personal finances affect your business finances?   See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!  Average Joe's Finances: averagejoefinances.com Mike's social media links: social media: www.flow.page/avgjoefinances  Podcast links: Here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHAAnchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqvBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcastGoogle Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cuComing soon to other podcasting platforms!  Guest links:  Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpatternFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/ Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com  Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, we talk about how to save time and money shipping your products. Josh Schwartz has shipped literally thousands of swag packages (by himself!) from home for his business. Yes, you read that right, THOUSANDS. Josh is the man behind the indie regional heavy metal band, A Sound of Thunder, who prides themselves on the hand-done touches to wow their fans and customers.  He has shipped more than 10,000 packages from home of band swag to customers.  From using Pirate ship to save on shipping costs, to splurging on the good tape to save money, he's got loads of actionable tips that will save you time and money.  If you have a sewing, crafting, or making business that ships product, you NEED to listen to this episode. Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love. Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question: What surprised you most about Alan's concepts today? See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1! Podcast links: Josh Schwartz: https://asoundofthunderband.com/ El Segadores (the Reapers) music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuzXAUN4Lh8 Find us: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHAAnchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqvBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-small-business-sewing-podcast Google Podcasts (Android only): https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZTEyMjRiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-small-business-sewing-podcast-WDlzkoAlso: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu Coming soon to other podcasting platforms! Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/ Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, we talk with host Branalyn about how to teach sewing, and ways to make money teaching sewing. Even if you're not getting into sewing to teach, it is important to know how to teach sewing to educate your customers and extra help you might have. We may also unexpectedly give you ideas for extra revenue! Welcome to The Small Business Sewing Podcast, where we get “sew” up in your business. We interview makers with successful business secrets and share them with you so you can run a successful sewing business, learn about innovations in sewing, and learn ways to make more money doing what you love.   This is a passion for Branalyn and why she started her channel, Dailey Sews & Stuff.    Go on over to our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity ) to answer this week's question:  Who is your favorite sewing instructor? And what makes them your favorite?   See you every Tuesday in March, April, and May 2021 for a new episode of Season 1!   Podcast links:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6oyq5ZW2s6-vjKVfGwGhw   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessSewingPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesmallbusinesssewingcommunity   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uNV4LJH0f3OZDyOSCcUHQ?si=rxmWQyIoSc-YWpuafnMMHA Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/the-small-business-sewing-podcast/episodes/Episode-0-introduction-to-the-Small-Business-Sewing-podcast-eqpkqv Also: https://pca.st/rb9wl8cu Coming soon to other podcasting platforms!   Cathleen/Sunny Mountain Patterns Links  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnymountainpattern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewingsunnymountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymountainpatterns/  Branalyn/Dailey Sews & Stuff Links: www.DaileySewsAndStuff.com   Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DaileySews Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/DaileySews  Instagram: www.instagram.com/dailey_sews_stuff   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com