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Ep: 206 - Why Your Sales Results have Nothing to do with the Value of Your Work Dec 03, 2021

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It's the holiday season and makers around the world are hustling to get their listings online and take advantage of increased sales during this time of year. But what if your sales aren't going as planned? What if you haven't sold as much as you'd hoped? What if you haven't sold ANYTHING? What does it all mean?

On this solo episode of the podcast, I'm talking about 2 words that get a bad reputation in the arts - sales & marketing.

If taking photos for all of those online listings is exhausting to you, be sure to download our free Photography Cheat Sheet for a quick to implement 3-step process for taking better photos faster, even if you're just using your cell phone. Download it here: https://www.makersplaybook.com/photography/

And if all of the business decisions I dig into on this episode start to feel overwhelming, then download the Quick Guide to Smart Decisions here to help ease the burden.

As always, I'm only a DM away on Instagram @themakersplaybook if you have any questions!
For full show notes and links to all of our guests' resources visit: www.makersplaybook.com/podcast

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Ep: 205 - Succeeding by Specializing with Matt Katz Nov 19, 2021

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Is there a singular aspect of your craft that you love above every other step of the process? For the ceramicists that are listening, there are SO many steps to our process! Making clay, building or throwing, trimming, glazing, firing... And there's seemingly endless options within any given one of those steps. How are we supposed to become proficient in all of these things?! Well, today's guest on the podcast would argue - Maybe you aren't supposed to try and master every single step?

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If you are struggling with photographing the gorgeous glazes you create after you learn all the non-magical properties of chemistry from Matt, then send me a DM @themakersplaybook and let’s chat. Or if you immediately need a more consistent way to photograph your work, RIGHT now (because you’re supposed to be updating your shop for all those holiday sales and it’s crazy overwhelming) click the link below to grab our FREE CHEAT SHEET for 3 simple and fast steps to kickstart taking better photos, even if you are only using your cell phone. Download the Cheat Sheet here: https://www.makersplaybook.com/photography/

For full show notes and links to all of our guests' resources visit: www.makersplaybook.com/podcast
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Matt Katz's Instagram

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Ep: 204 - Building a Commissions-based Business with David T Kim Nov 12, 2021

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When I first started this podcast I wanted to make sure that we had a diverse breadth of stories. In fact, it was paramount to the focus of what this podcast would be. I was looking out onto the internet for how other ceramicists and makers made a living from the things they make, and all I really saw was one example - people hustling on Instagram to grow an audience, push that audience to Etsy or an online store, do a massive shop update, then lose their minds with packaging and shipping for a couple of days, and do it all over again. There had to be other options out there, and thus… The Maker’s Playbook podcast was born... And on this week's episode, I'm excited to be filling a gap we've had in our interviews!

This week I chat with David T Kim, an independent, full-time ceramicist, living and working in Chicago, focused predominately on creating custom work for some of the greatest restaurants the city has to offer.

For full show notes visit: https://makers-playbook.com/podcast

Download our Free Photography Cheat Sheet by clicking here. Haven't heard of the Cheat Sheet? It's a PDF with literally 3 quick and easy steps to ensure you have more consistent, professional-looking photos, even if you are only using your cell phone. In other words, it's exactly what you need to quickly start taking better photos for all of those holiday shop updates you are in the middle of right now. Stop wasting your time fighting your camera (or cell phone) and download the Cheat Sheet now!
For full show notes and links to all of our guests' resources visit: www.makersplaybook.com/podcast
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Ep: 203 - Life after the Great Pottery Thrown Down with Rosa Wiland Holmes Oct 29, 2021

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Have you ever thought to yourself, "well, if I had that many followers, than I could sell more and quit my full-time job. Getting more followers is the solution to all my small business dreams!" Or perhaps, you've been watching a bit of TV and thought, “Well, if I was on the Great Pottery Throw Down, I could quickly increase my audience size, sell loads of pots, quit my full-time job and all of life's problems would be solved!" So, the question is: Is that the key to success? A big break like that? Well, today's podcast guest has some firsthand experience (and perhaps, some surprising insights).

