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The Maker's Playbook

Rebecca Ickes Carra
Ceramics
Sustainable Ceramics
Environmental Impact
Pottery Techniques
Climate Change
Entrepreneurship
Life Cycle Assessment
Community Studio Practices
Marketing
Instagram
Pottery Business
Social Media
Community Building
Collaboration With Chefs
Online Education
Ukraine
Etsy
Functional Ceramic Art
Rosenfield Collection
Brickyard Network

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.

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If you've ever Googled "how to price my art" or "how to grow a creative business" hoping someone would just hand you the right answer — this episode is for you. Rebecca digs into why making confident business decisions as an artist ... more

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Most of us assume that building a creative business takes years of groundwork before the work can speak for itself — but what happens when the work takes off before you've had time to figure out the business? Aaron Raymond of Redact... more

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As makers with hobbies turned side-hustles, many of us get wrapped up in the ultimate goal and dream of quitting our day jobs to pursue pottery full time—but what if that pressure to monetize everything is actually stealing the joy ... more

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When you see someone juggling multiple jobs in their creative field, it's easy to assume it's because none of them could fully support them on their own—but what if having options is actually the most strategic business decision you... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Raymond
Potter known for tile-inspired glazing on mugs
Redacted Ceramics
Episode: Ep 713: “Overnight Success” with Aaron Raymond of Redacted Ceramics
Hope Limyansky
Ceramic artist and co-founder of Blue Bucket Tools
Limyansky Studios
Episode: Ep 710: "Where are they now?" Two Years Later with Hope Limyansky
Perry Price
Executive Director at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
Episode: Ep 708: Craft as Community - 75 years of Haystack
Sarah Wolf
Owner of Wolf Ceramics, a ceramics studio in Hood River, Oregon
Wolf Ceramics
Episode: Ep 706: Scaling a Pottery Business with Sarah Wolf (Part One!)
Becky Meneely
Librarian by day and pottery maker by night.
Self-employed potter
Episode: Ep 704: Searching for Your Voice with Becky Meneely
Olivia Avery
A functional potter known for botanical motifs and detailed craftsmanship.
Episode: Ep 703: Technical Foundations, Art Fair Realities, and Sustainable Pricing with Olivia Avery
Danielle Williams
Owner of Strong Roots Pottery and creator of unique pottery inspired by hairstyles.
Strong Roots Pottery
Episode: Ep 702: How Personal Inspiration Built a Business with Danielle Williams of Strong Roots Pottery
Jamar Diggs
YouTube consultant and creator of the Low Lift Club
Episode: Ep 701: Creating Educated Buyers with Jamar Diggs
Yvonne Rausch
A ceramicist based in Austria, originally from Colombia, who has been self-employed for two years now.
Episode: Ep 627: Where are They Now - Two Years In with Yvonne Rausch (Part One)

Host

Rebecca Ikes-Kara
Host of discussions focused on the realities of creative entrepreneurship, particularly in ceramics, offering valuable insights from both personal experiences and conversations with guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • 💎💎💎

    Ep 610: business is boring-touches on a very important subject which all biz owners should be aware of! So many unique stories shared here all with valuable lessons, really crafting a tight knit community of makers!! I’m not a product maker myself, but as a PR coach for many product makers, I am always looking for resources to recommend them!

    @gloriachoupr

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5 stars

    Most helpful podcast I’ve listened to in my journey to start my own business. I am so grateful to be able to listen and learn. Rebecca is a fantastic host and interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loungcyakt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Advice and inspiration

    This podcast is beautifully human while packing in tons of inspiration… the people interviewed, and Rebecca, are so generous with their experience and advice and stories. It’s made such a difference to me in exploring the many ways we can make a success of being a creative entrepreneur.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rhirhi1972
    Australia2 years ago
  • The Makers Playbook

    Insightful. I love listening to her conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ILfarmgirl54
    United States2 years ago
  • Great pottery podcast

    I’m so glad I found this podcast. The host is great and so are the guests. I really enjoy listening to it and feel like I learn a lot and it’s just an enjoyable listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sleepy mother
    Canada2 years ago

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Feedback indicates that the host's interview style is engaging and fosters a supportive environment for sharing experiences among makers.
Many find the podcast to be a valuable resource for practical business advice, helping to navigate the challenges of running a creative enterprise.
Listeners appreciate the candid nature of interviews, often expressing that the insights shared are both relatable and inspiring.

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Talking Points

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Ep 713: “Overnight Success” with Aaron Raymond of Redacted Ceramics
Q: How do you handle customer demand and rare repairs or issues?
He remakes items that arrive damaged, offers goodwill without charging for shipping on replacements, and works on clear upfront terms to minimize disputes, while constantly refining policies.
Ep 713: “Overnight Success” with Aaron Raymond of Redacted Ceramics
Q: What were the biggest challenges as you moved to full-time pottery?
Balancing labor-intensive dot work with sustainable production, managing healthcare and expenses in a new country, and navigating pricing to reach US and Canadian buyers while handling cross-border shipping.
Ep 713: “Overnight Success” with Aaron Raymond of Redacted Ceramics
Q: How did you get into clay and what sparked the tile-focused style?
Aaron describes starting with a rented wheel, learning quickly, and then embracing tile-inspired designs as a way to translate his Portuguese influences into mugs, aided by technique and later machine-assisted cuts to scale detail.
Ep 708: Craft as Community - 75 years of Haystack
Q: How did you get involved with Haystack?
Perry Price shares his journey from a craft enthusiast to becoming the Executive Director, highlighting his background in art history and museum studies.
Ep 703: Technical Foundations, Art Fair Realities, and Sustainable Pricing with Olivia Avery
Q: Did you always know you wanted to make pots for a living?
Absolutely not; I was peer pressured into taking a hand-building class in college.

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What is The Maker's Playbook about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intricacies of making a sustainable living from art and craft, this series explores the entrepreneurial journeys of various makers, primarily in ceramics. Through engaging interviews, listeners gain insights into the realities of balancing creative passions with the demands of business, all while nurturing a supportive community. The content highlights themes such as the impact of social media on creative careers, the importance of maintaining artistic integrity, practical strategies for scaling businesses, and the necessity of diversifying income streams. Unique to this series is its candid approach to discussing both the joys and challenges faced by artisans, inviting listeners into a relatable conversation about making a ... more

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1. Aaron Raymond
2. Hope Limyansky
3. Perry Price
4. Sarah Wolf
5. Becky Meneely
6. Olivia Avery
7. Danielle Williams
8. Jamar Diggs

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