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Back to Search#316 - Decorating, Glazing & Sanding: Tools We Trust
Episode 316
This week, Ryan & Becca are back with more of their favorite pottery tools—covering everything from decorating to glazing to sanding. Whether you’re setting up a home studio or just curious about wha…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
#315 - From Clay Prep to Trimming: Tools We Love
Episode 315
This week, Ryan & Becca share their favorite pottery tools—from clay prep to throwing to trimming. You’ll likely recognize a few of your own go-tos and maybe discover some new ones to try. Plus, they…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
#314 - Making It Work When Sales Slow Down
Episode 314
Ryan & Becca dig into a listener’s question about what to do when your big, higher-priced pieces stop selling—and you don’t want to pivot into teaching. We talk honestly about adapting to shifts in t…
Published on 5 months ago
#313 - Taking Creative Risks with Isaac Shue
Episode 313
Ryan welcomes back Isaac Shue for an open conversation about taking risks and growing beyond what’s comfortable. They explore the leaps Isaac has made to expand his pottery business — from scaling pr…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
#312 - Growing a Nonprofit Clay Community with Trevor Daugherty
Episode 312
Ryan & Becca welcome back Trevor Daugherty to dive into the story of the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance — from its founding vision and organizational structure to the events it organizes, including t…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
#311 - Creativity vs. Exhaustion: Managing Burnout as Artists
Episode 311
Ryan & Becca discuss the realities of balancing work and life as artists, sharing thoughts on preventing burnout and navigating career transitions. They also highlight the importance of self-care, bu…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
#310 - Finding What Works (for Us) on Social Media
Episode 310
As Wheel Talk approaches its 6-year anniversary, Ryan and Becca reflect on the podcast’s growth and the incredible community that’s formed around it. Ryan shares highlights from his recent anniversar…
Published on 6 months ago
#309 - Wages, Worth, and Working for Yourself
Episode 309
Ryan & Becca explore the realities of small business finances—from paying livable wages and employee compensation to navigating the shift from salaried work to self-employment. This episode follows a…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
#308 - Converting Followers Into Buyers
Episode 308
Ryan and Becca kick off with a recap of Ryan’s recent Nashville workshop. The episode then centers on a listener question about converting social media engagement into actual sales—especially when pl…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
#307 - Building a Soda Kiln: Materials, Costs, and Lessons Learned
Episode 307
In this episode, Ryan shares his recent visit to Isaac Shue's gallery opening in Kansas and offers practical advice on building and maintaining a soda kiln—including materials, costs, and constructio…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago