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Episode 69-Happy NEWYEAR and Thank you. Best of featuring my talk with Adriennne Ladd. @glasshappy on Instagram 0
Dec 31, 2015

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BEpisode 69- Happy New Years and Big hugs for all the love during the first 6-months of the show. First and Foremost  and huge thank you and love to my Wife and Kids whom without your support none of this would be possible.  Thank you to all my guests whom without you the show wouldn't be.  Thank you to GreenFlash Glass and Mountaim Glass for the sponsoship and support allowing me to grow the show.  This has been an exciting year full of growth and new adventures. Tons of experimentation and learning.   

Hope you enjoy
This best of with Adrienne Ladd @glasshappy where we discuss her glass adventure and her health issues that have been exasperated due to lampworking.  She's an amazing talent and human.   Her wisdom needs to be heard and it was an honor to have her on and give her a platform to share her story.  


As promised in the show here is the link to a public drop box of downloadable pdf forms that will
Help you organize your studio and business side of your art. Much love and hope that is 2016 is truly a blessing.  Let's all make a difference and please share this show with your friends and family. 

 

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Episode 68- Quick rant on the dark side of our industry and a little Glass Knowledge 0
Dec 23, 2015

YOU ALL ARE ROCKSTARS

    I have to start off with a big Thank You!!! Thank you for listening to the shows, for the feedback and for the support over the last 6-months of this show. It has been an adventure to say the least. Making every possible mistake when it comes to recording, editing, and saving these shows, I have learned a ton through trial and error. . Just like in life, as we begin new journeys, a lot of time we walk into them with no skill set and have to learn on the fly in order to be successful. As a business owner and artist its quite the same and this year has been no different. While continually pushing myself to develop skills in areas of business and my glass ,it has given me a unique opportunity to share this adventure with you inn hopes that you the listener can learn from my mistakes and grow as a professional artist.

      Setting goals this year was a huge catalyst to my achievements and even though some goals were set with a plan when it actually was achieved it has been huge to see these ideas come to reality. Between this show, getting into a new studio, cutting back my time at Disney as a glass artist and truly focusing my time away from all that on my family its been a ton of hard work, dedication and perseverance. Taking what ive learned this year I want to begin the next year on the right foot with a clear direction and a st of goals that also have a clear picture. That why starting in January we will be focusing on goal setting, accountability partners and mastermind groups. Three areas of significance that will lead you on the path you've always dreamed of. Start thinking about what you'd like to accomplish next year whether its to learn new techs, increase your revenue, sell at a trade show, build a website, or build a new studio space. Anything you can think is possible as long as you have a clear organized plan of action. 

       Stay tuned to the next few weeks as we will be discussing how to create a set of goals, keep on top of them and watch them come to reality. Its only possible if you are organized and have a great work ethic. 

  Lets get the ball rolling now so we aren't playing catch anymore.........

much love and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at WyzGuy Media...

J.Michael

Eoisode 67- Its not Always a New Years Resolution 0
Dec 19, 2015
For starters.  Pardon the few yawns....I recorded this super early and missed a couole
in the edits ......
 
    when it comes
to the end of every year all we hear about is new years resolutions abut losing weight, quitting the cig habit, cutting back on drinking, etc. instead of setting resoutions or goals that are meant to stop a bad habit or even crreate new good habits why dont we think about what we can start doing to improve our lives, businesses and relationships with those who are most important to us. 
 
we all have areas of our live that could use improving, its the fabric of what makes us human. BUt istead od tying to stop something lets actually start something.   in this episode i want to dicuss 3 areas that we should focus on when it comes to growing our business's and the relationships around us.    think of the areas of your business that you are struggling in. is it keeping your books up to date?, is your studio space clean and organized? are you leaving any hours in the day to socialize outside of the studio environment, or even at home?   lets focus on these 3- areas and create ways to make the answera to all thre questins YES!!!   so how are we gong to do this..well its starts with planting the seed. once the seed is planates it has to be nurtured and taken care of otherwise if it sprouts you may have a plant that withers and dies,or grows in a unhealthy manner. but if you pay attention to the seed, focus your efforts to not forget about it and keep it watered your seed will grow into a beautiful, sustaining tree that will bare fruti for yers to come.  much like our business and relationships we oftne get so "busy" that we tend to forget about everything around us and theose areas being ignored tend to fall apart and die.   if we create habits and routines that involve the details of the busniess and spend time nurturing our relationships the true success of our business shines brighter then any star inthe sky.  havng a organized, clean studio space, up to date books and heathy relationships will allow yu to focus with a clear mind while being a creative rockstar which in the ned will bring in more moeny and allow you to finish orders on time, give you a clear vision of where your business is growing and could use improvemnet, and have yoursef surrounded by a loving support group of friends and family that will always be there for you.  so lets break down each area and focus on the steps we should take  to improve on these areas and keep them in check at all times.
 
