The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small Business

Oct 27 2024 51 ep. 29 mins 20
The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small Business artwork

A pottery podcast by artist /owner Al Wayman of Creek Road Pottery in Laceyville, Pennsylvania, next to the cold Tuscarora Creek. Pull up a chair around the wheel as we discuss topics concerning the art and craft of pottery, good books, storytelling, marketing, and creating work that matters for folks who care.

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S3E22: Fall Show Review 2024

Oct 27 2024 29 mins  
Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. Today, we talk about my Fall show 2024, what went right, and what I may need to work on. I then read one of my posts on the Pottery Dailies. Generosity and Pricing: No One Owes You Anythinghttps://thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/generosity-and-pricing Website

S3E21: Why Showing Up Matters - Selling Your Pottery

Oct 13 2024 31 mins  
Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. Today, we talk about a quiet moment of connection at a rainy Sunday market, capturing the value of showing up, even when the weather and conditions aren’t ideal. Through a chance encounter with a single customer, meaningful exchanges are often worth more than

S3E20: Living Stories - Creating Your Pottery

Sep 28 2024 20 mins  
Welcome to ”The Pin Tool Podcast,” where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. Today, I’m sharing a personal reflection on life, art, and the lessons learned from my father. We’ll dive into moments of creativity, connection, and the challenges of balancing life’s difficult decisions. As you listen, think about the values and pri

S3E19: Life & Art Balance Through Suffering - Creating Your Pottery

Sep 02 2024 32 mins  
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Alford Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, I have a discussion with my virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot, as we explore Life & Art Balance. At times, we might need to consider, or make hard decisions we might not enjoy. What typ

S3E18: Screenplay Structure - Marketing Your Pottery

Aug 17 2024 30 mins  
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into the topic of using screenplay structure as a project management and promotion tool. In the book Save The Cat by Blake Snyder, there is a great ou

S3E17: Concepts & Themes - Building Your Pottery Business

Aug 03 2024 30 mins  
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into concepts & themes. Each project should have a beginning, middle and end. At each project start one should ask "Who's it for?", "What's it for

S3E16: Enjoying the Journey

Jul 22 2024 27 mins  
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into the concept of enjoying the journey. Maybe we need to enjoy the journey and not rush and stress about getting to the destination. Sign up for my

S3E15: Cost Structures: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business

Jul 06 2024 23 mins  
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, I have a discussion with my virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot. We explore how Cost Structures are crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Today, we're diving

S3E14: Imposter Syndrome

Jun 23 2024 33 mins  
Welcome to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we shape, mold, and explore the art of pottery and the journeys of creative minds. I'm your host, Al Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC, and today we're diving into a topic that many of us face but seldom talk about—imposter syndrome. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, the feeling of not being 'good enough' can be a signifi

S3E13: Key Partnerships: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business

Jun 08 2024 28 mins  
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. In this episode, Alford has a discussion with his virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot. They explore how Key Partnerships are crucial for craftin