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| #332 - Chat GPT Has Questions. We Have Thoughts. | 06 Dec 2025 | 01:33:52 | |
Ryan and Becca flipped the format on this episode and answered a set of thought-provoking questions generated by ChatGPT—sparking a really honest conversation about how our businesses have evolved, what we’re learning, and where we’re feeling challenged. We talk about shifts we’ve made this past year, goals that no longer serve us, experiments that surprised us, and the habits we wish more potters would adopt early on. We also reflect on how hosting the podcast has shaped our creative and business growth. It’s a candid, wide-ranging chat that pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening behind the scenes. Sponsors Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #331 - What Happens When Pottery Becomes the Day Job | 29 Nov 2025 | 01:29:48 | |
Ryan and Becca recap Ryan’s two-week “pottery vacation,” where he stepped away from his day job to experience what full-time pottery could feel like. They talk through the technical challenges he tackled, the shows he prepared for, and the sales strategies he experimented with. Ryan also reflects on managing his health, energy, and work-life balance during the break. They wrap up with how the experience shaped his outlook on future goals and how pottery fits alongside his career as a UX engineer. Sponsors Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #322 - Pot Swap 2025 is coming!! | 27 Sep 2025 | 01:06:09 | |
Ryan and Becca are back with a special episode all about #PotSwap2025—our 8th year hosting this global ceramics exchange! There are some exciting updates for this round, and we’re breaking everything down in today’s episode. Registration opens Saturday, October 11th at 12 PM EDT and costs $5. Spots are first come, first served with:
Set a reminder, because these fill up fast! We’ll also post a heads-up in our Instagram stories over at @potswapofficial. We’re also shouting out the incredible volunteers who help make Pot Swap run smoothly every year—we couldn’t do it without you! Sign up for our mailing list at: https://mailchi.mp/9f63876316d3/interested-in-pot-swap Get all the details at: https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/potswap Sponsors Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #232 - What do you look for in a workshop? | 06 Jan 2024 | 01:38:58 | |
Ryan & Becca share insights about what they look for when seeking out workshop opportunities to expand their skills. We also share what valuable takeaways we typically come away with once we’re leaving a workshop. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #231 - Analyzing your best & worst Instagram Reels | 30 Dec 2023 | 02:24:34 | |
Ryan & Becca try a different approach on today's episode to discuss some of their top performing (and worst) Instagram Reels over the past 6 months. We chat about what we think made them so successful, some takeaways to think about as we produce content for future reels, and why some just completely flopped. We hope this is a useful discussion as you think ahead to content creation and finding interesting snippets of the work we all do in clay. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #230 - Starting a community studio from scratch with Noah Smith from NWS Ceramics | 23 Dec 2023 | 02:12:32 | |
Ryan & Becca welcome Noah Smith to the show today to chat about getting a community studio up and running very recently in Portland, Oregon. Noah's been making pottery for a few years, but has recently embarked on opening Heirloom Ceramic Studio in the Sellwood neighborhood outside Portland. We chat about the growth so far, how he's enjoying the teaching & managing side of the business, his offerings, and how he's planning for the long term of the studio with his local community in mind. Thanks to Noah for joining us on this very enjoyable conversation! Listener Questions Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #229 - 2023 wrap up | 16 Dec 2023 | 02:01:51 | |
Ryan & Becca discuss leaving early for in-person shows from a recent experience Ryan had at a show before wrapping up their key takeaways from their year, even though there’s still a few weeks left in it. They get into goals, money, & possible plans for next year. Thanks for listening and have a great holiday season everyone! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #228 - How do you handle negative feedback? | 09 Dec 2023 | 01:56:57 | |
Ryan & Becca have some thoughts today about how to handle negative feedback, whether it's a customer, fellow business owner, business you partner with, or otherwise. Handling these situations can be pretty tricky and we hope you get some good insight from today's discussion. Thanks for listening! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #227 - Tiki Technical Talk with Henrik van Ryzin from VanTiki | 02 Dec 2023 | 02:34:43 | |
Ryan & Becca welcome Henrik Van Ryzin today from VanTiki Studios. He shares a wealth of knowledge about his evolution from a special effects artist to a full time ceramic artist focused in mold making & slip casting. Henrik and his wife Denise focus on producing ceramic tiki mugs and other goods that share their love of tiki with customers all over the world. Check out his YouTube channel for in-depth knowledge about the technical side of his slipcast and mold-making process. Listener Questions Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #226 - Kiln size matters | 25 Nov 2023 | 01:58:32 | |