1- clean and organized studio- this is the first area of importance as it will be the foudation to your success in every other area of your business and life. as crazy as it sound if your studio is an unorganzied, filthy mess then the rest of your life is as well..your work space is a direct reflection of you and your mindset.  How can yu seriously have a prodcuove day of your glass is everywhere and paper work is piling up all over the place. I suggest taking one full day off of the torch and focus on this area first.  Having an oranized, clean space will allow you to start your days off with a clear picture of what you need to get made ofr the day as well as what other appointments you may have too.  
 
heres a short example and actionable plan of attack that will help get and then keep you organized including items that you hould have to help in these areas.
 
  • buy 10 small shoebox plastic tubs($10.00). Designate 2 bins to paperwork. 1 for receipts for business purchases and the other for orders/invoices. this will help you keep track of your daily/weekly profit and loss. each Friday (or which ever the last day of your week is) and imput these numbers into your bookkeeping. these 2-bins should be empties at the end of each week. Now use the other 8 for inventory for small items and label each container accoringly.(there is a link to a form you can download and print to put and tape to the top of each lid wthat will show how much invenory is in stock.) this will not only keep you u to date with your stock for when irders come in but also keeo the glass wrapped tight and put away and safe.
  • buy 6-10 2' sections of 1-1/4'"diameter pvc(approx. ($3.25 each.)  cut these in half an use these to store your color rods. theres many ways of building a rack or creating a make shift one which i will have a link to direct you to plans for buildog a small box for these. its also a great place to store your frit containers. if you have a little higher budget thers are many varienatios you can work with to organize and keep you color put away. 
  • create a shipping a receiving area. at any bigbox home suply store you can by a 4-piece sheving unit for around ($65-75.00) that will make a great organizing space for your shipping and receiving area. these units genrally come with 4 shelves and are 4-6' long dependng on model. use these for your desk and shipping space..this will ge you a clean and organzed area to store bubble wrap, packng peanuts, shipping boxes, etc. along withthe shelf get a small desh organizer to keep your tape, labels, stamps, etc. if you have wifi in your studio space i suggest also buying a air printer which will allow you to print invoices, shiipping lables, recepits,etc. They cost around($65.00) and are a great investment. tis will pay for itself alone inthe time you send running to the post offcie and havng to wait in line to ship your work. you will need a digital scale and i recomend one that can weigh ounces and pounds. these can be a little pricey so shop around. there will be some links to amazon where you can purchase all of these items mentioned.
  • find an area in your space as well to store your clear rods and tubes and makie it easily acceable. i also recomend printing out the invenotry slip and keep it postd and updated so yu are always aars of your stock of material and can order accordingly when needed. 
  • small shop vac ($40.00)  this is a versatile tool that will keep yr floors and bench clean and well be used for vac-stacks.  its healthier to vaccum them to sweep the most important part of the vaccum is the filter so invest on a small particulate vac and also a dust mask for small particulates.  this will keep your lungs heathy and your aras clean. depending on the surface of your bench i also recomend using windex and a cloth to wipre your areas down. 
if you follow these steps and make this investment inot yourself and studio and use practice this a end of the day routine your stuio will look profesional, keep you and your glass oganized and give you a clear vision to your days activities every day you walk into it.  this space should be made and kept sacred.
 
 
 
2- up to date book keeping- Now that you have an organized, proffesional looking studio you will now be able to keep your books up to date.  Having up to date books will give you a clear site of ho your business is doing financially and allow for easy budgetting this year and allow for projections.  when paying quartery taxes it is imperatie tht you have a clear vision of your estimated revenue. each quarter you will need to make a small payment based on the estimated taxes owed for that time period. by having an up to date book your numbers will speak for themselves and help you to plan your quarterly payments. 
 
By using the small bin methos of capturing and continig your receipts tll make it easier to organzize and then enter your expenses and income weekly. if you are selling daily then keep a daily ledger, otherwise o your numbers weekly(dont forget to weigh out your waist and write down the estimated cost) there is a link attached for a weekly P-and-L statement which includes a spot to write down this number. Stay on top of this area and you will always know what is comng and going and generally after the first 90-days of doing htis yu will be able to set budget, see which customer ordered what when and on what date, which then yiu can tae that info and use it to yur advantage whe nyou call your shops for follow ups on their inventory of yours. then you can find out what hey truly need instead of just taking a shot in the dark and end up with a smaller order then yu had hoped for. having an organized book will also make it easier for your accountant to finalize your quarterly and anunua tax bill which in the long run saves yiu mney. the more work the accountant the more it will cost you for their services. Stay pro-active....
 
theres a variety of companies that offer services for online cloud accounting. One that I highyl recomend is FreshBooks. I have been using them for 3-years now and its a simple, professioal looking platform that aloows you to print invoices, track time, import your bank info and keep track of all expenses.  theres are other brands like quicken, quick books, GoDaddy accounting,etc.  each brnd has its pros and cons and fees. I recomend FreshBooks because its what I use and am familliar with.  
 
