The Jewellers Podcast

Stock control and managing your inventory can make a huge difference to your balance sheet. Join us as we chat to Mike Dyer from Retail Edge as he discusses why stock control is so important for your jewellery business and passes on some tips about current and upcoming jewellery trends.

Have you seen the incredible Samantha Kelly's work? If you haven't check out her stunning jewellery designs and renders here https://www.skjewellery.com.au/ Youll be inspired! Sam chats to us about her work, what inspires her and shares great advice for people wanting to start drawing.

As we transition through a strange and uncertain time in all of our lives, we wanted to try and get a little positive, so we've got some tips for you from a great business coach and motivational speaker, Dan Kuss. You can find Dan at https://www.dankuss.com/

After a year, we have a new episode and are so thrilled to be Back on the Bench! The Jewellers Podcast is back ready to speak to jewellers, retailers and industry supporters in the Australian and New Zealand Jewellery Industry. In this episode we share some exciting news!

We talk to Jake Coughlan who gives a honest account of a recent episode of career burnout. We also talk to Monica Davidson, doyenne of Creative Business Plus, an enterprise set up to help independent creatives and practitioners in the business world.

As we all continue to learn, I talked to Mel Young from UNSW about how to get the best out of an educational course and her experiences as a teacher. Mel has her own creative practice and you can follow her on insta @unnaturaljeweller

A big episode on watches! Another service for jewellers to offer is watch sales and service. We talk to 2 watchmakers to establish the basics or back up what you already offer. It's a long one so you may need a few sittings! Thanks to Neil Pola and Roger Brinkman for sharing their expertise.

Laura Phillis from Tatum Gems has built a decent following intuitively, and Tom Ragg is the social media expert. We compare notes on using Instagram and the importance of content. Tom also hosts We Are The Watchers, a weekly podcast about what to watch on tv, iPad and cinema.

How do we value items? This month we hear from Karen Lindley from Diamonds by Design and Karen Deakin from Karen Deakin Antiques for a beginner lesson in value and jewellery history. I say beginner as there is a lot more to find out from them!

We speculate the impact and implications of trade news. This month joined by Dave Hollanders of Wild Trout Jewellery and Neil Pola of Pola Jewellers.

This episode we take a look at highlights from our podcast during 2018. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We talk to Jordan Eliseo from ABC Bullion about the investor side of gold price and we get Andrew Pitcairn's observations as a goldsmith.

Listen to Chris Ser of @serjewelry on being at the top of your game in numerous disciplines. Recorded in NYC.

We had a chance to talk to Ewan Ryley and Brett Low from Young Jewellers Group at the IJF about staying in touch and creating some industry fun. Find out about or contact YJG though the website www. YJG.com.au

We talk to Michael Mooney aka the Serpent King of Death about working on passion projects in your own time. Instagram links: @moonjewellerydesign

Our last Adelaide show, we talk to designer, Peter Coombs about learning the classics and backing yourself. His eyewear Instagram can be found here. See you at the Sydney fair!

We talk with 2 fabulous gem cutters, Scott Langford and Laura Phillis, from Adelaide to understand their process to assist a jewellers process. Instagram links: Langford Gems Tatum Gems The Jewellers Podcast

The Jam Factory, Adelaide bridges the gap between novice and career. This month we talk to alumni Kate Sutherland and Production Manager Alice Potter about what Jam Factory does and tips on building that bridge. Instagram links: Alice Potter Kate Sutherland Jam Factory

The amazing Heidi Fabian from AJMD has some fantastic advice and shares her insights into apprenticeships, starting in the trade and how to encourage and take on new staff members. Links: AJMD website The Jewellers Podcast instagram

We are in Adelaide and we chat with Ian Brookes from EverettBrookes about engaging in the industry and the importance of the JAA. Instagram Links: Everett Brookes JAA The Jewellers Podcast

Andrew Pitcairn is a Master Goldsmith, sharing with us 43 years of knowledge and observation. Andrew and Neil Pola join us this episode, talking about masters and mentors.

We review 2017 and how the trade is changing including crypto-gems, automated lasers and Paris Hilton. Joined by seasoned jeweller David Hollanders of Wild Trout Jewellery and our resident jeweller Neil Pola.

Laura Brehaut and Katherine Kovacs from the Melbourne branch of the Gemmological Association of Australia give a detailed starter lesson on gemmology and their work at the GAA. Find out about the GAA courses and activities in the industry at www.gem.org.au

This month we talk to Robyn Wernicke of Small Space Jewellery and Kirra Lea Caynes of Kirra Lea Jewellery to understand creativity and processes in contemporary jewellery.

We talk to Tim Peel, President of the Gold and Silversmiths Guild of Australia and former keeper of the punches and hallmarking encyclopaedia, Kevin Hitchins about best practice of marking jewellery in Australia. More information at www.gsga.org.au