Ryan & Becca get deep into kilns on today's episode to give some insight into how you may choose your next kiln based on your studio production. They cover a range of kiln body sizes from the L&L & Skutt lines, as well as a few others along the way. Good luck if you're in the market for a kiln and let us know if you have any questions to help you make the decision a little easier. Enjoy! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #225 - What influences a buyer to purchase? | 18 Nov 2023 | 01:40:15 | |
Ryan & Becca are back together this week to recap some of the points discussed last week on Becca's solo episode about her shows. To relate back to a more broad topic, Ryan get's into what he feels influences buyers to purchase from you at shows. Hopefully you were able to reflect on your booth set-up and interactions at shows to see where you're doing well and maybe some areas of improvement. Thanks for listening! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #224 - Becca’s on the road | 11 Nov 2023 | 00:37:15 | |
Becca shares some thoughts on her drive back to Indianapolis after a show weekend in Louisville, KY. She covers some thoughts around what a positive show looks like for her, how she's feeling about shows this year, and how she plans to move forward. We hope you enjoy this raw solo episode with Becca and stick around next week when Ryan shares some thoughts about it. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #223 - Health & safety in the studio | 04 Nov 2023 | 02:03:46 | |
Ryan & Becca answer a frequent listener questions about how to keep your studio clean, from handling water usage, clay dust, reclaim, equipment, managing a packing & shipping station, and how we can make the space sustainable for the long term. Enjoy and happy cleaning! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #321 - Finding Themes in Your Work & Overcoming Creative Doubt | 20 Sep 2025 | 01:32:35 | |
Ryan and Becca tackle a wide range of listener questions, from finding themes in your work to navigating self-doubt in the studio. They discuss building kilns big enough for oversized pots, the differences between the terms “potter” and “ceramicist,” and the pros and cons of front-loading vs. top-loading electric kilns. Along the way, they share insights about perfectionism, creative growth, and how to embrace the making process with more joy. Whether you’re troubleshooting technical challenges or reflecting on your creative identity, this conversation is packed with relatable stories and practical advice. Maker of the Moment
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| #222 - Building partnerships with companies | 28 Oct 2023 | 02:14:17 | |
Ryan & Becca share some updates about their lively week together before getting to some listener questions and finally the topic for today: building partnerships with companies. There's no copy and paste message you can send out to the companies you'd like to partner with, but you can certainly be yourself and share how you'd make a great person to talk about their products. Best of luck if you're thinking about reaching out to some companies for collaborations. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #221 - Fostering community as a family with Milissa & Eric Beale from Beale Pottery | 21 Oct 2023 | 02:05:37 | |
Ryan & Becca are together in-person today at Ryan's while they chat virtually with Milissa and Eric Beale from Beale Pottery in northwest Indiana. They chat about their recent grand opening celebration, managing the business as a husband & wife team, balancing multiple styles of work, class/workshop offerings, financial risk of relying only on pottery income for the family, and plenty more. Tons of laughs and value gained from our discussion today thanks to Milissa and Eric. -----Find more about the Beale's business below----- Listener Questions Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #220 - Are you feeling burned-out? | 14 Oct 2023 | 02:21:19 | |
Ryan and Becca discuss a heavy topic today: burnout. What’s led to burnout for both Becca & Ryan, how are they feeling in the midst of it, & how do they cope with it? It’s a tough time of year for so many small business owners as the holidays approach, but we can get through this to feel good about the end of our year. Thanks for listening and best of luck to finish out 2023! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #219 - Pricing your work effectively with Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery | 07 Oct 2023 | 02:59:29 | |
Ryan & Becca welcome back Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery while Becca is visiting her up in Michigan for the week. They cover a number of topics but mainly focus on how Heidi manages many wholesale accounts, the collections most suitable for wholesale, and pricing your work to properly account for your materials, labor, and profit. We hope you enjoy today’s in-depth discussion with Heidi. -----Find more about Heidi's business below-----
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| #218 - Pot Swap 2023 is almost here! | 30 Sep 2023 | 01:18:11 | |
Ryan & Becca bring you a special episode discussing all things #potswap2023, our 6th year hosting this global event. There are a few important changes this year to be aware of and we cover it all today. Follow along with all Pot Swap happenings on Instagram @potswapofficial. Registration is free and open to the first 1,000 entries this year starting on Sunday, October 15th at 12pm EDT. First come, first serve on sign-ups so set a reminder (we have a reminder shared in our Instagram stories)! Spots WILL fill up very fast so don't wait! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #217 - Teaching in-person & virtually | 23 Sep 2023 | 01:58:25 | |