 
 
 
3- healthy relationships- Get out of the studio and go play. Hang with friends and family. If you can create a work schedule for yourself you can then schedule your time with friends. 
 
Get organized and everything else will fall into place. You dont have to implement every detail as we all have our own needs and unique space. But the general concepts are universal in the studio and organizing a small business. As the end of the year approaches we will get into more detais of these areas like book keeping, organizng our studios and scheduling our play time. 
 
much love and happy melting.
 
Jason....
 
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Episode 66- Its My Birthday... get some insights into what makes me tick 0
Dec 14, 2015
Episode 66- ITS MY BIRTHDAY...behind the curtain and insights into my career, goals, and future dreams
 
Hey guys and gals..This is a Special episode featuring my good friend Michael Sharkey, host of The Talent Show podcast and my personal podcasting coach. I had the idea for my birthday this week to have him interview me and share parts of my story that I haven't discussed with you yet. We cover many areas of my life, current happenings and what I see for the future of the glass world and for myself as well. I hope you all enjoy the insights that I share giving you some behind the scenes of the podcast and my glass life.. The past year has been one hell of an adventure and its been a ton of fun taking you along for the ride. Thank you for all the support and feedback and look forward to what 2016 will bring us. 
 
GO CHECK OUT MY DUDE SHARKEY  WWW.ZENSHARKMEDIA  AND HIS SHOW ON ITUNES  THE TALENT SHOW http://www.zensharkmedia.com/givingthanks/
 
Sponsors 
 
Mountain Glass Arts.  Check out their site for up to date info and sales. 
 
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December Holiday Closing Information
Mountain Glass will be closed from 12/24/2015 - 1/03/2016 so we can spend time with our families and friends during the holiday season. Wednesday, 12/23/2015, will be the last day we are open in 2015. We will re-open for business on Monday, 1/04/2016. Please plan your orders accordingly, and thank you for your understanding.
 
Delivery Times
UPS and USPS are overloaded during the holiday season and are closed for some of the same days that we are. The ship times during this time period could be longer than usual because of this. UPS doesn't guarantee that ground packages will arrive in the normal delivery days during 
November 29th - December 31st. Overnight, 2 day and 3 day service still have guaranteed delivery. Plan ahead so that you are not out of essential materials.
 
 
GREEN FLASH GLASS.   RECIEVE 10% off ALL ORDERS THROUGH THE END OF DECEMBER 
JUST MENTION YOUNHEARD IT ON THE SHOW
 
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Episode 65- Begin prepping for the inevitable.....TAXES!!!! UHHHHG... 0
Dec 12, 2015
episode 65- 3 areas to begin prepping for the inevitable.....TAXES!!!!  UHHHHG...
 
Well Folks, I hate to be a Grinch but its time to talk taxes. Yep........Already. 
 
In this episode I give 3 areas to start focusing on as we start preparing the transition fro 2015 to 2016.  These areas will begin the process of getting all your years tax stuff together. Now if youve kept track on a month to month basis this is going to be less stressful. If you haven't its time to get everything together but for now lets cover 3 areas: raw material, waste, and vehicle milage.
 
By getting these three areas in check you will have established a good foundation for organizing all your paperwork in preperation to seeing an accountant. Before I go any further, GET AN ACCOUNTANT!. This minor investment will save you time and a shit ton of money. Only if youre organized will you save money. The more work you can do the less money itll cost by saving your accountant time.
 
all 3 areas of discussion will be on downloadable PDF that will include a worksheet, inventory slip, and a glass trash log. Closer to the end of the month I will have my accountant on to discuss in detail this very topic. 
 
 
 
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Mountain Glass Arts.  Check out their site for up to date info and sales. 
 
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Boro Sale - AccuGrind™ Joints 15% Off
Soft Glass Sale - Jewelry Making Essentials 25% Off

 

December Holiday Closing Information
Mountain Glass will be closed from 12/24/2015 - 1/03/2016 so we can spend time with our families and friends during the holiday season. Wednesday, 12/23/2015, will be the last day we are open in 2015. We will re-open for business on Monday, 1/04/2016. Please plan your orders accordingly, and thank you for your understanding.
 
