Wheel Talk
Ryan Durbin (@rdceramics) & Becca Otis (@5linespottery) share their experiences as potters, makers, small business owners, and creatives. Becca is a full time studio potter, while Ryan is a full time website developer and part time potter. We'd love to share our ups and downs along the way as we build our skills as makers and small business owners in an honest, informal manner. We hope to bring you helpful tips we've learned over the years, learn from each other, and share expertise from a number of guests with you also. Please join us for some Wheel Talk!
Podcasting since 2019 • 330 episodes
Wheel Talk
Latest Episodes
#326 - Recommending Shows Without Setting Expectations
In this episode, Ryan and Becca talk about how they approach recommending shows to other makers who are thinking about applying. They share why they’re careful about offering exact sales numbers and how using comparisons or percentages can pain...
•
Episode 326
•
1:57:52
#325 - Planning Ahead for Seasonal Sales Lulls
In this episode, Ryan and Becca answer a listener’s question about how to prepare for slow sales months and boost online shop performance during Q1. They share strategies for connecting in-person show customers with online buyers, building mome...
•
Episode 325
•
1:10:04
#324 - When It’s Time to Scale Back (Or Walk Away): Part Two
Ryan and Becca continue last week’s conversation by diving into the tough but important topic of scaling back, pivoting, or even closing a business for long-term sustainability. They discuss how to reassess key expenses—like staffing, studio sp...
•
Episode 324
•
2:04:18
#323 - When It’s Time to Scale Back (Or Walk Away): Part One
Ryan and Becca dive into an honest conversation about knowing when it’s time to scale back, pivot, or even close a business. Becca opens up about her difficult decision to shut down her brick-and-mortar studio in 2020 after gaining clarity duri...
•
Episode 323
•
1:28:04
