Jewelry Business Academy Podcast

If you're a new business owner in your launch phase , you're going to love this conversation with Arielle Zella, the Founder + Designer behind LÚDERE , a jewelry brand that inspires you to embrace your authentic self and to live life as play. This is an extra special episode as Arielle is a dear client of Robyn's and a member of the Jewelry Business Academy. Discover valuable insights on launching...

Hey there, podcast family! It's Robyn Clark , and today, we've hit a crazy milestone - our 100th episode! Today I'm going to spill the beans on how I ended up where I am today.   Picture this: I used to be your typical corporate ladder climber, but guess what? I broke free! Yeah, you heard that right. I ditched cubicle life and ventured into the world of jewelry entrepreneurship, building my own b...

Join us in celebrating Inari Jewellerys'  first successful year in business with founder Eva Woon. This episode is extra special as Eva is a dear client of Robyn's and has been a member of the  Jewelry Business Academy, and she's sharing what that journey has looked like. In this episode, discover the art of building lasting and authentic connections within the jewelry business community. Learn fr...

In today's episode, I'm chatting to Mona Almutani , the Founder and Designer behind Mx Knots, a macrame jewelry brand based in Kuwait. This is an extra special podcast as Mona is a dear client and this episode was recorded about four weeks after Mona joined us in the Jewelry Business Academy.    Topics Discussed: How Mona got started in her business The challenges Mona faced in the early days of h...

One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners who have plateaud making is confusing important tasks in their business with urgent tasks, and priotitizing the wrong tasks. Today I'm diving into why you need to get clear on what these tasks are, and how they will impact your business and actually drive momentum and growth if you prioritize them correctly. We'll be diving into: What important tas...

If you struggle taking up space in the world and showing up in your jewelry business fearlessly, this episode is for you! I had an incredible conversation with Erin Alexander on the Product Powerhouse Podcast diving into these topics and so much more, and I wanted to share it with you here!   Topics Discussed: Discovering the parts of your business you love the most and leaning into your strengths...

Have you always dreamed of embracing the slow living movement, but feel like it simply isn't possible if you're an entrepreneur with big goals and big dreams? Then this episode is for you! As someone who LOVES the slow living movement and has embraced many elements into my own life, this is a topic I'm so passionate about because there's a massive misconception out there that you can't build a wil...

Do you refer to your jewelry business as a "hobby"? Then we need to talk! Today I'm diving into why referring to your jewelry business as a hobby is keeping you small, and how it's actually a hidden trauma response and a way to chase perfectionism.  We'll be diving into: Perfectionism and how it's a trauma response How perfectionism shows up for jewelry business owners Why the "hobby" label is so...

One of the biggest "pandemics" in the jewelry industry is the growing number of jewelry biz owners who are over-educated, have done ALL the courses, all the programs, listened to all the podcasts, done all the research, and are under-achieving in their business. This episode is a little spicy, so buckle up!!   You'll learn: Red flags you need to identify in your current business Why information ov...

Today I'm chatting to Hattie Dunstan, a former jewelry maker turned ads + AI expert who founded Funstans Marketing so she can help business owners take the hustle out of constantly finding new customers.    Topics discussed: How AI tools can help you achieve your marketing goals Chat GPT + how to turn it into your assistant How to optimize your prompts for AI tools The top 5 ways to use AI tools i...

If you're waking up feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed and dread working on your business, this episode is for you! I'm diving into how to find focus and direction again and so that you feel excited to show up in your jewelry business, are more productive, and drive more sales!   You'll learn: Why feeling stuck is detrimental to your health Reasons you may be waking up with anxiety  Practic...

In this special episode, I'm chatting with Greg Holland, a master jeweler from New Zealand with an impressive 30 years of experience. Greg is the Founder of Greg Holland Fine Jewelry. As a multi award-winner and creator of notable commissions showcased on the global stage, including a piece for Elle MacPherson, Greg shares his invaluable wisdom to help you excel in your jewelry business.   Topics...

