# Vanity Metrics Aren't All That

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Podcast: [Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-cakes-unpopular-craft-opinions-7243520)
Published: 2026-09-18T10:26:00+00:00
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## Resource

Hot Cakes Episode 23: Vanity Metrics Aren’t All That This week, Sara and Jules are discussing vanity metrics (follower count, likes, etc) and how they don’t necessarily translate to success in business. And how they affect things like testing knitting/crocheting, influencer marketing, and business collaborations! thanks for tuning in! Follow Hot Cakes on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/ Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com ! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): @juliettepecautdesigns www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Jules is wearing: Magpie Crop Top by Juliette Pécaut https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/magpie-crop-top Jules’ WIP: Swatches for the Slow Knitting Yarn Directory https://www.slow-knitting.com/yarn-directory Sara is wearing: Rota Sleeveless Top by Irene Lin https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rota-sleeveless-top Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4 Yarn: Lana Grossa Solo Lino https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/solo-lino Things we mention: VT Sheep & Wool https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/ Music by Steve Ingle

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