Wheel Talk
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsRyan Durbin (@rdceramics) & Becca Otis (@5linespottery) share their experiences as potters, makers, small business owners, and creatives. Becca is a full time studio potter, while Ryan is a full time website developer and part time potter. We'd love to share our ups and downs along the way as we build our skills as makers and small business owners in an honest, informal manner. We hope to bring you helpful tips we've learned over the years, learn from each other, and share expertise from a number of guests with you also. Please join us for some Wheel Talk!
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#258 - A new start for Bluebird Clay with Jordan Kloppe Pt 2
July 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBRyan and Becca are back with Jordan Kloppe, owner of Bluebird Clay, for part two of our discussion. He shares more about new product development, manufacturing challenges, experiences at pottery conferences (Clay Con West & NCECA), fulfilling orders efficiently, building a small pug mill, and the future of Bluebird. Thanks to Jordan for chatting and the listeners for tuning in! -----Find more about Bluebird below----- Instagram - @bluebird_clay Website - https://bluebirdclay.com/ Facebook ...
#257 - A new start for Bluebird Clay with Jordan Kloppe Pt 1
June 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBRyan and Becca introduce listeners to Jordan Kloppe, new owner of Bluebird Clay. Bluebird is a name that’s been around our industry for decades and are most known for manufacturing pugmills, clay mixers, and Soldner pottery wheels. Jordan shares his outsider perspective as he recently purchased the business, brings it into a new era of manufacturing, and some speed bumps he’s encountered so far. Stick around for part two next week to finish our conversation. -----Find more about Bluebird be...
#256 - Moving out of a studio
June 22, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 99.4 MBRyan & Becca come ready to chat all about what's involved in moving out of a studio, no matter the size. I think we can all agree, moving sucks! Both have experience in moving to larger and smaller studios over the years. With Becca's recent move, she's got a lot to say about selling equipment, tools, clay, etc so someone else can get a second life out them. We also aren't shy about recommending a dumpster. Best of luck if you're in a studio moving situation yourself and build habits of purg...
#255 - Adapting to uncertain times with Link Henderson from Kentucky Mudworks (Pt 2)
June 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBRyan and Becca welcome back Link Henderson, the owner of Kentucky Mudworks and Dirty Girls Pottery Tools, for part two of our conversation from last week. They discuss switching to Shopify as a sales platform, running marketing campaigns/sales throughout the year, online and print resources for staying up-to-date on changes in our industry, and some fun questions to finish things up. Thanks for listening! -----Find more about Link's businesses below----- Kentucky Mudworks Instagram - @kentu...
#254 - Adapting to uncertain times with Link Henderson from Kentucky Mudworks (Pt 1)
June 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBRyan and Becca welcome back Link Henderson, the owner of Kentucky Mudworks and Dirty Girls Pottery Tools, for an in-depth conversation. They discuss the significant adjustments Link's businesses have made since their last chat 3 years ago, particularly in response to the uncertainty surrounding raw materials. Link also shares insights into their rigorous product testing process before shipping to customers. Plus, they delve into a slightly controversial topic that you'll definitely want to h...
#253 - Becca's next challenge
June 01, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours - 87.8 MBRyan & Becca are back to chat about Becca's next challenge as she's made her way back east for the summer. She's planning ahead for diving head first into online teaching in clay. It's not something too foreign for her, but she's been planning for months (maybe even years) to get to this point. There's a lot of unknowns still, but the plan is set in motion. Ryan also shares a bit about a new throwing challenge he's started the past few weeks. Listener Questions On this episode: - Hi Ryan a...
#252 - Making pottery for restaurants with Bethany Kramer from Bethany Rose Pottery
May 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBRyan & Becca are happy to be joined by Bethany Kramer from Bethany Rose Pottery to answer all of our questions about working on orders with restaurants. Bethany has been working with various local and regional restaurants over nearly the last decade, finding success as she's grown. We're happy to get some answers regarding making orders in large quantities, hiring help, working with chefs/owners, adjusting forms over time, firing cone 10 gas reduction work, balancing family time, and shiftin...
#251 - What can you do when sales are slow?
