The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small Business
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.
Episodes
![S3E16: Enjoying the Journey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
5 days ago
5 days ago
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.
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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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
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/
![S3E13: Key Partnerships: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
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 crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Today, we're diving into Key Partnerships, 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 Key Partnerships 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/
![S3E12: Thoughts On Memorial Day & Sunk Cost](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Once we make the changes, we may thank our past selves for dying a death on Memorial Day, as we are so much better off on the new path we chose to take. So run, Alcestis, from that fiery pit.THE POTTERY DAILIES
Alcestis
Memorial Day and Sunk Cost.
https://substack.com/home/post/p-145025893
Written By,
Alford Wayman
Artist/Owner
Creek Road Pottery LLC
![S3E11: Key Activities: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
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 understanding your Key Activities is crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Today, we're diving into Key Activities, 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 mix of Key Activities 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/
![S3E10: Key Resources: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
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 understanding your Key Resources is crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Today, we're diving into Key Resources, 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 mix of Key Resources 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/Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program:https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/
![S3E9: Firing The Bill Moon Wood Kiln - Firing Your Pottery](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
It was a privilege to be there firing with the team at the Bill Moon kiln of Imagine Peace Pottery and learning the more advanced and planned firing techniques rather than simply having the goal of making temperature. Having a plan means thinking about how to influence the pots by even the type of wood or materials burned.
In this firing, raku low-fire pots were made by placing them in the rear of the kiln near the chimney. At the correct temperature, a built-in back door was opened, and pots were pulled out hot and reduced in a container, creating copper colors and smoke lines.
At wood firings community is built. Many other artists gathered to fire work, some from long distances, to participate. An Amish family brought doughnuts, and the family and children stopped by, and a few customers came to see the firing. It was a privilege to learn from such a fantastic community of people and make new friends. It’s about time to stoke again.The Bill Moon Wood Kiln Opening 4/27/2024 video. Click here!Pulling the Fire DoorKiln Centerline Management
![S3E8: Customer Relationships - Building Your Pottery Business](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
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 Customer Relationships, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." This episode will explore how understanding your Customer Relationships is crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right mix of customer relationships 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/Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program:https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/
![S3E7: Pottery After Work- Creating Your Pottery](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14192517/94380063_10163154893630136_1122094802041569280_n_4g9vii_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
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 idea of pottery as a vocation, as discussed in the video "Elizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers, & Vocation | Acumen Academy"
This episode will explore how understanding the four terms hobby, job, careers, and vocation is crucial for how you see yourself and your pottery while working a full-time job or having a career. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this video by Elizabeth Gilbert will be helpful to you.Book Mentioned:
Cræft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts First Editionby Alexander Langlands
About:
Al Wayman's work and website:
www.creekroadpottery.comMy 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/Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program:https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/
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I was introduced to clay in a basic ceramic class at Keystone College in 1996. It was there that I saw artist and professor Bill Tersteeg turn a large bowl on his wheel. I fell in love with clay as a medium because I was able to manipulate it in many ways far easier than painting or drawing. After achieving my AFA, I then spent three years at Marywood University where I completed my BFA in Ceramics. During that time I worked as an apprentice at Wild Flower Pottery in Thompson PA, with artist Sharon DiGennaro.