563: Erin Lambers on setting up a business for the long haul

563: Erin Lambers on setting up a business for the long haul

February 12, 2026 · 47 min · Season 14 · Episode 563

About this episode

Erin Lambers discusses her experience in blending education and sales while running a successful ceramic supply store.

After starting her career as a wholesale potter Erin Lambers moved back to her home town and bought a ceramic supply store. In our interview we talk about her philosophy of blending education and sales, the practical aspects of running a store with 6,000 products, and how to set up a business for the long haul. Lambers has run Cornell Studio Supply for the last fifteen years, and the store celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. www.cornellstudiosupply.com Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff www.monkeystuff.com The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program www.snowfarm.org

Sponsors

Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art, Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program

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