seminars

Do you want to take your teaching "on the road"?  Linda Hahn will discuss expectations, contracts, proposals, travel hints and tips, cancellations, supply lists, shipping, students, and teaching other people's work, as well as issues that arise prior to, en route, or upon arrival. There's a LOT of information in this presentation. Questions from students are welcome! www.froghollowdesigns.com

Effective customer-focused selling is not pushy, rude, sleazy, or manipulative. It is the best customer service tool at your command. This fun interactive workshop focuses on practical and proven customer service and sales strategies that can be brought back to your shop and used immediately. The focus is not on theory but on easy-to-understand strategies, tips, and tricks to boost your store's sales while providing exceptional service. It's about how to create a customer-focused sales culture. www.whizbangtraining.com

Facebook has its own AI (artificial intelligence) to find the best performing ads. Josh Sutherland will walk you through how to use Dynamic Creative Testing so you can take advantage of Facebook's AI and create high-performing ads that bring in revenue consistently. www.sewandvacmedia.com

New customers are the lifeblood of any retail business. But as big brands get more and more sophisticated, getting new customers gets harder, and more expensive, UNLESS you know what to do. In this fun engaging program learn a simple, inexpensive, and incredibly effective way to get customers in your store for almost nothing. Learn how to use the humble gift certificate to bring in a flood of new customers, how to turn those pesky donation requests into hyper-loyal new customers, how to partner with other local businesses to get their customers into your store, and much, much more in this information-packed session! www.whizbangtraining.com

Marketing can be so... overwhelming. What works? What doesn't? And... it's all SO expensive! How can you make heads or tails of it? Who has the time? Jessica Drain provides six simple actionable steps you can take over the next year, one every two months, to skyrocket your marketing game and revenue. www.sewtites.com

Uncover the power of AI (artificial intelligence) for your quilting business. Rachel Goodlad simplifies AI, providing actionable steps to revolutionize your operations. www.facebook.com/rachelgoodlad

We all enter into contracts. Law Proffessor Elizabeth Townsend Gard breaks down the parts and explains how they work? In anticipation of the Just Wanna Contract for Makers book (due out in early 2024), she gives you a preview of the nuts and bolts of contracts for artists, crafters, and of course, quilters. (No materials fee, but you can pre-order the book if you want). www.law.tulane.edu/faculty/full-time/elizabeth-townsend-gard

A tidal wave of change has swept over the retail industry in the last decade. The biggest drivers of retail success are no longer location, location, location... They are originality, authenticity, adaptability, and creativity. The top independent retailers are finding ways to take the best of traditional brick and mortar stores and add today's game-changing technology to design businesses that deliver amazing customer experiences and generate massive revenue. They are giving customers many ways to connect, engage, and buy from their brand, including, but not limited to, shopping in a physical store. www.whizbangtraining.com

Partnering with another company is a powerful way to reach a new audience, offer your audience something new, and maximize your own potential. Regardless of your role in the quilting industry, hear all about collaborations that can drive profits. You could find your next collaboration partner sitting in the room! www.alwaysexpectmoore.com

Are you a quilt shop owner struggling to turn a profit? Do you often wonder, My Accountant Says I Made Money. Where Is It? Discover how to optimize your inventory to increase sales and improve your bottom line. Don't let financial struggles hold you back from creating the business of your dreams. www.retailprofitmakers.com

Connect with your customers like never before. Rachel Goodlad will guide you through the nuances of this powerful sales strategy, from setting up your first live sale to engaging viewers and converting them into loyal customers. Discover the potential of live selling and watch your sales skyrocket. www.facebook.com/rachelgoodlad