Speaker 1
I love pets and have 2 dogs. I work at the mall near my home. I have a house that is not yet finished. I am looking for a furniture shop to buy furniture. I love grilling steak and hotdogs.
Speaker 2
I have blonde hair and blue eyes. My parents are both from the north. I lived in alaska for 3 years. I want to retire on a beach. I have a small smart car.
Speaker 1
I own a business. I am a travel agent. I have one cat. I live in florida. I love offshore fishing.
Speaker 2
I own a business. I used to live in Alaska. I have a smart car. I have blonde hair and blue eyes. I fished in alaska. I lived there for 3 years.
Speaker 1
Hi! How is your afternoon going?
Speaker 2
Hi, it's going well but I am really ready to retire on the beach already.
Speaker 1
You and me both! Owning your own business makes a person crazy!.
Speaker 2
Yes! I had a business when I lived in alaska and it was a lot of work.
Speaker 1
Alaska looks beautiful. I am a travel agent in my other business. Would love to go.
Speaker 2
I love traveling. I take a lot of trips in my smart car.
Speaker 1
Do you have any pets? I have one cat at the moment.
Speaker 2
I don't but my parents live up north and have huskies.
Speaker 1
I live in florida and love it here.
Speaker 2
I love the beach, I look like a surfer with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Speaker 1
We do a lot of offshore fishing.
Speaker 2
I did some fishing in alaska as well. I was there for about 3 years.
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Speaker 1
I own a business. I am a travel agent. I have one cat. I live in florida. I love offshore fishing.
Speaker 2
I own a business. I used to live in Alaska. I have a smart car. I have blonde hair and blue eyes. I fished in alaska. I lived there for 3 years.
Speaker 1
How is your business doing?, I see you love to travel maybe we can hang out in florida some day and take a trip to some of the wonderful beaches over here
Speaker 2
The business is doing well so far today. And yes, I would love to travel down to Florida at some point.
Speaker 1
Oh, great! That would be fun, I'm always looking for new fishing buddies and love introducing people to the beautiful Florida beaches. What kind of business do you own, if you don't mind me asking?
Speaker 2
That sounds terrific - I've actually only fished in Alaska so this will be a new experience for me. And coincidentally - I actually own a fishing boat company! What about you?
Speaker 1
Oh wow, that's perfect! My business is fishing-related too, but mine's a little less practical. I have an Etsy shop where I sell hand-crocheted stuffed fish. It's gaining some popularity, but it's still just a side gig for now. But I'm hoping I can eventually quit my job as a travel agent and focus on my crochet business full-time.
Speaker 2
Oh, no way! That sounds like a terrific gig. Send me a link to your Etsy shop - I would love to check it out!
Speaker 1
Sure, it's [etsy link]! I take special requests, too. If there's something you'd like, I'd be happy to make you something on the house ;)
Speaker 2
Oh wow, that's so sweet for you to offer. I'll have to check out your shop and let you know some of my favorites :)
Speaker 1
Sure thing! So how did you get started with your fishing boat company? Seems like that would be a lot of work to get started up.
Speaker 2
It's actually something that my father started  many years ago. When I was living in Alaska, I brought the company with me. IT was definitely a lot of work, but well worth it!
Speaker 1
Oh, I see. A family business, that's really cool. And I'm guess you get unlimited free boat rentals for your fishing trips??
Speaker 2
Absolutely! If you're work ever has you traveling to my area, I'd love to take you out on the boat!
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Speaker 1
I own a business. I am a travel agent and also crochet items to sell on Etsy. I have one cat. I live in florida. I love offshore fishing. I love fishing and beaches.
Speaker 2
I have a smart car. I have blonde hair and blue eyes. I fished in alaska. I lived there for 3 years. I own my own business. I live in the United States. I own a fishing boat company. I inherited my business from my father. I used to live in Alaska but have moved away.
Speaker 1
Are pets allowed on the fishing boat, I'd love to be able to bring my cat! 
Speaker 2
I wouldn't recommend bringing a pet on the boat unless you already know how they react to water. Has your cat been on a boat before?
Speaker 1
He has not, but once he fell into the bathtub and seemed ok with it afer he stopped clawing like a maniac
Speaker 2
Haha, I think that's a little different honestly. Maybe you could leave your cat at home while you go on the boat. What do you think?
Speaker 1
I already bought him a pole and a vest though...he'll be so disappointed. I told him when I landed a tuna it was all his. Can a cat devour a whole 100 lb tuna? That should be a sight to see
Speaker 2
Well that does sound like it'd be pretty cute... I'm not sure what your chances are of catching a 100 pound tune though.
Speaker 1
Oh I think I can land those monsters...they seem to do it in television and movies pretty frequently
Speaker 2
True, but real life on the boat can look a bit different. Have you done much fishing in the past?
Speaker 1
Only off a dock into a pond, but I think i'm ready to hunt either tuna or shark. I watched Jaws the other night...the sound wasn't on, but I think I got the gist of it
Speaker 2
Hm, I'd suggest watching jaws again with the sound on before going for a shark. Do you think your cat could take on a shark?
Speaker 1
maybe if he's wearing his vest
Speaker 2
I'm not sure that'd be enough to protect him honestly. How big is he?
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Speaker 1
I own a business. I am a travel agent and also crochet items to sell on Etsy. I have one cat. I live in florida. I love offshore fishing. I love fishing and beaches. I have gone fishing before but never on a boat. I watch television and movies. I watched Jaws the other night.
Speaker 2
I have a smart car. I have blonde hair and blue eyes. I fished in alaska. I lived there for 3 years. I own my own business. I live in the United States. I own a fishing boat company. I inherited my business from my father. I used to live in Alaska but have moved away.
Speaker 1
I just got this order for a crochet fish that you HAVE to see!
Speaker 2
Oh, how exciting!! Congratulations on getting an order, I am so happy that your Etsy shop is doing well. What kind of crochet fish is the order for?
Speaker 1
They just wanted this multi-colored one with the button eyes that I put on them. They're very cute and make really great gifts for kids. I'm really hoping that the Esty business will pick up because I think it would be great for supplementing my income.
Speaker 2
How cute! You will have to send a photo of that order to me prior to shipping it out. If you could do Etsy full-time, would you take the opportunity and quit your travel agency job?
Speaker 1
I'll definitely send a photo over - do you think you might be interested in one? And, I'm unsure if I'd quit being a travel agent. The perks are really great, and I have a great connection with my clientele. Not to mention, they have been a great way of funneling traffic to my Etsy business! 
Speaker 2
Oh, how interesting. I had not considered using the travel agency to get more clients for your business. How do you advertise your crochet to your travel clients?
Speaker 1
I have a very close, almost friend connection with a lot of my clients. So, when they seem they are eager to learn more about the things I do, I share it with them. You'd be surprised how many people from my client base actually express interest in my personal life. 
Speaker 2
That is great to hear that you are so close with your clients. What a testimony to your excellent service! What are the majority of your crochet orders for? Do you do different animals and sizes?
Speaker 1
I've gotten a lot of orders for crocheted blankets, and those are usually the most expensive. The crochet fish are new, but I'm hoping people will show more interest in them. I was considering doing other animals, do you have any recommendations? 
Speaker 2
Wow, you are so talented to be able to create so many different crochet crafts. I do not know much about crochet or how difficult different patterns would be, but I think a bee crochet pattern would be really cute and popular. I have seen photo examples on Pinterest.
Speaker 1
Do you have any links you can show me? Maybe I'll make a test design, and if it's any good, you can keep it!
Speaker 2
Yes, I will send the links over to you via email. They are big round bees with little tiny wings, they look very cute. Do you usually use a pattern when you crochet or do you do it free hand?
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Speaker 1
I own a business. I am a travel agent I am unsure if I will quit, it has its perks. I also crochet items to sell on Etsy. I have one cat. I live in florida. I love offshore fishing. I love fishing and beaches. I have gone fishing before but never on a boat. I watch television and movies. I watched Jaws the other night. I got an order for a crochet fish. I get a lot of orders for crocheted blankets.  I considered crocheting other animals. I am new to making the fish. I have close connections with a lot of my clients.  I share things from my personal life with them.
Speaker 2
I have a smart car. I have blonde hair and blue eyes. I fished in alaska. I lived there for 3 years. I own my own business. I live in the United States. I own a fishing boat company. I inherited my business from my father. I used to live in Alaska but have moved away. I do not know much about crochet. I saw a bee crochet pattern on Pinterest.
Speaker 1
I was able to get that bee crochet pattern created. Check your email for a preview! 
Speaker 2
Awesome! Thanks for that! I use Etsy a lot too to look for neat items to buy.  Are crochet items the only thing you sell on Etsy? 
Speaker 1
Yes, at the moment.  I have thought about expanding to knitting, but there are a lot of sellers who do that.  I think I may just expand to more kinds of crocheted animals.
Speaker 2
I can understand that. I don't know too much about crochet, but I do like to browse online to see what other people have made. What is your best selling crocheted animal?
Speaker 1
I think my best selling animal is the cat, and patterns for blankets involving cats.  And sometimes blankets for cats! Crocheting and cats seem to go together, the same people like both.
Speaker 2
That is funny! Crocheting an animal sounds complicated to me. I'm not sure if I'd have the patience for it. How long does it take you to finish an item?
Speaker 1
That totally depends on the item, and how complicated the pattern is, and whether I have done it before. Animals are hander to finish off because of the edges, everything has to be well seamed. Blankets are easier because they have a natural edging. Do you have any ideas for Alaskan animals that would be good to crochet?
Speaker 2
That makes sense, with the blankets being easier to make. I wish I was as talented as you! Moose, bears, reindeers are some of the animals that come to mind if you're wondering about popular Alaskan animals. I think a moose would make a really cute crocheted item to sell. 
Speaker 1
Oh yes, with those big antlers it might be really cute! and maybe more unique than a bear.  That's a really good idea.
Speaker 2
Wolves, sheeps, and whales are some more Alaskan animal ideas you can use. It's good to expand. Do you think this side hustle can turn into something full time one day?
Speaker 1
Those sound good also, maybe a pair of a wolf and a mountain sheep.  Or a whale, maybe an orca?  I like unusual ideas.  As for going full time, it all depends.  I do like being a travel agent, because  I love to travel myself. It might be too much pressure to try to live on the Etsy business, then it wouldn't be fun anymore.
Speaker 2
You have a good point there. I think you are making a smart choice. Plus, a hobby turning into a job probably would no longer be fun anymore. I can relate because running a company myself makes me feel very stressed. Oh, I like the idea of the orca by the way.
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