#298 - Show season strategy with Isaac Shue

Ryan is back with Isaac Shue to share practical tips for pricing pottery, creating effective displays, and making the most of art fairs and festivals. They also talk through website strategy, studio expansion, and the challenges of balancing a creative business with life’s demands—all while answering listener questions along the way.Maker of the MomentCharlotte Grenier @ateliergrenierKate Marotz @kate.marotz -----Find more about Isaac's business below-----Instagram - @isaacshueisart & @gallery.mostazaListeners QuestionsOn this episode:I have a website where I list my craft shows coming up, and have a place to list my brick and mortars that I sell out of. Would you also list the wholesale shops that purchase your work? I've been hesitant to do this, since I don't set the retail prices that they sell my items at, but thinking that this could be beneficial for all parties @bowledoverceramicsHow about deciding which forms you want to make for markets. Maybe comparing types of markets and different forms that sell fast? What has worked best for you two. @GreenCabinPotterySponsorsL&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSmith Sharpe Refractory - Find out which Advancer Kiln Shelves are right for you at kilnshelf.com.Support 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