Podcast Episodes

#336 - Looking Back to Move Forward

Episode 336

Ryan and Becca reflect on the past year’s highs and lows, from personal challenges to major business milestones. Becca opens up about mental health, burnout, and the impact of a 9-to-5 job, while Rya…

Published on 2 days, 1 hour ago

#335 - Is paid advertisement worth it? with Will Donovan from Donovan Pottery

Episode 335

Note: This episode is a replay from our archive, originally released in 2024. 

Ryan and Becca welcome back Will Donovan of Donovan Pottery to discuss a range of topics, including: sharing end of year …

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

#334 - Building Consistent Etsy Sales Without Driving Your Own Traffic

Episode 334

Ryan and Becca open with personal updates before shifting into a deeper conversation about generating consistent Etsy sales over time. Ryan breaks down a repeatable listing strategy designed for make…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

#333 - Chat GPT Still Has Questions. We Still Have Thoughts.

Episode 333

In continuation of our ChatGPT-led conversation, we go deeper into the human side of running creative businesses, talking openly about burnout, balance, and the tools and habits that have helped us s…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

#332 - Chat GPT Has Questions. We Have Thoughts.

Episode 332

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, w…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

#331 - What Happens When Pottery Becomes the Day Job

Episode 331

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 tac…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

#330 - Building a Creative Business from the Ground Up with Rachel Durbin

Episode 330

Ryan & Becca sit down with a very special guest — Rachel Durbin, Ryan’s spouse and the creative force behind Decades NKY. Rachel is in the early stages of growing her small business, which focuses on…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

#329 - Let's Talk About Clay with Link Henderson from Kentucky Mudworks

Episode 329

Note: This episode is a replay from our archive, originally released in 2021. 

Ryan & Becca sit down for a conversation with Link Henderson, owner of Kentucky Mudworks & Dirty Girls Pottery Tools, to …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

#328 - Pottery Vacations & Exploring New Roles

Episode 328

This week, Ryan and Becca catch up on everything happening behind the scenes. Ryan shares highlights from his current pottery vacation and how he’s adjusting his studio routines with a new schedule. …

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

#327 - Pricing your work effectively with Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery

Episode 327

Note: This episode is a replay from our archive, originally released in 2023. 

Ryan & Becca welcome back Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery while Becca is visiting her up in Michigan for the we…

Published on 2 months ago