The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small Business

S3E23: Pottery & Politics

Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, we explore the challenges of staying focused amid distractions, the importance of taking responsibility for both successes and failures, and the need for empathy and collaboration, especially in shared creative and political spaces. Whether in the pottery studio or in the larger community, it’s crucial to learn from mistakes, take ownership, and work together toward positive change.
Website:
https://creekroadpottery.comThe Pottery Dailies:https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/The Back Road Christmas Trailhttps://www.facebook.com/thebackroadchristmastrail

S3E22: Fall Show Review 2024

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:
https://creekroadpottery.comThe Pottery Dailies:https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/The Creek Road Pottery LLC Carbon Trapping Collection:https://creekroadpottery.com/product-category/carbon-trapping/

S3E21: Why Showing Up Matters - Selling Your Pottery

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 any sale, and the impact of our creative work can ripple beyond the moment.
Why Showing Up Matters
https://thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/why-showing-up-matters
 
Website:
https://creekroadpottery.com/The Pottery Dailies:https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog:https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

S3E20: Living Stories - Creating Your Pottery

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 principles guiding you in tough times. How do you navigate struggles, whether in life or in your craft?The Pottery Dailies: Living Storieshttps://thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/living-stories
 
Website:
https://creekroadpottery.com/The Pottery Dailies:https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog:https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

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

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 type of core values and guiding principles do you have to help you make hard decisions? Have you met any type of suffering while working to achieve your goals in life or with the pots? 
 
Website:
https://creekroadpottery.com/The Pottery Dailies:https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog:https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

S3E18: Screenplay Structure - Marketing Your Pottery

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 outline that Blake calls a "Beat Sheet".
In this episode, we look at the Blake Snyder "Save The Cat" story structure for screen writing and apply it to our projects in the pottery. 
Questions applied to the structure may be found on The Pottery Dailies substack, in an article titled The Screenplay Strategy.
Have a great week!
Alford Wayman
Creek Road Pottery LLC https://creekroadpottery.com
The Pottery Dailies
https://thepotterydailies.substack.com/
 

S3E17: Concepts & Themes - Building Your Pottery Business

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?", "What change are you trying to make?", and "What story are you trying to tell?" The episode ends with my virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot, reading an entry from the pottery dailies. "The Pots You Never Made."
Sign up for my The Pottery Dailies on substack.
Have a great week!
Alford Wayman
Creek Road Pottery LLC https://creekroadpottery.com

S3E16: Enjoying the Journey

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 The Pottery Dailies on substack! 
The Creek Road Pottery: My Pottery Journal
"The Practice: Shipping Creative Work." by Seth Godin
Hero on a Mission: The Power of Finding Your Role in Life: The Path to a Meaningful Life. by Donald Miller
Produced by,
Alford Wayman
Artist/Owner
Creek Road Pottery LLC
 

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

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 into Cost Structures, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right Cost Structures can transform your art into a thriving business. The Business Model Canvas: https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvasHow To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank:https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank:https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/My Pottery Journal. By Al Waymanhttps://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/The Cost Analysis Spread sheet:https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/The Pottery Dailies:https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog:https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

S3E14: Imposter Syndrome

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 significant hurdle. In this episode, we'll uncover what imposter syndrome is, why it happens, and, most importantly, how to overcome it. 
So, if you've ever doubted your talents or felt like a fraud in your creative journey, this episode is for you. Let's break down those barriers together and reclaim our right to create and thrive. My Pottery Journal. By Al Waymanhttps://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/The Pottery Dailies:https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog:https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/