Virtual Quilting Summits: Andi in the Hot Seat!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Tori interviews her co-host Andi about her experiences participating in four virtual quilting summits this year (2025). They discuss the rise of virtual summits in the quilting community, the benefits of collaboration, and the importance of audience engagement. Andi shares insights on preparing for a summit, the importance of follow-up strategies, and the role of lead magnets in building an email list. The conversation emphasizes the value of data collection and marketing strategies to maximize the impact of summits on business growth.Don’t miss an episode! Like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting stories, tips, and industry insights.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Virtual Summits in Quilting04:15 The Benefits of Collaboration and Community07:03 Choosing to Participate in Summits10:01 Testing Ideas Through Summits12:48 Engagement and Audience Building15:38 Impact on Business and Sales18:20 Follow-Up Strategies After Summits21:24 Preparing for a Summit24:10 Marketing and Promotion Strategies27:02 Interacting with Summit Organizers30:16 Final Thoughts on Summit ParticipationSee previous Episodes on summits:"My Summit Story" Listen to Tabatha's Interview Here! (Mentioned in this podcast)Subscribe to Andi's YouTube! CLICK HEREWant More Quilting Business 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.