Ryan and Becca compare various ways of teaching: in-person and virtually. They have both taught in community studios settings in-person and virtually on various topics. Enjoy the discussion and let us know how you prefer to teach. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #216 - Maintaining a love for clay with Juliann Roush | 16 Sep 2023 | 01:45:12 | |
Ryan & Becca are joined today by Juliann Roush while Becca is visiting her in the upper peninsula of Michigan. We discuss how she makes her very time-intensive functional work using various hand-building techniques. Her business and work has shifted a lot over the 30+ years she’s been playing with clay, but she still finds love in what she’s making. We also answer a couple listener questions with Juliann’s input. Join the three of us at Clay Con West in St. George, Utah January 12-14. See her process & finished work on various platforms and let her know we sent you! -----Find more about Juliann business below----- 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #215 - Scaling your business with Curt Hammerly from Hammerly Ceramics | 09 Sep 2023 | 01:30:06 | |
Ryan welcomes back Curt Hammerly from Hammerly Ceramics near Denver, CO. They discuss how he’s managed a team through a quickly growing business, taking on big projects with staff, & introducing pre-orders and older designs into his workflow. Thanks to Curt for joining us again! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #214 - We're not in Kansas anymore with Meghan Yarnell & Tony Young | 02 Sep 2023 | 02:12:02 | |
Ryan is joined by Meghan Yarnell & Tony Young as they make the 14 hour drive back from Kansas where they participated in a soda kiln building workshop taught by Kevin Kowalski. Thanks to Isaac & Karina Shue for graciously hosting us at their home/studio in Harper, Kansas for 4 days. It was a great experience and we talk all about what we expected going in, key takeaways, life as high school teachers, and finding time to make their own work on the side. Thanks to Meg & Tony for joining me! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #213 - 4 year anniversary of Wheel Talk! | 26 Aug 2023 | 02:13:47 | |
Ryan and Becca just celebrated their 4 year anniversary of hosting Wheel Talk on August 22nd. Each of their lives & businesses have shifted so much in the past 4 years! Thanks so much for listening whether you've been here since the beginning or recently found us, sending us questions, leaving reviews, & sharing with friends over the years. Cheers to the next four years! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #320 - How Do You Want to Be Remembered? | 13 Sep 2025 | 01:35:43 | |
Ryan & Becca kick things off by sharing their record-breaking show sales and a funny encounter with a stray kitten before diving into today’s main topic: legacy. They reflect on how we want to be remembered—both through our work and as individuals—and share insights inspired by a recent episode of the Design Discord Podcast. Resources Maker of the Moment
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| #212 - Live Q&A with Ashley from Bowled Over Ceramics | 19 Aug 2023 | 01:34:33 | |
Ryan & Becca are joined by Ashley Ball to discuss an interesting proposal related to trying out a new show to her with potential versus sticking with a tried and true show she's done multiple times. We cover the situation from many different angles to give the best recommendation: financial potential, distance, length of show, interest level to be at the show, customer potential, expenses, etc. We also want to sincerely thank Ashley for her help managing our Wheel Talk Instagram account along with Lindy Garner over the past couple of years. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #211 - Building community virtually with Tzipporah Schvarcz from Sipor Ceramics | 12 Aug 2023 | 02:15:11 | |
Ryan & Becca welcome Tzipporah from Sipor Ceramics to discuss juggling life as a full time mother of four while making & teaching pottery on the side. She's currently pursuing a new journey into hosting virtual classes to help build community for potters feeling isolated in their studios and also those hoping to learn more about throwing specific forms you may not already have experience with or want to hone your skills a bit more. We also get some insights into Jewish culture during the later part of our discussion. Thanks and please check out some of Tzipporah's upcoming virtual classes below! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #210 - Live Q&A with Caroline from Revisionist Studio | 05 Aug 2023 | 00:59:41 | |
Ryan & Becca are joined by Caroline Clark to discuss finding your market when your local community may not respond to your work as well as you hoped. We experiment with a few ideas to see what may work for Caroline and hope you enjoy. Thanks to Caroline for joining us! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #209 - Q&A Part VIII | 29 Jul 2023 | 01:24:51 | |
Ryan & Becca are back after a long time since their last Q&A all the way back in episode 155. 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! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #208 - Optimizing your show applications with Deanna Poelsma from Glazed & Confused Creations | 22 Jul 2023 | 01:36:31 | |
