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The Yarniacs: A Knitting PodcastThe Yarniacs Episode 350: Where are Your COF Now?What are we wearing? Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Sharlene's Liv Light Liv by Carrie Bostick Hoge In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughtan Lunki Scarf by Anu Ahoniemi What are we stalking? Petra by Alison Green Hideaway Sweater by Hook Mountain Handmade Hideaway Cardigan by Hook Mountain Handmade Sepia Stripes by Joji Locatelli Smookie by Kate Davies Sepia Stripes by Joji Locatelli Strata Pullover by Tif Neilan Jay Sweater by R...
2025-06-1350 minThe Yarniacs: A Knitting PodcastThe Yarniacs Episode 350: Where are Your COF Now?What are we wearing? Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Sharlene's Liv Light Liv by Carrie Bostick Hoge In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughtan Lunki Scarf by Anu Ahoniemi What are we stalking? Petra by Alison Green Hideaway Sweater by Hook Mountain Handmade Hideaway Cardigan by Hook Mountain Handmade Sepia Stripes by Joji Locatelli Smookie by Kate Davies Sepia Stripes by Joji Locatelli Strata Pullover by Tif Neilan Jay Sweater by R...
2025-06-1350 min
A Yarn StoryEasy Knitting Patterns For Beginners (plus NEW wool)In this episode we introduce two new yarns to the shop (and share over 11 pattern suggestions using said wool), plus we answer your questions including:1️⃣ Do you have any pattern recommendations for Spincycle Yarns?2️⃣ What vest and shawl patterns would you recommend for a beginner?3️⃣ Which knitting patterns are best for beginners?4️⃣ I want to visit you from London - how do I get there?!Tune in to hear the answers!Now, before we dive into the yarn chat, we pour a lovely glass of red by Fabien - the king of biodynam...
2024-05-141h 22
The Marketing JugglePamela, The Monkey Puzzle Toy StoreFrom staffing and stock to managing brick and mortar plus online selling, there's a long list of things to juggle when you own a toy store.Pamela has owned Monkey Puzzle Toys for 16 years, starting when her kids were young and she couldn't find the toys she wanted for her family. She has taught herself online marketing by Googling, keeping an eye on what others are doing, and listening to what her customers want.This episode is another great story from a small business owner, who loves the community she serves and has a great...
2021-12-1736 min
The Marketing JuggleJulie, Send a BasketJulie from Send a Basket, started her first business when she was 19. A florist by trade, she has owned Send-a-Basket for the last 10 years. The satisfaction she gets from making people happy motivates her when her days are long and the work is really busy. She knows she is not only delivering flowers and gift baskets, but sending Thoughts, Feelings and Emotions in every delivery.A lot has changed over the years Julie has been in business. Going from newspaper and the Yellow Pages advertising to social media, websites and Google, like a lot of business owners...
2021-10-2843 min
The Marketing JuggleShibly, Vet, QueenslandShibly Mustapha, a vet from Brisbane, has set himself a BIG goal to positively impact one billion beings. Knowing this wasn’t something he could achieve by himself, his approach is to build a sustainable, profitable business, so he can buy back time and broaden his impact by giving back to the community, especially other vets. When it comes to marketing his 3 (soon to be 4) vet clinics, he has tested a variety of ways to engage with clients - from Signage, PR, Paid Ads, Social Media, Email and SMS. As someone who works with life and death every day, he...
2021-10-1548 min
The Marketing JuggleSam, Cocolina Lifestyle Store BeecroftSam is the owner of Cocolina, a lifestyle store in Beecroft in North West Sydney. The inspiration for her store came when she was studying shoe design in Italy. She wanted a store that showcased a variety of gorgeous things, from clothes and jewellery to homewares and gifts - and as one of her regular customers, I can confirm she has certainly achieved that.She is the first person to say she is "not a computer person", but like so many business owners, loves the creative side of marketing. Over the 10 years she has been in business...
