Send us a text In this episode of Quilting on the Side, host Andy welcomes Tasha Haynes, a passionate quilter who transitioned from a hobbyist to a business owner. Tasha shares her journey of starting quilting in 2015, the challenges of turning her passion into a business, and the importance of community in the quilting world. She discusses her experiences with selling patterns on Etsy and her personal website, the growth of her YouTube channel, and the balance of family life with her entrepreneurial endeavors. Tasha also offers valuable insights on lessons learned in business and the importance of focusing on one strong lead magnet for email lists. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tasha Haynes and Her Quilting Journey 02:46 Transitioning from Hobby to Business 05:44 Navigating Sales Channels: Etsy vs. Personal Website 08:50 The Growth of Tasha's YouTube Channel 11:48 Creating a Supportive Quilting Community 14:53 Exploring Future Business Avenues 17:48 Balancing Family Life with a Quilting Business 20:51 Lessons Learned in Business 23:15 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts Connect with Tasha: Membership: https://clubhouse.tashaquilts.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TashaQuilts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashaquilts/ Website & Blog: https://tashaquilts.com Want More Quilting Content? 🔗 Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks 🔗 Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed 📌 Follow us on Instagram Co-Hosts: Tori McElwain @heytori.tech Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts Support the show If you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.
