#295 - Craft Show Chaos: Managing the Busy Season

Ryan and Becca dive into the ups and downs of running their pottery businesses, sharing experiences from craft shows, strategies for managing busy seasons, and the nitty-gritty of pottery production. They swap tips on choosing the right art markets, keeping inventory in check, and making sure the hustle stays fun (and profitable). Plus, they chat about kiln maintenance, booth setups, and what makes different pottery events worth the effort. Maker of the MomentOliver Estes - @estes.ceramicsDonna Craven - @donnacravenpottery Listeners Questions On this episode:How many markets to do over Christmas so you don’t burn out? @shawn_reid_pottery Sponsors L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com Smith Sharpe Refractory - Find out which Advancer Kiln Shelves are right for you at kilnshelf.com. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespottery Visit our website: www.wheeltalkpotcast.com Wheel Talk YouTube Channel