How do you build a pottery business that supports your creativity instead of draining it?
In this episode, potter Catie Miller joins Julie Hamer to talk about finding a sustainable balance between making what sells and making what you love. Catie shares how she learned to approach wholesale selectively, why she focuses on products that are easier to make and ship, and how tracking costs and sales helps her make better business decisions. She also explains how bestsellers can create room for experimentation, and how to recognize when a popular product is no longer worth making. They discuss pricing, rising material costs, planning inventory for art markets, and building an online sales strategy around in-person events. Catie’s advice is both practical and encouraging: make a plan, leave room to adapt, and remember that starting over doesn’t mean starting from scratch. A thoughtful conversation for potters, makers, and artists looking to build a more sustainable creative business without losing their artistic voice. See more of Catie's Work on her Website: https://www.catie-miller.com
Instagram: / catiemillerceramics
See more of Julie's Work: Website: https://www.busydaydreams.com
Instagram: / busydaydreams_pottery
In this episode, potter Catie Miller joins Julie Hamer to talk about finding a sustainable balance between making what sells and making what you love. Catie shares how she learned to approach wholesale selectively, why she focuses on products that are easier to make and ship, and how tracking costs and sales helps her make better business decisions. She also explains how bestsellers can create room for experimentation, and how to recognize when a popular product is no longer worth making. They discuss pricing, rising material costs, planning inventory for art markets, and building an online sales strategy around in-person events. Catie’s advice is both practical and encouraging: make a plan, leave room to adapt, and remember that starting over doesn’t mean starting from scratch. A thoughtful conversation for potters, makers, and artists looking to build a more sustainable creative business without losing their artistic voice. See more of Catie's Work on her Website: https://www.catie-miller.com
Instagram: / catiemillerceramics
See more of Julie's Work: Website: https://www.busydaydreams.com
Instagram: / busydaydreams_pottery
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