Becca and Taylor share their experiences with depression and the challenges of navigating mental health as artists and small business owners. Becca reflects on a recent severe depressive episode and hospitalization, while Taylor shares their own experiences with treatment, therapy, and managing depression. Ryan joins the conversation from the perspective of someone without firsthand experience, asking questions about better understanding depression and how friends and loved ones can offer meaningful support.📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/potswap'>our website</a>.📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href='https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community'>Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at <a href='https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk'>hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href='https://buschkraft.com/'>buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href='https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast'>https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/'>@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/'>@rdceramics</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/'>@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/'>www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos'>Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Becca and Taylor share their experiences with depression and the challenges of navigating mental health as artists and small business owners. Becca reflects on a recent severe depressive episode and hospitalization, while Taylor shares their own experiences with treatment, therapy, and managing depression. Ryan joins the conversation from the perspective of someone without firsthand experience, asking questions about better understanding depression and how friends and loved ones can offer meaningful support. 📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on our website. 📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 Sign up here Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at buschkraft.com, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespottery Visit our website: www.wheeltalkpotcast.com Wheel Talk YouTube Channel

Becca and Taylor share their experiences with depression and the challenges of navigating mental health as artists and small business owners. Becca reflects on a recent severe depressive episode and hospitalization, while Taylor shares their own experiences with treatment, therapy, and managing depression. Ryan joins the conversation from the perspective of someone without firsthand experience, asking questions about better understanding depression and how friends and loved ones can offer meaningful support.📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/potswap" rel="noopener noreferrer">our website</a>.📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&amp;L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&amp;L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&amp;L kiln at <a href="https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk" rel="noopener noreferrer">hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href="https://buschkraft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href="https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rdceramics</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Talking Honestly About Depression (with Taylor Swilley)

Jon Schmidt returns to Wheel Talk seven years after his first appearance to share how his pottery business, content creation, and priorities have evolved. He discusses shifting his social media strategy to reach a broader audience, balancing creativity with sales, and navigating brand partnerships. The conversation also explores running multiple businesses, hiring studio assistants, pricing pottery, and building a sustainable career that leaves room for life outside the studio.-----Find more about Jon's businesses below----- Website - <a href='https://themochamonkey.com/collections/pottery'>themochamonkey.com</a> Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jonschmidtpottery/'>@jonschmidtpottery</a> YouTube - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/jonthepotter'>www.youtube.com/jonthepotter</a> <a href='https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/2181086-14-what-s-up-guys-with-jon-schmidt-aka-jon-the-potter'>Wheel Talk #14 - What's Up Guys?! with Jon Schmidt aka Jon The Potter</a>📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/potswap'>our website</a>.📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href='https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community'>Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at <a href='https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk'>hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href='https://buschkraft.com/'>buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href='https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast'>https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/'>@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/'>@rdceramics</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/'>@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/'>www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos'>Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Jon Schmidt returns to Wheel Talk seven years after his first appearance to share how his pottery business, content creation, and priorities have evolved. He discusses shifting his social media strategy to reach a broader audience, balancing creativity with sales, and navigating brand partnerships. The conversation also explores running multiple businesses, hiring studio assistants, pricing pottery, and building a sustainable career that leaves room for life outside the studio. -----Find more about Jon's businesses below----- Website - themochamonkey.com Instagram - @jonschmidtpottery YouTube - www.youtube.com/jonthepotter Wheel Talk #14 - What's Up Guys?! with Jon Schmidt aka Jon The Potter 📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on our website. 📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 Sign up here Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at buschkraft.com, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespottery Visit our website: www.wheeltalkpotcast.com Wheel Talk YouTube Channel

