Inside the Jewelry Trade Radio Show: Recent Episodes
Rod Worley - Jewelry Business Strategist
This show is devoted to jewelry store owners, the jewelry trade, and those who want to get a rare full access pass into the inner workings of the multi-billion dollar U.S. diamond, gemstone, fashion jewelry and watch industry. To learn more contact Rod@FourGrainer.com.
Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – How do you win “E-tailer of the Year” from the world’s largest jewelry trade show just two years after your launch? What does it take to go from start-up to a $10M IPO for your jewelry brand on the Australian stock exchange in four years? Why […]
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This week we are thrilled to have Elle Hill, the Founder, and CEO of Hill & Co, on the show. Some of the topics we cover are: How do you win"E-tailer of the Year" from the world's largest jewelry trade show just two years after your launch? What does it take to go from start-up to a 10 million dollar IPO for your jewelry brand on the Australian stock exchange in four years? Why should you take an evangelical stance on embracing technology to translate a jewelry brand to its digital footprint?
Jessica Rossomme, Atlanta Chapter President of the Women's Jewelry Association and Director of Content for Four Grainer took to the airwaves to promote the upcoming WJA Jewelry Night Out.
As you know, the Women's Jewelry Association's Jewelry Night Out is an International Party That Celebrates YOU!
Jewelry Night Out, taking place on September 12, 2019, is the Women's Jewelry Association's annual membership drive that connects chapters and members everywhere.
It's one night for all WJA members and prospective members to come together and celebrate.
A Small Group of Women With Big Dreams
The Women's Jewelry Association was an idea born of the belief that women networking with each other could change the world.
The founders of the WJA also believed women could act as mentors, provide scholarships and seed money for new entrants into the industry, and recognize women's talents and accomplishments.
All that and more has come true for this organization built on a dream.
To hear from the women themselves what the WJA means to them, we would recommend our podcast titled, #Lend Your Voice to the WJA.
If you have questions, you can reach Jessica at Jessica@FourGrainer.com and on LinkedIn.
WJA Mission Statement:
To help women in the jewelry and watch industries advance and develop professionally through networking, education, leadership development, and the provision of member services.
WJA Vision Statement:
To be the premier business networking organization dedicated to enriching and advancing the professional lives of the women in the jewelry and watch industries.
What does the Women's Jewelry Association mean to its members?
How has being a member of the WJA changed their careers?
Inside the Jewelry Trade Radio Show created the #LendYourVoicetotheWJA campaign to give WJA members a platform to share their thoughts and lend their voice in support of their vital organization.
Twenty-nine women in the jewelry industry talk about the importance of being a member of the Women's Jewelry Association.
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What is the "Total Clarity" report from the Diamond Producers Association?
How does this first-ever comprehensive report bring the facts to light on the economic and ecological impact of diamond mining?
How does the socioeconomic and environmental impact of large-scale diamond mining contrast with that of lab-grown diamonds?
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Question #1 – First off, for those in our audience who aren't as familiar with the Diamond Producers Association's "Total Clarity" report, could you take a few minutes and share the back story of how you became involved in the project, and the methodology used to produce the findings? Timestamp:
Question #2 – Thousands of people in the jewelry industry across the planet have read the "Total Clarity" report, but for those who haven't, could you share the highlights? Timestamp:
Question #3 – Given your expertise, were you personally surprised at the findings that emerged? Timestamp:
Question #4 – I remember the controversy that Edward Zwick's 2006 movie titled, "Blood Diamonds" had on every aspect of the diamond trade. It's incredible how a single movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly could have such an impact on a global industry. How do the findings of the "Total Clarity" report contrast with the movie's grim portrayal of our business? Timestamp:
Question #5 – Let's spend a few minutes talking about your specialty, which is the environmental impact of diamond mining. What sorts of regulations are in place to ensure environmental protection is being addressed in areas where diamond mining occurs? Timestamp:
Question #6 – Let's stay with the environmental impact of diamond mining for a moment. In September, 28th, 2018 you published an article that specifically spoke about the success the Ekati and Diavik Canadian mines had in protecting the watershed. The article was titled "Canadian Gems: Diamond Mining in the Headwaters of the Coppermine River." Can you share some of the key points from your article concerning the potential environmental and social impacts of mining are managed so close to the Arctic Circle? Timestamp:
Question #7 – Switching gears for a moment, how does the socioeconomic and environmental impact of large-scale diamond mining contrast with that of lab-grown diamonds? Timestamp:
Question #8 – We've covered a lot of ground today, but is there one question that I should have asked you, but didn't? Timestamp:
Show Links
Total Clarity Report – Total Clarity is an unprecedented initiative from the Diamond Producers Association (DPA), whose seven Members are mining companies, together representing 75% of the world’s diamond production. The DPA has partnered with Trucost—a reputable independent research company—to examine and quantify the collective socio-economic and environmental impact of its Members’ diamond mining activities. The Total Clarity report brings together the findings of this analysis and real-life case studies to illustratethe little known reality of modern diamond mining.
Diamond Producers Association – Formed in May 2015 by seven of the world’s leading diamond companies, the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) exists to maintain and enhance consumer demand for, and confidence in diamonds. By promoting the integrity and reputation of diamonds and the diamond industry,
What is the "Total Clarity" report from the Diamond Producers Association? How does this first-ever comprehensive report bring the facts to light on the economic and ecological impact of diamond mining?
How does the socioeconomic and environmental impact of large-scale diamond mining contrast with that of lab-grown diamonds?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. April Hayward, who was part of the team that produced the "Total Clarity" report to shed light on the findings.
We took the show on the road to capture the live excitement and energy of this long-running southern classic, the Atlanta Jewelry Show.
The Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA) is the nation's oldest association for independent jewelry representatives and the official sponsor and producer of the Atlanta Jewelry Show.
Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – Recorded live at the Spring, 2019 Atlanta Jewelry Show.
We took the show on the road to capture the excitement and energy of this long-running southern classic jewelry show.
The Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA) is the nation’s oldest association for independent jewelry representatives and the official sponsor and producer of the Atlanta Jewelry Show.
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1st Guest – Stanley Zale, Vice President of Diamonds & Gemstone Procurement at Stuller Inc. Timestamp:
2nd Guest – Grant Mobley – Trade Lead for the Diamond Producers Association (DPA). Timestamp:
3rd Guest – Jordan Ficklin – Executive Director at American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute. Timestamp:
4th Guest – Steve Turner, President, and Owner of Gemcorp Inc. Timestamp:
5th Guest – Michele Sonner – Designer for Michou Jewelry. Timestamp:
6th Guest – Richard Maples – Chief Strategist & Business Consultant for Maples Growth Strategies. Timestamp:
7th Guest – Liz Stamm – Director of Business Development for the Virtual Diamond Boutique. Timestamp:
8th Guest – Doug Meadows – Owner of David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry, Marietta Ga. Timestamp:
9th Guest – Jason Whittingham – Senior Regional Sales Director for Podium. Timestamp:
10th Guest – Chi Huynh– Artist/Founder of Galatea Pearl. Timestamp:
11th Guest – Shane O'Neill – Vice President of Marketing for Fruchtman Marketing. Timestamp:
Atlanta Jewelry Show – The Atlanta Jewelry Show has been working with jewelers from the Southeast region for more than 60 years. With over 500 booths on display, this show is where independents come to sit down with their local sales representatives in an environment that's overflowing with "Southern Hospitality.
What exciting ways are the Georgia Jewelers Association growing, educating, and empowering its jewelry members?
How is the Diamond Producers Association ensuring the sustainability of the diamond industry?
Why does your jewelry business absolutely need an advisory group today?
When should your retail jewelry store get into the lab-grown diamond business?
