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Ep: 107 - On Making Decisions for Ourselves Feb 12, 2021

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This week is a little different than most of our episodes. As I've been listening back through some of the amazing interviews we've already had in this first month of the podcast, I'm noticing some common themes and I wanted to take a minute to pull some of those together. It’s my goal that these occasional solo episodes will help connect the dots on many of the common themes and through lines in the conversations we'll continue to have with podcast guests.

On this first solo episode, I’m talking about the recurring need we all have to make decisions in our businesses (spoiler alert: 10 years later, that need never goes away!). Most importantly, I’m suggesting a framework that will allow you to make smarter decisions by asking more informed questions…

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Ep: 106 - Sandy Lockwood Feb 05, 2021

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This week I chat with a wonderful past instructor of mine, Sandy Lockwood. Sandy has been making and teaching ceramics for the last 40 years. As a teacher, she has the unique skill of being able to help guide her students in finding their own unique style and approach to the craft. And as a maker, her ability to capture movement in stationary pieces, while also showcasing the wonders of wood and soda firing is incredible.

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Ep: 105 - Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair Jan 29, 2021

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Ever wondered whether or not you should set up an Etsy shop vs. your own website? This week, Emilie (Twinette Poterie) and I dig into that very subject plus the pros and cons of working out of a shared studio vs. your own space. Not to mention her transition from being a formally trained painter into finding her unique ceramics style with the ability to bring that painterly quality onto pots.

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Ep: 104 - Stephen Phillips Jan 15, 2021

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Stephen Phillips and I talk all about that constantly nagging itch in the back of our heads to take the leap and make ceramics a full-time career rather than a side-hustle. We dive into how Stephen planned out initially starting his studio after his plan for the “safe route” of teaching didn’t work, and how he would use that same approach in preparation to go full-time (but he's not doing that yet, stop asking!)

Part of how Stephen and I originally connected was due to the IGTV episodes I was putting out to help other ceramicists take better photos of their work. You can check out all of those historical posts at my Instagram @themakersplaybook. BUT if you want the newest tips for taking better photos, faster, Click Here for my 3-step cheat sheet. In doing so, you'll sign up for my monthly insider tips that aren't published anywhere else and are geared specifically towards photography for ceramicists and makers.

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Ep: 103 - Kara Leigh Ford Jan 08, 2021

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In this episode, we talk about the realities of transitioning from a full-time job to being a full-time potter and what it's like now that Kara and her husband's roles have actually switched when it comes to supporting the life they want. We also discuss the huge role our mindsets play in being able to succeed as an entrepreneur but also the tactical realities of charging what your work is actually worth. In fact, as Kara mentions, you need to make sure the rest of your brand experience - aka the quality of your photos - lines up with that same value as what you charge for your own work.

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Ep: 102 - Camille at the Wheel Jan 02, 2021

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A chat with Camille Beckles of Camille at the Wheel. Her iconic logo, which first drew me to her work, is a singular example of her clear commitment to knowing and owning her brand story. It's central to our conversation about representation in the art world, making work you actually enjoy making, and continuing to explore the meaning of that word "balance" when it comes to multiple jobs and building a business you love.

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Ep: 101 - An Introduction to the Maker's Playbook Dec 17, 2020

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The debut episode of The Maker's Playbook! A podcast where we talk all about what it's really like to make a living from the things you make. This first episode is just a taste of what you can expect from The Maker's Playbook in the weeks to come. Every three out of four weeks, I'll have candid conversations with other makers about what life is really like. Occasionally, I'll jump in solo with key business tips on how to make your side hustle a viable business.

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