Ep 604: Working with Intention with Bill Schwenzer of Aliveguy Pottery

Described as the most supportive guy on the internet by numerous people, today’s interview with Bill Schwenzer feels long overdue. Better known as Aliveguy Pottery, we talk about his career transition from corporate quality control to clay, his commitment to thoughtful encouragement online and his unique approach to delayed gratification all while continuing to push himself outside of his comfort zone and not get too bogged down in analyzing. 

Resources in this Episode:
Bill's Instagram

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Chapters

• 0:00 Bill Schwenzer
• 4:27 Introduction and Welcoming Bill
• 5:13 Bill's Journey to Pottery
• 11:01 Balancing Art and Engineering
• 25:52 Exploring Pottery Techniques and Forms
• 33:20 Community and Personal Fulfillment
• 34:26 Florida's Art Scene and Market
• 35:02 Retirement and Art Collection Trends
• 35:52 Balancing Live Shows and Market Focus
• 37:15 Testing Limits and Learning from Discomfort
• 39:21 Navigating First Markets and Community Support
• 41:23 Iterating and Adapting in Business
• 42:31 Managing Anxiety and Collecting Data
• 43:23 The Importance of Texture and Tools
• 57:06 The Flipperooni Technique
• 1:00:20 Supporting and Encouraging Fellow Makers
• 1:03:40 The Influence of Environment on Personal Growth
• 1:07:34 Balancing Commissions and Personal Projects
• 1:17:11 Adapting to Changing Conditions and Overcoming Fears
• 1:20:12 The Role of Community and Sharing Knowledge