About this episode

In this episode, Alford Wayman discusses the practical steps he is taking at Creek Road Pottery to build a more resilient business.

Last episode, I talked about the financial philosophy: know your numbers, price for sustainability, diversify revenue, and eliminate debt. This episode is the follow-up nobody asked for, but I'm doing anyway: the actual steps I'm taking right now at Creek Road Pottery to build something more resilient. The garden. The wood kiln. The solar plans. The treadle wheel. What I'm doing, why I'm doing it, and what any maker can take from it for their own practice. Links mentioned in this episode: Creek Road Pottery shop: https://www.creekroadpottery.com/shop The Pottery Dailies: https://www.thepotterydailies.substack.com My Pottery Firings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDZ2D6ZQ My Pottery Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDNMNRX7 My Pottery Projects: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD164HJK The Pottery Dailies Founding member pricing closes May 27, 2026. The Pottery Dailies (Substack): https://www.thepotterydailies.substack.com Founding member pricing for The Pottery Dailies closes May 27, 2026. $5/month or $50/year — locked in forever at that rate.

People in this episode

Host: Alford Wayman

Topics covered

• financial philosophy
• sustainability
• pottery practices
• resilience
• revenue diversification

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Creek Road Pottery, The Pottery Dailies

Products: My Pottery Firings, My Pottery Journal, My Pottery Projects

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