{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Build a Sustainable Creative Business with Abby Glassenberg of Craft Industry Alliance","description":"In this episode of the Craft to Career Podcast, I\u2019m joined by Abby Glassenberg, founder of the Craft Industry Alliance \u2014 an organization created to help makers, designers, teachers, and creative entrepreneurs build real, sustainable businesses. Many creatives start with a love of making, but quickly discover that success requires much more than talent. It requires education, connections, and support. Abby shares why she created the Craft Industry Alliance, what resources are available (both free and paid), and how makers can avoid common business mistakes by learning from others in the industry. We also talk about the changing craft industry, what opportunities exist right now, and why community may be one of the most valuable business tools a creative entrepreneur can have. Whether you want to publish quilt patterns, teach, design fabric, or grow a handmade business, this conversation will help you understand where to find support and how to move forward with confidence.  What You\u2019ll Learn   Why Abby started the Craft Industry Alliance   The biggest struggles creative entrepreneurs face   Why business education matters for makers   Free resources available to creatives   The benefits of joining the Craft Industry Alliance   How networking helps grow a creative business   What the future of the craft industry looks like    About Abby Abby Glassenberg is the founder of the Craft Industry Alliance, a professional organization for craft professionals including designers, teachers, shop owners, writers, and manufacturers. She is also a long-time craft entrepreneur and podcast host dedicated to helping makers succeed in business. ","author_name":"Craft To Career","author_url":"https:\/\/quilterscandy.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40091000\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198508440"}