Exciting News!We're thrilled to announce that as of July 2024 our podcast name is changing from Coming Home to Joy to Joy-Led Business!  Rest assured, our mission remains unchanged: empowering Christian women like you to discover joy in entrepreneurship, with practical wisdom, heartfelt encouragement, and a faith-centered approach. Tune in to the Joy-Led Business podcast and continue your journey towards business success and fulfillment!Episode #14: From 142 Alpacas to the Best Fiber Festival: Liz Mitchko’s Journey"Episode Summary:In this joy-filled episode of the Coming Home to Joy Business Podcast, host Tina Joy Cochran interviews Liz Mitchko, founder and owner of Whirlwind Ranch. Liz shares the journey of her award-winning alpaca ranch and her successful fiber festival called Fiber U. She also offers valuable insights on marketing and merchandising strategies for business owners. It's a lively conversation that not only inspires but also provides useful tips for anyone interested in creating and maintaining a successful lifestyle business.Key Points:- Whirlwind Ranch started as an alpaca ranch and evolved into a thriving fiber business.- Fiber U is a fiber festival that promotes fiber arts education.- Marketing and merchandising work together to bring awareness to a product or service and showcase it effectively.- Understanding the psychology of your target audience is crucial in both marketing and merchandising.- Fiber U takes place every July in Lebanon, Missouri.- Whirlwind Ranch exemplifies how a business can adapt and evolve to suit one's lifestyle.Links Mentioned:- [Whirlwind Ranch Website](https://whirlwindranch.com/)- [Fiber U Information](https://fiber-u.com/)Send us a textDiscover the Secret to Getting Organized and Having Work-Life Balance in Your Joy Led Business - Get Your FREE Daily Journal at https://www.goldenheartland.com/getorganizedContact Tina and Find out more about at GoldenHeartland.comConnect on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goldenheartland

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