Delivery Times
UPS and USPS are overloaded during the holiday season and are closed for some of the same days that we are. The ship times during this time period could be longer than usual because of this. UPS doesn't guarantee that ground packages will arrive in the normal delivery days during 
November 29th - December 31st. Overnight, 2 day and 3 day service still have guaranteed delivery. Plan ahead so that you are not out of essential materials.
 
 
GREEN FLASH GLASS.   RECIEVE 10% off ALL ORDERS THROUGH THE END OF DECEMBER 
JUST MENTION YOUNHEARD IT ON THE SHOW
 
WWW.GREENFLASHGLASS.COM
 
 
WWW.WYZGUYRADIO.COM
 
LEAVE ME A MESSAGE AT INFO@wyzguyradio.com
 
 
 
Episode 64- Trademark talk with Attorney Luke Zimerman Esq. 0
Dec 10, 2015

Luke and I sit down via SKype and discuss the topic of Trademark. Whether your protecting your brand or staying away from copying another trademark this episode is note taker. 

Episode 63- Glass artist Mongo....if you get your ass kicked enough you eventually learn how to fight back 0
Dec 8, 2015

rnEpisode 63- Mongo. Aka @theorionglass on Instagram  

Mongo is a 20- yr OG lamp worker who has learned from the likes of Bob Snodgrass, Jason Harris, and many others in the early days of the functional art scene. He's traveled from the U.S. To Amsterdam and back during his journey including touring with several big label bands before settling down and starting a family in California.  We cover all facets of the glass scene and have many good laughs. He's a funny dude and has a great big personality. Hope you all enjoy my conversation with Mongo.


Sponsors 

Mountain Glass Arts.  Check out their site for up to date info and sales. 

Www.mountainglass.com

Boro Sale - AccuGrind™ Joints 15% Off
Soft Glass Sale - Jewelry Making Essentials 25% Off


December Holiday Closing Information
Mountain Glass will be closed from 12/24/2015 - 1/03/2016 so we can spend time with our families and friends during the holiday season. Wednesday, 12/23/2015, will be the last day we are open in 2015. We will re-open for business on Monday, 1/04/2016. Please plan your orders accordingly, and thank you for your understanding.
 
Delivery Times
UPS and USPS are overloaded during the holiday season and are closed for some of the same days that we are. The ship times during this time period could be longer than usual because of this. UPS doesn't guarantee that ground packages will arrive in the normal delivery days during 
November 29th - December 31st. Overnight, 2 day and 3 day service still have guaranteed delivery. Plan ahead so that you are not out of essential materials.


GREEN FLASH GLASS.   RECIEVE 10% off ALL ORDERS THROUGH THE END OF DECEMBER 
JUST MENTION YOUNHEARD IT ON THE SHOW

WWW.GREENFLASHGLASS.COM


WWW.WYZGUYRADIO.COM

LEAVE ME A MESSAGE AT INFO@wyzguyradio.com

Episode 62- Yes. Episode 62. Updates and my Wife reading a poem for you 0
Dec 5, 2015

Hey yo. What the hell is going on?   

 

I've decided to put a cabosh on my review of The 4-hour work week.  Everyone I've gone to record the episode it sounds like I'm reading the book and that isn't what I want to accomplish.  This book is so good and life changing.  So what I'm gonna do is share my journey as I take on this powerful read and then when it's all over share with you the dirty details and hopefully some of you have read/listened to it and taken action to change your life's trajectory..... 

 

In in the meantime I've given some insight into future shows including Tax season and Goal Setting for 2016...   Sit back and enjoy as I share with you a reading from my Wife in her British Accent which always makes me laugh... A bit of a peak behind the curtain of my life with this amazing Woman and my kids.   The poem is called "The Voice" by Shel Silverstein.   One of my favorite poets.   Much love everyone.  

 

Have a Wyz Day!!!!!

