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Morning Workshops

9am - 11am CST

When registering, you'll be given the option to choose one of four workshops offered.

Each workshop is approximately two-hours long, interactive, and taught by an instructor who exemplifies the concept of scaling in the fiber arts industry.

These amazing women are doing the work, and we know you'll walk away with invaluable knowledge afterwards.

Here are the workshops available for you to choose from:

Less Likes, More Sales: Marketing Beyond Social Media

with Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts

If you're tired of continually creating content for platforms that are becoming harder and harder to reach new audiences with, then this is the workshop for you. Toni will be helping you dive into new ways to promote your business without running yourself into the ground.

14 seats available (as of 3/12/2024 2:45pm 
CST)

Navigating Numbers: Turning Blind Spots into Bright Decisions for Your Business

with Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool

Numbers are not everyone's favorite thing! And using them to make challenging decisions can be even less desirable. Thankfully, Laura has been through this process time and time again over the last 20 years and is going to be sharing her tips and advice with you.

17 seats available (as of 3/12
/2024 2:45pm CST)

Collective Growth: Small Business Success Through Partnerships

with Jeanne Carver of Shaniko Wool Company

You can't build a business in a vacuum. Learning to work with other existing businesses (and their warm audiences) is key to your next level of growth. Jeanne is a master of building her own niche and using her local connections to do it. She's going to show you how to do it, too.

17 seats available (as of 3/12/2024 2:45pm CST)

Intentional Growth Despite Fear: Creating a Team that Works for You

with Ali Osterholz of Explorer Knits & Fibers

There's only so much time in a day and you are only one person. Hiring can feel stressful and even terrifying at times, but it's critical to being able to bring in more income overall. Ali has been there and has built her own team of reliable employees. Her advice and instructions will be life-changing for your business.

18 seats available (as of 3/12
/2024 2:45pm CST)

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April 30, 2024
Rosemont, IL

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Meet the Instructors

Toni, a black woman wearing a white shirt and a long necklace, smiles at the camera. A shelf full of yarn can be seen in the background.

Toni Lipsey
TL Yarn Crafts

Workshop

Less Likes, More Sales:

Marketing Beyond Social Media

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Laura, a white woman with long brunette hair, smiles at the camera. She holds multiple skeins of gray yarn.

Laura Zander
Jimmy Beans Wool

Workshop

​Navigating Numbers: Turning Blind Spots into Bright Decisions for Your Business

Jeanne, seen from the side, has long blonde hair and wears a black tank top.

Jeanne Carver
Shaniko Wool Company

Workshop

Collective Growth: Small Business Success through Partnerships

Ali, a white woman with long brunette hair, smiles at the camera. She wears a pink hand knit sweater and sits in front of a wall full of yarn.

Ali Osterholz
Explorer Knits & Fibers

Workshop

Intentional Growth Despite Fear: Creating a Team that Works for You

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Making More is hosted by

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