Send us a text In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Tori interviews her co-host Andi about her experiences participating in four virtual quilting summits this year (2025). They discuss the rise of virtual summits in the quilting community, the benefits of collaboration, and the importance of audience engagement. Andi shares insights on preparing for a summit, the importance of follow-up strategies, and the role of lead magnets in building an email list. The conversation emphasizes the value of data collection and marketing strategies to maximize the impact of summits on business growth. Don’t miss an episode! Like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting stories, tips, and industry insights. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Virtual Summits in Quilting 04:15 The Benefits of Collaboration and Community 07:03 Choosing to Participate in Summits 10:01 Testing Ideas Through Summits 12:48 Engagement and Audience Building 15:38 Impact on Business and Sales 18:20 Follow-Up Strategies After Summits 21:24 Preparing for a Summit 24:10 Marketing and Promotion Strategies 27:02 Interacting with Summit Organizers 30:16 Final Thoughts on Summit Participation See previous Episodes on summits: "My Summit Story" Listen to Tabatha's Interview Here! (Mentioned in this podcast) Subscribe to Andi's YouTube! CLICK HERE Want More Quilting Business 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.
