From Hobby to Business: Our Chat with Tasha Haynes

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, host Andy welcomes Tasha Haynes, a passionate quilter who transitioned from a hobbyist to a business owner. Tasha shares her journey of starting quilting in 2015, the challenges of turning her passion into a business, and the importance of community in the quilting world. She discusses her experiences with selling patterns on Etsy and her personal website, the growth of her YouTube channel, and the balance of family life with her entrepreneurial endeavors. Tasha also offers valuable insights on lessons learned in business and the importance of focusing on one strong lead magnet for email lists.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tasha Haynes and Her Quilting Journey02:46 Transitioning from Hobby to Business05:44 Navigating Sales Channels: Etsy vs. Personal Website08:50 The Growth of Tasha's YouTube Channel11:48 Creating a Supportive Quilting Community14:53 Exploring Future Business Avenues17:48 Balancing Family Life with a Quilting Business20:51 Lessons Learned in Business23:15 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing ThoughtsConnect with Tasha:Membership: https://clubhouse.tashaquilts.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TashaQuilts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashaquilts/ Website & Blog: https://tashaquilts.com Want More Quilting Content?🔗 Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks🔗 Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed📌 Follow us on InstagramCo-Hosts:Tori McElwain @heytori.techAndi Stanfield @truebluequiltsSupport the showIf you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.