Jewelry Business Academy Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Have you ever faced a challenge that felt insurmountable? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Mike Shaw, who shares his incredible journey of resilience after a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed. Mike’s story is a beautiful reminder of the power of mindset and acceptance. Together, we explore the lessons he learned while navigating grief and uncertainty, emphasizing how resilience is essential in both our personal and professional lives.

Mike introduces a unique problem scale to help us assess our challenges and maintain a healthy perspective on adversity. We discuss how shifting our mindset through gratitude can transform our approach to obstacles, overcome self-doubt, and combat imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship. Join us as we uncover the importance of surrounding ourselves with supportive people and celebrating our personal victories, no matter how small. This conversation is about embracing resilience and cultivating a mindset that empowers us to keep moving forward.

Topics Discussed 

• The Life-Altering Incident
• Navigating Grief and Acceptance
• Resilience and Recovery
• Building Resilience in Business
• Understanding the Problem Scale
• The Power of Gratitude
• Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

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Ready to change your life? Download your FREE training:

Click here to watch your FREE training video from Robyn and learn the 6 steps that'll change your biz & life, fast.

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Ready for Growth? Then This Invitation is for You:

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support, and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those just starting out to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals. I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

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Connect with Us:

Follow Robyn on Instagram: @RobynClarkCoaching

Join the Jewelry Business Academy: Jewelry Business Academy

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Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more jewelry business owners like you!

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeshawski/ 

Website: https://www.mikeshawski.com/ 

Are you giving your jewelry business the VIP treatment it deserves?  In this episode, I’m diving into why email marketing isn’t just relevant—it’s essential for jewelry brands like ours. Imagine having a direct line to your most loyal customers, treating them like the special guests they are. I’ll walk you through how to start building that all-important email list from day one and the strategies that turn subscribers into repeat buyers. We’ll cover everything from crafting personalized content that speaks directly to your audience to making the most of every campaign to boost those sales numbers. So, let’s unlock the power of email together and bring that dazzling ROI to life!

Topics Discussed 

• The Vital Role of Email Marketing
• Driving Sales Through Email Campaigns
• Strategies for Effective Email Marketing
  

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Ready to change your life? Download your FREE training:

Click here to watch your FREE training video from Robyn and learn the 6 steps that'll change your biz & life, fast.

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Ready for Growth? Then This Invitation is for You:

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support, and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those just starting out to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals. I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

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Connect with Us:

Follow Robyn on Instagram: @RobynClarkCoaching

Join the Jewelry Business Academy: Jewelry Business Academy

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Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more jewelry business owners like you!

Want to grow your jewelry business but feel hesitant to put yourself out there? You’re not alone! Today, I’m chatting with Margaret Graham, the founder and designer of Centering Pendants, and her husband Fred, who she affectionately calls the CEO, or in her words "carry-everything-out" guy. Together, they share their incredible journey from the classroom to creating a purpose-driven jewelry brand that has touched countless lives.

Margaret opens up about the challenges of making a major career shift, the importance of giving yourself permission to fail, and the invaluable support of a partner who believes in you. We also explore the deep symbolism behind their pendant designs, the courage it takes to show up authentically on social media, and some of the powerful stories from customers whose lives have been transformed by their jewelry. This conversation is packed with heart, insight, and inspiration—you won’t want to miss it!

Topics Discussed 

• Transitioning from Teaching to a Meaningful Career
• The Power of Support and Belief
• The Birth and Design of Centering Pendants
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Finding Confidence
• Authenticity and Vulnerability on Social Media
• The Impact of Jewelry on Customers' Lives
• The Importance of a Supportive Partner
• Relationship Secrets
• The Journey of Finding Your Voice

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Ready to change your life? Download your FREE training:

Click here to watch your FREE training video from Robyn and learn the 6 steps that'll change your biz & life, fast.

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Ready for Growth? Then This Invitation is for You:

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support, and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those just starting out to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals. I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

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Connect with Us:

• Follow Robyn on Instagram: @RobynClarkCoaching

• Join the Jewelry Business Academy: Jewelry Business Academy

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Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more jewelry business owners like you!

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Instagram: @mgoodson_graham_studios

Website: www.mgoodsongrahamstudios.com

Today I’m chatting to Amanda Esposito, a full time teacher turned full time entrepreneur. Amanda is the Founder and Designer behind Northern Tides Studio, and this episode is extra special as Amanda is a member of the Jewelry Business Academy. Amanda has her jewelry in over 75 stores across the US and is sharing the lessons she’s learnt over the first few months of business. 

Topics Discussed:

• Amanda’s story
• Learning the business side of running a business
• Selling a product vs. a feeling
• How Amanda’s content has changed over the past year
• From being salesy to being authentic
• Running your business like a biz vs. hobby
• Why Amanda embraced support on her business building journey
• The biggest lessons Amanda has learnt in the JBA
• Reducing work hours from 12 hours to 4 hours per day
• How the JBA has shifted Amanda’s focus onto revenue driving activities
• Boundaries + how they’ve impacted Amanda’s energy
• Embracing being the face of her brand
• Wins Amanda has celebrated since joining the JBA
• Amanda’s experience in the JBA
• Advice for new biz owners
• Building you business at your own pace
• Feeling the fear and taking action anyway

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, tho those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://northerntidesstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northerntidesstudio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northerntidesstudio?_rdc=1&_rdr

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In today’s episode I’m chatting to Jessica Totillo Coster, an ecommerce and email marketing strategist for scrappy entrepreneurs all about the six email automations every jewelry business needs. Jessica is the Founder of e-Commerce Badassery and the host of the e-Commerce Badassery Podcast and she helps business owners make more money by teaching them how to grow their profit, traffic and sales in their online store.