If you're always second-guessing yourself and the decisions you're making in your business, and you're ready to unlock your full potential and step into the most confidence and successful version of yourself, this episode is for you! Today I'm diving into how to build confidence as a jewelry business owner, and how it will impact your business   You'll learn: Quiet confidence vs. loud biz owners a...

If you want to step out of autopilot mode and start taking intentional and strategic action in your jewelry business, this episode is for you. Today I'm diving into how this simple switch will increase your productivity and profitability   You'll learn: How to identify if you're building your business on auto-pilot Why you need to get clear on your core values and goals How to take intentional act...

If you're feeling irritable, anxious, stressed and tapped out, it could be a sign you need better boundaries in your business and in your life. Today I'm diving into how to set yourself and your business up for success through better boundaries.    You'll learn: The different types of boundaries How to approach boundary setting in a kind yet firm way How boundaries will impact your relationships a...

If you feel like you're always "busy" and never seem to have time to enjoy alone or with your friends and family, this episode is for you. I'm diving into a concept which wil allows you to increase your productivity from today, and give you back your time. Yay!   You'll learn: What Parkinson's Law is and how it will impact your business What tasks you need to focus on Why deadlines are crucial How...

Business can feel like a rollercoaster, and today I'm sharing my experience with climbing off that rollercoaster of emotions and moving through the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship in the most peaceful way possible.  You'll learn: Why it's important to regulate your nervous system The three things I incorporate into my life to calm my nervous system How doing this will positively impac...

If you're ready to burn your jewelry business to the ground, this episode is for you. I'm going to walk you step by step through the process you need to identify the real issues behind why you're feeling this way, and the best things you can do moving forward to support yourself.  You'll learn: Why you're feeling this way Letting go of the guilt Identifying the real triggers Letting go Practices t...

Ever wondered if your jewelry collection is holding your business back? Well then this is the episode for you. I'm diving into why it's important to have a cohesive jewelry collection, what that looks like, and how to let go of designs that no longer serve you or your business.    You'll learn: How to identify if your collection is cohesive Why a cohesive collection will drive more sales How to id...

We've all heard about sales funnels, but do you actually understand what a sales funnel is, how it works, and if you need one in your jewelry business? I'm diving into this topic with you today!   You'll learn: What a sales funnel is Stages of a sales funnel Benefits of a sales funnel Key to a successful funnel   Website:  https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Join me on Instagram:  robynclarkcoachin...

Today's episode is extra special as I'm chatting to Suzanne Spisani, the Founder + Designer of Spisani Designs who has been a member of the Jewelry Business Academy for six months. Suzanne is a traditionally trained jeweler and serial entrepreneur who has owned jewelry retail stores, has done custom jewelry work and repairs, and now works from her home studio focusing on her own brand and one of a...

So many business owners shy away from email unsubscribes, and their confidence really gets knocked every time they see an unsubscribe. I'm diving into WHY you want to embrace getting unsubscribes, what it means, and what metrics really matter.    You'll learn: What metrics matter What email unsubscribes mean How to never get another email unsubscribe How many emails to be sending   Website:  https...

So, you've got some big dreams. But are you clear on WHY you're chasing those dreams? And do you really think they'll make you happier? And if so, do you know how to actually get there? These are all things I'm diving into with you today, and I'm sharing a little more about my goals and how I help my clients break their big goals into manageable steps and set them, and their business, up for succe...

One of the biggest things that holds business owners back is a fear of judgement. Fear of what friends and family will think, fear of what customers will think. And we allow this fear to keep us small. Keep us in a box. And hold both our businesses and lives back. Today I'm divng into why we do this, and how to embrace the fear and take action anyway.    You'll learn: Why fear is holding you back...

In today's episode I'm chatting to Liz Wilcox, an Email Strategist and Keynote Speaker showing small businesses how to build online relationships, package up their "magic" and turn it into emails that people want to read and (more importantly) purchase from. Topics Discussed: Liz's story How to choose the best email platform for YOU The secret behind increasing your open rate - hint it's not just...