Ryan and Becca return for the fourth chapter of the podcast book club, diving into Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. Joined once again by Taylor Swilley, they explore key takeaways and connect the book’s themes to their own businesses. They also discussed various aspects of business management, including client relationships, debt management, and employee management, and considered implementing the profit-first accounting method.

Our next book club selection is Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland with plans to release the episode in May. See all the books we've covered on Becca's Amazon list at https://amzn.to/3X5yZOX

A special thanks to Taylor for joining us again and for recording all the ads in today’s episode!

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Speedball Ceramics - Try the new Speedball Boss Base tool to open your wheel thrown work consistently and with ease, now available in pink and purple to match their plastic bats. Browse their wide selection of products at speedballart.com

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Ryan & Becca are joined by Layla Lynn, also known as the Mug Maiden, a passionate ceramic mug collector with an impressive collection of over 700 pieces. Layla shares her love for handmade ceramics and dives into her experiences within the ceramics community, from building relationships with artists to buying and unboxing handmade work. They also discuss packaging practices, the potential for exhibiting collections, and a unique fundraising initiative Layla is currently pursuing. Plus, she highlights her "Makers of the Moment," showcasing some of her favorite artists.

-----Find more about Layla's business below-----
Instagram - @themugmaiden
Mystery Mug Giveaway - https://msha.ke/themugmaiden

Maker of the Moment

• Ryoko Rio - @ryokoceramics
• Leo - @northernghost.studios
• Marret Metzger - @marretmetzger

Sponsors
L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com

Speedball Ceramics - Try the new Speedball Boss Base tool to open your wheel thrown work consistently and with ease, now available in pink and purple to match their plastic bats. Browse their wide selection of products at speedballart.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

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Ryan & Becca chat with Deanna Poelsma from Glazed & Confused Creations about the art and business of ceramic jewelry. They discuss clay types, firing processes, tools, and materials for crafting and displaying ceramic jewelry. Deanna shares insights on booth setup, marketing strategies, and equipment for powering lights at craft fairs. They also explore the challenges and rewards of selling handmade jewelry and tips for standing out in a competitive market.

-----Find more about Deanna's business below-----
Instagram - @glazedconfusedcreations
Website - https://www.glazedconfusedcreations.com/
Virtual Jewelry Making Workshop - https://www.siporceramics.com/virtual-classes/p/ceramic-jewelry
Wheel Talk #208 - Optimizing your show applications with Deanna Poelsma from Glazed & Confused Creations

Maker of the Moment

• Kara Lovell - @karalovellceramics
• Charity Rust-Jordan - @crj.artwork
• Lori Elling - @lori.elling.ceramics

Resources
Kiln Management and Repair with Becca Otis - February 12th at 1pm EST
Sign up for one of Ryan's upcoming bookkeeping workshops

Sponsors
L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com
Speedball Ceramics - Try the new Speedball Boss Base tool to open your wheel thrown work consistently and with ease, now available in pink and purple to match their plastic bats. Browse their wide selection of products at speedballart.com

Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast

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@wheeltalkpodcast
@rdceramics
@5linespottery

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