How I Got Over 5,000 People to Sign Up for My Quilt Along (and What You Can Learn from It)

🧵 Episode Summary / Intro:

Ever wonder how to get thousands of people excited about your event—without burning out in the process? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my most recent Quilt Along that brought in over 5,000 sign-ups. Whether you're hosting a virtual event, workshop, or course, you'll learn practical strategies for planning, promoting, and delivering a high-impact experience that grows your audience and your income.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What inspired me to host this quilt along and how the idea evolved

• How I planned and structured the event for maximum engagement and ease

• The behind-the-scenes details that most people never see—but matter so much

• What worked incredibly well (and what I’ll definitely do again)

• What I’d do differently next time to make it even smoother

• Why doing less, but doing it with focus and intention, leads to more impact—and more income

  💡 Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, course creator, or just curious about running your own event—this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you do it with confidence and clarity.

  📌 Links & Resources:

  • Try FloDesk - my email marketing of choice.

  • My 'Email Marketing Made Easy' course. Learn how to create an opt-in page, collect email addresses, and automate emails.

  • Use my free Canva calendar template to stay organized and on track!

    You can use it as-is for your own event, or simply as a guide to create a custom version that fits your needs.