Jewelry Business Academy Podcast

Hosted by Robyn Clark

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Oct 2026

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Hey, it's Robyn Clark! I'm a jewelry designer turned Jewelry Business Coach, and the host of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast! If you're a jewelry business owner looking to break through to the next level, then my courses, coaching programs, and podcast are for you. You'll learn how to overcome the biggest challenges in your business, and build and scale your business with as much ease and simplicity as possible. Ready to work with me and implement systems & strategies into your business, so you can make MORE MONEY & RECLAIM YOUR TIME? If you're ready to enter a chapter of growth and expansion, click the link below: https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

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October 29, 2026Episode 29254 min

292 | How Jenni Went From Sleeping on a Friend's Couch to a $250K Jewelry Business

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ What if the version of your jewelry business that feels impossible right now is only a few years away? In this episode, I'm welcoming Jenni G back to the podcast to talk about the incredible transformation she's experienced over the last three years — from running her jewelry business out of her car and sleeping on a friend's couch to building a $250K jewelry business with a team of seven. Jenni shares what it really took to grow: taking messy action, learning to trust herself, building systems, investing in support and becoming more discerning about where she spends her time and energy. We also talk about why hitting your first six figures can feel harder than scaling beyond it, the mindset shifts that happen as your jewelry business grows and why the strategies that got you started won't necessarily get you to your next level. If you need proof that a LOT can change in just a few years, this conversation is for you. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why the scrappy strategies that help you start your jewelry business eventually need to evolve as you grow How Jenni went from running her business out of her car to $250K in annual revenue and a seven-person team Why learning to trust yourself and make confident decisions is essential for scaling your jewelry business How systems, delegation and the right support can help you move from doing everything yourself to thinking like a CEO Topics Discussed: Growing from startup to a six-figure jewelry business Building confidence and trusting yourself as a business owner Taking messy action instead of waiting until you're ready Hiring, delegating and building a team Creating systems to support your next stage of growth Investing in coaching, community and business support __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jennigjewelry/ Website | https://jennigjewelry.net/

October 22, 2026Episode 2911 hr 6 min

291 | HOT SEAT: The Jewelry Marketing Playbook No One Is Teaching You

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Are you spending so much time perfecting your jewelry brand that you're actually delaying its growth? In this Hot Seat episode, I'm joined by Jewelry Business Academy member Dominic Mancini, a marketing and communications professional who's now building his own Mediterranean-inspired men's jewelry brand. Dominic brings his biggest questions to the table as we dive into why even experienced marketers can struggle to promote their own jewelry, how too much research can become a form of procrastination, and why getting your products into the market can teach you more than months of planning. We also talk about creating value through curation, marketing jewelry to men, building a distinctive brand identity, and why your content doesn't need to be perfectly polished to work. If you've been waiting until everything feels ready before putting your jewelry business out there, this episode will help you focus less on perfection and more on taking action. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why getting your jewelry into the market can give you more valuable information than endlessly researching and perfecting your brand How to create perceived value around your jewelry even if you're curating, assembling, or reselling pieces rather than making everything from scratch How to sell the identity and feeling behind your jewelry instead of relying only on materials, features, and product details Why scrappier, more human content can build stronger connections with your customers than perfectly polished marketing Topics Discussed: Taking action vs. over-researching your jewelry business Building and testing a minimum viable jewelry collection Creating value through curation, branding, and storytelling Marketing jewelry to men through identity and lifestyle Building a distinctive brand world without becoming overly literal Creating relatable, educational, and human social media content __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dominicmancinijewelry/

October 15, 2026Episode 29047 min

290 | $14K in 3 Months With Just 1 Hour a Day with Raymie Fuentes

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Think you need more time, more experience, or a perfect plan before you can start making real sales in your jewelry business? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Jewelry Business Academy member Raymie Fuentes, who launched his jewelry brand just three months ago and has already generated over $14,000 USD in sales, all while working full-time as a chef and spending only about 7–8 hours a week on his business. Raymie shares how he went from having zero jewelry business experience to building real momentum, including the simple strategy that led to an $8,000+ sale. We talk about wearing your jewelry everywhere, confidently talking about your business, making the most of limited time, and why your launch absolutely does not need to be perfect to work. If you've been telling yourself you're too busy, too new, or not quite ready to take your jewelry business seriously, Raymie's story might change what you believe is possible. What You Will Learn in this Episode: How Raymie generated over $14,000 in sales within the first three months of launching his jewelry business Why wearing your jewelry and talking about your business can become one of your most powerful sales strategies How to make meaningful progress in your jewelry business when you only have an hour a day Why taking imperfect action and getting support early can help you build momentum faster Topics Discussed: Building a jewelry business alongside a full-time career Generating $14K+ in the first three months Turning everyday conversations into jewelry sales Building confidence when talking about your brand Managing a jewelry business with limited time Taking imperfect action instead of waiting until you're ready __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/byraymie/ Website | https://raymiefinejewelry.com/

