Spencer Wright and Pam Kauppila discuss how she turned her second act career into a thriving quilting and sewing business. After a career in insurance Pam knew she had the knowledge and desire to continue to run a business that helps add joy to her time and her customers interests.

They talk about how she grew what started as a simple long arm business to a destination quilt shop that is always looking for new ways to delight customers.

-- KEY INSIGHTS --
- Find an aspect of the business you love and build on it.
- Your customer will ask you for what you need.
- Be Flexible and ready to adapt.
- Create a system for maintaining contact with your audience.
- Make your website active and alive.

-- GUEST BIO --
Pam Kauppila, her husband, and a small staff of enthusiastic quilters have built a successful quilting shop and sewing machine dealership in the Michigan upper peninsula. They provide quality materials and products for your heirloom creations.

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-- EPISODE PAGE --
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