Episode 60....3-ways to promote and sell during the holidays 0
Dec 1, 2015

3-ways to promote and sell during the holidays

 
 
1- what the hell to sell- This time of the years gives artists alike many outlets for creativity and the ability to sell their created work. With Black friday kicking off the holiday sales theres no better time then now. Starting at least a month in advance for planning the new items and beginning the promotonal side as well is recommended and often can be quite confusing. With so many ways to sell, promote, and market your art its getting easier to sell but alos easier to get lost in the sea of other artists. If you are consistant before, during and after the holidays with marketing your work, you will find that you will begin to grow a following and these fans are the ones you truly want to keep in mind when coming up with new ideas.  
     This year I decided to start an annual ornament sale, creating a unique onrament yearly in hopes to bring collectors back seeking out these items annually.  What kind of unique ornamnet would you create?  Make these items limited to a small amount made.  Maybe the first year youo nly make 10..then the following year make 15-20...each year if you have any left overs you can also add those to the sales and offer an even bigger disount or sell it as a set wth the current years ornament. Most ornamnets that I have found that are glass and or hand made run between $15-50.00 depedning on brand and material used.  In episode 58 I discussed the different items to make that arent the typical icicles, even though they are a great staple and have been for years, there are hundreds if not thousands of glass artists that make these annualy. This type of classic item should be left to sell at the art/craft show where you could sell a pair for $20.00 . but the again could be one more item to add to your shop.......... just a thought. 
 
 
2-outlets:
  • ETSY-  myself personaly uses etsy but becauseIi am very new to it I figured it would be best to share this link that is a great reference to selling on etsy..its not easy  to just figure out but once you get setup and the hang of it its a breeze. 
http://theabundantartist.com/how-to-sell-art-on-etsy/
  • EBAY  
  • AMAZON- newest and seemingly one of the most popular onlne sites period.
  • BIGCARTEL- i dont use but a lot of artsists in the community do
  • LOCAL ART/CRAFT SHOWS
most local municipalities will have a website that posts their upcoming shows in advance giving you the opportuity to get signed up and a spot. Depeding on your city along with the size and popularity of these show,  you may be required to send in photos of your work and booth as it would look set up. Tthese are easy to take care of especially if you setup the same way everytime. BE PREPARED
  • SOCIAL MEDIA
 FACEBOOK,-RUN A FACEBOOK ADD FOR ONLY $5.00  THIS GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO PROMOTE A PRODUCT OR SALE TO A SPECIFIC (CHOSEN) GROUP OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS 
 
INSTAGRAM-  PROMOTE IN ADVANCE ON INSTAGRAM FOR SALES AND ITEMS FOR SALE THAT ARE POSTED ON OTHER OUTETS..SUCH AS ETSY AND BIGCAFRTEL
 
TWITTER- TWEET LINKS AND PICS THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR A WEEK AHEAD OF A SALE..QUED POSTS MAKE THIS EASIER https://hootsuite.com is a great company and tool to use for promoting and pre-posting on all your social feeds..becaus eof the new algorythms and the amount of traffic on these sites its ver easy to et los in the sea of posts so post alot and throughout thenday..some of my favorite podcasters and profesionals post every hour on the hour everyday..dont be afraid to repost something after on a week.. sales and content are crucial to bring traffic
to yourwork.  
 
with a little trial and error you will find what works best for yo and your work. it may take an entire year of promoting and investing a little on adds. set a monthly bduget and do the math to see if its profitable..a facebookadd can be as low as $5.00 
 
  1. pricing-  Think of the majority of the items that you would potentially sell as stocking stuffers. i do recommend however that you also have several items in a higher price point ($50.00 and up) as this will not only make your pages attractive but also show you have variation in your work.  try holding 1- day sales where an item or all items are a certain percentage off..typically 15-4-% off is great..dont give your work away but make the enticement enough where customers are more apt to purchase the day of the sale and also more likely to purchase more items. Try running a Black Friday sale on the customers entire purchase and run the sale till SUnday. Then on Cyber Monday run a sale exclusive to that day and offer 1 or 2 items at a big discount to move volume.   sites like ETSY allow for coupon codes and discounts added to purchases that can be set to expire on a specific day..(this is an area Im till learning about)  the goal is to not give yur work away but to make it sellable and profitable. Staying abpve wholesale is key.   
 
heres an example-  Offer an Ornament CYBER MONDAY SALE for $15.00   in the post make sure to include that The following day it will go up to $25.00. maybe even throw in free shipping.
 
now do the math...make an item that you can produce 3-4 an hour
 
  ornament cost to make $3.00 (include material and time)  *i estimate it costs an average of $10.00/hour to manufacture anything im making.. this includes materials, gases, rent,electricity*
 
shipping approx $4.00
time to post item plus small fee  15-min @$10.00/hr (if your are posting 1-item but are offering 10 as available its cheaper..do the math)
 
est totals:   manufactures costs $3.00
                  shipping/handling   $4.00
                   time to post/fee     $2.00
                est total cost            $9.00
 
if you can make 3-4 and hour and sell 20 at $20.00 its a decent profit for a little bit of work...
 
