Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. In this episode, Alford has a discussion with his virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot. They explore how understanding your Key Activities is crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Today, we're diving into Key Activities, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right mix of Key Activities can transform your art into a thriving business. The Business Model Canvas: https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/