I Quit My Job to Be a Full-Time Potter-Here’s EXACTLY How Much I Made 💸💸

A year ago, I took the biggest risk of my life-I quit my job to become a full-time ceramicist. In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my exact revenue from 2024 (which is honestly terrifying to put out into the internet 😅).
This year was full of highs and lows-unexpected successes, tough lessons, and moments where I questioned everything. But despite the challenges, I’m incredibly proud of what I built.
And 2025? My plans are completely different from what I did in 2024… and they might just shock you.
Let’s dive into the numbers, the wins, the struggles, and what’s next. Thank you for being here on this journey with me! #pottery #ceramics #dailyvlog

[@sallypapasotiriou6035]

The wall colour, the bed sheets and your outfit - wow💛 - they look so beautiful together!🥰

[@ericamoorepottery]

omg you’re making my day!! thank you so much!!

[@XavierPil]

thx for transparency. You are full of talent, it's obvious. Going full time pottery was your best decision. Going back to "regular" work is your best decision. And your next move will be your best decision.

[@ericamoorepottery]

thank you 🩷🩷 really appreciate this perspective!

[@michaelmoore7936]

So so proud of your journey in 2024. Can’t wait to see what 2025 becomes

[@ericamoorepottery]

love you dad 🩷🩷🩷

[@PonkyStudio]

That’s so sweet 🥺🥺

[@ericamoorepottery]

he and my mom are my number 1 supporters! I’m truly so grateful 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@jamiedmorgan]

You’re amazing for being so transparent. Thanks for sharing, so excited to see how your year goes!

[@ericamoorepottery]

Thank you so much ☺️ need to get you back on the wheel soon!!

[@MollyKeyser]

Love this! I love that this shows you can try something new and always get a job again. You can do whatever you want, yes! 💖

[@ericamoorepottery]

yes! we can always pivot. I’m learning that there is no shame in pivoting either! It’s just life and we all living it 🥰🥰🥰🩷🫂🫂

[@katiebaker6735]

Ahhhh Erica you’re seriously so awesome! The transparency is so refreshing. I’m excited to see how this year goes!!!

[@ericamoorepottery]

thanks katiebaker!! 🫂🩷🩷🩷

[@WatercolorKari]

This is the first time YT has shown me your channel. Love it! Way to go! Bold move in 2024, which allowed you to test the full-time pottery waters even more and... and... and... Europe THREE times?! Who can say that?!!! 🎉And having a new job this year, that's exciting as well! I love that you're not doing anything in a cookie-cutter way. And how nice to have the wise advice and guidance from your dad. ❤ I just quickly perused the comments. Why did no one ask what the new thing is that you tried in January?! Do tell!! 🥰

[@ericamoorepottery]

Hi Kari! Your comment was so, so sweet- thank you for watching and being here! We love the algorithm for bringing us together!!🩷🩷🩷 Haha so the new thing I tried in January was an all women’s acapella chorus, in the barbershop style! It was super different for me, a lot of fun! 🩷🩷🩷 thanks for asking !

[@WatercolorKari]

@ericamoorepottery OhmyGOSH, that is so cool and fuuun!🎶 Uuummmm... where's the video on that?!!! 👀 You are a light; keep on keepin' on!!🥰

[@birdietam]

Thanks so much for sharing your story! Doing pottery full time is a lot of work and I admire that you gave it a shot. And now with a full time job now, you can make even more pottery with more creative freedom 😊

[@ericamoorepottery]

🥹🥹thank you for your perspective and optimism!! It means a lot 🩷🩷🫂🫂🫂🫂

[@belladeeves6513]

Oh my gosh hi! This is what I’m going for! I’m a potter, just started a channel and instagram and I’m really trying to start a business with my craft! Super inspiring to see you succeeding as a fellow ceramicist!

[@ericamoorepottery]

Omg hi yourself!! ☺️☺️ I am SO excited for you! It's so amazing to see other ceramicists out there 🩷🩷🩷 I have a ton of videos on how to start wholesale, sell at in-person markets, and other things like that so def check them out! And good luck it’s a crazy ride!

[@belladeeves6513]

@ that’s so great! I’ll definitely be binging your channel 😂

[@craftingexperiments-StellaT]

I believe that being honest to one's reality and limitations is fundamental to one's success. Making the right decisions at the right time IS success. Keep your spirit up.

[@ericamoorepottery]

🩷🩷 thank you so much for saying this Stella! I totally agree with you, there are many ways to define success and I love how you articulated it! Thanks for watching and sharing your kind words 🫂

[@goodsceramics]

ahhh- I have been looking for a video just like this. Thank you for making this!

[@ericamoorepottery]

of course! Happy to answer any other q’s you might have as well! I feel like I relied so heavily on others experiences before diving into any of this- it really takes a village!

[@desertpotter1003]

Having your stable job will help you to enjoy your pottery more .

[@ericamoorepottery]

Totally agree, I’m already experiencing the benefits of this! Having financial security helps to take the pressure off and has already allowed me to really explore and enjoy my creativity! 🩷🩷

[@threelittlepotters]

Thanks for sharing. I love seeing the financial side of pottery businesses!