20-@$9.00each costs $180.00 from start to shipping
If retailed for $20.00 and all sell its $400.00 in sales
 
      $400.00 retail sales
    - $180.00 man/sell
profit $220.00 
 
    Not bad for approx 6-8 hrs of work.     thats around $30.00/hour before taxes.
 
speaking of taxes one more note... if retailing at a show make sure to charge your local sales tax to all debit sales.  cash sales not necessarily(cash is cash ;P)   and put the sales tax aside for your quarterly taxes. 
 
 
heres the link to my ETSY SHOP   WWW.ETSY.COM/SHOP/WYZGUYRADIO
 
 
Episode 59- Giving Thanks Everyday... 0
Nov 27, 2015
Episode 59: Give Thanks Daily...not just Once a Year
 
         For starters I have to say Thank You for everyone who has listened, downloaded, shared,and commented on an episode of this show. Your support makes my day brighter and drives the passion to keep this show rolling. This episode is all about gratitude and having the mindset to stop and give thanks. When times get dark or a situation comes to the forefront that you were not repared for give thanks. Before you let the panic and anxiety set in, stop and think of all the things in your life that you have that bring you happiness. This moment of conscious thought and reflection will dispell any negative thought and give you the clarity needed to make the right decison, say the right thing, and take full advantage of the opportunities that are given to us daily.  Light will always erase Darkness. 
 
Much Love and Thank You for being a listener to the show....
 
 
Happy Thanksgiving
 
Jason Bourgholtzer
 
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Episode 58- Thinking Outside the Box with Holiday Merchandise Sales 0
Nov 20, 2015

 

 

Hey everyone...In this episode I discuss the idea of creating unique items during the holiday season that aren't the norm.  There's literally thousands of items that can created for the holidays that can turn into great sales with high profit margins.  It's ok making icicles, ornaments, and snow men but why not go against the grain and make items that can be appreciated year round. 

Below are links to ideas found on Amazon that can be incorporated into your glass or even just used as inspiration. 

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November 2015 

Borosilicate Sale
Northstar First Quality Rod 35% Off

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November 2015
Soft Glass COE 104 Sale
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Episode 57- Karl Termini of Termini Tubes talks about Adventures in Blown Glass 0
Nov 17, 2015
  1. Episode 57-Karl Termini.  This was a great conversation. Karl

has a great philosophy to life.  Some days he's an artist, some days a craftsman. 

     Karl Termini’s love for glass began in New Jersey in the late 1990’s as a lampworker. Like most people back then he taught him self glass through trial and error. He started up a small shop in his house in the the late 90's and built a small catalog. He advertised this in retailers magazines and things were going great till 2002's nation wide issues.  In 2004 he got tired of the grey area environment as a pipe maker in the states and moved to Amsterdam, Holland and quickly established notoriety as a glass maker and artist. Karl focused on scientific glass making techniques and opened his second pipe company, SNOB, with two friends: Hans Meijer "NL" and Adam Dunn "THSEEDS/HempHoodlamb.” Right out of the gate SNOB was being recognized as a leading pipe company and they managed to take home the Can Cup multiple times.

While in Amsterdam Karl started a school, Studio Termini Amsterdam, that he used to teach students from around the world basic borosilicate art-glass techniques. Karl loved to educate and share his knowledge. One of the most rewarding teaching opportunities Karl had was with a young adult with autism. Over the course of two years Karl taught this student advanced glass work techniques.

The Holland lifestyle was non-stop party and Karl was ready for a change. His skills continued to improve and he was ready to bring his pipes back to the States. Karl moved to Ithaca, NY and opened his new company, Termini Tubes. The first couple of years flew by and his customer base exploded. 

Karl makes every Termini pipe personally. He focuses on providing the ultimate product by only shipping pipes made out of the absolute best glass possible, at reasonable prices, and with unmatched service. Every piece on the site is made to order, and there is no inventory stocked. This way Karl can change it up as often as he likes and keep it fresh.

Now you can find Termini Tubes in shops around the world or purchase a made-to-order piece made personally by Karl Termini here on www.TerminiTubes.com.

(referenced from TerminiTubes.com)

 

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Episode 56- Dichroic chatter with Shane Penn 0
Nov 14, 2015

Episdoe 56- Dichroic glass knowledge with Shane Penn..  we discuss the origins, application and a little history of this amazing addition to the world of glass. check the links below for some additional knowledge.....

 

http://www.cbs-dichroic.com/fyi.asp

 

also a link to Mountain Glass...if you ever wanted a custum dichroic logo made these guys can get it done for you........   http://www.mountainglass.com/Products/BOROSILICATE-DICHROIC-GLASS/

 

 

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Episode 55- Unpacking Your Dreams W/ The W.G.R. Audio Book Series 0
Nov 12, 2015

Episode 55-   This chapter we begin unpacking our dreams. From childhood to adulthood we have had dreams and now its time to live them. This portion of the book dives head first into unpacking these dreams While recording this portion it literally took 5 retakes due to the frustration of sounding like I wasn't making sense.  So I hope it makes sense and to help guide you through this process there's a link below that will take you to the page that Tim Ferriss gives us to use. Fill in the blanks and open your heart to your dreams..

