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Crochet Business School is all about how you can use your crochet skills to create a business that will give you the income you need to live the lifestyle you deserve. I'm here to help you to build a successful and profitable crochet business. Join me, Kelly Thomas as I give you tips advice, and explore all the options on how you can profit from your crochet while having the freedom to work when you choose.
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Pam Grice, counselor/crocheter turned crochet business coach, from Crochetpreneur® and Made with a Twist™ hosts the Crochet Business Chat podcast to help you turn yarn into money. Whether you're a maker, designer, or blogger, your handmade business will benefit from these bite-sized tidbits and actionable strategies for taking your business from passion to profits. Each week, Pam and other yarn industry experts will answer your questions about creating, selling, designing, marketing, time ma ...
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Joe Orrico is back behind the mic with his brand new podcast! “90 Feet From Home” is a weekday show that covers all of the most important topics in the fantasy baseball world, from streamers to two-start pitchers, buy lows to sell highs, and everything in between. Joe regularly talks with the biggest and brightest minds from the baseball and fantasy communities to help you stay as competitive as possible in all of your leagues. Sit back, relax, and get ready to win your leagues while having ...
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Weekly action & encouragement for makers and creatives from Marie Greene, best-selling author and founder of Olive Knits and Knit Camp. If you're feeling stuck, doubting your next step, struggling to get started, or just eager to expand your creative practice, this weekly chat will inspire and encourage you in your creative journey.
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In each episode of the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show, you’ll find great ideas for launching, managing, and evolving your indie yarn-related business, and tips for keeping yourself creative, productive, and sane. Share the unique joys and challenges of being an indie in the yarn industry, whether you’re a crochet or knitting author, blogger, designer, maker, podcaster, publisher, teacher, or tech editor; a yarn dyer or spinner; or the owner of any other indie business based around yarn. Top ...
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the busy weekend slate, inlcuding another gem from Spencer Arrighetti, Jake McCarthy heating up, the massive turnaround from Corbin Carroll, Hayden Birdsong falling flat against the Tigers, and much more. Then, we take a look at the Yahoo waiver wire and go over the top adds and drops of the day If you are interested …
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down Thursday's slate, including Kevin Gausman's intersting outing and disappointing season as a whole, Tyler Anderson continuing to succeed despite terrible underlying numbers, Jackson Chourio's massive breakout, and much more. Then, we head to the Yahoo waiver wire to talk about the popular adds and drops of the day befo…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down all of the big action from Wednesday's slate, including Yusei Kikuchi settling into Houston very well, Jackson Holliday fully arriving on the scene, the development of Brandon Pfaadt, Zach Neto's breakout season, and much more. Then, we head to the Yahoo waiver wire to talk about the most popular adds and drops of the…
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This is not just any episode... In this very inspiring episode I interview Audrey, which I like to jokingly call 'miss Scheepjes', as she is the head of product at Scheepjes yarns. What's in the episode? What goes on behind the scenes at a big yarn brand: Discover how a big yarn brand operates and what it actually takes to create all those amazing …
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down Tuesday's action, including another great Shota Imanaga performance, Hayden Birdsong getting demolished in Washington, Mackenzie Gore's second half struggles, James Wood hitting the ground running, and much more. Then, we take a look at the most popular adds and drops of the day on Yahoo's waiver wire If you are inter…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down Monday's slate, including David Festa's fantastic outing, James Paxton continuing to defy logic, Jesus Sanchez's monster HR and future outlook, Luis Garcia and Wilyer Abreu starting to gain traction, and much more. Then, Joe goes through the Yahoo waiver wire and talks about the most popular adds and drops of the day …
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There are so many things that I'd wish I'd known when I started my crochet business. They're all things that would have had a massive impact and got me where I am now so much sooner. In this episode I'm sharing what I'd wish I'd known and how big of an impact it would have had. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you …
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the weekend slate, including Gerrit Cole still not looking like himself, DJ Herz coming a long way as a rookie, Luis Garcia Jr flying under the radar, Joc Pederson's career year, and much more. Then, we take a look at the waiver wire and go through the popular adds and drops of the day on Yahoo. If you are interested …
