The Maker's Playbook
Rebecca Ickes CarraA 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 194 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Many makers treat consistency as the goal and cyclical creative rhythms as something to fix — but Shalya Marsh, of Shalya Marsh Studios, has built a three-decade career on making, unmaking, and remaking herself: sculptor to potter, ... more
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You already know what it feels like to open a cupboard, see a mug, and know exactly who made it before you ever check for a signature. That's the instinct artists have always had. So why does the word "branding" make so many of us t... more
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As makers, we're told to define our ideal audience and nail our strategy before we ever start — but what if the real strategy reveals itself only after you've already begun? Robin Corradino of Rob Ceramics joins to unpack how she bu... more
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Most of us have been told (or have told ourselves one way or another) that building a successful creative business means picking a lane and staying in it. But what happens when the lane you've built starts to feel more like a cage, ... more
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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!
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Apple Podcasts5_doremi101
United States2 years 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 Podcasts5loungcyaktUnited States2 years 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 Podcasts5rhirhi1972
Australia2 years ago - The Makers Playbook
Insightful. I love listening to her conversations.
Apple Podcasts5ILfarmgirl54United 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 Podcasts5Sleepy mother
Canada2 years ago
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This show centers on how makers, especially ceramicists, turn their craft into viable businesses without sacrificing creativity or personal well-being. Across episodes, listeners hear candid discussions about balancing production with art, pricing and product strategy, waitlists and limited drops, and the psychology of growth in visible online communities. Guests share real-world experiences—from pivoting between disciplines to managing burnout, outside income, and sustainable scaling—often emphasizing community, collaboration, and teaching as path to a longer, more flexible making life. Noteworthy throughlines include the tension between marketing pressures and artistic integrity, the power of niching and specificity, and practical framewo... more
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2. The Potters Cast
3. Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
4. Wheel Talk
5. Creative Pep Talk
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Recent guests on The Maker's Playbook include:
1. Christina Orthwein
2. Debi Stoliar
3. Camille Beckles
4. Taylor Friese
5. Aaron Raymond
6. Hope Limyansky
7. Perry Price
8. Sarah Wolf
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