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. 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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 175 episodes
The Maker's Playbook
Latest Episodes
Ep 703: Technical Foundations, Art Fair Realities, and Sustainable Pricing with Olivia Avery
Many makers struggle with the tension between creating work we love vs making work that we think will sell, especially when traditional academic instruction is often focused on concepts and what I call “Capital A Art” over the practical skills ...
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Season 7
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1:22:10
Ep 702: How Personal Inspiration Built a Business with Danielle Williams of Strong Roots Pottery
As makers, we often feel pressure to create what we think will sell rather than what genuinely excites us, but what if following your authentic creative vision is actually the fastest path to finding your people and building sustainable success...
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Season 7
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1:10:30
Ep 701: Creating Educated Buyers with Jamar Diggs
Most makers think YouTube means teaching their craft or competing with influencers for millions of views—but what if the real power lies in creating educated, confident buyers who value your work before they ever click "purchase"? Jamar Diggs, ...
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Season 7
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1:09:25
Ep 628: Where are They Now - Two Years In with Yvonne Rausch (Part Two)
What if the pressure to grow your follower count and perfect your online presence is actually distracting you from the real relationship-building that sustains creative businesses over time? Because it’s a little bit crazy to realize how many o...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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52:33
Ep 627: Where are They Now - Two Years In with Yvonne Rausch (Part One)
The romanticized image of going full-time as a maker often glosses over one crucial reality: you'll spend as much time problem-solving your business as you do creating, and the mental resilience required might surprise you more than the financi...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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51:08