2021-09-2441 min
The Marketing JuggleKathleen and Lauren, Carlingford Active HealthPhysios, Kathleen and Lauren are the owners of Carlingford Active Health, in North West Sydney. Since taking on the business, they have learnt a lot about running a small business, in particular marketing. From YouTube videos to Instagram and email, they use many channels to stay connected to their clients.Hear how Kathleen discovered the design skills she never knew she had and Lauren has become a content and video expert - on top of being great physios. It was a pleasure talking to these ladies about their business and their plans to stay leaders in their...
2021-09-1627 min
The Marketing JuggleRosie, Rosie's Beauty CarlingfordRosie from Rosie's Beauty has been in business for 22 years. In that time she has taught herself everything about how to run a successful business, including marketing and promotion. Her beauty salon in Carlingford, north-west Sydney has loyal clients who love how passionate she is about making them feel great about themselves. In this episode, we talk about how Rosie loves the creative side of marketing, from videos and Insta stories to the visual merchandising of her salon.
2021-09-1045 min
The Marketing JuggleAlison, Chainsmith Bikes Surry HillsAlison is the co-Founder of Chainsmith in Sydney’s Surry Hills. Specialising in custom-made, Italian road bikes, they have created a dedicated, passionate community of loyal customers and friends of the shop.Over the past six years, Alison has trained herself in all aspects of marketing for her business - from Facebook and Instagram to email marketing and managing her website. With a PHD in Fine Arts, she loves the creative side of marketing, while challenging herself to keep up to date with all the systems she uses in her business.
2021-09-0330 min
The Marketing JuggleJaythene, Sparks Shoes BeecroftJaythene is the fourth generation from her family to work in Sparks Shoes and a lot has changed in the 20 years since she started working with her Mum.From no website, or social media, just a list of customers they sent letters to, to an email list of over 5000, a growing social following and online sales, they continue to embrace online advertising and promotion.Hear Jaythene’s story of trial and error with Facebook ads, gaining the confidence to put herself out there on social media, and the business benefits they have seen.
2021-08-2524 min
Adapt or PerishA Little Princess (Ep. 89)There's a new girl at Miss Minchin's! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're talking about the children's classic A Little Princess! In this episode we discuss: Frances Hodgson Burnett's original 1905 novel A Little Princess (1917), directed by Marshall Neilan, written by Frances Marion, and starring Mary Pickford, Katherine Griffith, and ZaSu Pitts The Little Princess (1939), directed by Walter Lang, written by Ethel Hill and Walter Ferris, and starring Shirley Temple, Ian Hunter, Arthur Treacher, and Cesar Romero Princess Sarah (1985), directed by Fumio Kurokawa, and written by Hidemi Kamata, Keiko Mukuroji, and Ryūzō Nakanishi A Li...
2021-04-061h 56
The Yarniacs: A Knitting PodcastThe Yarniacs Episode 220: Knitting Our Hearts on Our Sleeves!How are we feeling? We encourage you to take advantage of the many online resources available to educate and inspire you to be actively anti-racist. For knitters and crafters, you may like this resource: BIPOC in Fiber What are we stalking? Yorlin by Kate Davies Turn a Tunip Profit by Tatyana Grigoryan Ennez Balloran by Anne Regourd Susurrus by Joji Locatelli Solasta by Kindred Red What are we knitting? Annabelle Blouse by Hobbii Design Breathe and Hope by Casapinka March Hat by Megan Babin Pappus Pullover ...
2020-06-0555 minThe Yarniacs: A Knitting PodcastThe Yarniacs Episode 220: Knitting Our Hearts on Our Sleeves!How are we feeling? We encourage you to take advantage of the many online resources available to educate and inspire you to be actively anti-racist. For knitters and crafters, you may like this resource: BIPOC in Fiber What are we stalking? Yorlin by Kate Davies Turn a Tunip Profit by Tatyana Grigoryan Ennez Balloran by Anne Regourd Susurrus by Joji Locatelli Solasta by Kindred Red What are we knitting? Annabelle Blouse by Hobbii Design Breathe and Hope by Casapinka March Hat by Megan Babin Pappus Pullover ...
2020-06-0555 min