May 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBRyan & Becca discuss how they think about adjusting their business & finances when sales are harder to come by. We've seen slower sales to start the year online, at shows, and general sentiment around folks having less disposable income. We hope you get some valuable takeaways to get yourself prepared in the case of finances tightening or product being harder to sell. Resources Wheel Talk #233 - Is paid advertisement worth it? with Will Donovan Listener Questions On this episode: - What ...
#250 - Finding the right shows
May 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBRyan & Becca go in deep on finding shows early in your selling career. Becca plays interviewer on this one to ask Ryan all about his early shows, what he hopes to get sales-wise these days at a show, and how the progression has evolved year to year. There's also some discussion about where and how to find the shows for you. Thanks for the question Tiffany! Resources Sign up for Becca's upcoming Nesting Mixing Bowls virtual workshop on Wed, May 15 at 8pm EST Wheel Talk #208 - Optimizing you...
#249 - Calculated risk-taking
May 04, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 90 MBRyan & Becca are back together once again to discuss risk taking in our businesses. What's the most risk we've taken lately, how do we think through risks we're willing to take, how having a support system influences our decisions, and how do we prepare ourselves when something doesn't go right. We hope you enjoy our discussion today. Resources Sign up for Becca's upcoming Nesting Mixing Bowls virtual workshop on Wed, May 15 at 8pm EST Listener Questions On this episode: - How do you dec...
#248 - Is your price right? with Isaac Shue and Heidi Fahrenbacher
April 27, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 98.8 MBRyan & Becca have the whole crew here today, joined by Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery and Isaac Shue from Gallery Mostaza. They talk a lot more about our hot topic as of late: pricing. Heidi continues where we left off last time to ask Ryan about his approach to pricing and digging into Isaac's pricing philosophy. -----Find more about Isaac's business below----- Instagram - @isaacshueisart & @gallery.mostaza Gallery Website - https://www.gallerymostaza.com/ Isaac's Facebook - htt...
#247 - "Resources for your business" at NCECA 2024
April 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBRyan & Becca are proud to share the topic of "Resources for your business" live at the NCECA 2024 clay conference hosted in Richmond, VA. We hope you enjoy the discussion as we share how our friends and peers become some of the best resources for our businesses. Thanks to Ben Carter (Tales of the Red Clay Rambler) and NCECA for co-producing the podcast and graciously inviting us back for the NCECA podcast room. Also, thanks to everyone who came to our talk in-person and asked questions live....
#246 - Let's talk preorders
April 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBRyan & Becca chat about preorders today! We cover a few pros and cons of doing a preorder, what we've preordered before, what we'd like to preorder in the future, and customer considerations when receiving an online preorder. Enjoy and good luck if you're planning to preorder anything this year. Resources Join the waitlist for Ryan's future Bookkeeping Workshops Listener Questions On this episode: - Taxes/keeping track of income/expenses @dirtboyceramics Send us questions so we can answe...
#245 - Pricing your work pt 2 & presenting at NCECA with Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery
April 06, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 95.3 MBRyan & Becca welcome back Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery for third time to chat all things NCECA and catch up on Becca's pricing. They recap how NCECA went for them as demonstrators & presenters, what makes the conference so overwhelming, dig into Becca's pricing and sales since we last met with Heidi, and hunting apparently. Stay tuned for the next appearance when we dig more into Ryan's pricing and sales with Heidi. Enjoy everyone! -----Find more about Heidi's business below---...
#244 - Road trip home from NCECA!
March 30, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBRyan & Becca are heading home to Cincinnati with Erica & Jessica from Richmond, Virginia after attending NCECA 2024. Enjoy the events that made this week special and some of our key takeaways as we get home, rest up, and get back into our studios soon. We hope to see everyone in Salt Lake City, Utah for 2025 and Detroit, Michigan for 2026! Follow Erica at @erica_irene_k and Jessica at @overbrookclay on Instagram to see what they are up to. Listener Questions Send us questions so we can an...
#243 - Getting better at in-person shows
March 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBRyan & Becca are getting excited about NCECA, which just concluded at the time of this release, before answering a listener's question about gauging the shows they're selling at. Sandrine's in her second year of selling and wants to make sure the shows she's looking into are good fit for the potential customers out there for her. We get into how you should think about the shows you choose, improving little by little by comparing to yourself only, and planning for selling outside your home st...