Rosa not only got to be on the Great Pottery Throw Down in Season 3, but she won the whole darn thing! And while there's been great interest in the work that she made during the show, that doesn't necessarily mean she wants to spend all of her time making Alice in Wonderland tea sets…

Figuring out the tangible, tactical, pragmatic details of how to build a business that suits your life is full of decisions after decisions - Etsy vs. your own website, Instagram vs. TikTok, making the work tons of people want after watching you on TV vs. making the work you actually want to make! The list is endless. Whether you are side hustling or full time, whether you’ve started selling your work online or are simply listening to these conversations dreaming of the day you might start selling your pieces… Snag our Savvy Owner’s Quick guide to Smart Decisions to help guide you through all of those recurring questions and decisions you have to navigate when considering how to build a business that best suits your life.
For full show notes and links to all of our guests' resources visit: www.makersplaybook.com/podcast
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Rosa Wiland Holmes Instagram

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Ep: 202 - On Crafting a Business to Suit Your Life with Greta Michelle Oct 22, 2021

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So often I hear makers talk about what they “should” be doing. How they “should” start posting on Instagram or “should” sell at markets, or “should” sell online. But how many of us have stopped to consider what we prefer? What suits us the best? What is the route in business that is most natural to our personalities and our personal lives? Greta Michelle is crafting a business that not only suits her life, but also beautifully uplifts other local businesses from her home of Trinidad & Tobago. Listen in to this episode to get your own brainstorming started on how you might be able to partner with some of your favorite local small businesses to help support each other!

Figuring out the tangible, tactical, pragmatic details of how to build a business that suits your life is full of decisions after decisions - Etsy vs. your own website, Instagram vs. TikTok... The list is endless. Whether you are side hustling or full time, whether you’ve started selling your work online or are simply listening to these conversations dreaming of the day you might start selling your pieces… Snag our Savvy Owner’s Quick guide to Smart Decisions to help guide you through all of those recurring questions and decisions you have to navigate when considering how to build a business that best suits your life. Get the guide by clicking here.
For full show notes and links to all of our guests' resources visit: www.makersplaybook.com/podcast
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Greta Michelle's Instagram

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Ep: 201 - How to Sustain going Full-time with Sunshine Cobb Oct 15, 2021

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Season 2 is here! We are kicking things off with the one and only Sunshine Cobb. Sunshine and I dig right into it from the beginning. From sharing, oversharing, and the importance of boundaries as makers and educators, to diversifying income streams, to deciding what you are willing to give up to make these crazy full-time artist lives of ours work. We talk about moving cross country, the importance of mental health, self-care and how to sustain your art practice for the long run. This intro barely grazes the surface. There is A LOT in this episode!

Whether you are side hustling or full time, whether you’ve started selling your work online or are simply listening to these conversations dreaming of the day you might start selling your pieces… Snag our Savvy Owner’s Quick guide to Smart Decisions to help guide all of those recurring questions that keep popping up (like so many that Sunshine and I discussed in this episode): Grab that at https://www.makersplaybook.com/guardrails/
For full show notes and links to all of our guests' resources visit: www.makersplaybook.com/podcast
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[REPLAY] - Kara Leigh Ford and the Realities of Full-Time Entrepreneurship Oct 01, 2021

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We're taking a quick Season 1 break here on the podcast. New episodes will be coming back at the start of October, but in the meantime, enjoy the top 4 most played episodes since the start of 2021!

In the meantime, be sure you don't miss out on our free monthly photography tips! Click here to download our At-Home Photography Cheat Sheet and be added to our insider's list for free photography tips specifically for ceramicists and independent makers.

Details from the original airing of this interview can be found here.
For full show notes and links to all of our guests' resources visit: www.makersplaybook.com/podcast
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Kara Leigh Ford's Instagram

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[REPLAY] - Sandy Lockwood and Finding Your Own Style Sep 24, 2021

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We're taking a quick Season 1 break here on the podcast. New episodes will be coming back at the start of October, but in the meantime, enjoy the top 4 most played episodes since the start of 2021!

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[REPLAY] - Camille at the Wheel and Crafting a Brand Story Sep 17, 2021

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We're taking a quick Season 1 break here on the podcast. New episodes will be coming back at the start of October, but in the meantime, enjoy the top 4 most played episodes since the start of 2021!

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Looking for support in building your own creative life? Come join over 100 other makers from around the world, having these very discussions, inside of The Community. Click here to learn more.

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[REPLAY] - Simon Levin and Making First, Selling Second Sep 10, 2021

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We're taking a quick Season 1 break here on the podcast. New episodes will be coming back at the start of October, but in the meantime, enjoy the top 4 most-played episodes since the start of 2021!

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Looking for support in building your own creative life? Come join over 100 other makers from around the world, having these very discussions, inside of The Community. Click here to learn more.

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