We found the answers to these questions and more as we recorded live from the Georgia Jewelers Association Convention.
Jessica Rossomme is our guest host this week as she talks with Judy Lince, Executive Director of the G.J.A., Grant Mobley, trade lead for the DPA, Phillip Bosen, founder of Bosen Associates, and Doug Meadows, founder of David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry.
We tackle some tough, pressing jewelry industry topics this week on Inside the Jewelry Trade radio show. Questions such as:
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What should jewelers do right now to avoid FTC compliance letters or worse, lawsuits?
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How can vendors and retailers best protect themselves from new government policy enforcement of supply chain issues?
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Can jewelers ensure a safe and fair workplace for employees while also decreasing legal risks as an employer?
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Given the Wayfair Supreme Court case, how should a jeweler think about sales tax and what resources are available to implement these new tax changes?
Our guests this week are Tiffany Stevens, the President, and CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, and Sara Yood, Senior Counsel for the Jewelers Vigilance Committee.
How does Virtual Diamond Boutique really work and is it worth it for jewelry vendors and retailers? Can jewelers and vendors easily take professional quality photographs on this platform Is it hard to use Virtual Diamond Boutique and can you create your own jewelry mobile app? Our featured guest this week is Liz Stamm, the Director of Business Development for the Virtual Diamond Boutique answers these and other questions on this episode.
How do you develop a jewelry brand lifestyle? What has changed recently in social media, and should you care? Are there similarities between social media and traditional media you need to know about?
Our special guest is Shane O'Neill, the Vice President of Fruchtman marketing delves into these topics and much more in this week's episode.
Shane brings more than 26 years of creative and marketing experience to the show today.
His experience includes concepting, directing, and producing effective digital marketing strategies including social marketing, SEO SEM (paid search), and website interconnectivity.
Is it possible to successfully start a retail jewelry business today? Why did DeBeers have to launch their Lightbox man-made diamond line last year? Jewelry concept vs jewelry product, which is more important?
Ben Janowski, the founder of Janos Consultants, has been providing service to the jewelry industry for the past two decades.
Clients have come from every sector of the industry - from mining companies to retailers - and have sought assistance in many aspects of this unique industry.
Ben currently writes a blog at Janosconsultants.blogspot.com
We talk with Ben Janowski, the founder of Janos Consultants. His consulting firm has been providing service to the jewelry industry for the past two decades.
In this episode, Ben shares his insight into the transforming jewelry industry and the speed at which it is changing.
He also discusses the top issues confronting the jewelry business such as; the admittedly powerful global forces affecting the Trade, man-made diamonds, the rapid consolidation of the jewelry industry, the changing social standards, unavailability of financing, and jewelry's weakening position in the luxury global marketplace.
Yancy Weinrich, the Senior Vice President of Reed Exhibition is our special guest this week. Yancy oversees JCK Las Vegas, which is the jewelry industry's largest North American trade event.
We talk about the 2019 moving of the trade show back to the Sands Expo & The Venetian. The revamped show will feature JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS Exchange, as well as the new Global Gemstone Pavilion.
The event dates are Friday, May 31st through Monday, June 3rd, 2019.
Our special guest is the award-winning Chief Marketing Officer for the Richline Group, Mark Hanna. Mark talks about Corporate Social Responsibility, the need for ethically sourced gems and jewelry metals, and Trust Chain. Recently the Richline Group, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, joined with IBM to develop what has been called, TrustChain. In essence, it's blockchain technology to track the origin of jewelry and ensure it's ethically sourced.
We are excited to feature our discussion with Susan Wheeler, acclaimed jewelry designer and the founder of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference. Her award-winning jewelry is cast in 18 karat Fairmined gold and created by hand in Chicago. The Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference will be held this Oct 19th & 20th at the Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago IL.
