Ryan and Becca kick off the episode by answering listener questions about point-of-sale systems and the enjoyable (and less enjoyable) parts of their making process. Then, they dive into the topic of the day: setting achievable goals to improve your pottery skills for the long term. Along the way, they share practical tips for staying realistic and making meaningful progress in your creative journey. Maker of the Moment Lisa Zolandz - @lisazolandz Yu Tanaka - @Yutanaka89 Resources Sign up for one of Ryan's upcoming bookkeeping workshops Kiln Management and Repair with Becca Otis - February 12th at 1pm EST Listeners Questions On this episode: What POS is most popular? @shawn_reid_pottery Favorite/least favorite parts of pottery as a whole? @maryclarecarr When learning pottery, it’s easy to get lost and pulled in a million different ways / from clay types to throwing, slab building to glazing. There’s an insane amount of information to digest - is there a good guideline or a path to follow for better building blocks? @amajorhoax Did you buy an L&L Kiln recently? Please email us if you bought an L&L Kiln and hearing about their products on the podcast influenced your decision. We're sending something special to the first 9 people who reach out to us. Sponsors L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @wheeltalkpodcast @rdceramics @5linespottery Visit our website: www.wheeltalkpotcast.com Wheel Talk YouTube Channel