Ryan was lucky enough to chat with Deanna Poelsma of Glazed & Confused Creations while they are out of town at the Berea Craft Festival. She shares a range of insights from working in arts council administration, show application processes, jury process, application photos for her ceramic jewelry, art show plans for the future, and more. Thanks to Deanna for sharing her time during an art show weekend to chat with us! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #207 - Comparing clay conferences | 15 Jul 2023 | 01:50:20 | |
Ryan & Becca answer a listener question they've gotten a couple times recently related to clay conferences. They share their experiences at NCECA and other regional clay conferences, especially Clay Con West. Consider researching other clay conferences in your area to get to know more of your local clay people, learn a few things, get outside of your comfort zone a bit, & explore a new city. We hope to see you at Clay Con West or NCECA in 2024! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #206 - Subscription & mug clubs | 08 Jul 2023 | 02:21:22 | |
Ryan & Becca dig into a listener question related to subscription clubs where you offer a new pot each quarter at one price, plus a tangent into mug clubs for breweries. We go into some incentives you may want to consider to get customers to purchase, how to make each quarter’s offering unique, and how to structure payment. Enjoy this new discussion topic for us! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #205 - Live Q&A with Cindy from Green Cabin Pottery | 01 Jul 2023 | 01:51:17 | |
Ryan & Becca are joined by Cindy Chiupka-Jozin from Green Cabin Pottery in Northern Ontario, Canada for another live Q&A segment. Today, we answer a question related to how much work you should take to a show, whether it's a local one day show or you're traveling for a multi-day show. We hope you enjoy and thanks to Cindy for joining us! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #204 - Live Q&A with Lynne from Grit & Grace Pottery | 24 Jun 2023 | 01:33:30 | |
Ryan & Becca try out their new live Q&A segment with Lynne Brander from Grit & Grace Pottery to talk about a new teaching opportunity in collaboration with a local small business. We think this discussion will give you some brainstorm ideas for teaching workshops on your own. Thanks to Lynne for joining us! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #203 - Chat GPT | 17 Jun 2023 | 02:18:31 | |
Ryan & Becca dive into a very new topic for the time: Chat GPT. We explain what it is, examples of how we could consider using it as small business owners who sell pottery, and what moral & ethical questions should be considered as it gets more mainstream. Let us know your thoughts about this new technology as it becomes more relevant these days. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #319 - Boy in a China Shop with Taylor Swilley | 06 Sep 2025 | 01:45:06 | |
Ryan and Becca return with the sixth chapter of the podcast book club, exploring Boy in a China Shop: Life, Clay and Everything by Keith Brymer Jones. Joined by guest Taylor Swilley, they dive into the stories behind Keith’s journey as a potter and TV judge, reflecting on how his experiences with creativity, vulnerability, and perseverance resonate with their own paths in clay and business. Our next book club selection will be announced soon and released near the end of 2025. See all the books we've covered on Becca's Amazon list at https://amzn.to/3X5yZOX Sponsors Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #202 - "Am I robbing students of a teachable moment?" | 10 Jun 2023 | 01:22:22 | |
Ryan & Becca answer a listener questions related to all you studio techs out there. Aletha, one of our long time listeners and interview guests (episode #147), has a question related to deciding when to make teachable moments when confronting glazing issues from students when you're in charge of loading & unloading the kilns as the studio tech. We cover it from a range of scenarios on today's discussion: student age, format of the class, type of studio, teacher communication, etc. Enjoy! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #201 - Garbage Talk with Tim Kowalczyk | 03 Jun 2023 | 02:56:46 | |
Ryan and Becca are excited to have Tim Kowalczyk from Tims Ceramics on to cover a range of topics and answer a couple listener questions. We chat about selling through galleries, testing new processes, being "academic" with how you talk about your work, taking yourself a little less seriously, artist statements, & applying to shows. We hope you enjoy the discussion and big thanks to Tim for spending so much time with us. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #200 - Tradesies & artist collabs | 27 May 2023 | 01:56:26 | |
Ryan shares a scary situation that happened to him recently before Ryan & Becca answer a few listener questions. On today's episode, the questions relate to trading with other artists, a sticky situation for a pottery teacher, and working with other artists on collaborations. Thanks for listening and enjoy! 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #199 - Beyond the tool reviews with Hope Limyansky-Smith | 20 May 2023 | 03:28:43 | |
Ryan and Becca are happy to have Hope Limyansky-Smith on the podcast to talk about a range of topics including: teaching in a high school setting, managing social media as an educator, production of her own work, analyzing Meta Verified, and plenty of laughs along the way. We thank Hope for her time and we anticipate you will enjoy the conversation as well. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #198 - Should you offer free shipping? | 13 May 2023 | 02:03:34 | |