This week we are fortunate to talk with Monica Stephenson who is the President of Anza Gems & and iDazzle. Monica shares her first-hand experiences traveling to the East African gem mines to find exquisite gems. We also talk about her passion for responsible gem and jewelry metal sourcing and being in the 2014 movie, "Sharing the Rough".
Our featured guest this week is Toby Pomeroy who is the founder of the Mercury-Free Mining Challenge. The Challenge is a $1 million dollar prize to incentivize the discovery of a safe and effective mercury alternative for gold mining. Toby is also an acclaimed jewelry designer and the only American on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Responsible Mining.
Avi Krawitz is the Senior Analyst & News Editor of the Rapaport Group. As a keynote speaker and global jewelry journalist, Avi brings the jewelry trade into focus like few others. In this episode, we talk about the recent significant changes in the jewelry industry, the rise of lab-grown diamonds, the new Rapaport Research Report, and what it's like working for a jewelry icon like Martin Rapaport.
In this episode, we talk with Tiffany Stevens, the President & CEO of Jewelers Vigilance Committee and Sara Yood, the Senior Counsel for JVC about the release of the new Federal Trade Commission "Jewelry Guides." These new guidelines address natural mined diamonds vs lab-grown diamonds, the changes in karat minimums, the disclosure of metal platings, and much more.
The"Jewelry Guides" haven't been revised in 22 years.
In this episode, we have the privilege of talking to A.J. Tosyali, the President of Benchmark Wedding Rings. We talk about what it's like to be a second generation jewelry manufacturer based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A.J. also shares his wisdom and insights into the topic of "Exclusives" for retailers, and the tightrope of selling to both brick and mortar stores and online platforms. He also elaborates on the need for innovation and the advantages of collaborative partnerships in the jewelry trade.
In this episode, we sit down with David Bonaparte, the President of the nearly 10,000 member Jewelers of America organization. We talk about the advantages of JA membership, their involvement with the JA New York trade show, the Diamond Council of America, and the National Jeweler publication.
Drew Lawsky is the Show Director of Emerald Expositions Jewelry Group. Emerald Expositions is a leading operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States. They currently operate more than 55 trade shows, as well as numerous other face-to-face events. In 2017, Emerald's events connected over 500,000 global attendees and exhibitors and occupied more than 6.9 million NSF of exhibition space.
Edanh Golan is a veteran of the diamond industry, researching and writing about it since 2001.
We talk about De Beers announcement about entering the lab-grown diamond market, the alleged 1.8 billion dollar fraud last year in India, money laundering using diamonds and other topics as well.
Edahn specializes in a wide range of topics relating to this unique industry, including the way it operates, wholesale and retail polished diamond prices, the rough diamond sector of the diamond pipeline and investment in diamonds.
Edahn Golan Diamond Research, Analysis & Data was formed to provide research analysis and consultancy services for the global diamond industry.
Brandee Dallow, President of Fine Girl Luxury Brand Building & Communications is our special guest. Brandee is a highly sought after award-winning jewelry marketer. She has been the President of the Women's Jewelry Association, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Rio Tinto Diamonds North American, VP of Marketing for Julius Klein Group and did public relations for J. Walter Thompson agency for DeBeers Group.
Kate Peterson is the owner of Performance Concepts, Inc. For 17 years she has also been the author of the award-winning "Real Deal" column and general consultant for sales, management, brand development and retail operations issues for INSTORE magazine. In this episode, we cover a wide range of jewelry personnel issues from hiring to performance standards.
Peter is the President of VIBHOR, author of "Hiring Squirrels" and "Sell Something." He is a frequent columnist for National Jeweler magazine and The Jewelry Book. He has 30 plus years in leadership roles with companies such as Hearts On Fire, Tiffany & Co, Colibri, and Montblanc.
Marion Fasel is the Founder & Editorial Director of "The Adventurine" online magazine and the 2018 recipient of the Jewelers of America GEM Award for Media Excellence, as well as, the 2018 winner of the "Jewelry Champion" award from Town & Country magazine.
