Getting Educated About Running a Business, and the Power of a Consistent Art Practice - with Mel Beach

Getting Educated About Running a Business, and the Power of a Consistent Art Practice - with Mel Beach

Author: Sam Hunter May 15, 2024 Duration: 1:06:18

#04: Mel Beach talks about taking deliberate steps to start her business on the right foot through business education and research. She also talks about how important her daily art practice is, and how it leads to fresh ideas for her business. She also shares a brilliant and charming way to say NO, and tells the story of taking improv comedy classes to overcome speaking nerves!

Show Notes:

https://melbeachquilts.com/

Instagram: @melbeachquilts https://www.instagram.com/melbeachquilts/

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Craft Industry Alliance - https://craftindustryalliance.org/

Who’s Line is it Anyway - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKg_ZFByYTINckLG76cjUEg

Mel Beach Mandala Class - https://melbeachquilts.com/teaching

Global Quilt Connection - https://www.globalquiltconnection.com/

SAQA - Studio Art Quilt Associates - https://www.saqa.com/

Northern California Quilt Council:  https://ncqc.net/

Simi Valley Quilt Guild:  https://simivalleyquiltguild.org/

Pictures of the NO papers:

*Lisa Congdon Find Your Artistic Voice: https://amzn.to/3yaj3Bk

*Alison Stanfield’s I’d Rather Be in the Studio:  https://amzn.to/4bkyGVd

Homeland:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeland_(TV_series)

Slow Horses:  https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o

*Book: https://amzn.to/3y05BAf

Derry Girls:  https://www.netflix.com/title/80238565   

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Sam Hunter has spent years running her own craft business, and in The Rev Craft Biz Podcast, she pulls up a chair with fellow quilters and makers to have the conversations they usually save for retreats or late-night texts. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the grounded, sometimes messy reality of turning a passion into a sustainable livelihood. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a frank discussion between friends who understand the unique pressures of the creative marketplace. They dig into the practicalities of entrepreneurship-from pricing and production to marketing and mindset-while never losing sight of the art that started it all. You’ll hear honest stories about juggling creative work with administrative demands, strategies for avoiding burnout, and how to protect the time needed to actually make things. More than just business tips, this podcast explores how these individuals are actively working to reshape their corner of the craft industry into something more inclusive and supportive. For anyone who has ever felt alone at their sewing machine or workbench, wondering how to make it all work, Sam’s conversations offer camaraderie, actionable ideas, and a reminder that the path is always being stitched together one thread at a time. Tune in for a blend of solid business insight and genuine artistic community, all from voices who live this work every single day.
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