Welcome to the 2025 Crochet Business Summit Call for Speakers
We’re seeking passionate and knowledgeable individuals to share their expertise and insights about growing online profits with our vibrant crochet community.
Our mission is to empower crochet business owners worldwide with the tools, strategies, and community they need to build profitable, sustainable businesses. We would be honored to have you join us in 2025 as a speaker to your strategies and inspiration to our expected 7,000+ attendees.
This year’s theme is “Online Profits”.
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DAYS OF TEACHING
The event will take place Wednesday, March 5 – Friday, March 7, 2025.
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SPEAKERS
We will feature 16+ vetted speakers in the areas of crochet and online business.
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EXPECTED ATTENDEES
Based on past events, we expect over 7,000 crochet business owners to attend the event.
Who attends the Crochet Business Summit?
CROCHET PRODUCT SELLERS
Many of our attendees are new or veteran product sellers looking to hone their skills at sales, product development, and marketing.
CROCHET PATTERN DESIGNERS & BLOGGERS
Designers love to attend the summit to learn new ways of growing their audience and maximizing profits.
FIBER-BUSINESS SERVICE PROVIDERS
Virtual assistants, tech editors, and coaches attend the event in hopes of learning new strategies for connecting to their audience.
Want to know why speaking at this event is an incredible experience?
Speaking at the Crochet Business Summit will be well worth your time…past speakers have loved it!
Position yourself as a Go-To Expert
Delivering a 15-25 minute presentation at this niche summit can position you as an authority in your field.
Grow Your Email List
Previous summit speakers have expanded their audience by hundreds, and in some cases, by over 1,000 highly engaged, qualified leads. This could be your opportunity too!
Networking
Our welcoming and supportive culture encourages speakers to connect with other industry experts and the broader community in a casual and fun way. Participating in this summit could open doors to collaborations like joint ventures, podcast interviews, future speaking engagements, and more.
Make Money!
The Crochet Business Summit offers an incredible opportunity to earn while you share your expertise. As a speaker, you’ll have access to our affiliate program, which gives you up to 40% of every sale you refer. Many of our past speakers have earned over $1,000 simply by using our ready-made marketing materials to share on social media and through their email lists. It’s an easy and rewarding way to grow your influence and your income!
Who we're looking for...
Are you passionate about helping others succeed in the crochet industry? Do you have unique insights, innovative strategies, or valuable experiences that can inspire and empower crochet business owners?
We’re looking for a diverse lineup of dynamic speakers who:
- Are crochet designers, product sellers, or industry experts with proven success in their field.
- Have experience in areas such as marketing, scaling a business, product development, or digital tools for entrepreneurs.
- Can offer actionable strategies and insights that help attendees grow their businesses, overcome challenges, and maximize profits.
- Are engaging, authentic, and excited to connect with a community of motivated and creative entrepreneurs.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Potential Topics of Interest
E-Commerce Excellence
- “Etsy Success Strategies”: How to create, optimize, and grow a profitable Etsy shop.
- “Building Your Shopify Storefront”: Step-by-step guidance to launch and run your own e-commerce shop.
- “Mastering Product Photography for Online Sales”: Techniques to make your crochet items irresistible online.
- “SEO for Handmade Sellers”: Drive traffic to your online shop with search engine optimization.
Content Creation and Monetization
- “Blogging for Profit”: How to turn your passion for crochet into a thriving blog that earns through ads and affiliates.
- “Passive Income Through Pattern Sales”: Tips for creating and selling digital crochet patterns.
- “YouTube for Crochetpreneurs”: Building a crochet channel that generates income through tutorials, ads, and memberships.
- “Monetizing Instagram and TikTok”: Growing your audience and working with sponsors or creating paid content.
Affiliate Marketing and Sponsorships
- “Affiliate Marketing for Makers”: Adding a steady revenue stream by recommending tools, yarn, and supplies.
- “Landing Sponsorships as a Crochet Influencer”: Building relationships with brands to secure partnerships.
- “Crafting Collaborations that Pay”: Working with other makers or businesses to boost your bottom line.
Scaling Through Digital Products and Courses
- “Design and Sell Your Crochet Courses”: Sharing your skills through online teaching platforms.
- “Creating and Selling Crochet Kits”: Pairing patterns with supplies for a premium customer experience.
- “Running Crochet-Alongs for Profit”: Engaging your audience with paid crochet-along events.
Diversifying Revenue Streams
- “Memberships and Subscriptions”: Building a loyal customer base with recurring revenue models.
- “Selling on Multiple Platforms”: Strategies for expanding from Etsy to Shopify, Amazon Handmade, and beyond.
- “Maximizing Seasonal Sales”: Planning and promoting holiday launches for maximum impact.
Financial Growth and Optimization
- “Pricing Crochet Products for Profit”: Ensuring your prices reflect your worth and cover all costs.
- “Leveraging Analytics for Sales Growth”: Using data to improve your shop’s performance and conversions.
- “Scaling Without Burnout”: Automating and outsourcing to grow sustainably.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Here are some important dates
If you have any conflicts with any of these dates, please don't hesitate to let us know and we'll see if there's anything we can do.
DUE ASAP
Once accepted, we'll ask that you submit your basic information form as soon as possible after receiving the submission link.
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Your Presentation is due on or before February 5th. Let us know if you have any issues.
FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 5, 2025
This is the promotional period for the summit. We ask you to share widely during this time.
MARCH 5 - 7, 2025
This is when the summit will take place and your presentation will go live at your scheduled time!
Are you in?
Great!! Here are your next step.
Fill out the application form!
To apply as a speaker, please submit your application by January 17th. You’ll be asked to include some basic information and a short 2-3 minute video introducing yourself and telling us about your suggested topic.
Our selection committee will evaluate proposals based on relevance to the summit theme, clarity of content, speaker expertise, and potential value to attendees. Selected speakers will be notified by January 20th.
We are committed to featuring a diverse range of voices and perspectives.