Jon Schmidt returns to Wheel Talk seven years after his first appearance to share how his pottery business, content creation, and priorities have evolved. He discusses shifting his social media strategy to reach a broader audience, balancing creativity with sales, and navigating brand partnerships. The conversation also explores running multiple businesses, hiring studio assistants, pricing pottery, and building a sustainable career that leaves room for life outside the studio.-----Find more about Jon's businesses below----- Website - <a href="https://themochamonkey.com/collections/pottery" rel="noopener noreferrer">themochamonkey.com</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonschmidtpottery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@jonschmidtpottery</a> YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/jonthepotter" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.youtube.com/jonthepotter</a> <a href="https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/2181086-14-what-s-up-guys-with-jon-schmidt-aka-jon-the-potter" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wheel Talk #14 - What's Up Guys?! with Jon Schmidt aka Jon The Potter</a>📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/potswap" rel="noopener noreferrer">our website</a>.📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&amp;L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&amp;L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&amp;L kiln at <a href="https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk" rel="noopener noreferrer">hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href="https://buschkraft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href="https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rdceramics</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Building a Pottery Business That Fits Your Life with Jon Schmidt

Curt Hammerly of Hammerly Ceramics returns to Wheel Talk to share how his pottery business has evolved over the past eight years. He discusses moving away from high-demand product drops toward a more diversified sales model, including permanent inventory, collection launches, made-to-order work, and wholesale. The conversation also explores how his new home studio, growing team, and social media strategy have helped streamline production, manage demand, and build a more sustainable pottery business.-----Find more about Curt's businesses below----- Website - <a href='https://www.hammerlyceramics.com/'>hammerlyceramics.com</a> Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/hammerlyceramics/'>@hammerlyceramics</a> Past Episodes with Curt - <a href='https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/4889165-50-shop-talk-with-curt-hammerly-from-hammerly-ceramics'>#50</a>, <a href='https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/10233349-137-playing-the-instagram-game-with-curt-hammerly-from-hammerly-ceramics'>#137</a>, <a href='https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/13545103-215-scaling-your-business-with-curt-hammerly-from-hammerly-ceramics'>#215</a>📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/potswap'>our website</a>.📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href='https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community'>Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at <a href='https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk'>hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href='https://buschkraft.com/'>buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at <a href='https://speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/'>speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/</a>. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href='https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast'>https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/'>@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/'>@rdceramics</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/'>@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/'>www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos'>Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Curt Hammerly of Hammerly Ceramics returns to Wheel Talk to share how his pottery business has evolved over the past eight years. He discusses moving away from high-demand product drops toward a more diversified sales model, including permanent inventory, collection launches, made-to-order work, and wholesale. The conversation also explores how his new home studio, growing team, and social media strategy have helped streamline production, manage demand, and build a more sustainable pottery business. -----Find more about Curt's businesses below----- Website - hammerlyceramics.com Instagram - @hammerlyceramics Past Episodes with Curt - #50, #137, #215 📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on our website. 📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 Sign up here Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at buschkraft.com, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespottery Visit our website: www.wheeltalkpotcast.com Wheel Talk YouTube Channel

Curt Hammerly of Hammerly Ceramics returns to Wheel Talk to share how his pottery business has evolved over the past eight years. He discusses moving away from high-demand product drops toward a more diversified sales model, including permanent inventory, collection launches, made-to-order work, and wholesale. The conversation also explores how his new home studio, growing team, and social media strategy have helped streamline production, manage demand, and build a more sustainable pottery business.-----Find more about Curt's businesses below----- Website - <a href="https://www.hammerlyceramics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">hammerlyceramics.com</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hammerlyceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@hammerlyceramics</a> Past Episodes with Curt - <a href="https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/4889165-50-shop-talk-with-curt-hammerly-from-hammerly-ceramics" rel="noopener noreferrer">#50</a>, <a href="https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/10233349-137-playing-the-instagram-game-with-curt-hammerly-from-hammerly-ceramics" rel="noopener noreferrer">#137</a>, <a href="https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/episodes/13545103-215-scaling-your-business-with-curt-hammerly-from-hammerly-ceramics" rel="noopener noreferrer">#215</a>📦 Sign up for Pot Swap 2026 Registration open until October 31st on <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/potswap" rel="noopener noreferrer">our website</a>.📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&amp;L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&amp;L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&amp;L kiln at <a href="https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk" rel="noopener noreferrer">hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href="https://buschkraft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at <a href="https://speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/</a>. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href="https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rdceramics</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

