The Maker's Playbook

Ep 512: Working with Retailers with Steve Tubbs

May 17, 2024 Season 5 Episode 125
Ep 512: Working with Retailers with Steve Tubbs
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The Maker's Playbook
Ep 512: Working with Retailers with Steve Tubbs
May 17, 2024 Season 5 Episode 125

Wholesale… The assumption is there’s no way to reasonably make a living, as a maker, by doing wholesale. But is that true? Since I’m generally pretty skeptical of any sweeping statement that says an entire concept doesn’t work for anyone, at all, I jumped at the opportunity chat with Steve Tubbs, an ex-retailer turned potter, when he mentioned his entire business is wholesale. While it might not work for everyone, it’s definitely working for him and the nothing-short-of-brilliant ordering schedule he has that allows him to plan out his entire year’s work by spring time!


Guest Resources:
Steve Tubbs Instagram - @stevetubbspottery

Resources - https://www.stevetubbspottery.com/

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The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
Bray Clay by the Archie Bray

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Wholesale… The assumption is there’s no way to reasonably make a living, as a maker, by doing wholesale. But is that true? Since I’m generally pretty skeptical of any sweeping statement that says an entire concept doesn’t work for anyone, at all, I jumped at the opportunity chat with Steve Tubbs, an ex-retailer turned potter, when he mentioned his entire business is wholesale. While it might not work for everyone, it’s definitely working for him and the nothing-short-of-brilliant ordering schedule he has that allows him to plan out his entire year’s work by spring time!


Guest Resources:
Steve Tubbs Instagram - @stevetubbspottery

Resources - https://www.stevetubbspottery.com/

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
Bray Clay by the Archie Bray

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Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybook

Have questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com

Steve Tubbs
Introducing Steve Tubbs
Balancing Life and Pottery
The Importance of Packaging and Shipping
The Value of Wholesale and Retail Shows
Starting a Craft Business: The Early Days
Understanding Your Unique Value Proposition
The Challenges of Wholesale Pricing
The Art of Pottery Making: Techniques and Preferences
The Importance of Pricing and Cost Management
The Joy of Creating: Finding Your Passion in Pottery
The Business of Pottery: Managing Time and Production
The Role of Retailers in a Wholesale Business