Power Purls Podcast - Conversations With Savvy Knitwear Designers And Everyday Knitters With Compelling Back Stories

Welcome to the very first episode of 2019 where you will meet Stephanie Palmer, creator of The Quilter's Planner! Last year, Stephanie reached out to me to help her create The Knitter's Planner, and as an organization and planning fanatic, of course I was thrilled to collaborate with her on this exciting venture! In this interview, we dive into the details, and share what makes The Knitter's Planner unique, and why you'll want to get your hands on one if knitting and staying organized are on the top of your list! We are working hard to create a holistic approach to the planning process so you can connect the dots in your life and knitting, and customize the planner to suit your own creative personality. ========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner

How you celebrate this little powerful piece of knitted fabric -- the knitted swatch? We use it in so many ways: as a blueprint to create a new design, bring together community, learn new stitches, and lovingly donate them. In this episode, I share ways to empower yourself and others through the 6 x 6 stitch block and how you can create your own swatch celebration movement in your shop, online, or in your local community. Let's KNIT TOGETHER!   Join the fun on Facebook Live Wednesdays! This week ... - Learn how to get arty with your swatches! - Resources for donating your stitch blocks - Tips for starting your own swatch celebration in your local area or online - Get people clicking those needles. Create a community - KNIT TOGETHER -Meet my son London for yarn crafting for kids on fall break! (He will make you laugh!)   Can't make it live? Check out the video archives here: http://www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com/VideoArchives Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills and talents to finally start a

Listener Stephanie Karpe asks: How do I approach people with ideas at trade shows? What's OK to ask and what's going too far? I would love to learn how to network, but I am the quintessential introvert and while I would LOVE to surround myself with other fiber lovers, I am so nervous!   In this episode, I answer Stephanie's question with tips for how to network online and the value of going to trade events and meeting others face-to-face. Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills and talents to finally start a purpose-driven creative business!   Download the audio training now: http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/SecretSauce========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be

If you've ever found yourself thinking "oh, I hate Mondays," then this episode will perk up your perspective! Practicing soulful self-care can provide expansion and the creative white space we need each day. Holding this space for yourself is expanding -- to savor those sweet tiny moments. We have the power to create a positive or negative world each and every day. So what you create is up to YOU. We can't control our external circumstances, but we can control how we view them. Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills and talents to finally start a purpose-driven creative business! Download the audio training now: http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/SecretSauce========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set

Amy Palmer and Alison Green from the Berroco Yarn Design Team show you how to empower your cable knitting and get started with a "Choose Your Own Adventure Knitalong." They share details about this special event, along with tips to make the most out of the experience so you can empower your cable knitting know-how! Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills and talents to finally start a purpose-driven creative business! Download the audio training now: http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/SecretSauce========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

This episode was inspired by a random conversation with a fellow knitter which turned into a comparison of the uncanny similarities between circular knitting and prayer beads. This chat also sparked the inspiration behind this episode, and 4 feel-good ways to increase your peace and create your own mantra of making!    As makers, we know there's a special connection between our passion for craft and the divine, but what if we were to dig deeper below the surface to uncover profound benefits?   It's a no-brainer that yarn crafting with hooks and needles makes us feel calmer and more able to handle what life throws at us, and now there's actually scientific proof to back this up. Yes, you can stitch away stress! Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills and talents to finally start a purpose-driven creative business! Download the audio training now: http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/SecretSauce  ========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality

Learn my 5-step recipe to cook your secret sauce! It's easier than you think, and right under your nose! In this episode I share details about my valuable free guide, plus a bonus 6th step, where I go woo woo and talk all things self-care, how to create your own "making mantras" and affirmations to craft the blueprint for a purposeful, holistic (whole person, whole life process) to infuse your business with soulful spirit from the inside out. Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills and talents to finally start a purpose-driven creative business! Download the audio training now: http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/SecretSauce========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately b

In this quirky post-workout episode, I share insights about why staying true to ourselves even if it feels uncomfortable is so necessary if we wish to turn our yarn crafting passion into a way to make a living. You'll discover why it's about cultivating relationships, not dollars, and playing the long game. I also share a story about an unexpected relationship that flowered when I least expected it because I put my heart in charge. If you lead with WHY no matter what, it will ALWAYS be a lamp to guide your way. Get my FREE 5-step recipe to tap into your skills and talents to finally start a purpose-driven creative business! Download the audio training now: www.KaraGottWarner.com/SecretSauce========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click

In this episode, discover what it takes to land yourself a spot as a guest on a podcast. Kara shares a step-by-step system to pitch yourself, how to communicate with a podcast host, and how to build authentic relationships that go beyond the mic to help promote your yarn shop and online creative business. You'll learn how to identify podcasts that align with your brand, and the basic framework to launch a podcast tour, and how to ask your network of friends, family, email subscribers to be on your "Tour Team" to help get the word out. Want to get a free mini business coaching session with Kara? Sign up at http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/StrategySession You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner   ========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if yo

