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516 - Chester France Jr. Lifting Labels

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2026/05/17

Chester A. France, Jr. is a Veteran Small Business Owner, a Certified Life Coach (CLC), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master Social Work (MSW), and Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS). Mr. France has more than 30 years of professional experience in sales, sales training, and management in the for-profit sector. For more than 15 years, Mr. France has provided management and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, particularly in the faith-based community, to include establishing

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01:28:39

515 - Sohn Lewis - I Love Sharing What I Know

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2026/05/10

Over his 40+-year career, Sohn Lewis has reupholstered thousands of pieces of furniture and other items, including antiques, walls, and automobile and boat interiors. One of his more notable projects includes upholstering hundreds of replicated seats for the 2000s renovation of Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. His work also appears in the Smithsonian Institution, a few embassies, and the Maryland governor's office, Senate chambers, and statehouse. He's done work for Joseph Furniture Restoration

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514 - The Conversations We Avoid (and Why They Cost...

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2026/05/03

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

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513 - Listener Favorite - Heidi Yoder

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2026/04/26

Heidi Wenger Yoder is the owner of Smithland Custom Interiors in Harrisonburg, VA. which is celebrating 20 years of operation. Heidi's husband, Brent, is an invaluable member of her team as chief installer and cornice board fabricator. Her three teenage children pitch in on occasion as directors of recycling, dust bunny chasing, and van loading. Heidi is passionate about helping her clients live more fully in their homes and creating beauty in the process. Heidi is on Instagram and Facebook

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512 - The Skill That Has Nothing to Do with Sewing

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2026/04/19

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

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01:16:34

511 - Rachel Bristow - This Is Not Shoe Money -...

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2026/04/12

Rachel Bristow has been married to her husband, Victor, for 16 years, and together they share a large and close-knit family of 11 children and 13 grandchildren. She has owned her business, Creative Cousins Sewing for 12 years, transitioning to full-time drapery work over the past two years. Sewing is deeply rooted in her background—she comes from a long line of skilled seamstresses. Her mother, a gifted bridal specialist, had an exceptional talent for altering any type of garment. After becoming a

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01:08:21

510 - Ruti Wajnberg - My Heart is in Restoring Things...

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2026/04/05

Ruti is a Brooklyn-based upholsteress and the founder of Find The Thread Upholstery. Known for her bold use of color and pattern, she helps clients fall back in love with the furniture they already own, transforming pieces in a way that feels joyful and personal. Her process is designed to be approachable and low-stress, while keeping quality furniture out of the landfill through thoughtful, design-forward restoration. You can see her work on her website or on Instagram @findthethread. The Sew

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509 - Listener Favorite - Dennis Locke

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2026/03/29

Dennis Locke is a 3rd generation furniture upholsterer in Greenville, Tx. Serving the Dallas area. He came into the family business as a child, and has doing it professionally for over 40 years. Dennis took over the business in '97, when his mother passed. He does commercial and residential furniture, as well as specializing in repair and foam replacement. You can find Dennis at Payne's Upholstery. For some insight into Dennis's writing ability, be sure to visit his About Us Page. The Sew Much

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508 - The Technology Fail Sandwich and What It Taught Me

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2026/03/22

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

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01:28:02

507 - Abby Glassenberg -I Am a Very Project Oriented...

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2026/03/15

Abby Glassenberg is the co-founder and president of Craft Industry Alliance, the trade association for the crafts industry. The organization has over 2,000 members in all different sectors. She's also a sewing pattern designer, teacher, and journalist. Abby lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts with her husband, three children, and a rescue dog named Steve. You can reach Abby at https://abby@craftindustryalliance.org/ Abby is on Instagram

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01:05:42

506 - Listener Favorite - Whitney Kaufman

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2026/03/08

Whitney Kaufman is the owner of Whitney Kaufman Designs in Grand Rapids, MI. Whitney is a busy wife and mother of four teenagers. As a teacher turned stay-at-home-mom she began sewing shortly after her oldest daughter was born, and for years she enjoyed sewing Halloween costumes for her brood. Over the years she tried her hand at making both Roman shades and quilts. At the suggestion of some friends, she began looking into ways to turn her passion for sewing and decorating into a career. In

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01:29:18

505 - Hollie Rich - I Finally Feel Comfortable with...

