On the podcast this week I’m sharing the five things I wish I had known before starting my jewellery business. The real secret is that you don’t need to know anything before you start, you can just start. You will figure it out! But there are things that you learn along the journey and had I known them beforehand I would have made fewer mistakes and been more confident. I hope you can learn from these.
Read MoreOn the podcast this week I’m sharing an interview with Fiona Humberstone aka the Brand Stylist. Fiona is the authority on branding and we talked about her expert advice on branding for jewellers
Read MoreOn the podcast this week I am sharing about taking time off in your jewellery business. As someone who has experience with burnout, I know how important this issue is. As jewellers, we are often self-employed and that means we need to be more mindful of our own time and boundaries, including taking time off to relax and recharge. Let’s talk through how to be intentional about the time we take off and make good use of it.
Read MoreOn this week's podcast, I am joined by jeweller Sonny Bailey-Aird. You may know Sonny as a contestant on All That Glitters, the jewellery competition show on the BBC. Sonny is a self-taught goldsmith who runs his own business and creates one-of-a-kind pieces of fine jewellery. Sonny talks about his journey to becoming a jeweller via being a personal trainer, his experiences on All That Glitters, his advice to jewellers just starting out and much more.
Read MoreI am joined on the podcast this week by Catherine Erdly from the Resilient Retail Club. We’re going to be discussing how to effectively manage stock in your jewellery business. Catherine has been in the retail sector for two decades working with household names as well as independent start-ups. She is also a contributor for Forbes and has spoken at a number of trade shows.
Read MoreIt’s episode 50! And for this milestone episode, I am excited to share with you an interview with Kim Styles of Kim Styles Jewellery. You may know her as a contestant from the first series of All That Glitters on BBC 2. We are going to get insight into Kim, her experience on the show and her jewellery. She has a strong style of floral, sculptural jewellery and this will be a fun conversation!
Read MoreOn the podcast this week I am joined by Nicola Lillie from Nicola Lillie Designs. She is a contestant on the BBC2 jewellery competition All That Glitters and her jewellery business has a very distinct signature style. We are going to discuss her business, her jewellery making journey and her experience on the show.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered about how to go about employing a jeweller to work in your business? If so you will find this weeks episode of the podcast very interesting as I am joined by Sarah Stanford to talk about outsourcing in your jewellery business - specifically using a remote bench assistant. Sarah has an incredible business and also supports jewellers by being an external bench jeweller. As our businesses grow we can’t do everything and this is a great opportunity for a growing business!
Read MoreThis week on the podcast I talk through a simple and effective marketing plan for your jewellery business. This is an important topic - creating a marketing plan is a great idea and something we need to do, but I know it can feel overwhelming. Today we’re going to talk through a streamlined, focused plan that works and will get you results!
Read MoreOur guest on the podcast this week is Stephen M Goldsmith - a master polisher with a popular book on the topic. He has worked with some incredible names including Theo Fennell and the Royal Mint! We will also talk about polishing techniques and hear some of the common mistakes to correct. Stephen has more than fifty years of experience and he loves sharing it with the next generation of jewellers and polishers.
Read MoreThis week on the podcast I’m sharing some thoughts on advice on what to name your jewellery business. This is a question that comes up frequently and some jewellers can get stuck in indecision so here are some tips to help you
Read MoreThis week on the podcast you can hear the audio for our brand new free 21 days of affirmations course. If you sometimes struggle with negative thinking (who doesn’t?) this is a fantastic, practical course to help you and I’m excited to share it
Read MoreThis week on the podcast I’m joined by Anna Campbell. I don’t know about you, but I know it’s good to invest in myself - though sometimes that comes with some guilt. We want to be able to grow and let go of that negativity. Anna is our Community Manager at Jewellers Academy and has trained in psychology as well as jewellery making. She has a wealth of knowledge and we hope you join us to discuss this important issue.
Read MoreThis week on the podcast we are joined by Karen Young, to talk about a very important topic - What do we do as jewellers now that Brexit has happened? This topic can feel overwhelming but we are here today to give some guidance. New legislation can be a little scary but things always settle down and we can figure it out together.
Read MoreSarah Wilson is one of our students in the Diploma in Silver Jewellery. She is joining us today to talk about her jewellery business and what it’s like being a student in the Diploma. She makes lovely jewellery inspired by nature and we’re glad to have her join us for this conversation!
Read MoreThis week we’ll be talking about the Jewellery Business Bootcamp. This is something we run every year to set you up for success in the year ahead. It is designed to support you in your jewellery business growth. If you want jewellery to be your career, this Bootcamp is for you. Join me as we talk more about it!
Read MoreThis week on the podcast I’m excited to welcome guests from the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London. A few weeks ago we asked you for your questions for the assay office in our Facebook group. Thank you to all those that shared their questions. We’re going to be talking today about hallmarking and answering some of your questions about this topic.
Read MoreThis week on the podcast and I’m talking to Jess Van Den. A self-employed silversmith, she has been making jewellery since 2008 when she started selling jewellery as a hobby and then turned it into a full-time business in 2010. She specializes in working with eco sterling silver wedding rings. She works out of her solar-powered home in Australia and she has a lot to teach us about selling on Etsy.
Read MoreThis week on the podcast I’m joined by John Williams, founder of The Ideas Lab - a company that has helped thousands of people find something they love, get started and make a living with it. He is the best selling author of the book Screw Work, Lets Play. His newest book is called F*** Work Lets Play and we’re excited to have him join us today!
Read MoreThis week on the podcast I’m talking with Tracey Spurgin, qualified senior art clay and precious metal clay instructor. Tracey runs Craftworx Jewellery School which specialises in metal clay. She is also a guest designer on Jewellery Maker TV, has more than 20 years of experience and we’re lucky to have had her teach a workshop at Jewellers Academy as well.
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