As leading editor, author, and jewelry expert, Marion was responsible for InStyle magazine's award-winning jewelry and watch coverage for almost two decades.
Marion has also written for a litany of other esteemed magazines, authored eight-books and created content for premier brands.
She conceived "The Adventurine" in 2014 as a platform to expand on her life's work and passion for telling jewelry and watch adventure stories.
The multiple award-winning jewelry marketing expert Sally Morrison sits down to talk about receiving the prestigious Jewelers of America 2018 GEM Lifetime Achievement award.
Sally is a highly successful, world-renowned jewelry marketer.
She has held top-level marketing positions with Miramax films, J. Walter Thompson ad agency, De Beers, Forevermark, the World Gold Council, the Diamond Producers Association and Gemfields.
Sally shares stories about being a publicist for Elizabeth Taylor, working with Harvey Weinstein at Miramax films, as well as, her illustrious career and insights into marketing jewelry today.
Danielle is widely considered one of the most important U.S. based jewelry bloggers and jewelry influencers today. She has over 165,000 Instagram followers and thousands of followers on her Gem Gossip website and other social media platforms.
Danielle has been a jewelry collector since she was four years old, but her career in the jewelry business officially started in 2008 when she first began her very successful blog, Gem Gossip.
We're excited to sit down with the effervescent Becky Stone from "Diamonds in the Library."
Becky talks about what its like to be a professional jewelry blogger and influencer. She tells us how she grew to have over 93,000 followers on Instagram, and how to best use Instagram to keep your jewelry brand at the forefront of the quickly changing jewelry industry.
Aleah Arundale is a 5th generation jeweler from Olympian Diamonds and also the creator and driving force behind the widely popular Jewelers Helping Jewelers Facebook group.
She sits down with us to share her thoughts today about why she started the 11,000 jewelers-only membership group and what the future holds for it.
Tiffany Stevens, the new CEO & President of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee shares her insights on several legal issues facing jewelers and the jewelry trade in this week’s episode.
Money laundering, intellectual copyright protection, and what it means to say, “Made in the USA” are just a few of the topics we delve into.
We’re thrilled to talk with Beth Bernstein who is a jewelry designer, jewelry historian, author, editor of Bejeweled Magazine and President of Plan B consulting.
Beth shares her insights on a wide range of topics from advice to emerging designers, to her new online magazine to the latest trends.
Jonathan and Lauren Tesauro are the Millennial design twins who own and create for Brother Wolf Jewelry.
The tale of how Francis tamed a ferocious wolf that was terrorizing the people of an Italian town inspired the name of their six-year-old Brother Wolf line of religious-inspired jewelry.
We also talk about what it's like to grow up in the jewelry business and how the experience has shaped their jewelry design business.
Anish Desai, the Co-Founder of Star Gems and the creator of Custom Studio talks about custom jewelry design.
He goes into detail of his latest creation, Custom Studio. This program puts the power of custom jewelry design in the palm of your hand.
Simply import photos, alter, and send. It takes about 3 to 5 minutes for most people to design jewelry.
Andie Weinman, the CEO of Preferred Jewelers International sits down and talks about the importance jewelry buying groups in today’s world.
Andie Weinman and Joe Murphy are the proud owners of one of the most prestigious organizations in the jewelry industry, Continental Buying Group, and Preferred Jewelers International.
Brian Watkins, CEO of industry leader Ritani gives us the inside story of what makes Ritani jewelry so unique both in style and marketing.
He also talks about the future of the jewelry trade and the power of technology to change the industry.
Jimmy DeGroot is known as the “Jewelry Marketing Guy.” He recently created the “Jewelry Store Training” program which has tremendous advantages for jewelers.
He talks about helping jewelers understand how to market their jewelry stores to turn the hearts and minds of prospects into profitable customers and friends.