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2026/03/01

Hollie Rich is the president and founder of Stuck on Hue, a concierge service for people decorating without the help of a professional interior designer. Hollie believes good design is for everyone, so her mission is to break down barriers design enthusiasts face when decorating on their own. She provides expert guidance, and helps them procure to-the-trade products that will make their homes feel special. Hollie is on Instagram and Facebook Resources and Links; Workroom Tech The Sew Much

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504 - OPPORTUNITY THINKING SERIES with Hope Arbery

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2026/02/22

With over two decades of experience as a workroom owner, Hope Arbery understands the reality of running a custom workroom - the long hours, the pricing uncertainty, and the pressure to get everything right. She founded QUIPA, a software built for workrooms that streamlines and automates quoting, work orders, and project management all in one place so workroom owners can stop carrying around details in their heads, and finally work with clarity instead of chaos. Hope's focus is equipping workrooms to

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503 - Ann Mautz - This Is All I've Ever Known and All...

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2026/02/15

Ann Mautz is the owner of Madison Avenue Designs and lives in Chillicothe, Ohio, approximately 45 miles south of Columbus. She has been in business since 1984 and holds an Associate degree in Interior Design. Ann has built her career working primarily from her home, offering retail services that include hard goods, custom window treatments, and bedding. In 1994, she expanded her business to include upholstery, and today her workroom is located in a dedicated space attached to her garage. Her

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01:04:53

502 - Will Hanke - Hire People Smarter Than You

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2026/02/08

Will Hanke has two passions: supporting our US veterans and helping window treatment and awning businesses tell their story online – providing them with increased exposure, more customers, and higher revenues. For over twenty-seven years he has helped mom & pops, startups, and multi-million dollar companies with their digital marketing strategies. Will hosts monthly online training events and has spoken at conferences across the US on a wide variety of topics from analytics to lead generation

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501 - Opportunity Thinking Series with Riana LeJeune

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2026/02/01

Riana LeJeune is an award-winning upholsterer, entrepreneur, and founder of Repinned Luxury Upholstery, a nationally recognized workroom known for preserving craftsmanship while pushing the industry forward. With over a decade in the skilled trades, Riana has built one of the country's first registered upholstery apprenticeship programs and is passionate about elevating artisan work through education, sustainability, and fair pricing. She's also the founder of Renewabl, a tech platform helping

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500 - Time to Celebrate 500 Episodes!!

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2026/01/25

Thank you so much for being on this journey with me! Links and Resources; Episode 113 - Opportunity Thinking Series with Jeanelle Dech - Feedback, Failure, Bankruptcy and Girl Scout Cookies

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01:18:27

499 - Meet the Jersey Girls!

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2026/01/18

What a fun podcast this was to record! Thanks to the Jersey Girls for taking time to chat with me! Irene Hurley Designs Instagram: @irenehurleydesigns Interior Couture for Cottage and Castle Irene Hurley Designs is a boutique design and sewing studio offering custom window coverings, interior accessories, and artisan quilts. Sue Berry - Designer and fabricator in business for 13 years Sew Stylish Designs Llc www.sewstylish.org Diana Nolan Diana Nolan Custom windows LLC Instagram @dianadnolan

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498 - Happy New Year 2026!

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2026/01/11

Links and Resources; Link to Daniel Pink's Video The Twelve Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington (Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money. I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coffee, so thank you!) If the Sew Much More Podcast has played a role in your journey in any way, I hope you'll consider participating. Here are the

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497 - Listener Favorite - Kelly Nanney

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2026/01/04

If the Sew Much More Podcast has played a role in your journey in any way, I hope you'll consider participating. Here are the three questions: What changed for you after listening to, or being on, the Sew Much More Podcast? That change might have been practical—or it might have been internal. Second: What challenge were you facing at the time, and where are you now? That challenge might still be ongoing, or it might be something you've moved through. And third: What one idea or moment stayed with

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