What’s the Best Way to Sell Pottery? with Curt Hammerly

Isaac Shue of Gallery Mostaza joins Ryan to discuss taking big risks and making difficult decisions as a creative business owner. Isaac shares his journey from leaving a full-time teaching career to pursue pottery, opening a 2,000-square-foot gallery, and relocating his business in search of new opportunities. Together, they explore the importance of financial preparation, trusting your instincts, and knowing when to take a leap toward building the business and life you want. Thanks to Jamie from 7 Ferns Studio for the topic request.-----Find more about Isaac's business below----- Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/isaacshueisart/'>@isaacshueisart</a> & <a href='https://www.instagram.com/gallery.mostaza/'>@gallery.mostaza</a> <a href='https://www.gallerymostaza.com/'>gallerymostaza.com</a>📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href='https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community'>Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at <a href='https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk'>hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href='https://buschkraft.com/'>buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at <a href='https://speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/'>speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/</a>. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href='https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast'>https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/'>@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/'>@rdceramics</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/'>@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/'>www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos'>Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Isaac Shue of Gallery Mostaza joins Ryan to discuss taking big risks and making difficult decisions as a creative business owner. Isaac shares his journey from leaving a full-time teaching career to pursue pottery, opening a 2,000-square-foot gallery, and relocating his business in search of new opportunities. Together, they explore the importance of financial preparation, trusting your instincts, and knowing when to take a leap toward building the business and life you want. Thanks to Jamie from 7 Ferns Studio for the topic request. -----Find more about Isaac's business below----- Instagram - @isaacshueisart & @gallery.mostaza gallerymostaza.com 📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 Sign up here Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at buschkraft.com, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespottery Visit our website: www.wheeltalkpotcast.com Wheel Talk YouTube Channel

Isaac Shue of Gallery Mostaza joins Ryan to discuss taking big risks and making difficult decisions as a creative business owner. Isaac shares his journey from leaving a full-time teaching career to pursue pottery, opening a 2,000-square-foot gallery, and relocating his business in search of new opportunities. Together, they explore the importance of financial preparation, trusting your instincts, and knowing when to take a leap toward building the business and life you want. Thanks to Jamie from 7 Ferns Studio for the topic request.-----Find more about Isaac's business below----- Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaacshueisart/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@isaacshueisart</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gallery.mostaza/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@gallery.mostaza</a> <a href="https://www.gallerymostaza.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">gallerymostaza.com</a>📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&amp;L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&amp;L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&amp;L kiln at <a href="https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk" rel="noopener noreferrer">hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href="https://buschkraft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at <a href="https://speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/</a>. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href="https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rdceramics</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Knowing When to Take the Leap with Isaac Shue

Ryan and Becca discuss gearing up for the busy holiday season and finding a balance between production demands, creative work, and personal time. They share practical tips for preparing your studio, keeping your kiln running, planning seasonal workshops, and managing holiday sales. Along the way, they catch up on recent events, studio projects, and the importance of recognizing the value of handmade pottery during the gift-giving season.📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href='https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community'>Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at <a href='https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk'>hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href='https://buschkraft.com/'>buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at <a href='https://speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/'>speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/</a>. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href='https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast'>https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/'>@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/'>@rdceramics</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/'>@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/'>www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos'>Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Ryan and Becca discuss gearing up for the busy holiday season and finding a balance between production demands, creative work, and personal time. They share practical tips for preparing your studio, keeping your kiln running, planning seasonal workshops, and managing holiday sales. Along the way, they catch up on recent events, studio projects, and the importance of recognizing the value of handmade pottery during the gift-giving season. 📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 Sign up here Sponsors L&L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at buschkraft.com, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespottery Visit our website: www.wheeltalkpotcast.com Wheel Talk YouTube Channel

