The Maker's Playbook
The Maker's Playbook
Rebecca Ickes Carra
Ep 604: Working with Intention with Bill Schwenzer of Aliveguy Pottery
1 hour 34 minutes Posted Dec 6, 2024 at 11:00 am.
Bill Schwenzer
Introduction and Welcoming Bill
Bill's Journey to Pottery
Balancing Art and Engineering
Exploring Pottery Techniques and Forms
Community and Personal Fulfillment
Florida's Art Scene and Market
Retirement and Art Collection Trends
Balancing Live Shows and Market Focus
Testing Limits and Learning from Discomfort
Navigating First Markets and Community Support
Iterating and Adapting in Business
Managing Anxiety and Collecting Data
The Importance of Texture and Tools
The Flipperooni Technique
Supporting and Encouraging Fellow Makers
The Influence of Environment on Personal Growth
Balancing Commissions and Personal Projects
Adapting to Changing Conditions and Overcoming Fears
The Role of Community and Sharing Knowledge
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Send us Fan Mail Described as the most supportive guy on the internet by numerous people, today’s interview with Bill Schwenzer feels long overdue. Better known as Aliveguy Pottery, we talk about his career transition from corporate quality control to clay, his commitment to thoughtful encouragement online and his unique approach to delayed gratification all while continuing to push himself outside of his comfort zone and not get too bogged down in analyzing. Resources in this Episode:...