Ryan & Becca are back with a special episode all about #PotSwap2024, our 7th year hosting this global event! We’ve got some exciting changes this year, and we’re covering all the details in today’s episode.

Registration opens on Sunday, October 13th at 12 pm EDT and costs $5. It’s first come, first serve, with 1,000 spots for USA/Canada participants and 200 for international participants, so be sure to set a reminder! (We’ve shared a reminder in our Instagram stories @potswapofficial). If it's anything like past years, those spots will go fast!

We’re also joined by a fantastic group of clay friends who help us run Pot Swap smoothly every year. We’ve made a few small tweaks based on your feedback to keep the quality high. Thanks so much for your ongoing support!

Full details on our website at https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/potswap

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In this episode, Ryan and Becca welcome Jackie Head, a ceramic artist based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jackie shares insights from her journey through her BFA at Indiana University Bloomington and her MFA at Alfred University, as well as her experiences in ceramics residencies. Now a working artist, Jackie discusses her large-scale installation projects, including those involving over 600 identical tiles. They dive into the challenges of pricing such jobs, managing time, maintaining communication with clients throughout the process, and working through challenges of the mold making and slip casting process. Jackie also reflects on balancing work and life during these intense, months-long projects. Stick around until the end to hear about her massive (nearly 20,000 square feet) project at the Indianapolis Airport!

-----Find more about Jackie's business below-----
Instagram - @jphead
Website - https://www.jackiehead.com/

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In this episode, Ryan and Becca catch up on Ryan's recent shows and his soda-firing workshop, while Becca shares details about her upcoming workshop. They also dive into a discussion on this year's sales trends so far. Later, they shift focus to the topic of the day: Ryan's recent struggles with a couple of problematic glazes. They explore potential causes behind the issues, brainstorm solutions, and discuss the steps Ryan plans to take to resolve them.

What would you do if...
you're making a batch of work and one of them doesn't cooperate? Do you fight it out or smash it?

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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

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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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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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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 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

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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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