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Arr to 30 Years: The 2026 CCSA Convention Recap

Vanessa Steele and Jessica Cowan recap the excitement of the 2026 CCSA Convention in Tampa! From inspiring classes and new supplier finds to memorable events, connections

Take Your Studio From Paper to Digital

Nell Wertz, owner of All Fired Up in Akron, Ohio, joins us to talk about CreativeQ, the studio management software she created to streamline customer orders, kiln operati

From Vacationers to Repeat Customers

Melissa Shook, owner of Fire It Ceramics in Port Aransas, Texas, joins us to share how she built a thriving vacation-focused pottery studio over the past 19 years. She wa

Studio Confessions

Every studio owner has moments they wish they could do over—but those experiences often become the lessons that shape a stronger business. In this episode of Glazed Over,

1099 vs. W-2 — Are You Classifying Your Staff Correctly?

This week on Glazed Over, we're joined by Casey Melidoni and Brandon Berkley from ADP to tackle one of the most confusing topics for studio owners: when someone should be

Rohde Kilns: Engineering, Efficiency, and the Future of Firing

In this episode of Glazed Over, Vanessa Steele sits down with Nathan and Manuel from Rohde Kilns to discuss what sets Rohde apart in the kiln industry and why more studio

Convention Class Spotlight: Meet the Instructors

Get ready for the 2026 CCSA Convention with a special Convention Preview episode of Glazed Over! In this episode, our hosts sit down with three Convention instructors for

Clay, Community & Mini Pottery Wheels

In this episode of Glazed Over, Vanessa sits down with Stefan and Daisy, co-owners of Small Ceramics, to talk all things mini pottery wheels and the growing popularity of

How to Set up a Paint Bar

On this week’s episode of the Glazed Over Podcast, Vanessa sits down with Crista Toler from Mayco Colors to talk all things paint bar! From setting up an inviting, easy-t

Bridging the Gap between clay studios and PYOP studios with Ben Clark from Queen City Clay

This podcast interview focused on Ben Clark from Queen City Clay discussing the integration of Paint Your Own Pottery (PYOP) into their 50,000 square foot clay studio. Be

Branding That Actually Feels Like Something

Hillary  Moullilet   of The Creative Retailer joins us to talk about the power of branding in paint-your-own pottery studios and how it shapes the customer experience. Dr

What Your Studio Is Actually Worth

This week on Glazed Over, we sit down with Donna Bordeaux of PYOP Accounting, who has spent more than a decade helping studio owners understand the numbers behind their b

Where to Find Resources for Studio Operations

This week on Glazed Over, we’re joined by Louise Blazucki of Kiln Creations, who shares how she doubled revenue and grew her team after buying the studio on a two-week de

What’s Trending in 2026 (And How to Use It in Your Studio)

In this episode, Ammie Williams helps us break down design trends spotted at the Atlanta Market gift show and what they actually mean for pottery studios. From cherries,

TikTok/Reel Trends with Ailene Laufer

In this episode, we talk with Ailene, founder of a four-location paint-your-own pottery studio in Israel (and one in California!), about how social media has shaped her s

How Studio Memberships Can Create Consistent Revenue

On this episode of Glazed Over, Vanessa sits down with Stephanie McGinnis from Ceramics in the City in Denver to dive deep into one of the most impactful revenue opportun

How to Build a Brand with Kathy Cano-Murillo

Kathy Cano-Murillo — the brilliant mind behind Crafty Chica — joins us to share her creative journey from a 1996 passion project to a nationally recognized brand. She bre

Meet Vanessa Steele, Glazed Over’s Newest Moderator

In this bonus episode of Glazed Over, we’re excited to officially introduce Vanessa Steele as a new moderator of the show. Vanessa shares her journey from restaurant mana

Mastering ChatGPT: How Jenn Meyer Turned AI Curiosity into a Creative Tool

This week, we’re talking with Jenn Meyer from Walls of Clay about how ChatGPT went from a curiosity to one of her most-used business tools. We dig into what ChatGPT reall

Meet the Suppliers: DJ Toal of Bisque Imports

We’re keeping our “Meet the Suppliers” series going with a lively chat with DJ Toal of Bisque Imports. From a barn-based start to multiple warehouses and international gr