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) takes your question from Twitter and Patreon, with a big emphasis on prospects including Coby Mayo, Junior Caminero, and Noelvi Marte If you are interested in seeing more of Joe's written work and supporting him directly, come check out his patreon for daily fantasy baseball content! https://www.patreon.com/JoeOrrico99 Some excit…
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Your workspace and how you organise your space away from your personal comfy spots can have a big impact on how productive you are during your business time. I'll tell you all about it and my own experiences in making myself more productive while working from home. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving th…
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When my guest on today's episode was about to leave a career in London for a quieter pace of life on the Cornish coast, one of her first concerns was where she would be able to buy yarn from. Fast forward a few years and Jane Abraham not only has her own yarn shop, she hosts creative retreats, has her own You Tube channel and has built an online co…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down some news that slipped through the cracks over the deadline, including some bad injury updates on Jordan Westburg, Mike Trout, and Evan Carter. He also discussed Pablo Lopez's turnaround, why he still has faith in Clayton Kershaw, and why Garrett Crochet made the right choice in asking for a new contract If you are in…
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In this episode, I share my own process for making crochet design samples. This process is the result of years of crochet design experience (and a lot of mistakes, haha) A few of the things you will learn in this episode: What to focus on before you even start your sample How to make sure you keep track of your actual pattern The thing about gauge …
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the extremely busy trade deadline now that all of the dust has settled Trades Discussed: Jack Flaherty to LAD Yusei Kikuchi to HOU Trevor Rogers and Eloy Jimenez to BAL Lane Thomas and Alex Cobb to CLE Tanner Scott to SD Lucas Erceg to KC Jorge Soler to ATL Josh Bell to ARZ Mark Canha to SFG Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Bry…
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The sun is shining and the kids have finished school for summer. So obviously that means it's time for Christmas!! Yep, this is when you should start Christmas prep for your crochet business. You need to be ready to go when the kids go back to school in September. Here's why and what you need to get done. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Busi…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down all of the trade action from this weekend, including Jazz Chisholm to the Yankees Isaac Paredes for Christopher Morel (and prospects) Zach Eflin to Baltimore Carlos Estevez to Philadelphia STL, LAD, CWS deal Jesse Winker to the Mets Danny Jansen to the Red Sox If you are interested in seeing more of Joe's written work…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the trades of the last 24 hours, including Randy Arozarena going to Seattle, AJ Puk being sent to Arizona for Deyvison De Los Santos, and the Phillies and Orioles making a fun swap. He also breaks down Mason Miller's injury, Kodai Senga and Max Meyer making their returns, James Paxton landing in Boston, and Christian …
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Your yarn is a business essential, but it can cost a fortune and it's really tempting to raid the sale aisles which can end up costing you even more. Let's talk about how to manage your yarn costs and ways that your yarn van bring in more sales and even earn money for you in its own right. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podc…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down Wednesday's slate, including Gerrit Cole continuing to struggle, Hunter Brown silencing the red hot Athletics lineup, why we are heavily buying Corey Seager, and the incredible run that Juan Yepez has been on with the Nationals. Then, we talk about some popular waiveer wire adds and drops, including Tyler Fitzgerald, …
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In this episode I reveal the secrets to creating clear, professional crochet charts. Discover why adding charts to your patterns can make all the difference and explore various tools and software to streamline your process. If you are dragging your feet at offering crochet charts because they feel hard or time-consuming, this episode is for you! Hi…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down Tuesday's slate, including Paul Skenes working into the 9th inning, another abbreviated Garrett Crochet start, Steven Kwan's power surge (and why we aren't buying it), and more. Then, we take a look at the top pickups and drops on Yahoo's waiver wire such as Tyler Fitzgerald, Chayce McDermott, Ben Rice, Brooks Lee, an…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico) breaks down the Monday slate, including Hunter Greene continuing his strange breakout season, Erick Fedde still flying under the radar in some leagues, last call on adding Colt Keith, skepticism on picking up A's players, and much more. Then, we head to the waiver wire and go through the most popular adds and drops of the day, incl…