World-renowned master diamond cutter, educator, diamantaire, and designer Mike Botha gives us insights into the Sirius Star, the world’s brightest diamond.
We talk about the importance of the American Gem Society, Jewelers of America, Diamond Bourse of Canada and Responsible Jewellery Council.
Laura Stanley is a dynamic 3rd generation jeweler and the Vice President of Stanley Jewelers Gemologist in North Little Rock Arkansas.
Laura shares what it took to actually cut the Esperanza Diamond in the store while it was open for business.
She also gives the story of the woman who found the diamond how it became associated with the American Gem Society.
World-renowned diamond cutter Mike Botha takes a few minutes to talk about cutting the American Esperanza diamond in front of camera crews, and passer-bys while the jewelry store was open for business.
Mike goes into the long hours, stress, and sheer logistics needed to make cutting this special diamond a reality.
Diane Robinson is co-host of the popular television show “Gem Hunt” which aired on the Travel Channel network.
Diane discusses what it's like traveling to remote parts of the world in search of exotic gems.
She also spends some time with us talking about her exciting new rough to runway collection called “Huntress” line of jewelry and handbags.
Legendary jewelry designer Todd Reed drops by the Show to share his insights into jewelry design, the future of his brand and the jewelry industry as a whole.
Todd is the winner of two straight Best of Show awards at the American Gem Trade Association annual Spectrum Awards.
Pamela Froman is the 2015 Women’s Jewelry Association Excellence in Design award winner.
We get the chance to talk to this multiple design award winner about the award, being an American based jewelry designer, and the future of the jewelry trade.
Pamela is best known for her innovative handmade pieces that combine multiple colors of 18kt gold, finished with her signature "Crushed" texture.
In this gem of a show, we sit down with master storyteller Ron LeBlanc who is the veteran gem dealer, treasure hunter and expert negotiator of the popular television show, “Gem Hunt” on the Travel Channel.
Ron relays great stories of what it’s really like to hunt for rare gems in exotic corners of the world.
In this episode, we talk to Victoria Gomelsky, the Editor-In-Chief of the popular jewelry trade publication JCK Magazine about her love of world traveling, the Shinola watch that bears her name, getting the job at JCK also her predictions for the future of the jewelry industry.
Linda Carlson is a Seattle marketing consultant who brings a vast knowledge of marketing wisdom and common sense to this podcast episode.
She gives many proven, low-cost advertising tips for your small business.
Linda is a much sought-after speaker on marketing communications, publishing, and regional history.
She combines her MBA from Harvard Business School, with a down-to-earth approach to marketing.
Mathew Perosi, Founder of the Jeweler Website Advisory Group and Sapphire Collaborative shares his no-nonsense education for retail jewelers.
He shares how retail jewelry store owners can understand what they need to do to use the Internet as a marketing tool for their store.
His Daily Golden Nuggets blog is unmatched as a free resource in the jewelry industry, and he's the technology authority for several jewelry trade magazines.
Master storyteller Ron LeBlanc is the veteran gem dealer, treasure hunter and expert negotiator of the popular television show, “Gem Hunt” on the Travel Channel.
His masterfully crafted stories about gem dealing deep in the South American jungle will keep you coming back for more.
We have a chance to talk to Marty Hurwitz, CEO, and Founder of MVI Marketing Ltd. “I’d rather face today’s challenges than yesterday’s mistakes,” says Hurwitz, when asked to define his keys to winning in business. “The odds are better.”
Marty is a third generation jewelry retailer who shares great marketing tips with retailer jewelers.
We take the Show on the road to do a live event at the “JCK Talks” series held in Las Vegas on May 28th, 2015, the Ted talks inspired education program, “JCK Talks”, armed retailers with tools, insights, and information necessary to succeed in the current era of retail.
Trace Shelton stops by to share his informed views on a full range of jewelry related topics.
He has been the editor-in-chief of INDESIGN magazine since 2007, and before that, he was the senior editor of INSTORE magazine for almost three years.
