Wheel Talk

Ryan and Becca answer a listener question at length regarding what’s a feasible workload to rely solely on ceramics for a full time income. We focus more on production speed and whether it works with your income expectations. Thanks to @e.ceramicsuk for the question!

Check out Ryan & Briggan’s collab at rdceramics.etsy.com

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- What do you think is the best way to convert a wheel to be a standing wheel? Any ideas for raising it and having it on wheels? Also any tips for good posture at a standing wheel? @esquared.pottery

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Ryan and Becca discuss the topic of balancing priorities when you are pressed for time. We all can find ourself in a difficult situation when we are low on stock and have commitments to fulfill in a limited amount of time. This episode addresses how we approach these situations and what you can do to use your time efficiently to prepare for that next show or take on that new opportunity with confidence.

What would you do if...
A shelf of raw materials collapses and is all over your studio floor?

Listener Questions
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Becca visits Yellow Door Ceramics Studio, an Indianapolis ceramic studio, to chat with the owners Felissa King and Amanda Pennington about starting their new community studio. They provide many details about setting up a partnership legally, equipment to start the space, class and membership offerings/pricing, and a few more topics. Thanks to Felissa and Amanda for joining us this episode!

-----Find more about Yellow Door below-----
Instagram - @yellowdoorceramicsstudio
Website - https://www.yellowdoorceramics.com/
Classes - https://www.yellowdoorceramics.com/book-online

Resources
Felissa King @felissajoystudio
Amanda Pennington @amandapenningtonceramics
Ross Shafer @wechoose.themoon

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Ryan & Becca are back to answer many of your questions related to business and studio practice. Before getting into your questions, we talk about Becca's new wheel consultations and how it's going. Theres some learning and plenty of laughs along the way. Thanks to everyone who continues to send us questions on Instagram and by email!

Resources
Book a throwing consultation with Becca: https://www.5linespottery.com/s/appointments

Listener Questions
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Ryan is joined by Danielle from D Whigham Ceramics to talk about selling on Etsy. She's been considering moving off of Etsy to her own website and weighing her options. We cover a wide range of questions you may be asking yourself if you are currently an Etsy seller or considering moving off of Etsy. We also get into some specific of the Etsy Star Seller program.

-----Find more about Danielle's business below-----
Instagram - @dwhighamceramics
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/dwhighamceramics/
Linktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/dwhighamceramics

Resources
Etsy Star Seller - https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/your-star-seller-checklist/1020956976086
Sell on Etsy mobile app - https://www.etsy.com/mobile#seller-module
Local pick ups and Star Seller - https://community.etsy.com/t5/Providing-Great-Customer-Service/local-pick-up-and-star-seller/td-p/135976036
Shipping letters through Etsy - https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039466434-How-to-Ship-First-Class-Flats-and-Letters-with-Etsy-Shipping-Labels

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- How do you have a “star seller” badge? I do everything right as far as shipping on time, answering messages, etc. Here’s what getting me…when I have local pickups. I enter that it’s a local pickup and that there’s no tracking number. It makes my star seller not happen then. Ryan, do you have local pickups? Am I missing something? @sarahcrowleyceramics

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Ryan and Becca have a great chat with Erica Kilroy, Ryan's studio assistant, with plenty of laughs along the way. They chat about learning pottery at a local studio, what she does for Ryan's studio process, how she has improved her own process since working for Ryan, and plenty more. Thanks for joining us Erica!

-----Find more about Erica below-----
Instagram - @erica_irene_k and @close_enough_kilroy

Resources
@emilyrussceramics
Adam Field pulling video
Florian Gadsby YouTube
Punch Up the Jam podcast

Listener Questions
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Ryan and Becca answer a listener question for a recent college graduate with a ceramics degree in relation to getting a job or pursuing small business full time. They then get into a longer discussion about how to pay yourself as you start and progress in your small business.

Support Becca’s new Patreon https://patreon.com/superpotlady if you want to get better and more efficient in your making process, plus she knows her shit!

What would you do if...
Becca/Ryan went to jail?

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- I’m a soon to be graduate with a BFA degree specializing in Ceramics. I currently have my own business as a ceramicist and am trying to sell my work online and at pop up sales. However, that’s not financially realistic. Especially now that I have student loans to worry about…Everyone seems to love my organic  functional-ware and sculptural work yet I have a hard time selling it. Should I continue making the work I love to make? Or should I start making more simplistic work that will more likely sell.  Thank you guys for taking the time to read my questions! @kiceramics

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Ryan and Becca discuss a new adventure that she's been thinking about lately. She's been considering what's next since production potter has been putting some strain on her body a bit more than she'd like. There are many options out there to shift your business to make you happy and getting ahead of it before it get's too stressful can be a smart move.

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Resources
Hurdlr
Faire

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- If you could go back to get a degree in something where the classes are paid for, what would it be? @erica_irene_k
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Ryan and Becca jump into a question related to building consistency in your product line as you are still evolving in your making process. It takes a mixture of craftsmanship and repetition to get comfortable with your product offerings, plus a little input from customers. Thanks to @speckledmountainceramics for the question!

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What would you do if...
you overfired a bisque load to glaze temps?

Resources
The Etsy Market Live - June 14-15
@pitchpinepottery
@marretmetzger
@sarahandersonceramics
@batsceramics
@forestceramicco
@nicoledaceypottery
@mudandyarn
@themakersplaybook

Listener Questions
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Ryan and Becca welcome back a past guest on this episode, Rebecca Graves Prowse from Gravesco Pottery. Today we cover a range of topics including wholesale clients, managing a team, changing your business branding, taking care of your body for the business, and plenty more. Enjoy yet another fun and insightful conversation.

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-----Find more about Rebbeca's business below-----
Instagram - @gravesco
Website - https://gravescopottery.com/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/gravesco/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gravescopottery/

Resources
Episode #35 with Rebecca Graves Prowse https://www.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/3400033-35-wholesale-and-team-management-with-rebecca-graves-prowse-from-gravesco-pottery
Jennifer Beachy Pottery http://www.jennifercreighton.com/
Faire https://www.faire.com/
Abound https://helloabound.com/
Veronica Yanhs @veronicayanhs

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- Do you have or do you recommend 'manufacturer's  insurance'? So if a handle breaks off for some strange reason you are covered if they spill hot coffee on themselves ? Seems like a lot for a small business, but I don't want to miss anything going forward! -@greencabinpottery
- Pricing: one price including tax or price plus tax? -@greencabinpottery

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