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One of the hardest parts of turning your crochet hobby into a business is accepting that your interests do not always meet your business needs. Your business needs you to stick squarely inside your niche, your interests want to explore outside of that. Time to make a choice. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down all of the weekend action, including the injuries to Max Fried, Ozzie Albies, and Bo Bichette, why he is actively buying Luis Castillo and Freddy Peralta, what to make of Hayden Birdsong after his incredible start, and Lawrence Butler staying hot out of the break. Then, we go through the most popular adds and drops of…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) is joined by Paul Sporer (@sporer) from Fangraphs to talk about some of the more egregious draft day busts from the first half of the season Some Players Discussed: Corbin Carroll Matt Olson Bo Bichette Kevin Gausman Bobby Miller Nolan Jones If you are interested in seeing more of Joe's written work and supporting him directly, c…
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What should you call your crochet business? It's a big decision, after all you're going to be stuck with the name for a long time. I ended up regretting my original business name and have gone through some long and painful rebrands to fix my mistakes. Better to get it right first time. So what do you need to think about when choosing your crochet b…
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One of the unexpected things many people experience when they lose a loved one and have to sort through their posessions, can be unfinished craft projects. Maybe the person who has died was partway through making a baby blanket for a new family member, a quilt for a forthcoming wedding or simply a pair of socks or jumper for a loved one. If there's…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) is joined by KC Bubba (@bdentrek) to talk about some players who exceeded our expectations in the first half of the season, and if they expect the hot pace to sustain through the end of the year Players Discussed: Jurickson Profar Ronel Blanco Brenton Doyle Jack Flaherty Seth Lugo Brent Rooker Steven Kwan Brandon Nimmo Kyle Finne…
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Today’s topic is about how to get commissioned by a magazine. Key Points: Benefits of Magazine Commissions How to Get Commissioned Making sure commissions are worth your time, i.e. getting paid! My own commission disaster story and how to prevent my mistakes Let me know your thoughts on magazine commissions. Have they worked for you? Loved what you…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) brings you his 2024 Fantasy Baseball All Star Team with a twist: Only players taken past the 150 ADP mark on Yahoo were considered! If you are interested in seeing more of Joe's written work and supporting him directly, come check out his patreon for daily fantasy baseball content! https://www.patreon.com/JoeOrrico99 Some excitin…
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It's important to know and to plan where your profits from your crochet are going to come from. There are many ways to make money from your crochet and you can choose as few or as many ways as you want. To see what some of your options are, your 9 ways to profit from crochet pdf is here Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the weekend action, including Corbin Carroll finding his power stroke, Blake "Second Half" Snell doing what he does every year, and the HR barrage from Lawrence Butler, Michael Toglia, and Rece Hinds (Is it sustainable?). Then, we take a look at the popular adds and drops today on Yahoo, with an emphasis on second hal…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) is joined by Toby Guevin (@batflipcrazy) to talk about various aspects of their evaluation process (both pre and in-season), the mindset that managers should have based on their place in the standings, the pros and cons of punting categories, how strategy differs when looking at indivudual leagues as opposed to contests with over…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the thursday slate, including Paul Skenes' amazing outing, Jack Flaherty continuing to look sharp, Randy Arozarena's resurgence, Dansby Swanson's miserable year, and more. Then, we do our usual waiver wire breakdown If you are interested in seeing more of Joe's written work and supporting him directly, come check out …
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Your branding is crucial. It is more than a name, logo and some colours. It's everything about your crochet business. How you brand yourself shapes people's perceptions of your crochet and if they want to know more - or not. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you woul…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down Wednesday's action, including Michael King's start against the M's and his ROS outlook, Shota Imanaga establoshing himself as an ace, the difference in Christopher Morel's actual vs expected stats, and much more! Then, Joe goes through the Yahoo waiver wire and talks about some of the more popular pickups and drops of…
