<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2220335/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori dive into the essential role of professional development for creatives looking to turn their hobbies into successful businesses. They discuss the importance of continuous learning, identifying personal strengths and weaknesses, and making intentional choices about growth.Andi shares insights on prioritizing self-development—filling your own cup before pouring into others—and how to strategically find professional development opportunities that truly move the needle in your business. Meanwhile, Tori emphasizes the value of focused learning, avoiding information overload, and ensuring that education leads to real action. She introduces the concept of masterminds as a way to stay accountable and foster collaborative growth.Together, they highlight the benefits of engaging in learning communities, like Patreon, and how structured planning—such as 90-day project cycles—can help entrepreneurs make the most of their development efforts. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this episode provides actionable strategies to help you invest in yourself and turn your passion into a sustainable business. Want to Support the Podcast and Unlock Exclusive Perks?Join our Quilting on the Side Patreon community! By becoming a patron, you'll gain access to behind-the-scenes content, bonus episodes, and exclusive resources to help you grow your quilting journey. Plus, your support helps keep the podcast thriving!<a href='https://www.patreon.com/QuiltingontheSide'> Click here to join</a>. Don’t Miss Out:<a href='https://www.quiltingontheside.com/copy-of-audacious-retreat'>Get your ticket to Audacious 2025</a> – a retreat designed for quilt business owners looking to grow their craft and business.Want More Quilting Content? 🔗<a href='https://www.patreon.com/QuiltingontheSide'> Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks </a>🔗<a href='https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/workshopsunleashed'> Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed </a>📌<a href='https://bit.ly/quiltingonthesidenewsletter'> Sign up for our weekly newsletter </a>📌<a href='https://www.instagram.com/quiltingontheside/'> Follow us on Instagram</a> Podcast Details:Co-Hosts:<ul><li>Tori McElwain<a href='https://www.instagram.com/thequiltpatchbytori'> @thequiltpatchbytori</a></li><li>Andi Stanfield<a href='https://www.instagram.com/truebluequilts'> @truebluequilts</a></li></ul>Producer:<ul><li>Devan Robinson<a href='https://www.instagram.com/developingwithdevan'> @developingwithdevan</a></li></ul> Keywords for this Episode:Professional development, training, learning, implementation, masterminds, accountability, courses, planning, bandwidth, growth, quilting, online courses, community engagement, side hustle, craft business, beginner mindset, skills improvement🔔 Subscribe to the Quilting on the Side podcast and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!If you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.

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