In this episode, Ryan and Becca answer a listener’s question about how to prepare for slow sales months and boost online shop performance during Q1. They share strategies for connecting in-person show customers with online buyers, building momentum for website sales, and navigating seasonal lulls. Ryan also recaps recent pottery events, including successful sales at the Columbus Coffee Festival and upcoming travel plans, while Becca shares about leading a pottery painting event at Speedball that drew over 70 participants. They also touch on the launch of PotSwap, pottery business strategies like pricing and inventory management, and the importance of balancing studio time with marketing, rest, and setting boundaries for long-term sustainability.
Maker of the Moment
- Spinning Silica Art Collective - @spinningsilica
- Autumn Aslakson - @aslaksonpottery
Listener Questions
- What are some strategies I can implement now, to bring in some sales in the very slow Q1 of 2026? More specifically, I’d like to focus on selling my work on my website, which I launched last year in November. @csdhart_ceramics
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