Ryan & Becca compare the pros & cons of offering "free" shipping for your online shop. Becca prefers offering free shipping and Ryan prefers adding shipping charges at the end, making for an interesting debate. Let us know your thoughts and how you approach this question. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| Bonus - Shooting the sh** Part I | 10 May 2023 | 01:51:30 | |
Ryan & Becca are trying out a shoot the sh!t episode just for fun. We cover family, paying taxes, online orders, plumbing issues, alternative firing methods, and fidget stones. Enjoy and let us know whether we should keep doing these or not. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #197 - Adding new styles to your product line | 06 May 2023 | 02:12:10 | |
Ryan & Becca discuss a question that came in related to finding a consistent style, but having interest in experimenting with new designs. We cover the potential drawbacks & positives to introducing new designs, how to avoid surprising your customers, and the timeline you could consider as you experiment. We've both changed up our styles over time, some more drastic than others, but it's ultimately good for the longevity of your enjoyment of the craft to keep yourself interested as you progress. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #196 - All about fidget stones!! | 29 Apr 2023 | 01:56:27 | |
Ryan & Becca answer a couple listener questions before getting into an in-depth discussion about pricing small items like Becca's fidget stones. Her fidget stones are a bit different because they require many hours of rock tumbling to smooth them, but doesn't require more effort for her necessarily. They also get into other factors that help you determine your price on an item and how to market them effectively. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #195 - NCECA 2023 recap | 22 Apr 2023 | 02:29:07 | |
Ryan & Becca are joined by Erica, Ryan's studio assistant, to chat all about their experiences during NCECA 2023 in Cincinnati, OH. Thanks for all the great companies & folks we met and reconnected with during the entire week! It was such a great experience and we can't wait for next year! Catch us at Clay Con West 2024 in St. George, Utah in January as well. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #194 - "Learning Through Collaboration" at NCECA 2023 | 15 Apr 2023 | 01:06:52 | |
Ryan & Becca are joined by Lindsey & Donte, co-hosts of The Mud Peddlers Podcast, to discuss the topic of "Learning Through Collaboration" live at the NCECA 2023 clay conference hosted in Cincinnati, OH. We hope you enjoy the discussion as the four of us have varied perspectives on what collaboration means to us as makers, small business owners, friends, and individuals. Thanks to Ben Carter (Tales of the Red Clay Rambler) who graciously invited us to participate in the first year of the podcast room panel discussions at NCECA. I hope we can continue it at future NCECA conferences. Also, thanks to everyone who came to our talk in-person and asked questions live. Enjoy and we hope to see you at a future conference! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #318 - Amazing Glaze: Food-Safe Recipes with Gabriel Kline & Bill Collins | 30 Aug 2025 | 01:20:44 | |
In this episode of Wheel Talk, we chat with potter Gabriel Kline, director of Odyssey Clayworks in Asheville, and chemist Bill Collins, Ph.D., co-authors of Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes. They share how art and science come together to create vibrant, functional, and food-safe ceramics. Whether you’re mixing your first glaze or expanding your library, this episode is full of insights to help you bring beauty and safety to your work. Resources -----Find more about Gabriel and Bill below----- Sponsors Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #193 - Pricing with confidence | 08 Apr 2023 | 01:37:47 | |
Ryan & Becca answer a couple listener questions specific to pricing your work depending on the medium you’re selling in & confidence in yourself. Topics include pricing to sell to a local restaurant or pricing at local shows. Your prices don’t have to be set in stone, so be open to changing them when you think it’s needed. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #192 - Managing a wholesale business with Andrew Fegler from That's So Andrew | 01 Apr 2023 | 02:33:17 | |
Ryan and Becca welcome back Andrew from That's So Andrew to talk in depth about his stationary business, which is very focused on wholesale. We get into building a catalog, setting your terms, selling at big trade shows, benefits of selling on Faire, efficiencies in packing large orders, and tons more. Thanks to Andrew for joining us once again since his last chat with us back in 2020. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||
| #191 - Pricing for your worth or your market | 25 Mar 2023 | 01:28:14 | |
Ryan & Becca answer a couple listener questions today about specific business situations you may find yourself in at some point. One involves pricing your work based on your local market vs pricing higher based on what your time is worth now. The other involves a sticky situation where you may have doubts about a potential partnership with a local business who wants to carry your products. 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 wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast | |||