The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small Business
Episodes
S5E1: Goal Setting For 2026
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E15: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Telling Your Story.
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E14: Selling Local – Start With One
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S4E14: Selling Local – Start With One In this episode of The Pin Tool Podcast, we talk about what it means to sell local—starting small, starting ...
S4E13: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Asking for Help.
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E12: Thoughts from the Artist - Bonus Episode
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we delve into the craft, philosophy, and business of creating pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alfor...
S4E11: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Letting Go.
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E10: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Building Community
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E9: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Taking Inventory
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E8: Dealing With Overwhelm
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E7: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Creative Risks
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E6: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Finding Your Purpose.
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E5: Reduction Firings & Spring Show Review
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. This episode explores the c...
S4E4: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop -Admitting Weakness
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E3: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Introduction
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alf...
S4E2: On Peopleing
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S4E1: New Year Planning
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where creativity meets organization. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, I h...
S3E24: Holiday Trail & Show Review
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. This episode explores the c...
S3E23: Pottery & Politics
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3E22: Fall Show Review 2024
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fal...
S3E21: Why Showing Up Matters - Selling Your Pottery
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 quie...
S3E20: Living Stories - Creating Your Pottery
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pers...
S3E19: Life & Art Balance Through Suffering - Creating Your Pottery
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3E18: Screenplay Structure - Marketing Your Pottery
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E17: Concepts & Themes - Building Your Pottery Business
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E16: Enjoying the Journey
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E15: Cost Structures: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S3E14: Imposter Syndrome
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S3E13: Key Partnerships: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E12: Thoughts On Memorial Day & Sunk Cost
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tak...
S3E11: Key Activities: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E10: Key Resources: With Chatbot Amelia - Building Your Pottery Business
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E9: Firing The Bill Moon Wood Kiln - Firing Your Pottery
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S3E8: Customer Relationships - Building Your Pottery Business
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E7: Pottery After Work- Creating Your Pottery
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E6: Channels - Building Your Pottery Business
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E5: Revenue Streams - Building Your Pottery Business
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E4: Value Propositions - Building Your Pottery Business
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E3: Customer Segments - Building Your Pottery Business
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, guid...
S3E2: The Business Model Canvas - Building Your Pottery Business
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," hosted by Al Wayman, artist and owner of Creek Road Pottery LLC. This latest episode delves into the intricacies of...
S3E1: Yearly Direction Setting - Selling Your Pottery
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, the show where we dive deep into the art of thriving in our personal and professional lives. I'm Al Wayman of Cr...
S2E16: A Thanksgiving Christmas and Elijah’s Chair
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Creek Road Pottery LLC update and a holiday story: "The heavy-loaded train slowed its speed as it entered the little sleepy town of Laceyville, Pen...
S2E15: What’s Your Hero’s Journey? - Selling Your Pottery
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May you one day look out across the vast sea and have a glimpse of the smoke from the cooking fires rising from your homeland of your Ithaca. Or may y...
S2E14: For Gere -The Potter and Robin Hood
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While at the thrift shop I found the book ” The Ballad Book of John Jacob Niles” from 1961 and for $5.00. The book is a collection of old time fol...
S2E13: Thoughts On Design & Product Placement - Selling Your Pottery
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about ways to underscore your style and set yourself apart from others in your own way by asking: "Who's it for?", "What's it ...
S2E12: Thoughts On Design & Creating Prototypes - Creating Your Pottery
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In my opinion, bad art might be forms and elements that communicate poorly. In this episode, I talk about taking the work from a design in your sketch...
S2E11: Thoughts On Design & Idea Generation - Creating Your Pottery
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you generate ideas while creating art? In this episode, you help me kiln sit as I fire an updraft and chat about design. I discuss some ways id...
S2E10: Thoughts On Design & Function: Creating Your Pottery
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world, we do not need to wait to be picked due to social media and the internet. We can pick ourselves. Many of the standards that were onc...
