In this week's episode, Jess introduces an exciting new online stone setting course covering double gallery claw settings, taught by master stone setter Scott McIntyre. This technique combines collet setting and claw setting to enhance the visibility and sparkle of the gemstone. This is a fantastic course designed for intermediate level jewellers with gemstone setting experience and you can hear more about it in the episode.
Read MoreWe're so excited to share that the Jewellery Diplomas are now open for enrolment for a 2025 start. In this week's episode, Jess and Anna provide an overview of the Diploma programs available, including updates and new content for the upcoming year. The conversation highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and the flexibility of online learning, as well as the tools and materials provided for students. Jess and Anna encourage listeners to attend open days and discovery calls to learn more about the programs and the growth that comes from committing to your learning.
Read MoreIn this weeks episode, jeweller Natalie Furlong shares her inspiring journey from a creative hobbyist to a successful jewellery business owner. She discusses her background in ceramics, the challenges she faced during her transition from ceramics to jewellery, and how the Jewellery Business Academy has supported her growth. Jess and Natalie touch on lots of important issues including the importance of following your passion, struggles with social media marketing, and the significance of community and accountability in entrepreneurship. She also offers valuable advice for aspiring jewellers and highlights her unique design philosophy.
Read MoreIn this episode, Anna Campbell and Jess Croft discuss their recent jewellery collaboration, the Good Girl Rebellion jewellery range. They share actionable advice on how to ensure a successful partnership covering essential tips such as finding the right collaborator, aligning your visions, maintaining respect and communication, navigating challenges, and celebrating milestones. If you've been thinking about how to approach and manage a partnership with an influencer or other brand, don't miss this episode.
Read MoreWe're so excited to launch the brand new Jewellery Business Academy for 2025. This is a newly filmed year-long program starting in January, designed to support jewellery entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey. In this episode we explore the evolution of the Jewellery Business Academy program from its roots in the Jewellery Business Bootcamp to now.
Read MoreRead Jess’s interview with Anna Sweet of This Story jewellery for the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’, in which Anna talks about how to use storytelling to connect with her audience and grow her jewellery business.
Read MoreRead Jess’s interview with established jeweller Alice Rivers Cripps of Posh Totty Designs about how she grew her jewellery business, which features in the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’.
Read MoreRead Jess’s interview with established jewellery Kate Wood about how she grew her jewellery business by selling wholesale, which features in the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’.
Read MoreRead Jess’s interview with successful handmade jeweller Sophie Arnott of Anvil & Ivy jewellery about how she built an effective website for selling her jewellery online for the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’.
Read MoreEstablished jeweller Sima Vaziry shares her wealth of experience when it comes to pricing in her interview with Jess, for the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business.’
Read MoreJessica chats to successful handmade jeweller Elin Horgan about how she finds the balance between marketing and making in this short interview for Jess’s new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business.’
Read MoreBuilding a cohesive brand identity that connects is another essential element to growing a successful and profitable jewellery business. In this short interview Jess spoke with jeweller Rachel Whitehead to find out how she went about creating a beautiful brand identity for her handmade jewellery business.
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