The Jeweler's View

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of 'The Jeweler's View,' Courtney Gray reflects on the importance of self-care and rest during challenging times. As she navigates the emotional weight of supporting loved ones and maintaining her business, she shares her journey of learning to prioritize her well-being without waiting for a full-blown crisis. Courtney emphasizes the value...

Send us Fan Mail This one’s personal. In this episode, I open up about a health crisis that forced me to slow down, look inward, and face some hard truths about the ways I was getting in my own way, even when everything looked “productive” on the surface. We’ll talk about how self-sabotage often masks itself as perfectionism, overwork, procrastination, or staying small, and why it’s usually rooted...

Send us Fan Mail  This special episode of The Jeweler's View features host Courtney Gray moderating an engaging discussion with four accomplished artists and educators on the impact of AI in creative studios. The panel, consisting of Bette Barnett, Melissa Muir, Holly Gage, and Jeanette K Caines, delves into their personal experiences, concerns, and ethical considerations surrounding AI techn...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 REPLAY: Do It Until You Become It (Confidence for Creatives) Hey there, it’s Courtney—and we’re officially one week out from the next round of Transform ! This is the second time I’m running this six-week course for jewelry makers who are ready to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a real plan. As we count down, I wanted to reshare one of the most-loved episodes of this...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'The Jeweler's View,' host Courtney Gray dives into an inspiring conversation with Bette Barnett, the founder of Studio Migoto. They discuss the profound benefits of starting anew at any age and how age can be a superpower. Bette shares her intriguing journey from a long career in corporate communications to becoming a renowned metalsmith in her s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray shares her extensive experience from 25 years in the jewelry industry to help artists and jewelers build supportive systems for their creative businesses. She emphasizes that simple, intuitive systems can provide freedom and reduce overwhelm. Courtney discusses the importance of having strategies for customer communica...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Jeweler's View, metalsmith educator and creative business strategist Courtney Gray delves into the subtle but crucial shifts that drive long-term growth for creative business owners. Courtney shares her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of small, grounding adjustments over flashy moves. She introduces three 'energy insights' to help...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'The Jeweler's View,' Courtney Gray draws from her extensive experience in the jewelry industry to offer invaluable advice for creators seeking to build a sustainable and fulfilling business. She introduces the concept of 'creative authority,' emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and aligning one's work with personal val...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'The Jeweler's View,' host Courtney Gray, an experienced metalsmith and business strategist, shares invaluable insights from her 25-year journey in the jewelry industry. Courtney discusses the importance of refining your creative business with ease and intention, emphasizing that it's not always about starting fresh but starting over with the...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of The Jewelers View, Courtney Gray shares her journey of reinvention after the sale of her company and the collapse of her perceived identity. Drawing on her extensive experience in the jewelry industry, Courtney provides insights and advice on how to navigate significant shifts in work, purpose, or identity. She emphasizes that reinvention doesn't necessari...

Send us Fan Mail Reclaiming My Voice: The True Story Behind Selling My Jewelry School In this episode of The Jewelers View, Courtney Gray takes us on a deeply personal journey, sharing her experiences of running Creative Side Jewelry Academy for 15 years, the challenges that led to its sale, and the difficult path of reclaiming her identity post-sale. From the highs and lows of her career to deali...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Jeweler's View, Courtney Gray, with over 25 years in the jewelry industry, discusses how living with a constant sense of urgency led to burnout and costly mistakes. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on the detrimental effects of rushing, such as overcommitment, confusion, and disconnection. Courtney emphasizes the importance of slowing down to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray shares her insights from 25 years in the jewelry industry, exploring how to manage creative overload by distinguishing between urgent and non-urgent tasks. She introduces the 'back burner' technique, offering steps to help you prioritize your projects and avoid burnout. Tune in for practical advice to enhance...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Jewelers View, host Courtney Gray delves into the importance of taking breaks and why rest is an essential business strategy. Courtney shares a personal anecdote about how the intense focus on her work led to a surprising injury and highlights the challenges entrepreneurs face in balancing their drive with the need for downtime. Through the story of one of h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Courtney continues her engaging conversation with Anna Gieselman, a seasoned neuromobility coach. Anna shares her profound knowledge on how creatives, especially those who rely on fine motor skills, can make simple yet effective changes to maintain their physical well-being. From understanding the nervous system’s responses to exercises targeting thoracic mobility...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in Episode #22 of The Jeweler's view with Courtney Gray, we dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity with expert Anna Gieselman. As a neuromobility coach, Anna brings a wealth of knowledge on how simple, practical 15-30second exercises can make a significant difference for jewelers and creatives. Host Courtney and Anna explore specific techniques like p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Jewelers View, we're offering a deep dive into the creation and purpose behind the 'Transform' course—a six-week interactive program designed for jewelry makers. We'll explore the various facets of the course, including foundational mindset shifts, pricing strategies, customer engagement, online marketing, financial clarity, and scalable grow...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 20 of 'The Jeweler's View.' I'm Courtney Gray, your host with 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, including running one of the country’s elite jewelry schools for 15 years, consulting for organizations, and working one-on-one with makers globally. In today’s episode, titled 'The Secret to Success: Keep Going When Others Give...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 19 of the Jeweler's View podcast, titled 'Know Your Worth: How to Price Your Work with Confidence', host Courtney Gray dives deep into one of the most challenging aspects of being a creative professional: pricing your work. Drawing from 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Courtney shares invaluable insights, addressing the common fears and mis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Jewelers View, Courtney Gray dives deep into the concept of aligning your actions with your aspirations. Discover how the only thing standing between you and your dream business is yourself. Through relatable stories and actionable steps, Courtney emphasizes the importance of stepping into your future self today. Plus, she reveals an exciting new course desi...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 17 of the Jeweler's View, we delve into the essential topic of playing to your strengths for business growth. Learn why you don’t have to be good at everything to run a successful creative business. I share personal anecdotes and practical advice on identifying your strengths and weaknesses, the benefits of outsourcing, collaboration, and automation, and how these...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Jeweler's View, we delve deeper into the systems that can help you work smarter, not harder. Our host shares practical tips and free or low-cost tools that can streamline your daily tasks and free up time for creativity. Whether you're a jewelry maker or a creative entrepreneur, you'll learn about digital calendars, project management tools, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of "The Jeweler's View," host Courtney Gray dives into the topic of free systems for creatives, emphasizing the importance of working smarter, not harder. Courtney unpacks actionable strategies on how to simplify and streamline your creative business using free systems such as Google Calendar and Google Docs. She shares her personal experien...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #14: Breaking Bad Habits: Clearing the Path to Creativity dives into identifying and breaking habits that hinder creativity. Host Courtney Gray shares insights from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, on the science of habits and offers practical strategies for transforming bad habits into beneficial ones. The episode covers the importance of understanding habitual cue...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Jeweler's View, we delve into the effective strategy of habit stacking. Inspired by James Clear's Atomic Habits, we explore how pairing new habits with existing ones can lead to impactful changes. You'll learn what habit stacking is, why it works, and how you can apply it to your creative business to build momentum starting today. Through real...