#242 - How we started & where we're going
March 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBRyan & Becca share some stories today about how the podcast started and how it's changed over the years. We also get into how we see it progressing into the future and some dream scenarios we may see come to fruition at some point. Thanks for continuing to listen! Listener Questions On this episode: - How did the podcast start? How did we manage it early on & plan for discussions? Where are we now with it and how do we feel about it? Did we have plans long term for it & what opportunities d...
#241 - Setting boundaries on social media with Melanie Westheiden from Swell Ceramics
March 09, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBRyan & Becca are joined today by Melanie Westheiden from Swell Ceramics. Melanie shares about her business’ evolution from a home studio to brick and mortar, preparing for the holiday season, setting boundaries on Instagram, & shifting her body of work. Thanks so much to Melanie for taking the time to share with all of us. -----Find more about Melanie’s business below----- Instagram - @swellceramics Website - https://www.swellceramics.com/ Listener Questions On this episode: - Do y’all hav...
#240 - Mobile studios
March 02, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBRyan & Becca are back together once again and this week we're talking mobile studios! We received a question about the viability of using a mobile studio in a trailer, van, etc to assist in teaching small kid classes and selling at shows from it. Becca's insights may surprise you on this one. Thanks for the question Lilly! Listener Questions On this episode: - I have been trying to get a little more consistency in my drying. Currently I have a rack that is taped up with plastic but occasion...
#239 - Custom wholesale & clay buttons with Sara Davis from Golden Earth Designs
February 24, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours - 87.8 MBRyan & Becca are joined today by Sara Davis from Golden Earth Designs. Sara shares about her process of making custom wholesale mugs, selling full time the past year, getting back to production after the holidays, and clay buttons! Thanks so much to Sara for sharing some time to chat about her work and business. -----Find more about Sara's business below----- Instagram - @goldenearthdesigns Etsy - https://goldenearthdesigns.etsy.com/ Listener Questions Send us questions so we can answer an...
#238 - A path to full time ceramic artist with Em (Paz) Stevens (Pt 2)
February 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBRyan & Becca welcome Em (Paz) Stevens to the show to discuss balancing a full time job in the service industry and part time pottery. We get into how her business did in 2023, how she's building out her home studio, funding the build through Kickstarter, setting realistic business goals, and digging into Etsy shop advice. Thanks again to Em for sharing her time with us. -----Find more about Em's business below----- Instagram - @pazfuldesigns Website - https://www.pazfuldesigns.com/ Facebook...
#237 - A path to full time ceramic artist with Em (Paz) Stevens (Pt 1)
February 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBRyan & Becca Welcome Em (Paz) Stevens to the show to discuss balancing a full time job in the service industry and part time pottery. Em has a number of questions for us, especially related to how Ryan was able to sell $95k worth of work in a year that averages $35 while selling "part time." We cover a number of topics on this first installment of this chat with Em and we're grateful for her sharing some time with us. -----Find more about Em's business below----- Instagram - @pazfuldesigns...
#236 - Clay Con West recap
February 03, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBRyan & Becca are back to chatting just the two of them on today's episode. Most of the discussion involves updating everyone about their busy lives the past few weeks before getting into their time at Clay Con West this January. It was another great year spent with new and old friends and we hope to see you at NCECA 2024 in Richmond, Virginia or next year for Clay Con West 2025 in Saint George, Utah. Join Ryan's upcoming workshop: Bookkeeping Workshop with Ryan - Feb 10 Listener Questions ...
#236 - Clay Con West recap!
February 03, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBRyan & Becca are back to chatting just the two of them on today's episode. Most of the discussion involves updating everyone about their busy lives the past few weeks before getting into their time at Clay Con West this January. It was another great year spent with new and old friends and we hope to see you at NCECA 2024 in Richmond, Virginia or next year for Clay Con West 2025 in Saint George, Utah. Join Ryan's upcoming workshop: Bookkeeping Workshop with Ryan - Feb 10 Listener Questions ...
