Etsy Conversations Podcast

Featuring inspiring interviews with Etsy (& some non-Etsy) shop owners

  • Podcast Episodes
  • Work With Me
  • Be My Guest
  • Etsy Q&A
  • About
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Podcast Episodes / 336 ~ Abby Glassenberg, President & Co-Founder of Craft Industry Alliance

336 ~ Abby Glassenberg, President & Co-Founder of Craft Industry Alliance

April 27, 2022

Affiliate disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If you enjoy reading “Legalese”, here’s my full disclosure policy.

abby glassenberg, craft industry alliance

Abby is the co-founder of Craft Industry Alliance, the premier trade show for the crafts industry, and now serves as its president.

The Craft Industry Alliance works with members of the press on stories about the crafts industry. They provide expert sources for stories, opinions, and input related to the crafting industry. 

She’s a sewing pattern designer, teacher, and journalist. She’s dedicated to creating an outstanding trade association for the crafts industry. Abby lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts with her family.

Abby opened her first (and only) Etsy shop in 2005 and still runs it to this day. In our chat, we get to talk about how she has expanded, grown, and changed her business over the years.

Topics Discussed

  • How Abby got started on Etsy and how her shop has evolved over the years
  • Abby’s early blogging experiences and the benefits and doors blogging has opened up
  • Craft Industry Alliance, HH Americas, crafts trade shows – if you’re not familiar with any of this, you will be after listening to this episode
  • The power of persistence and the benefits of sticking things out through changing times (on and off Etsy)
  • And so much more…
Abby in studio

Connect With Abby

  • Craft Industry Alliance – visit their website for more information about resources they provide to crafting industry professionals
  • Email Abby [at] craftindustryalliance [dot] org
hhamericas, craft industry alliance
Register for the upcoming conference

Wanna Support The Podcast?

support the podcast, buy me a coffee

Connect With Me:

  • Instagram: @EtsyConversations
  • Twitter: @ConvoMePodcast

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave an honest review of the podcast in your favorite podcast app. That really helps to get the word out about the show.

sale samurai

For more help growing your Etsy-based business, check out these resources:

Filed Under: Podcast Episodes 2 Comments


Share 336 ~ Abby Glassenberg, President & Co-Founder of Craft Industry Alliance

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google LinkedIn Email

As Featured In

etsy conversations podcast featured in business insider, etsy blog, social media marketing world, podcast magazine, and podcast movement

Support The Podcast

support the podcast

#1 Recommended Etsy Tool

Sale Samurai

Let’s Stay in Touch via Email!

Subscribe To The Podcast!

subscribe-itunes

Recommended Resources

Etsy to Shopify Migration
How To Sell On Instagram

Copyright © 2023 Etsy Conversations Podcast

The term "Etsy" is a registered trademark of Etsy, Inc. - This site is not affiliated with Etsy, Inc.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Legal Stuff