The Rev Craft Biz Podcast
Setting Yourself Up to Win - with Tori McElwain
· Summarized
Key takeaways
- Design workshops based on your personal energy levels to ensure you show up as your best self.
- Proper pricing is essential for valuing your work and sustaining your business; don’t underprice your talent.
- Recognize the signs of burnout and take necessary breaks to prioritize your wellbeing.
- Establish boundaries in your creative work to avoid overwhelming yourself with obligations.
- Follow the energy in your projects; focusing on what brings you joy leads to more authentic connections with others.
Summary
Creating a Workshop with Intention
In this discussion, Tori McElwain shares her journey into writing her new book on creating successful workshops for teachers. She highlights the importance of designing workshops by being mindful of one's own energy levels rather than strictly adhering to a calendar. This approach helps instructors deliver their best selves and creates a more engaging and fulfilling experience for both the instructor and the participants.
The Importance of Pricing and Value
The conversation underscores the critical nature of proper pricing in the craft industry. Both Sam and Tori discuss how perceived low prices can undervalue talent and expertise, causing burnout and lack of enthusiasm for one’s craft. They encourage entrepreneurs to set prices that reflect their skills, ensuring sustainability in their business and allowing for energy to show up fully for clients.
Navigating Entrepreneurial Burnout and the ‘Should’ Mentality
Tori opens up about her experiences with burnout and the common pressures faced by those in the crafting community, such as the ‘should’ mentality of what entrepreneurs are expected to do. They discuss the necessity of taking breaks, structuring creativity around personal energy, and establishing boundaries that allow for a flourishing creative practice that does not overwhelm.
Following Your Energy and Personal Wellbeing
In a heartfelt part of their conversation, both Tori and Sam reflect on the significance of personal wellbeing in creative entrepreneurship. They emphasize the importance of listening to one's own needs and allowing for personal care, asserting that doing what excites and energizes you will lead to better outcomes in both personal and professional lives.
Sponsors
- Tori McElwain · Tori discusses her new book on creating successful workshops for teachers.
- Craft Industry Alliance · Tori is part of this community that supports people in the craft industry.
- Baby Lock Journey · Tori mentions her sewing machine from Baby Lock as a critical tool in her creative process.
- Grunge Fabric · Tori expressed her love for grunge fabric, highlighting its importance in her patterns.
- We Should All Be Millionaires · The book has influenced Tori's approach to pricing and mindset in her business.
- Quilting on the Side Podcast · Tori co-hosts this podcast, offering insights into the quilting community.
Show notes
#37 Tori McElwain joins us to talk about building your best success with intention, and her new book for teachers on creating successful workshops
Show Notes
Website - https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quilt_patch/?hl=en
Workshops Unleashed! Book - https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/workshopsunleashed
Quilt Pattern Designers Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/quiltpatterndesign/
Craft Industry Alliance - https://craftindustryalliance.org/
Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry - https://www.bryerpatch.com/
Tula Pink - https://www.tulapink.com/
Shannon Brinkley - https://shannon-brinkley.com/
Productive Flourishing - https://www.productiveflourishing.com/
Embroidered Journey Retreats - https://embroideredjourney.com/
Digital Marketing Magic Community - https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/dmmc
Baby Lock Journey - https://babylock.com/journey?srsltid=AfmBOor6Xfx4c5-YaxMmZgxlMD8_4W7JaVFRHoiNGt_VugX2fZQrjNnZ
Grunge Fabric - https://shop.modafabrics.com/search?searchString=grunge
*We Should All Be Millionaires - https://amzn.to/4eS1OWa
Quilting on the Side Podcast - https://www.quiltingontheside.com/
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