#235 - A peek inside the Maker's Playbook with Rebecca Ickes Carra
January 27, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBRyan and Becca are joined by Rebecca Ickes Carra, host of The Maker's Playbook podcast and co-owner of Carra Terra, a small pottery business in Milwaukee, WI. Drawing from her 14-years as a self-employed photographer, Rebecca sheds light on the dynamics of building their pottery business alongside her husband Francesco. We cover the art of juggling multiple commitments, insights into working with a spouse, reflections on a year of selling at in-person shows, tips on pricing handmade items, a...
#234 - Body care for long term success with Joshua Reed from Wellness with Joshua
January 20, 2024 07:00 - 3 hours - 140 MBRyan and Becca are joined by Joshua Reed from Wellness with Joshua to talk how we can ensure our bodies can hold up long-term as potters and small business owners. Joshua has a varied background in physical therapy, biomechanics, physical training, nutrition coaching, and more to share his expertise with us for long term body care as potters. We hope you get value from our discussion and please let us know what you'd like to hear from Joshua if we have him back in the future. -----Find mor...
#233 - Is paid advertisement worth it? with Will Donovan from Donovan Pottery
January 13, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours - 98.6 MBRyan and Becca welcome back Will Donovan of Donovan Pottery to discuss a range of topics, including: sharing end of year recaps, growing your business with help, using paid ads to sell your work, and geeking out on Lord of the Rings. We learn a ton from Will's second time on the podcast and we hope you take some good nuggets into your own practice. Previous episode with Will Wheel Talk #181 - Meeting customer demand with Will Donovan of Donovan Pottery -----Find more about Will’s business...
#232 - What do you look for in a workshop?
January 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBRyan & Becca share insights about what they look for when seeking out workshop opportunities to expand their skills. We also share what valuable takeaways we typically come away with once we’re leaving a workshop. Join Becca or Ryan at a future workshop they are teaching soon: Throwing Efficiency with Becca - Jan 10 Selling at In-Person Shows with Ryan - Jan 25 Bookkeeping Workshop with Ryan - Jan 29 & Feb 10 Throwing Oil Bottles with Ryan - Apr 10 What would you do if… a more famous ceram...
#231 - Analyzing your best & worst Instagram Reels
December 30, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 99.3 MBRyan & Becca try a different approach on today's episode to discuss some of their top performing (and worst) Instagram Reels over the past 6 months. We chat about what we think made them so successful, some takeaways to think about as we produce content for future reels, and why some just completely flopped. We hope this is a useful discussion as you think ahead to content creation and finding interesting snippets of the work we all do in clay. Listener Questions On this episode: - I have a...
#230 - Starting a community studio from scratch with Noah Smith from NWS Ceramics
December 23, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBRyan & Becca welcome Noah Smith to the show today to chat about getting a community studio up and running very recently in Portland, Oregon. Noah's been making pottery for a few years, but has recently embarked on opening Heirloom Ceramic Studio in the Sellwood neighborhood outside Portland. We chat about the growth so far, how he's enjoying the teaching & managing side of the business, his offerings, and how he's planning for the long term of the studio with his local community in mind. Tha...
#229 - 2023 wrap up
December 16, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 83.7 MBRyan & Becca discuss leaving early for in-person shows from a recent experience Ryan had at a show before wrapping up their key takeaways from their year, even though there’s still a few weeks left in it. They get into goals, money, & possible plans for next year. Thanks for listening and have a great holiday season everyone! Listener Questions Send us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email ...
#228 - How do you handle negative feedback?
December 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBRyan & Becca have some thoughts today about how to handle negative feedback, whether it's a customer, fellow business owner, business you partner with, or otherwise. Handling these situations can be pretty tricky and we hope you get some good insight from today's discussion. Thanks for listening! Listener Questions On this episode: - What's the best way to ship out 60 or more packages? Do you need to contact the post office? Do you just show up with a mischievous smile? Would scheduling a p...
#227 - Tiki Technical Talk with Henrik van Ryzin from VanTiki
December 02, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBRyan & Becca welcome Henrik Van Ryzin today from VanTiki Studios. He shares a wealth of knowledge about his evolution from a special effects artist to a full time ceramic artist focused in mold making & slip casting. Henrik and his wife Denise focus on producing ceramic tiki mugs and other goods that share their love of tiki with customers all over the world. Check out his YouTube channel for in-depth knowledge about the technical side of his slipcast and mold-making process. -----Find more...
#226 - Kiln size matters
November 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBRyan & Becca get deep into kilns on today's episode to give some insight into how you may choose your next kiln based on your studio production. They cover a range of kiln body sizes from the L&L & Skutt lines, as well as a few others along the way. Good luck if you're in the market for a kiln and let us know if you have any questions to help you make the decision a little easier. Enjoy! Listener Questions On this episode: - Do you use Etys ads? If so, how do you decide what listings are be...
#225 - What influences a buyer to purchase?
November 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBRyan & Becca are back together this week to recap some of the points discussed last week on Becca's solo episode about her shows. To relate back to a more broad topic, Ryan get's into what he feels influences buyers to purchase from you at shows. Hopefully you were able to reflect on your booth set-up and interactions at shows to see where you're doing well and maybe some areas of improvement. Thanks for listening! Listener Questions On this episode: - As the holiday season is gearing up, ...
#224 - Becca’s on the road
November 11, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBBecca shares some thoughts on her drive back to Indianapolis after a show weekend in Louisville, KY. She covers some thoughts around what a positive show looks like for her, how she's feeling about shows this year, and how she plans to move forward. We hope you enjoy this raw solo episode with Becca and stick around next week when Ryan shares some thoughts about it. Listener Questions Send us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those thro...
#223 - Health & safety in the studio
November 04, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 85 MBRyan & Becca answer a frequent listener questions about how to keep your studio clean, from handling water usage, clay dust, reclaim, equipment, managing a packing & shipping station, and how we can make the space sustainable for the long term. Enjoy and happy cleaning! Resources For Flux Sake Podcast Safety in the Ceramics Studio by Jeff Zamek Listener Questions On this episode: - How do you know when it’s time to change thermocouple? I have a Skutt. The metal part of thermocouple looks b...
#222 - Building partnerships with companies
October 28, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 92.3 MBRyan & Becca share some updates about their lively week together before getting to some listener questions and finally the topic for today: building partnerships with companies. There's no copy and paste message you can send out to the companies you'd like to partner with, but you can certainly be yourself and share how you'd make a great person to talk about their products. Best of luck if you're thinking about reaching out to some companies for collaborations. Listener Questions On this ...
#221 - Fostering community as a family with Milissa & Eric Beale from Beale Pottery
October 21, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 86.3 MBRyan & Becca are together in-person today at Ryan's while they chat virtually with Milissa and Eric Beale from Beale Pottery in northwest Indiana. They chat about their recent grand opening celebration, managing the business as a husband & wife team, balancing multiple styles of work, class/workshop offerings, financial risk of relying only on pottery income for the family, and plenty more. Tons of laughs and value gained from our discussion today thanks to Milissa and Eric. -----Find more...
#220 - Are you feeling burned-out?
October 14, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 97.1 MBRyan and Becca discuss a heavy topic today: burnout. What’s led to burnout for both Becca & Ryan, how are they feeling in the midst of it, & how do they cope with it? It’s a tough time of year for so many small business owners as the holidays approach, but we can get through this to feel good about the end of our year. Thanks for listening and best of luck to finish out 2023! Listener Questions On this episode: - I’m collaborating with a friend. She’s creating designs for screen printing on...
#219 - Pricing your work effectively with Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery
October 07, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBRyan & Becca welcome back Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery while Becca is visiting her up in Michigan for the week. They cover a number of topics but mainly focus on how Heidi manages many wholesale accounts, the collections most suitable for wholesale, and pricing your work to properly account for your materials, labor, and profit. We hope you enjoy today’s in-depth discussion with Heidi. -----Find more about Heidi's business below----- Instagram - @bellajoypottery Website - https...
#218 - Pot Swap 2023 is almost here!
September 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBRyan & Becca bring you a special episode discussing all things #potswap2023, our 6th year hosting this global event. There are a few important changes this year to be aware of and we cover it all today. Follow along with all Pot Swap happenings on Instagram @potswapofficial. Registration is free and open to the first 1,000 entries this year starting on Sunday, October 15th at 12pm EDT. First come, first serve on sign-ups so set a reminder (we have a reminder shared in our Instagram stories)!...
#217 - Teaching in-person & virtually
September 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBRyan and Becca compare various ways of teaching: in-person and virtually. They have both taught in community studios settings in-person and virtually on various topics. Enjoy the discussion and let us know how you prefer to teach. Upcoming Workshops from Ryan/Becca Throwing Efficiency with Becca - Sept 25th Jewelry Making with Becca - Sept 27th Cincinnati Coffee Festival - Oct 21-22 Resources Get Business Insurance - SBA Listener Questions On this episode: - Hi Ryan and Becca, love the sh...
#216 - Maintaining a love for clay with Juliann Roush
September 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBRyan & Becca are joined today by Juliann Roush while Becca is visiting her in the upper peninsula of Michigan. We discuss how she makes her very time-intensive functional work using various hand-building techniques. Her business and work has shifted a lot over the 30+ years she’s been playing with clay, but she still finds love in what she’s making. We also answer a couple listener questions with Juliann’s input. Join the three of us at Clay Con West in St. George, Utah January 12-14. See he...
#215 - Scaling your business with Curt Hammerly from Hammerly Ceramics
September 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBRyan welcomes back Curt Hammerly from Hammerly Ceramics near Denver, CO. They discuss how he’s managed a team through a quickly growing business, taking on big projects with staff, & introducing pre-orders and older designs into his workflow. Thanks to Curt for joining us again! -----Find more about Curt’s business below----- Instagram - @hammerlyceramics Website - hammerlyceramics.com #50 - Shop Talk with Curt Hammerly #137 - Playing the Instagram Game with Curt Hammerly Listener Question...
#214 - We're not in Kansas anymore with Meghan Yarnell & Tony Young
September 02, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 90.7 MBRyan is joined by Meghan Yarnell & Tony Young as they make the 14 hour drive back from Kansas where they participated in a soda kiln building workshop taught by Kevin Kowalski. Thanks to Isaac & Karina Shue for graciously hosting us at their home/studio in Harper, Kansas for 4 days. It was a great experience and we talk all about what we expected going in, key takeaways, life as high school teachers, and finding time to make their own work on the side. Thanks to Meg & Tony for joining me! R...
#213 - 4 year anniversary of Wheel Talk!
August 26, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 91.9 MBRyan and Becca just celebrated their 4 year anniversary of hosting Wheel Talk on August 22nd. Each of their lives & businesses have shifted so much in the past 4 years! Thanks so much for listening whether you've been here since the beginning or recently found us, sending us questions, leaving reviews, & sharing with friends over the years. Cheers to the next four years! Upcoming Workshops from Ryan/Becca Throwing Oil Bottles with Ryan Durbin - Aug 30th Jewelry Making with Becca Otis - Sept...
#212 - Live Q&A with Ashley from Bowled Over Ceramics
August 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBRyan & Becca are joined by Ashley Ball to discuss an interesting proposal related to trying out a new show to her with potential versus sticking with a tried and true show she's done multiple times. We cover the situation from many different angles to give the best recommendation: financial potential, distance, length of show, interest level to be at the show, customer potential, expenses, etc. We also want to sincerely thank Ashley for her help managing our Wheel Talk Instagram account alon...
#211 - Building community virtually with Tzipporah Schvarcz from Sipor Ceramics
August 12, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 92.9 MBRyan & Becca welcome Tzipporah from Sipor Ceramics to discuss juggling life as a full time mother of four while making & teaching pottery on the side. She's currently pursuing a new journey into hosting virtual classes to help build community for potters feeling isolated in their studios and also those hoping to learn more about throwing specific forms you may not already have experience with or want to hone your skills a bit more. We also get some insights into Jewish culture during the lat...
#210 - Live Q&A with Caroline from Revisionist Studio
August 05, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBRyan & Becca are joined by Caroline Clark to discuss finding your market when your local community may not respond to your work as well as you hoped. We experiment with a few ideas to see what may work for Caroline and hope you enjoy. Thanks to Caroline for joining us! Listener Questions On this episode: - Do you have any recommendations for finding your people (ie customers) when your work isn't very traditional? I live in South Carolina, and my work is a little too weird for the gallerie...