# 557: Josh Copus on creative entrepreneurship

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Podcast: [Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-of-a-red-clay-rambler-a-pottery-and-ceramic-art-podcast-540969)
Published: 2025-11-13T00:42:08+00:00
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## Resource

Josh Copus's career started in ceramics with a focus on functional pottery made with wild North Carolina clays and wood firing. In recent years his creativity has evolved into many forms of entrepreneurship, including hotel and restaurant ownership and founding an artist collective. In our interview we talk about his roots in Floyd, VA and how studio ceramics helped him understand the principles of business. We also discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Marshall, NC, Copus's home town and hub of his business. www.joshcopus.com Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff www.monkeystuff.com The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com

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