October 20, 2025

S4E14: Selling Local – Start With One

37 minutes

In this episode of The Pin Tool Podcast, we talk about what it means to sell local—starting small, starting close, and starting with just one customer, one connection, one sale. I share three approaches that have worked at Creek Road Pottery: joining or starting a local art trail with other businesses, doing custom work by choosing the right people to make for, and setting up shop like a yard sale—on your own terms, right where you are.

It’s not always about scaling up. Sometimes the strongest foundation for your pottery business is built from personal connections, steady relationships, and local support. Whether you're building a trail, serving one household, or putting your work out on the table for passersby, this episode is about making it real, simple, and direct.

The Pottery Dailies:

https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/

The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog:

https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

Honduran Fair Trade Coffee – BeautiFallPottery

These ethically sourced beans come directly from small family farms in Honduras. Every bag supports local communities by helping families pay for healthcare and essential needs. Grown with care and sold through fair trade partnerships, this coffee offers more than great flavor—it helps build a stronger future for the people who grow it.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeautiFallPottery

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