 

http://fourhourworkweek.com/4-hour-workweek-tools/#chap4

 

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Episode 54- Kemp Curtis...Disney, Innovator, Guinea Pig, and Trail Blazer 0
Nov 10, 2015

I sit down with Kemp Curtis in this remastered version of wht was originally Episode 18. to truly give Kemp his true value to our community I felt this needed to be re-released in a better sound and edit. 

 

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This episode is brought to you by Green Flash Glass. They are a small studio based out of Tallahassee, Flaorida featuring highly skilled artists creating top of the line fundctional glass ware. To get your hands on it go check out www.greenflashglass.com. If you're a retailer you can buy direct, if an enthusiast contact your local retailer with the companies info and get them to carry Green Flash Glass. Then you and your fellow enthusiasts will get access to this amazing company and their work...

 

and our newest sponsor MOuntain GLass Arts

 

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Episode 53- Joseph Skar ..Sometimes Luck is just a 4-letter Word 0
Nov 3, 2015

Episode 53- Joseph Skar @skarglass.

 

     Joe and I sit down for a candid conversation about his glass life, being a Husband and Father and having the opportunity to share a studio with some of the best in the functional glass scene. He gives us some personal insight during the adventure with Sagan and the crew when they launched a weather balloon that took their glass into the up levels of the earths atmosphere and the images captured along with the rescue mission to locate the ballon and glass which they eventually recovered a 100-miles away from the launch site(https://youtu.be/3c46bdKNdoc). As an added BONUS Joe has a little something special for the audience so tune in to find out about this gracious goody and overall awesome conversation. the only way to be entered for Joes speial iveaway is to be a subscriber to the WGR news letter.......


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This episode is brought to you by Green Flash Glass. They are a small studio based out of Tallahassee, Flaorida featuring highly skilled artists creating top of the line fundctional glass ware. To get your hands on it go check out www.greenflashglass.com. If you're a retailer you can buy direct, if an enthusiast contact your local retailer with the companies info and get them to carry Green Flash Glass. Then you and your fellow enthusiasts will get access to this amazing company and their work...

 

Episode 52- Conquering Fears with The W.G.R. Audio Book Club covering "The 4-hour Work Week" by Tim Ferris 0
Nov 1, 2015

In this episode I cover the first part of "The 4-hour work week" by Tim Ferriss. The first several chapters Tim covers his life and experiences that led up to him becoming successful and then writing this book. In this episode the first actionable content is towards the end of chapter 7 which he asks 6-questions pertaining to FEAR!!   So I cover the questions and answer them with insight into what is currently going on in my life and the changes that I'm making towards reaching my goals and FEAR/INSECURITIES are standing in my way. Here's the 6-questions asked for us to dive deep within and discover. 

1-Define your nightmare! What is your worse case situation that you could be put in if you followed through with what you were considering? 

2-what are the steps that you would take temporarily relieve the stress?

3-what are the outcomes of the probable/positive impact?

4-if you were fired today what would you do?

5- what are you putting off out of fear?

6-what is this costing you to postpone this action both financially and emotionally?

Take your time to answer these questions.  This is the first step in living life to your fullest potential and designing the life you want to live!!!!


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Episode 51- Josh Hamra.... Hobnail, Vortex Hunting, Being a Dad and Epic Beards 0
Oct 27, 2015

Episode 51- Josh Hamra Getting Old, making spinning tops and vortex hunting

Josh and I sit down and chat about his history, being a second generation glass artist, and work/life balance. 

Check him and his glass out on Instagram @hamstafam and www.http://ballersectionglass.com

This week I have a special goody for you and the only way to find out what it is is to subscribe to the WGR newsletter and find out this week how!!   Www.wyzguyradio.com and sign up today!! 