He is also the Contributing Editor of INSTORE magazine.
Joining us this episode is none other than Peg Fitzpatrick who co-authored the best selling book, “The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users” with Guy Kawasaki.
Peg shares her pro tips and tricks to the art of using social media for jewelers.
It’s a privilege to sit down with Jon Parker, who is a noted Executive Search Consultant with over three decades of experience.
He specializes in consultation, development, and recruitment for a wide range of positions exclusively within the Fine Jewelry and Luxury Goods retail and wholesale industries.
Barbara Palumbo is our featured guest this week. She is an eighteen-year veteran of the jewelry industry who shares her insights into the new emerging jewelry trends you should know about.
Wondering what it takes to be safe in today’s jewelry world and how do you get the most out of attending a jewelry trade show?
Bryan Eisenberg sits down to talk about these questions: How can his success in helping Google, HP, Intel, Overstock, and NBC Universal help you today?
Want to improve your brand message, and improve your online and in-store shopping experience?
His response to independent jewelers who say, “My clients are only concerned about the in-store experience.
Best selling author, Bryan Eisenberg sits down with us to talk about these three burning questions: How do you align your brand story for greater sales success in 90 minutes?
Want to know how to truly optimize your online and in-store jewelry client experiences?
We talk with Paco Underhill who is the world’s foremost shopping anthropologist.
We delve into the questions of what women secretly want from their jewelry buying experience?
How has the Great Recession changed jewelry-buying habits forever?
What does the future hold for Main Street jewelers?
Ever wonder what it’s like to attend the exciting JA Summer Show? What do the jewelry vendors and retailers think is the best part of the event?
How is the upcoming holiday season going to shape up for independent jewelers? Jewelers of America NY Summer Jewelry Show 2014.
Rob Bates is our guest this week. He has written about the diamond and jewelry industries for nearly 20 years for the Rapaport Diamond Report, National Jeweler, and, for the last 15 years, as senior editor of JCK.
Rob also conveys his thoughts on the question, “Is it too late to change the image of the jewelry trade?"
He also tackles other significant questions facing the jewelry trade.
Our seventh episode features Laura Stanley who is a 3rd generation jeweler in North Little Rock Arkansas.
Laura talks about the “Jewelers for Children” charity and how the American Gem Society is changing to stay ahead of the times.
She also covers the impact estate jewelry could have in your jewelry store, and so much more.
For this episode, we have as our guest, Chuck Goedtke, President of Swiss Brands Inc.
We ask Chuck if jewelry stores really need to carry watches today? What do technology and the future hold for the watch trade?
Chuck also talks about the Internet watch discounting and price shopping.
We’re excited to be talking with Matthew Tratner, the Director of Membership and Sales for Jewelers of America, the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace.
Matthew goes in-depth about the program and services Jewelers of America provides.
He also shares his thoughts on several other pressing topics facing jewelers today.
Great to talk with Michelle Graff, the Editor-in-Chief for National Jeweler.
Michelle shares with us the role that technology will play in the future of the jewelry trade.
She also shed light on how “Jewelry With A Cause” affect the buying habits of the millennial generation and what you can do to bring more millennial shoppers into your jewelry store.
We have the honor to sit down with a true legend in the jewelry industry, Matt Stuller.
All of us in the jewelry trade know of, and probably use the exceptional products and services of Stuller, Inc, but do you know how Matt Stuller got started in the business and his views on the future of the jewelry trade?
Doug Meadows of David Douglas jewelers joins us for our 2nd episode.
Doug shares his insights into direct marketing for jewelry stores.
Does the thought of dealing with Human Resource issues leave you scratching your head, Doug has a solution that works.
Have you ever wondered how you could make your jewelry store more profitable?
Does the idea of marketing in today’s social media world leave you with more questions than answers?
Are you working harder, while having fewer new clients, with less margin and profit?