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Inspiration changed everything for me as a designer. Initially, I created pieces because I needed them, but it wasn’t until I started using specific sources of inspiration—like books and nature—that my creativity truly flourished. In this short episode, I walk you through how I get ideas flowing in no-time. I discuss four practical tips you can app…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the Tuesday slate, incuding a 4th consecutive bad outing for Bobby Miller, Ronel Blanco continuing to defy expectations, why he doesnt care about the blue on Ceddanne Rafaela's statcast page, and much more. Then, we pivot to the popular adds and drops on the Yahoo waiver wire, which include Rece Hinds, Michael Lorenze…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the short Monday slate, including another good outing from Mitchell Parker, Jarred Kelenic finally starting to pan out, another incoming Nolan Gorman hot streak, and much more. Then, we end the show by going through the most popular pickups and drops of the day on Yahoo! If you are interested in seeing more of Joe's w…
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You should be building your newsletter list right from the start. It's an important piece of your foundations because not only does it act as an insurance policy, it's also a list of your fans. You know people are interested in your crochet because they have given you their email so they can find out more about you and what you offer. Your newslett…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down the weekend action, including Jose Miranda's incredible feat, Ben Rice's three HR game (and ROS outlook), Tarik Skubal dominating the Reds, Corbin Carroll breaking his homer drought, and much more. Then, Joe talks about the most popular adds and drops today on Yahoo. If you are interested in seeing more of Joe's writt…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down Thursday's games, including another gem from Jake Irvin, Max Scherzer's decreased velocity and strikeout rate, Jose Miranda catching fire, the potential revival of David hamilton, and more. Then, we break down the waiver wire before highlighting some really nice weekend SP streamers If you are interested in seeing mor…
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Social Media can be a brilliant tool to build your crochet business and to make sales on. It can also be a massive time sucker and is not the right tool for everyone. In this episode I talk about using social media as one of the foundations of your crochet business for growing and communicating with your audience. Thank you for listening to the Cro…
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This time on Making Stitches Podcast, I'm thrilled to be sharing a chat I had with knitting & crochet designer, Emma Varnam. To date, Emma has written 13 books filled with inspiring designs for your home and to gift, from granny square homewares to adorable cuddly toys and crocheted pot plants! Emma is also a regular columnist for Inside Crochet ma…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) breaks down Wednesday's action, including Gavin Williams' tough return and ROS outlook, the unpredictability of Carlos Rodon, Mark Vientos' incredible year, who to prioritize between James Wood, Noelvi Marte, and Brooks Lee, and more. Then, Joe talks about the most popular adds and drops of the day over on Yahoo If you are intere…
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In this very inspiring episode I interview Mimi about her own crochet design journey! What's in the episode? Mimi’s Journey: Discover how Mimi got into crochet designing and teaching others to crochet with her own patterns during the COVID pandemic. The Power of Community: Learn why real-life connections and community will always trump getting your…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) talks about Aaron Civale being dealt to the Brewers before diving into Tuesday's slate, including the continued struggles of Luis Gil, Reynaldo Lopez starting to struggle a bit, George Springer's very hot week, the growth of Jackson Chourio, and more. Then, we go through the most popular adds and drops of the day If you are inter…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) is back from the holiday weekend to break down all of the action from the past three days, including Pablo Lopez getting back on track, Taj Bradley's amazing five start stretch, James Wood's MLB debut, Wyatt Langford finding his groove, and much more. Then, we break down the popular adds and drops of the day over on Yahoo If you …
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Every Business should have a niche. Without one, you are destined to have as much success (and profit) as a jumble sale. Choose the niche that suits you best, then go out and attract the people who will love it too. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave u…
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Joe (@JoeOrrico99) talks about the exciting promotion for James Wood, breaks down Thursday's slate incuding Carlos Rodon's dramatic fall, Jack Flaherty's nagging back problem, Chris Sale looking as good as ever, and much more! Then, we talk about the popular adds and drops of the day from Yahoo before highlighting some SP streamers for the weekend …
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