A podcast where we talk all about what it's really like to make a living from the things you make. Featuring candid interviews with other ceramicists and makers...
Ep 611: When Things Need to Change with Megan Sward
Send us a textMost of us dream of turning our craft into a thriving business, but what happens when achieving "the dream" — the large following, sold-out shop updates, and steady sales — still doesn't translate into a sustainable living? When former full-time potter Megan Sward faced this reality, she discovered that the gap between making work you love and building a viable business involves far more than just mastering your craft. What if the key to longevity isn't just about making better pots, but about developing a clear strategy for everything from production methods to pricing to self-care? The surprising truth is that thoughtful planning and honest self-assessment may matter more than pure creative talent when it comes to building a sustainable making practice. Resources in this Episode:Megans' InstagramDoors are now open for the Maker's Photography Styling System! Our step-by-step course to better photos faster (yes, even if you only use your cell phone). Click here to learn more right now, because spaces are limited and doors close on February 21st, 2025.Love this podcast? Support an episode! Click here to learn more. Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybookHave questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com
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Ep 610: Business is... Boring?
Send us a textThere is an underlying current of anxiety about keeping up with the latest trends and strategies, especially when it comes to running your business online (and even more especially when it comes to social media). But what if the real secret to success isn't about chasing every new thing, but rather embracing the "boring" parts of business? Trying every new trending strategy often leads to scattered efforts and minimal results, not to mention most definitely leads to burn out. Embracing the boredom of consistency and repetition however, while perhaps not as exciting as the latest viral strategy, are often the key ingredients to building a sustainable creative business. And giving yourself permission to be boring might just be the most revolutionary thing you can do, not only for your business, but for your life.For a similar conversation check out episode 313 on the Myth of Growth.Want to keep this conversation going? Come join the over 100 fellow makers from all around the world inside of The Community!Doors are now open for the Maker's Photography Styling System! Our step-by-step course to better photos faster (yes, even if you only use your cell phone). Click here to learn more right now, because spaces are limited and doors close on February 21st, 2025.Love this podcast? Support an episode! Click here to learn more. Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybookHave questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com
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Ep 609: Where are They Now? - Restarting through Trauma with Sarah Wells Rolland
Send us a textWhen I last spoke with Sarah Wells Rolland, The Village Potters in Asheville, North Carolina was 13 years into it’s incredible, communal existence. And frankly (at least from my perspective) was a well oiled machine. With a residency program, community classes, a gallery, and 17 kilns it wasn’t on my short list wondering “gee, I wonder where they are now?” That is, until Hurricane Helene hit. And absolutely everything changed. Introducing: Where are They Now? A new series on The Maker's Playbook podcast where we check back in with past guests to see where this journey of making a living from the things they make has taken them. The Village Potter's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b08bbe30Sarah's Instagram: @sarahwellsrollandDoors are now open for the Maker's Photography Styling System! Our step-by-step course to better photos faster (yes, even if you only use your cell phone). Click here to learn more right now, because spaces are limited and doors close on February 21st, 2025.Love this podcast? Support an episode! Click here to learn more. Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybookHave questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com
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Ep 608: The $20 Mug with Isaac Shue
Send us a textThe ways in which our decisions in life are so interconnected it feels endless. The same is equally true in business, especially a ceramics business. And there's no way you stay in business, as a fully self-employed household with kiddos, while offering a $20 mug without thinking through all of that interconnectedness. My chat with Isaac Shue on this week's episode perfectly highlights how every step of our making process can also inform the endless steps of our small business (or side-hustle). Resources in this Episode:Isaac's InstagramDoors are now open for the Maker's Photography Styling System! Our step-by-step course to better photos faster (yes, even if you only use your cell phone). Click here to learn more right now, because spaces are limited and doors close on February 21st, 2025.Love this podcast? Support an episode! Click here to learn more. Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybookHave questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com
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EP 607: Financial Systems with Seanin Rosario
Send us a textWhen it comes to the topic of money, for many of us, it stirs up less than happy feelings. But in many ways, money is just data. Yes, it has an outsized effect on our lives and the decisions we do (or can) make, and that’s annoying as stepping on Legos. But, as much as we can feel a variety of emotions around money, finances are actually just neutral data points for us to track, recognize, and use to make decisions. In this conversation with part-time potter and full-time finance professional, Seanin Rosario, we talk about the basics of some immediate, quick actions you can take to get your side-hustle or small business finances more organized and how to at least start tracking your income and expenses.Resources in this Episode:Seanin's InstagramIf you're looking for more support in building your own Financial System, join us inside of The Community for a custom Masterclass with Seanin. Learn more and join by visiting makersplaybook.com/communityDoors are now open for the Maker's Photography Styling System! Our step-by-step course to better photos faster (yes, even if you only use your cell phone). Click here to learn more right now, because spaces are limited and doors close on February 21st, 2025.Love this podcast? Support an episode! Click here to learn more. Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybookHave questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com
A podcast where we talk all about what it's really like to make a living from the things you make. Featuring candid interviews with other ceramicists and makers, as well as helpful business tips to make your side-hustle into a life-giving, viable business.
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