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Ryan and Becca welcome Delvin Goode of D Goode Art to share his creative evolution while balancing a military career the past 20+ years. We discuss his experience getting an MFA from Fort Hays State University while still serving before getting into his process as well, from blending wheel-thrown and slipcasting to his evolving use of mixed media. Since retiring, he's elevated his experience as a Speedball Professional Artist to work directly for Speedball in a product marketing role. Del offers more about his expectations when joining the team versus the reality of the role day-to-day at Speedball. Thanks to Del for joining us and we hope you enjoy our chat!
-----Find more about Delvin's business below-----
Instagram - @dgoodeart
All the things - https://linktr.ee/dgoodeart
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Ryan and Becca return for another chapter of the podcast book club, diving into Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. They’re joined by Taylor Swilley—voice actor by day, potter by night, and cat snuggler in between. Together, they explore key takeaways from the book, discuss thought-provoking concepts, and highlight areas that didn’t quite resonate.
Don't miss our next book recap on Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon, coming out on Saturday, November 9th.
A special thanks to Taylor for joining us and for recording the ads in today’s episode!
Resources
"Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert (audiobook available on Libby)
"Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative" by Austin Kleon (e-book available on Libby)
-----Find more about Taylor's business below-----
Instagram - @backyardkiln
Website - https://backyardkiln.com/
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/BackyardKiln
Listener Questions
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Ryan and Becca are back to finish their chat with Aleatha Aiken-Sherrer. Aletha flips the interview a bit and starts asking the hosts questions as we get deeper into topics ranging from commission orders to developing a style to being prepared for a busy show schedule. Enjoy!
-----Find more about Aleatha's business below-----
Instagram - @aleathabean
Website - https://aleathabean.etsy.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aleathabean/
Wheel Talk #147 - Shooting the breeze with Aleatha from aleathabean
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Ryan and Becca welcome back Aleatha Aiken-Sherrer from Aleathabean to chat on a range of topics. Aletha has some insights on using a cheap Amazon pottery wheel to sustain her business the past few years. We also get to hear more about how Aletha lives with Crohn's disease the past few years and how it impacts her business. Come back next week for the rest of our conversation.
-----Find more about Aleatha's business below-----
Instagram - @aleathabean
Website - https://aleathabean.etsy.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aleathabean/
Wheel Talk #147 - Shooting the breeze with Aleatha from aleathabean
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Ryan & Becca get into an interesting discussion sparked from a human psychology thought experiment Ryan had recently. We get into the weeds about the differences between those who are flexible focusers ("spaghetti brained") and priority focusers ("box brained"). The discussion ensues and provides some context to how both Ryan & Becca manage their businesses, relationships, and the world around them from this perspective. Enjoy!
Listener Questions
On this episode:
- Wholesale question? Is there a typical time range ur stores send u payment after you send them ur goods? We have a couple we really need to hound. We find it so counter to what they preach, “look at us, we are a store that supports artists.” But then don’t pay us promptly. We do depend on their orders though and don’t want to loose their business. @the_justuscollective
- When you deliver to your wholesale/ consignment customers, do you charge shipping and if you do, at what rate? (I deliver at no cost, but claim my gas for tax purposes. I only charge for shipping = mailing) @greencabinpottery
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Smith Sharpe Refractory - Find out which Advancer Kiln Shelves are right for you at kilnshelf.com.
Speedball Ceramics - Check out their new underglaze formula and colored plastic bats online or from a distributor near you. Find out more at speedballart.com.
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Ryan & Becca tackle a listener question today about the importance of having a cohesive style in pottery. Two Sisters Pottery includes a sibling duo creating work in varying styles today. We discuss the balance between creative freedom and branding, offering insights on how diverse styles can coexist within a single pottery business. Thanks for listening!
Listener Questions
On this episode:
- I’ve been doing pottery for several years now, but just got into doing it full time and making larger scale works (8lb+). I noticed when I have days I’m throwing all day that my lower back is just completely spent. Even just bending over the sink is really difficult to maintain balance at the end of a throwing day. I have very, very, very minor scoliosis which might also be contributing to this. I don’t really notice this on days I’m throwing small pots, but only when I’m centering larger amounts. Do you have any tips, tricks, or even certain exercises to minimize physical issues like this? I know Becca has mentioned she has carpel tunnel. I do wrist stretches but am not sure how to position myself so I don’t have that much back pain (other than configuring a standing wheel). I’m only in my mid twenties and want to continue doing this for a long time @Hannahsceramicstudio- I’m wanting to know your opinion on having a cohesive look throughout your work. I’ve been doing pottery for over 3 years now and still in love with all the techniques that are possible. Maybe there is more cohesiveness than I think but how important is that for a business do you think? This is my sister and my page as she also does pottery. Her style is much more whimsical and there’s also not many of her works as she doesn’t do this nearly as much as I do. Thanks for answering! Love the podcast!! -Natalie Deters, Two Sisters Pottery
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Ryan & Becca discuss some lessons learned after Ryan recently listened to some of The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. They specifically focus on the idea of the entrepreneur, the manager, and the technician and dive a little bit into franchising as the author explains as well. We share some insights related to our own businesses as we converse. We plan to have another book recap in our episode releasing Saturday, September 7th if you'd like to read "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert before we talk about it.
Resources
"The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It" by Michael E. Gerber
"Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert
Listener Questions
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Speedball Ceramics - Check out their new underglaze formula and colored plastic bats online or from a distributor near you. Find out more at speedballart.com.
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Ryan & Becca finish up our conversation with Tzipporah from Sipor Ceramics to hear more about packing for a big international move and a big project she's hosting this August. Tzipporah is bringing together 5 artists for Modern Clay: A Live Virtual Summit to help attendees learn a range of topics from wheel throwing, hand building, surface decoration, and small business development. We finish up by discussing where her and the family are moving and challenges that come with it for the small business. Thanks for joining us and hope you enjoy the tangents on today's episode.
Resources
Throwing Efficiently Workshop with Becca Otis - Sept 18 at 8pm EST
Upcoming Live Virtual Workshops
Previously Recorded Virtual Workshops
Modern Clay: A Live Virtual Summit - Aug 11, 2024 (use code "wheeltalk" to save 15%)
-----Find more about Tzipporah's business below-----
Instagram - @sipor.ceramics
Website - https://www.siporceramics.com/
Wheel Talk #211 - Building community virtually with Tzipporah Schvarcz from Sipor Ceramics
Listener Questions
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Ryan & Becca welcome back Tzipporah from Sipor Ceramics to catch up on what's happening with her virtual workshops since we last talked. Virtual teaching was in it's very early stages the last time we talked in August of 2023 for Tzipporah and she's come a long way since. In the midst of balancing family life and the business, she's moving out of her home & studio with the family abroad. We also catch up on Ryan's recent vacation to Spain & Portugal before we go deeper with Tzipporah. Come back next week to hear more about the virtual summit she's hosting this August.
Resources
Throwing Efficiently Workshop with Becca Otis - Sept 18 at 8pm EST
Upcoming Live Virtual Workshops
Previously Recorded Virtual Workshops
Modern Clay: A Live Virtual Summit - Aug 11, 2024 (use code "wheeltalk" to save 15%)
-----Find more about Tzipporah's business below-----
Instagram - @sipor.ceramics
Website - https://www.siporceramics.com/
Wheel Talk #211 - Building community virtually with Tzipporah Schvarcz from Sipor Ceramics
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 us at [email protected].
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Ryan & Becca are back after a long time since their last Q&A episode nearly a year ago. They answer many of your questions related to business, studio practice, and a few random ones. Thanks to everyone who continues to send us questions on Instagram and by email!
Listener Questions
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Ryan 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 - https://facebook.com/100090242449210/
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 us at [email protected].
