#288 - Authentic growth & "The Essential Pottery Notebook" with Kara Leigh Ford

Ryan & Becca are joined by Kara Leigh Ford, a potter based in the United Kingdom, to discuss her journey from a full-time career in marketing to building a thriving pottery business. Kara shares her insights on pricing handmade ceramics, selling at markets, and navigating online sales. They also dive into the realities of running a pottery studio, from workspace setup and workflow to shipping logistics. The conversation explores Kara’s approach to Patreon, her evolving relationship with social media, and how she balances growth with authenticity. Plus, they discuss her newest book, The Essential Pottery Notebook, available now in the US and Canada and coming soon to the UK and Australia.-----Find more about Kara’s business below-----Instagram - @karaleighceramicsWebsite - https://karaleighfordceramics.com/Books - The Essential Pottery Notebook, Pottery For Beginners Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/karaleighceramicsKara's husband's band - https://www.youngmartyrs.com/Maker of the MomentLanecia Rouse - @larartstudioBe rose - @clay.by.beLucy Be - @Lucy_be.ceramicsResourcesKiln Management and Repair with Becca Otis - February 12th at 1pm ESTSign up for one of Ryan's upcoming bookkeeping workshopsSponsorsL&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube Channel