Ryan and Becca discuss gearing up for the busy holiday season and finding a balance between production demands, creative work, and personal time. They share practical tips for preparing your studio, keeping your kiln running, planning seasonal workshops, and managing holiday sales. Along the way, they catch up on recent events, studio projects, and the importance of recognizing the value of handmade pottery during the gift-giving season.📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener questions, book club picks, and giveaways from Wheel Talk. 👉 <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d4356a8a1b2a/wheel-talk-community" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up here</a>Sponsors L&amp;L Kilns - Getting ready for the holiday rush? L&amp;L kilns are built for reliable, consistent firings and designed to be easy to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, helping you minimize downtime when your firing schedule gets busy. Find your L&amp;L kiln at <a href="https://hotkilns.com/wheeltalk" rel="noopener noreferrer">hotkilns.com</a>BuschKraft - The Dragonfly Complete Carving Kit from BuschKraft includes all of their current Dragonfly carving blades, 3 handles, and 3 alternate grips bundled together for $134. Get 15% off your order with code BKWHEELTALK26 at <a href="https://buschkraft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">buschkraft.com</a>, making the complete kit an even better deal for Wheel Talk listeners. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Speedball – Stock up on the NEW Speedball Studio Plus line of glazes, underglazes, bats, and pottery tools. Get 25% off eligible items with code WheelTalkSB2026 at <a href="https://speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">speedballart.com/shop/ceramics/</a>. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other discounts.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href="https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rdceramics</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

Surviving the Holiday Season as a Potter

On this episode, Ryan & Becca discuss motivation as a maker. Becca speaks on her perspective as a full time potter and studio owner & Ryan as a part time maker while he works a typical 9-5 during the day. Each maker/artist/craftsperson/small business owner gets motivated by different things and we share some of our experiences related to overcommitting, list-making, goal-setting, selling at shows, and why you should focus your time on what you love doing. Thanks for joining us for our first episode and we would love to hear your feedback to help us improve! Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/'>@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/'>@rdceramics</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/5linespotterystudio/'>@5linespotterystudio</a> Email us any questions or topics you'd love discussed: <a href='mailto:wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com'>wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com</a>Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href='https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast'>https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/'>@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/'>@rdceramics</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/'>@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href='https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/'>www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos'>Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

On this episode, Ryan & Becca discuss motivation as a maker. Becca speaks on her perspective as a full time potter and studio owner & Ryan as a part time maker while he works a typical 9-5 during the day. Each maker/artist/craftsperson/small business owner gets motivated by different things and we share some of our experiences related to overcommitting, list-making, goal-setting, selling at shows, and why you should focus your time on what you love doing. Thanks for joining us for our first episode and we would love to hear your feedback to help us improve! Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespotterystudio Email us any questions or topics you'd love discussed: wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespottery Visit our website: www.wheeltalkpotcast.com Wheel Talk YouTube Channel

On this episode, Ryan &amp; Becca discuss motivation as a maker. Becca speaks on her perspective as a full time potter and studio owner &amp; Ryan as a part time maker while he works a typical 9-5 during the day. Each maker/artist/craftsperson/small business owner gets motivated by different things and we share some of our experiences related to overcommitting, list-making, goal-setting, selling at shows, and why you should focus your time on what you love doing. Thanks for joining us for our first episode and we would love to hear your feedback to help us improve! Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rdceramics</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5linespotterystudio/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@5linespotterystudio</a> Email us any questions or topics you'd love discussed: <a href="mailto:wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com</a>Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: <a href="https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheeltalkpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wheeltalkpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rdceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rdceramics</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5linespottery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@5linespottery</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wheeltalkpotcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wheeltalkpodcast1425/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wheel Talk YouTube Channel</a>

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Ryan Durbin (@rdceramics) &amp; 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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Ryan 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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