This special episode takes a unique turn! Until now, we’ve exclusively interviewed quilters who run successful businesses. Today, we’re stepping behind the scenes to explore an essential part of those businesses: financing.

We’re joined by two amazing experts from American Financial Partners (AFP): Carrie Radloff, Business Development and Marketing Director, and Jackie Paulsen, Director of Customer Finance.

Carrie, with over 26 years in the industry, shares her wealth of knowledge about business development, marketing, and how to navigate financing options. Jackie, a finance pro with a passion for helping customers succeed, dives into the ins and outs of the process, making it accessible and actionable for anyone considering financing.

In this episode, we’ll uncover how financing can transform dreams into reality, from starting a quilting business to upgrading equipment. Carrie and Jackie walk us through their expertise, offering invaluable tips and strategies to make informed decisions.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on financing and why it’s a key piece of the puzzle for business growth.

🎧 Tune in to this special episode and gain insights straight from the experts who help make quilting businesses thrive!

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We have a very special guest joining our panel. Deborah is 69 years young and lives with her husband and Bichon Frise in an isolated community in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. She has three sons and recently welcomed her third grandchild on September 21. Her passions include quilting, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

Tune in to hear her amazing quilting story!

Do you need help with your quilting business? Check out Accelerate Your Quilting: https://info.gammill.com/accelerate. Everything you need to start or grow your quilting business.

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We have a very special guest joining our panel. Donna started longarming in 2010 after being downsized from her computer tech job. After overcoming a stroke, she now has a successful quilting business where she prides herself in her custom work and t-shirt quilts.

Tune in to hear her amazing quilting story!

Do you need help with your quilting business? Check out Accelerate Your Quilting: https://info.gammill.com/accelerate. Everything you need to start or grow your quilting business.

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We have a very special guest joining our panel. Ava is a young quilter at heart, but full of experience! She resides in Louisiana where she recently bought a quilt store and purchased her Gammill in January. While juggling school, college, and managing another company, she shares how she succeeds as a longarm business owner!

Do you need help with your quilting business? Check out Accelerate Your Quilting: https://info.gammill.com/accelerate. Everything you need to start or grow your quilting business.

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We have a very special guest joining our panel. Karma Lackey has had her Gammill since 2007 and has been quilting with it ever since. She currently owns a quilt shop and has been the proud owner since 2019. She talks about her tips and tricks to a great t-shirt quilt as well as how she has thrived as a business owner!

Tune in to hear her amazing quilting story!

Do you need help with your quilting business? Check out Accelerate Your Quilting: https://info.gammill.com/accelerate. Everything you need to start or grow your quilting business.

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We have a very special guest joining our panel. Kristi Drose has been quilting since 1998. In 2000, she purchased her first Gammill. She started by finishing her own quilts then started quilting as a business. This led to opening her own store, where she also teaches and lectures at guilds. She now quilts on a Gammill Statler.

Tune in to hear her amazing quilting story!

Do you need help with your quilting business? Check out Accelerate Your Quilting: https://info.gammill.com/accelerate. Everything you need to start or grow your quilting business.

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We have a very special guest joining our panel. Kate discovered fabric and sewing when she was about eight years old and hasn’t looked back since. She stitched clothing for herself and others for many years. It wasn’t until her thirties that she got into quilting, but fabric and color have always been her passion.

Tune in to hear Kate and her husband's amazing quilting story!

Do you need help with your quilting business? Check out Accelerate Your Quilting: https://info.gammill.com/accelerate. Everything you need to start or grow your quilting business.

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We have a very special guest joining our panel. Cynthia Wheeler, the owner of Finely Finished Longarm Quilting, has been in the quilting business for 35 years, starting when quilt-making 'rules' were way different than they are today. Every time her machine, Esther Ramona, is revved up, it's a rule-breaking adventure. Cynthia says, "With ER’s Ascend upgrade, they will be creating all-new rules!"

Tune in to hear her amazing quilting story!

Do you need help with your quilting business? Check out Accelerate Your Quilting: https://info.gammill.com/accelerate. Everything you need to start or grow your quilting business.

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