[@ericamoorepottery]

I’m so glad it was interesting to someone else!! Thanks for watching 🥰🥰

[@B89973]

Love your positive attitude :)

[@ericamoorepottery]

thank for watching! 🥰🩷

[@arielpayne7150]

It's been so fun watching your journey and I can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for you!

[@ericamoorepottery]

Thanks Ariel!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@jmw5018]

Really really appreciate this amazingly transparent video - you’re a joy to watch and this was so helpful to me, a newbie who is SO fresh to this !❤❤❤❤

[@ericamoorepottery]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Other artists transparency has helped me SO much, so I’m glad I could help too! Thanks for being here 🩷🩷🩷

[@AudreyLynnStudios]

Fun to hear about your journey! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@ericamoorepottery]

thanks for watching!! 🩷🩷

[@Jun-k6b1t]

Thanks for sharing! Wishing you the best of luck! I know you’ve got this-go crush your goals!

[@ericamoorepottery]

Aw thank you so much, I really appreciate that! ❤️

[@czartommie]

I am also taking the leap into pottery soon, thank you so much for the inspiration!!

[@ericamoorepottery]

that’s so awesome! I hope you have so much fun and make SO MUCH pottery!!!!! 🩷🩷🩷

[@naomihandly7156]

Love following your journey! And can't wait to see what's ahead. I still love my EM originals

[@ericamoorepottery]

Aw thanks Naomi!!!

[@lindslangford]

K first of all you look amazing. I’m obsessed with your outfit. Second, this is so helpful! I love that you took the time to do this. I’m launching my illustration brand this year and it has been really helpful to see what your experience has been.

[@ericamoorepottery]

I’m so glad it was helpful!! And honestly I’m so excited for you! It’s so exciting to kick off an artistic venture 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 love you girl!

[@brandikellerscraftcorner2325]

First time I have had you pop up on ,y feed. New subbie!

[@ericamoorepottery]

aw thanks for watching! And welcome to the channel!! 🩷🩷🥰🥰

[@carrieostler5809]

Incredible year!!! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@ericamoorepottery]

Thanks for watching Carrie 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@mindygeist7157]

Good for you! Thanks so much for sharing your details, life is a living thing and we learn and go and grow and there’s no shame in your process…you have to eat and stay inspired.im so grateful for this video and all of your videos.thank you and I loooove your outfit😊☕️ have a super day!

[@ericamoorepottery]

aw thanks Mindy!! Appreciate you being along for the ride! 🩷🩷🩷

[@texprows7869]

Erica we are cheering for you!! Tex and Julie

[@ericamoorepottery]

Aw thank you both 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@camillelemonnier9518]

Thank you for sharing! Super inspiring ❤

[@ericamoorepottery]

thank you for watching!!

[@PattiThingsStudio]

You will have an awesome yearl Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@ericamoorepottery]

aw thank you!! Appreciate you watching and being here 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@KatherineRoesler]

What is the new thing that your tired! Loved this video, from a fellow artist figuring it out:)

[@ericamoorepottery]

aw so glad you enjoyed!! I went to a rehearsal for an all women’s acapella chorus! They sing in barbershop style 💈 so it was really different for me but super fun to try out! :)

[@loreliemiller628]

Thanks for sharing! Good for you for your success in pottery and in another job. What’s the answer?🙃

[@ericamoorepottery]

Aw thank you for watching!! Haha and the new thing that I tried in January was a women’s barbershop-style chorus ! It was quite a fun adventure 🤭🤭🩷

[@MollyKeyser]

Where did you get this outfit from? 😍

[@ericamoorepottery]

so I rented from NUULY but it’s from a brand called Known Supply and they’re called the Mars Floral Pants and Cardigan. :)

[@MollyKeyser]

@@ericamoorepottery thank you!!

[@coopart1]

I want to quit my job and be full time potter !! 😢

[@ericamoorepottery]

hey it’s totally possible! I have a video going over exactly how I prepared to quit and go full-time, you should watch it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4WXl5mvpLmjrsUsi=ezK3XL0eU1CBFs-l 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@rachelkeane331]

I have heard you make the most money selling in person - like at fairs.

[@ericamoorepottery]

totally depends! I tried a lot of fairs this year, with varying results! I actually did a deep dive on my experience with fairs in a video a few weeks ago, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH6amIamd9Khfc0si=TbJOCgkztsSpl45_ 🩷🩷🩷

[@teresasanchez071]

Also need to factor in the flux in election years always seem to dip down for artist sales.

[@ericamoorepottery]

no that’s definitely a really good point! someone messaged me and told me that 2023 was a really good year for artist sales in general as well, so having a high sale year in 2023 and a lower one in 2024 seems to be a common theme. However, I’m always looking for ways to improve and will continue to evaluate myself as I move forward!! :) thanks for watching 🩷🩷🩷

[@igotbit9454]

The title is kind of misleading. You still have a job..

[@ericamoorepottery]

Hi! Actually, the title is 100% accurate. I quit my corporate job in January 2024 to pursue pottery full-time. I worked for myself all year until December 2024 when I took a contract position in marketing. This video was made to share my experience working for myself as an artist full-time. Hope that helps ☺️