October 8, 2026Episode 28959 min

289 | HOT SEAT: Working Harder Won't Grow Your Jewelry Business. Do This Instead with K-Tea Callahan

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Are you working harder and harder in your jewelry business, but still wondering why the results aren't matching the effort you're putting in? In this episode, I'm handing the mic over to JBA member K-Tea Callahan for a hot seat conversation about some of the biggest questions jewelry business owners are navigating right now. We're talking AI-generated jewelry photos, why working harder doesn't necessarily grow your business, the emotional side of entrepreneurship, and the sneaky ways fear can disguise itself as "this strategy just isn't for me." I'm also sharing some of the biggest lessons I had to unlearn while building my own jewelry business, including why doing the right work matters more than doing more work, how mindset impacts your ability to implement a strategy, and why messy action will almost always take you further than consuming more information. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or stuck in your jewelry business, this conversation will help you simplify, take action, and focus on what actually moves your business forward. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why working harder in your jewelry business doesn't always lead to more sales, and how to identify the tasks that actually drive growth. How to use AI as a tool in your jewelry business without sacrificing trust, connection, or your brand's human touch. How fear, perfectionism, and limiting beliefs can quietly sabotage marketing strategies that could be working for you. Why implementing what you already know can be far more valuable than constantly consuming more courses, advice, and business education. Topics Discussed: Using AI-generated photography in a jewelry business Working smarter instead of simply working more Burnout, capacity, and creating a sustainable business Mindset and emotional resilience in entrepreneurship Fear, vulnerability, and self-sabotage in marketing Taking messy action and prioritizing implementation __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kteajewelry/ Website | https://www.kteajewelry.com/

October 1, 2026Episode 28857 min

288 | How Emily Quit Her Corporate Job to Go Full-Time in Her Jewelry Business

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ What if the biggest thing holding your jewelry business back isn't your talent but your confidence to fully step into it? In this episode, I'm welcoming Emily Wan of July Studio Creations back to the podcast to talk about just how much can change when you stop treating your jewelry business like a side project and start believing in what's possible. When Emily first joined the Jewelry Business Academy, she was working full-time in corporate, building her business in pockets of spare time, and still figuring out her niche, messaging, and voice. Today, she's a full-time jewelry business owner with a clear brand purpose, a growing confidence in showing up online, and a completely different relationship with visibility. We talk about finding a niche that actually feels like you, building confidence through consistent action, navigating the fear of leaving stable employment, and why having the right strategy and community can make growing your jewelry business feel so much less lonely. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why finding a jewelry business niche that genuinely connects to your own story can make your marketing dramatically stronger. How confidence is built through action and why being shy or soft-spoken doesn't mean you can't become visible in your business. What helped Emily go from building her jewelry brand around a corporate job to becoming a full-time jewelry business owner. Why having a clear strategy, accountability, and a community of other jewelry entrepreneurs can make growth feel far less overwhelming. __________________________ Topics Discussed: Going from corporate employment to a full-time jewelry business Finding a meaningful and profitable jewelry brand niche Building confidence through visibility and storytelling Creating jewelry that sparks connection and conversation Overcoming fears around inconsistent income and entrepreneurship Community, accountability, and having a clear growth strategy __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/julystudiocreations/ Website | https://julystudiocreations.com/

