The Digital Jeweller: Recent Episodes
Ryan Edkins
Welcome to The digital Jeweller podcast, hosted by Ryan Edkins CEO of Cadfolio, Author, Speaker and jewellery industry expert.
In this podcast, Ryan discusses the trials and tribulations that jewellers are facing in the current economic climate, and gives you tips and tricks on how to grow your business online.
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Although there are a lot of opportunities around us, we cannot deny all the doom and gloom that is happening, especially in our economy. As Jewellers, we have to be smart and be prepared for the struggles that will try to shake us. Here are some ways you can do to work your way through these hurdles.
In this episode of The Digital Jeweller Podcast, we are talking about Product Mix in business. Product Mix is also referred to as Product Assortment where one product line can offer a number of products to their customer. One example of is a company I went to visit in the Midlands, tune in to learn more!
In today's episode of The Digital Jeweller Podcast, we talk about Custom Design. Custom Design is a much-desired service by customers as jewellery, being an emotional purchase, can be very personal. Why should you offer this service? How can you be cost-efficient and deliver the same quality products? Listen in to find out.
In today's episode of the Digital Jeweller Podcast, we tackle about tunnel vision, something that is holding jewellers back from discovering new opportunities and potentials. The reality is that jewellers are struggling and the digital revolution is upon us, open your minds and learn to be a digital jeweller
Join us in today's new episode of The Digital Jeweller Podcast! Today we are joined by Rachael Taylor and Andrew Martyniuk, founders of thejewellerycut.com, as we discussed how online journalism has changed the fate of local jewellery brands. Listen in for tips in better social media management, which will help small designers and start-ups to grow their business to a renowned brand!
Listen in as I introduce to you Google Beacon.
The Google Beacon is a small battery-powered device that sends one-way signals to nearby low energy Bluetooth devices. Let’s talk about how it can bring serious changes in the face of retail as it brings a completely different way of customer interaction.
Today's podcast is none like the others! We have a very special guest sitting with me today, and discuss the contents and the main topics in my recently released book, The Digital Jeweller. This is 10 years of experience and expertise I'm offering to jewellers out there to help them digitalize their business.
Listen in to today’s episode with our guest, Doug Henry, CEO of Birmingham Assay Office. Learn about relevant techniques of assaying precious metals, and the significance of hallmarking throughout the Jewellery industry.
Simon Wilson of Stone Hawk joins us today to speak about the significance of investing in security training and consultancy for retailers, in order to protect their staff and their business. Learn different ways to approach “Smash and Grab” situations and to work on preventive methods for the security of your business.
Graham Dicks, director of GVUK, shares to us the changes that innovation and technology has brought to the jewellery industry. He speaks about how retailers should embrace technology, and to educate and train their staff, to be better equipped and work more efficiently. Learn about how the products of his company has transformed the jewellery business.
In this episode, I am joined by Britni-May Edwards of Connoisseurs, as she shares her history with the jewellery industry. Learn about the importance of Millenials participating in the business and how retailers could improve their businesses through trying new and innovative methods.
In this podcast, Ryan meets with Allan in their local Indian restaurant to talk about how CAD design has transformed his business, and how he is leveraging digital technology to increase his sales and streamline his business.
In this episode, Ryan discussed cloud technology and how it is changing the face of retail and in particular, the way jewellers interact with customers using modern technogy.
Elaine Scott is an expert in omnichannel retailing in specialist sectors such as jewellery. She has helped retailers from one store to hundreds of stores manage their business more effectively with Cybertill’s retail management software. A recognised thought leader in the jewellery sector, she has been published in Professional Jeweller magazine talking about omnichannel retailing. If you are a jeweller interested in digital transformation, please email Elaine directly at elaine.scott@cybertill.co.uk.
In this episode, I speak to James Brown from SelectaDNA about the increasing need for Jewellers to think about security measures. We talk about the rise in smash and grab moped crime and what deterrents are available to us as jewellers to tackle these ongoing threats.
Find our more https://www.selectadna.co.uk
In this episode I meet with Siobhan Holt from Retail-Jeweller.com, we discuss the current problems jewellers are facing in the industry, and Siobhan asks more about the Digital Jeweller Method, my upcoming book, and the Cadfolio platform.
In this episode I meet with Daren & Miles from TheJewelleryApp.co.uk, we discuss the recent deadline expiry for GDPR, and what jewellers need to do to become compliant.
Daren & Miles introduce The Jewellery App, and how its connecting buyers and sellers in a central marketplace.
In this episode, I discuss with Howard how the ongoing disruption in the jewellery industry is affecting jewellers and how you need to leverage assets you do not own to sell more with less. Howard introduces his new platform Diamnet, which offers an inventory of diamonds from local and international dealers.
In our very first episode, I speak with Simon Forrester about the UK jewellery industry, how the digital revolution is affecting jewellers throughout the country, and how jewellers need to leverage technology to broaden the reach of their messages to help drive traffic into their business both online and in store.
Simon lets us know about his plans for the National Association of Jewellers, and what to expect from his new role over the coming year.