This episode answers a question posed by listener Cynthia who asks: How can I learn more about those who use yarn crafts beyond selling patterns-- the networking, other income streams, teaching, etc. Kara answers with 10 ways to blend your skills and passion to start a business to serve those in the yarn crafting space. You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner ========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

Copy scares people! You might fear that what you write will come off as too pressure-y or sales-y. Both of which are mindsets you have to let go of to discover online marketing success. You are providing a solution for someone -- it’s your responsibility to write copy that will excite your peeps to take action! Make it personal, creative, and authentic just like you! You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner  ========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

Learn why it could be a mistake to do all of your own sample making and why hiring the right team of test knitters and crocheters, sample makers and tech editors will help you keep the passion in your knitting and crochet so you can knit and Netflix after you start a creative business!   You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner    Want to make knitted shawls YOUR way? Want to become a more intuitive knitter? There's a course for that!  In 5 video lessons we start with the basics, and walk through the steps to customize your own shawl, through a series of video instruction, templates, charts and stitch patterns to enhance your shawl-making know-how! In just 5 lessons, this course will teach you how to become a more intuitive shawl-maker and trust what's on your knitting needles to you walk away with the confidence that YOU CAN customize and create shawls your way! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2uy5Ezx         ========I take ONE ne

Learn 5 amazing ninja tips to eliminate the "fly by the seat of your pants" approach to creating last-minute content for your creative business. Check out this must-listen-to episode if you struggle with staying consistent. Want to get a free mini business coaching session with Kara? Sign up at http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/StrategySession You can support Power Purls Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner  ========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

If you're stuck in a creative rut, it could be that you're trying to do too many things. In this episode, Kara and Tabetha discuss the value of starting with just one offering and how to take that idea, get ninja and spin it in multiple ways to get in the habit of repurposing your content. This not only saves you time producing new material, it also helps you discover the best ways to present your work. Hey yarn shop owners! Are you struggling with getting peeps in your shop, and you'd like to learn digital marketing strategies to help move the needle on your business? Get a free mini coaching session with Kara! Sign up here: http://www.KaraGottWarner.com/StrategySession Support the show: http://www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Vis

How do you know if your idea is viable? If you have an existing yarn crafting business, own a yarn shop, or you're a budding designer, this is a must-listen-to episode! If you struggle with confidence in an idea, and you're not sure if anyone will want your stuff, this episode explores 6 tips to gain confidence, and why being a perfectionist is really fear in disguise! Want to get a free on-air mini coaching session with Kara? Send an email to: coachme@karagottwarner.com explaining why you would be a good candidate for a chance to get coached on an episode of Power Purls Podcast! Click HERE to become a patron of Power Purls Podcast and let's keep this wonderful garden growing!========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Re

Learn ways to use your car like a mobile university and maximize your time to make it more productive by listening to educational podcasts and audio books, and even take it a step further to verbally record a business plan wearing your headset! If you want to use your time wisely, you can treat your car like a learning machine! Want to get a free on-air mini coaching session with Kara? Send an email to: coachme@karagottwarner.com explaining why you would be a good candidate for a chance to get coached on an episode of Power Purls Podcast! Click HERE to become a patron of Power Purls Podcast and let's keep this wonderful garden growing!========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be i

In this fiber-loving biz maker series, Kara and Tabetha talk about digital and paper planning systems, and how they use them as powerful tools to run their successful creative businesses. Listen to learn how to get a free copy of Tabetha's "ideal day" cheat sheet!  ========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

Kara and Tabetha show you how to get ninja and create content for your fiber biz all at once to put time back on your side, making you more productive and confident! Hey Fiber-Loving Biz Makers! If you're not afraid of making money, working hard, and have the drive to succeed, then I invite you to sign up now for a free 15-minute business coaching discovery session to see if working together is a good fit. Visit karakgottwarner.com/workwithkara to learn more!   Help keep the Power Purls garden growing and become a patron today: www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the prog

I answer the BURNING QUESTION I get asked all the time: Is my creative business idea viable? I'll also explain how to create a content calendar like a BOSS and why this is your SECRET WEAPON for success in a fiber-loving business! Watch Power Purls UNPLUGGED video live each week! Sign up to get notified: www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com/LiveVideo Want to keep the Power Purls garden growing? Support the show! www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at kara@karagottwarner.com

In this on-air coaching session, Kara helps Cynthia Younger, who is at the beginning of her creative business journey, to tackle some of the current struggles she's facing as she builds her service-based business helping women practice self-care through knitting and crochet. If you're ready to take your fiber love to the next level and create a holistically-balanced life and business that converges creativity and you're not afraid of making money, working hard, and have the drive to succeed, then sign up for a free 15-minute business coaching discovery session. Visit: www.KaraGottWarner.com/StrategySession  Help keep the Power Purls garden growing and become a patron today: www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner========I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU. Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world. So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:Visit karagottwarner.com/