Join us in this round of the WGR Audio Book Club featuring "The 4-Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferriss. Here's the link to the book once you've joined!!!

https://mobile.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/The-4-Hour-Work-Week-Audiobook/B0057YOFTQ

Much Love and Hope You Enjoy!!!! 💕

 

Episod 50- Josh Bailey- Neuromuscular Disease, Featured Dancers, Reach Arounds and the life of a Glass Artist 0
Oct 23, 2015
Episode 50- Josh Bailey
 
Josh has 12 plus years behind the torch and has a ton of fun to share. Between dealing with a neuro-muscular disease and a few setbacks in his health he has manage to perservere and continue to thrive as a artist. Living in the mid-west he shares a studio space with his Brother and has a circle of influence that is deep.
 
check is glass out on instagram @joshbaileysglass
 
 
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Episode 49- 3rd installment of Glass Knowledge with Shane Penn 0
Oct 19, 2015

Episode 49- Glass Knowledge (part-3) with my dude Shane @infinitealchemics (on Instagram )
.  We discuss the technique of Inside/Out.  It's origins, how it's made, the evolution of the tech and the possible origin of the rediculous term Double Blown.  

If you have any insight or feedback please feel free to contact us.  
Jason - info@wyzguyradio.com 
Shane KIK - allthingscopper

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Episode 48- What to do's, Shops Etiquette, and Tim Ferriss's "4-Hour Work Week Intro" 0
Oct 17, 2015
Episode 48- I get into a common sense topic in this weeks Shop Tip-Shop Ettiquette....
 
We also begin this installment of TWGRABC (The WYz GUy Radio Audio Book Club)  I read from a summary on Wikkisummary.
 
http://www.wikisummaries.org/The_4-Hour_Workweek
 
 
 
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Episode 47 - Jupiter Nielsen. Hawaii, Flowers, Single Dad, veteran lamp worker 0
Oct 14, 2015

In this episode I sit down with 19 yr experienced lamp worker Jupiter Nielsen and discuss is perspective as a glass artist living in Hawaii.  Having a passion for native horticulture, Jupiter regularly goes on hikes seeking out the rare plants native to Hawaii documenting their detail thru photos then returns to his studio to recreate them out of glass.  His realistic detail is amazing and his passion for the plants shines through his work. You can check out his art at his site www.jupiternielsenflameworking.com
Also his Instagram @jupiternielsen 

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Coming up next is the beginning of our next entry in the WGR Audio Book Club. ... The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss.  Learn why Lifestyle design is key to living out your dreams!!!!  

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EPISODE 46- MARCUS NIVENS Creative Spirit behind a new earth friendly clothing line Yukey Clothing 0
Oct 12, 2015
I chat with owner and creator of an new clothing company, Yukey Clothing llc.,  whos mission in life is to create a self sustainable farming culture using technology that will change the world.  Still in the dream and idea phase, Marcus will use funds earned as his business grows to invest his personal money and purchase land and begin the steps needed to make this dream come to reality 
 
go support his cause and check out his organic apparel line 
www.yukeyclothing.com
 
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Episode 45- Quick Fire Epsiode... 5-reasons why being consistant in the studio will lead to a better product, and higher profits PLUS i give a brief intro for The 4-hour Work Week By Tim Ferriss. 0
Oct 7, 2015

Consistency.  In reference to production or one offs....

 
Why it's important to keep your line of work consistent ?
  1. Fine tune a style...
  2. Allows you to narrow cost and time to produce ...
  3. Great way to focus and stay behind the torch...
  4. Helps to keep track and estimate the amount of material needed to produce a larger order...
  5. Makes it easier to have consistent price points...
Do you keep a journal or sketch book?   If not get one if you do it's great to use one as a journal for your work. Journal the formula  for creating your production. Whether you're creating pendants or functional work. 
 
The 4-hour work week by Tim Ferriss
 
This book will push your boundaries and make you think of ways to maximize the valuemofmyour time.....  
Tim Ferriss asks....
Lifestyle design is it for you?   
 
 "the objective is to  create freedom of time and place and use both however you want."
 
This book not only answers these hard hitting questions but also lays out a plan to successfully obtain the lifestyle you dream of for you and your future.  
 
Through proven techniques Tim Ferriss gives us a playbook that will ultimately lead us to the promise land if you take action and allow yourself to be open minded and put the content into action. Let's get started now.   The next 2-weeks we will cover the first 4-audio chapters....   Go outside of your box and see what you are truly made of...
 
 
 
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Episode 44- Best Of... Chip Steeler(Shipwreck Glass) unedited in its entirety 0
Oct 6, 2015

Episode 44- Chip Steeler.  Aka Shipwreck Glass

After a debilitating spine injury Chip was forced to leave his career as an art curator and head back to Oregon. After getting settled back in his native state he began to work beside his brother Mer , who showed him the art of electro forming which gave him the inspiration to want to learn and continue a career as an artist . Currently Chip has been collaborating with some of the best glass artists in the functions glass scene enhancing the glass with his copper and metal finish. Whether it's experimenting with petinas or engraving techniques, he is always pushing his own limits as an artist. 

You can find his work on Instsgram @shipwreckglass

 

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