019 | the first step to selling quilt patterns online

In this episode, we dive deep into the essence of bringing your quilt pattern creations from the realm of imagination to the dynamic world of online business. If you’ve ever found yourself pondering over the initial steps to transform your quilt designs into a flourishing online venture, this episode is crafted just for you!

We unfold the journey with a surprising twist on what you really need to kickstart your creative business. Hint: It’s not what you think! From there, we delve into the core of Ally’s “Design, Write, Sell” framework, sharing invaluable insights to help streamline your pattern creation process and giving a sneak peek into the underlying principles of the much-acclaimed 8-week program, Quilt Design Code.

Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction: The First Thing You Need for an Online Creative Business
1:04 – Welcome & Overview of Today’s Episode
1:27 – Deep Dive into the “Design, Write, Sell” Framework
2:29 – The Surprising First Step to Selling Your Quilt Patterns Online
4:05 – Why You Need to Grow an Email List Over Social Media Followers
5:04 – The Initial Tech Setup: Choosing an Email Service Provider
7:01 – Overcoming the Fear of Tech: Simplifying the Process
9:00 – Creating a Valuable Lead Magnet to Grow Your Email List
10:59 – Setting Up a Landing Page Without a Website
12:10 – Designing Your Lead Magnet: Identifying What Your Audience Craves
14:11 – Automating Email Delivery of Your Lead Magnet
16:01 – Next Steps: Choosing an E-commerce Platform for Selling Your Patterns
18:23 – Taking Action: Researching and Setting Up Your Email Service Provider
19:36 – Closing Thoughts & Invitation to Subscribe

🔗Links to other episodes mentioned
📌Design: https://youtu.be/HaGpO8-nMwg?si=EXMF6L0_QRxiQ-4x
📌Write: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwA4V38R3f0

🌈 Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned for an in-depth exploration of launching your quilt patterns and making a significant impact in the quilting community. Subscribe now so you don’t miss out on these game-changing strategies!

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👉 Check out the Guide Seven Steps to Grow a Quilt Pattern Design Business for a comprehensive flow of everything discussed and more: www.allyryde.com/guide

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