S2E9A: Live Mug Throw Chat
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S2E9: Manually Fire Your Pots - Firing Your Pottery
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people leave it up to luck, fate, or "Kiln gods" when firing out work. But once you get to know your kiln, you can use it to add a whole new la...
S2E8: Spending Time With Meaning - Creating Your Pottery
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many times we may feel anxiety about how we are spending our time. Either we feel we were not as productive as we would like to be or even when we are...
S2E7: You Are Not Defined By Only Your Work - Creating Your Pottery
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We fill many roles in our lives and community. Putting all effort into just one role may bankrupt the other vital roles that make us who we are. T...
S2E6: Taking Ownership- Creating Your Pottery
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many times we might like to leave it up to others to take ownership because it's easier and lets us off the hook. However, what others do and say for ...
S2E5: Appeasing The Kiln Gods- Firing Your Pottery
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about kiln deities and their role in firing out work and the influences they have over the process. Thanks so much to The ...
S2E4: Is It Time To Quit? - Creating Your Pottery
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overall, it was a fair and foul month, but like some say, “Done is better than perfect, and perfect is never perfect but only better “. Many times...
S2E3: Collecting and Sprouting Seeds of Ideas - Creating Your Pottery
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about idea generation; collecting, and the germination of creative seeds using the book "The Creative Act: A Way Of Being." b...
S2E2: Adapting Artificial Intelligence To Your Art- Creating Your Pottery
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about a few ways you could use Artificial Intelligence as a creation tool. With the rise of ChatGPT in search and the contr...
S2E1: Ways to Avoid Existential Vacuum & Depression - Making Your Pottery
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go over a few steps you can take to manage seasonal depression maybe and avoid an existential vacuum. We discuss Victor Frankel's i...
S1E12: Tips For Managing Custom Orders- Selling Your Pottery
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many times, makers prefer to avoid taking custom orders out of fear. In this episode, I talk about a few tips that can be done to manage custom orders...
S1E11: My Experience In A Direct Marketing Environment- Marketing Your Pottery
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I had a situation where I needed to have pots at three different places on the same weekend. In one show, all direct marketing was required to sel...
S1E10: Using A Treadle Wheel - Making Your Pottery
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I made the trip from Laceyville, Pennsylvania to the beautiful upstate New York though the farm land with my father to pick up an old time treadle whe...
S1E9: Tips For Holiday Show Prep - Selling Your Pottery
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things can get real busy, so this year I decided to start early to make things easier on myself. Here are a few things I plan to try while I am maki...
S1E8: Tips For Cutting Cost - Selling Your Pottery
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Due to high inflation, selling work may be a bit challenging. In this episode, I offer some tips on cutting cost and a few ideas on how you might ge...
S1E7: Showing Up As A Professional -Marketing Your Pottery
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you hire a plumber to stop over and fix a leaky pipe, you need them to show up and try to do their best work, or at least meet your expectations ...
S1E6: What Your Work Encompasses - Marketing Your Pottery
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While on vacation from the pottery last week, I realized my body of work may encompass more than simply making the art, marketing, and selling. Here...
S1E5: Analyzing Art Shows - Marketing Your Pottery
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many things to look at when doing prep work and participating in a show to sell your art work. Analyzing opportunity cost, having the righ...
S1E4: Ways We Stall Out Of Fear - Shipping Your Pottery
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss 45 ways we might stall our work from being put into the world due to fear. Using Seth Godin's book, "The Practice: Shipp...
S1E3: Pottery After Work - Creating Your Pottery
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life can get busy! In this episode, we talk about five time management tips if you make pottery after work. A little can be a lot when collected.
S1E2: Intentional Action - Creating Your Pottery
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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S1E1: Dealing With Burnout - Creating Your Pottery
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The post S1E1: Dealing With Burnout appeared first on Creek Road Pottery LLC.