Strategic planning and business insights for artists and creative entrepreneurs.
Maker Strategy Pro was designed by:
Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC 917 Creek Road, Laceyville, PA 18623 www.creekroadpottery.com
Maker Strategy Pro is a comprehensive business intelligence platform designed specifically for artists, craftspeople, and creative entrepreneurs who want to grow their business strategically while staying true to their artistic vision.
Many talented artists struggle with the business side of their craft. They excel at creating beautiful work but find themselves asking:
- "How do I price my work appropriately?"
- "Which events should I prioritize?"
- "What should I make more of, and what should I stop making?"
- "How do I grow my business without losing my creative soul?"
At the heart of Maker Strategy Pro is one fundamental question: "What change are you trying to make?"
This isn't just about selling products—it's about understanding your deeper purpose as an artist and how each business decision moves you toward that vision.
Plan events with intention, focusing on your change goals rather than just revenue. Define your artistic vision, target customer, and pricing strategy for each event.
Data-driven recommendations, including:
- Make more/less recommendations based on sell-through rates
- Price point performance analysis
- Seasonal trends and patterns
- Event type ROI analysis
Capture insights and learnings from each event to continuously improve your approach. Track customer feedback, pricing observations, and strategic lessons.
Track your pieces with comprehensive details:
- SKU and categorization system
- Material and finish tracking
- Stock level monitoring
- Price management
Understand which event types, price points, and strategies work best for your specific goals with detailed metrics and trends.
- Frontend: Streamlit
- Backend: Python 3.8+
- Database: SQLite
- Data Analysis: Pandas, NumPy
- Visualization: Streamlit native charts
- Python 3.8 or higher
- pip package manager
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/maker-strategy-pro.git
cd maker-strategy-pro- Install required dependencies:
pip install streamlit pandas sqlite3 numpy- Run the application:
streamlit run PotteryShop.py- Open your web browser and navigate to
http://localhost:8501
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Plan Your First Event
- Go to "Strategic Event Planning"
- Answer the key question: "What change are you trying to make?"
- Fill in event details and creative direction
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Add Your Inventory
- Go to "Inventory Management"
- Add your pieces with SKUs, categories, and pricing
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Track Event Performance
- Go to "Event Management"
- Record what you brought vs. what you sold
- Mark events as completed with revenue data
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Reflect and Learn
- Use "Event Reflection Journal" to capture insights
- Review "Business Insights" for data-driven recommendations
- Pottery artists, jewelers, woodworkers, textile artists, painters, and other makers
- Artists selling at markets, fairs, galleries, and online
- Creative entrepreneurs seeking strategic business growth
- Anyone who believes business strategy and artistic integrity can work together
We welcome contributions from the creative community! Please read our contributing guidelines before submitting pull requests.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feature-name - Make your changes and test thoroughly
- Submit a pull request with a clear description of changes
Please use the GitHub issue tracker to report bugs or request features. Include:
- Clear description of the issue
- Steps to reproduce
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Screenshots if applicable
- Export/import functionality for data portability
- Advanced analytics and forecasting
- Multi-user support for artist collectives
- Integration with popular e-commerce platforms
- Mobile-responsive interface improvements
- Advanced reporting and PDF export
Maker Strategy Pro is built on the belief that business strategy and artistic integrity can work together. Instead of choosing between "starving artist" and "selling out," this tool helps creatives make informed decisions that honor both their artistic vision and business goals.
- Check the in-app Help section for detailed usage guides
- Review the FAQ in the documentation
- Submit issues via GitHub for bug reports
- Contact us for general questions and feedback
Built for artists, by artists. Special thanks to the creative community for inspiration and feedback during development.
Focus on your craft, grow your business.