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L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com
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Ryan 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 below-----
Instagram - @bluebird_clay
Website - https://bluebirdclay.com/
Facebook - https://facebook.com/100090242449210/
Listener Questions
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Sponsors
L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com
Smith Sharpe Refractory - Find out which Advancer Kiln Shelves are right for you at kilnshelf.com.
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Ryan & 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 purging little by little.
Listener Questions
On this episode:
- Bookkeeping! Do I need a tax ID right away? An LLC? Bare minimums if I’m only selling on the side? @miss.hope09
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Ryan 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 - @kentuckymudworks
Website - https://kymudworks.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kentuckymudworks
Facebook Group - Ky Mudworks Clay & Glaze Group
Dirty Girls Pottery Tools
Instagram - @dirtygirlspotterytools
Website - https://dirtygirlspotterytools.com/
Link Henderson
Instagram - @missinglinkfarm
Website - https://missinglinkfarm.com/
Listener Questions
On this episode:
- How do you stay informed about shortages, new technologies, etc. Aside from attending NCECA, what magazines do you subscribe to? What organizations do you feel are valuable to invest in? For me, I get ICAN periodicals, but they don’t cover stuff as much as I’d like sometimes. For example, why did the Custer Feldspar mine shut down so suddenly? What are the benefits of using G200EU vs. Mahavir, chemically? I don’t need an answer to that specific question, but more an idea of where that conversation may be taking place. Does that make sense? @jelo.designs
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Ryan 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 hear. Tune in next week for the second part of this engaging discussion!
-----Find more about Link's businesses below-----
Kentucky Mudworks
Instagram - @kentuckymudworks
Website - https://kymudworks.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kentuckymudworks
Facebook Group - Ky Mudworks Clay & Glaze Group
Dirty Girls Pottery Tools
Instagram - @dirtygirlspotterytools
Website - https://dirtygirlspotterytools.com/
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 us at [email protected].
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Ryan & 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 and Becca! I have tried to get an answer to this question and apparently am struggling. I want to make some olla pots (bury them in the garden, fill them with water that slowly leaks through to water plants) but no clay store near me sells terracotta. I have found a clay with an absorption of 22% at cone 2 though. My question is: does absorption equal porosity if I don't glaze it? THANK YOU!!!! @mspiveyceramicsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at [email protected].
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Ryan & 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 shifting income streams over the years. We covered so much in what felt like a short time. Enjoy!
-----Find more about Bethany's business below-----
Instagram - @bethanyrosepottery
Website - https://www.bethanyrosepottery.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BethanyRosePottery
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 us at [email protected].
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L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com
Speedball Ceramics - Check out their new underglaze formula online or from a distributor near you. Find out more at speedballart.com.
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Ryan & 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 do you do with oil bottles/soap dispensers that end up too narrow for the 'tops' (oil spouts/soap pumps)? I think others should hear your response because it was a good one! @greencabinpotterySend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at [email protected].
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L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com
Speedball Ceramics - Check out their new underglaze formula online or from a distributor near you. Find out more at speedballart.com.
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Ryan & 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 your show applications with Deanna Poelsma
Listener Questions
On this episode:
- I'm struggling to see how I can make a living at selling my pottery with high cost of clay, glazes, electricity and cost of events. What are typical costs of events/festivals/fairs to sell your pottery? What types of events are best selling events (fair, craft fair, street fair or festival)? What are your sales goals for these events? When do you know if you're good enough to try a juried event? Are there specific juried events you recommend, i.e. ZAPP or just local juried events? Do you do any commission work? As an example, I had a potential customer as me to make a set of plates in a very specific color of blue. @tiffanycarperceramicsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at [email protected].
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L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com
Speedball Ceramics - Check out their new underglaze formula online or from a distributor near you. Find out more at speedballart.com.
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Ryan & 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 decide what forms are worth wholesaling? How do you decide on the cost split? @overbrookclaySend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at [email protected].
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Speedball Ceramics - Check out their new underglaze formula online or from a distributor near you. Find out more at speedballart.com.
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