116: Jewellers, Isn’t It Time You Were Well Paid? Introducing the Handmade and Well Paid Campaign (podcast episode)

Choosing the right prices is not just about picking numbers that your people will be willing to pay; it’s also about having confidence in yourself and not undercutting your fellow makers. To help ensure jewellers are paid enough for the work they do, we’re so excited to announce the Handmade and Well Paid Campaign. In this episode, Jessica Rose and Community Manager Anna Campbell share everything you need to know about this new campaign. They also talk about why pricing is so important and explain how building a community of other jewellers can help you succeed.

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Promoting Your Hallmark Online with the British Hallmarking Council (podcast episode)

Hallmarking protects both the jewellery making trade and the people purchasing jewellery, but how does it translate to online jewellery sales? In this episode, Marianne Wilson from the British Hallmarking Council and Charlotte Turner from the London Assay Office discuss The HALO Award — an exciting new initiative that’s encouraging jewellers to get creative about promoting their hallmarks online. Marianne and Charlotte explain how you can apply for the award, and they also share some practical tips for jewellers who want to promote their hallmark online but aren’t sure where to start.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO THE ALL THAT GLITTERS LIVE WATCH PARTY 2022

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All That Glitters is back with a second season and we’re beyond excited. Each week we will be holding a live watch party in the Jewellers Academy Facebook group and we’d love you to join us

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How to Make Moulds for Metal Clay - Jewellery Making Tips

Mould making is a great way to create interesting elements to use in your jewellery designs in metal clay. In this short video tutorial Jessica Rose will show you how to create interesting and unique moulds to use for your metal clay projects using a two part moulding compound.

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How to Get Started with SEO for Jewellers with Jessica Rose (podcast episode)

Search Engine Optimization is a powerful tool for helping people to find your business online, but getting started can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Jessica Rose shares her top five, free tips to start improving your jewellery business’ SEO today! Whether you’re a new jewellery or you’ve been growing your business for years, these simple strategies can help you take your brand to the next level.

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Sea Glass, Scotland and the Silver Diploma: Meet the Jeweller Alice Cant (podcast episode)

When Alice Cant decided to start making jewellery, she knew she’d need some guidance. Alice completed the Jewellers Academy Diploma in Silver Jewellery, and she uses the lessons she learned to create beautiful sea glass jewellery for her business, Alice Catherine Jewellery. In this episode, Alice describes her experience with joining a diploma programme as a relative beginner. She also explains why sea glass inspires her and shares how she manages the unique challenge of making jewellery with a material she finds in nature.

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How to Safely fill your Jewellers Torch at home

A handheld torch is an important piece of kit for your workshops, perfect for soldering silver and gold or for working with metal clay. In this short video, Jessica Rose shows you how to correctly fill your handheld torch with gas so you can confidently and safely use your torch at home.

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Top Tips for Writing Emails People Want to Read with Anna Campbell (podcast episode)

Email marketing is a powerful tool for jewellers, but only if you’re getting people to actually read what you send them. In this episode, Anna Campbell is taking over the podcast to share her top tips for creating emails that people will want to read. She also explains how to avoid getting your emails flagged as spam, and she discusses some of the reasons why email marketing is still important in 2022. Anna is the part-time community manager for Jewellers Academy, and she’s also a coach for creative business owners.

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5 Simple Steps to Get Press for Your Jewellery Business (podcast episode)

Features or mentions in a publication are one of the best ways to get your jewellery business in front of new customers and to increase your credibility. In this episode, Jessica Rose shares a simple, five-step process for finding, contacting, and pitching your business to magazines, blogs, podcasts, and industry influencers. Whether this is your first time getting press, or you’ve done it before but want to build a more consistent press strategy, this episode is full of valuable tips and tricks!

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The Jewellers Retreat Reunion - One Year On (podcast episode)

It’s been one year since we filmed The Jewellers Retreat, so in this episode, we’re catching up with the three jewellers who participated in the show. Sally Costen, Marketa Garne, and Jasmine Butler share an update on the ways their businesses and lives have changed in the past year. They also reflect on the biggest lessons they learned from completing the challenge and from completing the Diploma in Fine Jewellery.

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Why I Love Teaching Jewellery Making with Anna Campbell (podcast episode)

What are the advantages of teaching jewellery making, and how do you know when you’re experienced enough to teach? Anna Campbell answers these questions and more in this episode, which is all about her experience as a jewellery making instructor. Anna is the community manager at Jewellers Academy, and she talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, building a connection with the broader jewellery making community, and seeing her jewellery business grow as a result of her teaching. Anna also shares a preview of our brand new course, “Teaching Jewellery Making.”

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