Topics Discussed:

• Fluffy vs. revenue driving tasks
• Being intentional in your marketing
• Re-creating campaigns around key products
• The value of repetition
• The best e-commerce platform 
• Optimizing your website
• Key products to include on your home page
• The customer journey through your home page
• Cross-sells and up-sells
• Passive vs. active selling
• Interrupting your customers shopping experience to drive more sales
• Product photography for your website
• The Jam Experiment
• Limiting choice to drive sales
• How to help your customer make a buying decision
• The key component you NEED to automate
• Why email marketing is so valuable
• Using Klavio to drive sales
• The 6 key email automations every business owner needs
• Content to include in your welcome series
• Connecting with your customers
• Why you WANT to repel some people
• Salesy vs. value based email content
• Helping customers work through mindset blocks
• How to understand what your customer struggle with
• What your reviews are telling you
• The one book Jessica recommends all biz owners read

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, tho those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://ecommercebadassery.com/robyn

Podcast: https://ecommercebadassery.com/podcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercebadassery/

Book: Get A Grip: An Entrepreneurial Fable . . . Your Journey to Get Real, Get Simple, and Get Results by Gino Wickman

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In today's fast-paced world, our iPhones are both our biggest blessing and curse. Today I'm diving into why your iPhone is leading you to burnout, and how to protect yourself!

You'll learn:

• Why your iPhone is leading to burnout
• Intentional vs. Compulsive 
• Boundaries you need to implement
• Why your phone is so addictive
• Best approach moving forward

Website: https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

We all know someone who's vibe is simply magnetic. We feel a natural pull towards them, love being in their presence, and feel good around them. And today I'm diving into how YOU can embrace becoming magnetic and how it will attract your dream customers and help you build a community who are OBSESSED with your jewelry brand. 

You'll learn:

• What it means to be magnetic
• What role your emotions play
• How your fear of others opinions affects your magnetism
• Embracing authenticity 
• Holding space and being present
• Daily habits to incorporate
• How to become magnetic online and at events

Website: https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

If you've ever felt "stuck" in your jewelry business, this episode is for you! I'm diving into why this happens, and how to get "unstuck" and rebuild momentum in your business. 

You'll learn:

• Why you're feeling stuck
• How to find clarity
• Why having a simple strategy is key
• How to move forward 
• Getting unstuck in business
• Rebuilding momentum

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, tho those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

A few months ago, I was on the Anything for Love Podcast hosted by Katie Grimes, talking about my experience in my first year of building the Jewelry Business Academy and going into coaching full time. I’m sharing that episode with you today, and share a lot of insight into the challenges I’ve faced in my entrepreneurial journey and the lessons I’ve learnt along the way.

Topics covered:

• I share my background and journey into coaching
• Why marketing is crucial in business
• Why I’m a coach at heart, and my natural evolution into coaching
• Shifting the focus off of you and onto impact
• How to love showing up on Instagram
• Creating content that connects to your community
• Advice I’d give my younger self
• How coaching has forced me to grow as an individual
• How to handle days when you want to give up
• Having coaching support in business and how it’s impacted my journey
• How coaching has collapsed time for me
• Why I hire coaches in all areas of life and business
• The key to keeping the momentum building in business
• Identifying your feelings and why it’s important
• Building trust and worthiness within yourself
• Relaxing into business
• Embracing slow days in business
• Boundaries in business + life
• Why I prioritize myself + my energy

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, tho those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

Today’s episode is extra special, as I’m chatting to Tammy Dammann, a former consultant who decided to launch her jewelry business Plein de Vie Jewelry when she entered retirement 6 years ago. Tammy is also a member of the Jewelry Business Academy and is sharing the lessons she’s learnt over the past six years building her jewelry business.

Topics Discussed:

• Tammy’s story
• Transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship
• Why marketing felt like a big challenge initially
• Tammy’s experience in the Jewelry Business Academy
• How Tammy felt before joining the JBA
• The missing link in Tammy’s biz building journey
• The biggest lessons Tammy has learnt in the JBA
• Why Tammy no longer second guesses herself
• Building a new website in one week
• Embracing being the face of your brand
• The big and small win’s 
• How Tammy feels 4 months into the JBA
• Boundaries in business
• Tammy’s 4 hour work day
• Why your health is your #1 priority
• Why rest is productive
• How yearly photoshoots transformed Tammy’s perspective
• Tammy’s advice when it comes to investing in yourself
• Why you need to have a sense of purpose in life
• One book that Tammy recommends
• The power of starting small

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, tho those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://pleindeviejewelry.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleindeviejewelry/

Books:  The Wealthy Barber: The Common Sense Guide to Successful Financial Planning by David Chilton

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