September 24, 2026Episode 2871 hr 1 min

287 | How Alena Built an $85K Jewelry Business While Homeschooling Her Kids

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ What if growing your jewelry business didn't have to mean sacrificing your family, your health, or the life you actually want to live? In this episode, I'm welcoming Alena Mack back to the podcast to share what has changed inside her jewelry business over the past year and a half. After years of building her business alongside motherhood and homeschooling, Alena made the decision to start treating her jewelry business like a real business and the results have been incredible. We talk about how she doubled her annual sales from $42K to $85K, quadrupled her online sales, started consistently paying herself, and even used money from her business to fund a dream trip to Greece. But this conversation goes far beyond revenue. Alena shares what it has looked like to become more visible, prioritize herself, delegate inside her business, and create growth that actually supports the life she wants. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: How Alena grew from $42K to $85K in annual jewelry sales by focusing on the right areas of her business. Why consistently emailing and building relationships with customers helped her quadruple her online sales. How to start paying yourself from your jewelry business instead of putting every dollar back into it. Why scaling your business doesn't have to mean sacrificing your family, health, adventures, or personal life. __________________________ Topics Discussed: Growing a jewelry business from $42K to $85K in sales Increasing online jewelry sales through email marketing Paying yourself consistently as a jewelry business owner Moving from hobby mentality into CEO mentality Delegating and getting support as your business grows Building a profitable business around your family and lifestyle __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alenamayjewelry/ Website | https://www.alenamay.com/

September 17, 2026Episode 28659 min

286 | From Zero Sales to Sold Out in 60 Days with Ling Isla

What if a failed jewelry launch isn't proof that your pieces won't sell but proof that your strategy needs to change? In this episode, I'm joined by Ling Isla, founder of Precious Dog Jewelry, whose story is such a powerful example of what can happen when you stop guessing and start building your jewelry business with a clear plan. Just a few months ago, Ling launched her business and heard… crickets. She questioned whether anyone actually wanted her jewelry and wondered if she had been completely delusional. Fast-forward two months, and she's selling out launches within hours, growing an incredibly aligned audience, and leaving a 15-year career in tech to pursue her jewelry business full-time. We talk about niching down, creating content with limited time, building conviction in your business, and why the right strategy and support can change your trajectory much faster than you think. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why a disappointing jewelry launch doesn't automatically mean there's something wrong with your product How getting incredibly specific about your ideal customer can help you attract buyers who are ready for exactly what you sell Why strategy, action, and conviction all matter when you're trying to grow a successful jewelry business How Ling built momentum, created daily content, and sold out launches while still working a demanding corporate job __________________________ Topics Discussed: Going from a failed first launch to sold-out jewelry launches Niching down your jewelry brand and messaging Creating content with limited time Growing an aligned audience from under 200 followers Building confidence and conviction as a jewelry business owner Leaving a corporate career to pursue entrepreneurship full-time __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/preciousdogjewelry Website | https://thepreciousdog.com/

September 10, 2026Episode 2851 hr 8 min

285 | How Elle Quit Her 9-5 and Built a Full Time Jewelry Business

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Have you ever wondered if your jewelry business could actually become the thing that lets you leave your 9–5? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Elle Offord of Pretty Steep to talk about what it really looked like to go from making jewelry on the side to becoming a full-time jewelry business owner. We're getting into the messy middle that often gets left out of success stories: the fear around money, the self-doubt, the pressure to choose the "safe" path, and the mindset shifts that helped Elle finally trust herself enough to go all in. Elle also shares how her jewelry business evolved from selling lower-priced pieces to creating customizable rings around the $5,000 price point, why she stopped trying to build a business that required her to make hundreds of pieces, and how she's creating systems that give her more freedom. If going full-time with your jewelry business feels like a distant dream, this conversation will show you what can happen when you start building toward it intentionally. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why leaving your 9–5 usually starts with building trust in yourself long before you hand in your resignation How Elle evolved from selling $90 rings to creating customizable pieces around the $5,000 price point Why resilience and mindset can become more valuable to your jewelry business than any single sales milestone How to build a jewelry business that supports your life instead of creating another job you can never step away from __________________________ Topics Discussed: Going from a jewelry side hustle to full-time business ownership Fear, self-doubt and the "safe" 9–5 path Building confidence and resilience as a jewelry business owner Raising prices and selling higher-ticket jewelry Creating a scalable customizable jewelry model Building systems, support and freedom into your business __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prettysteep/ Website | https://prettysteep.co/

September 3, 2026Episode 28447 min

284 | From $6K to Six Figures: Starting Her Jewelry Business in Her 40's with Leanne Herauf-DeBruyne

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Do you ever wonder if you've waited too long—or if life is simply too complicated—to build the jewelry business you really want? In this episode, I'm welcoming back longtime client Leanne Herauf-DeBruyne, founder of Isla Rae Jewelry, to share what's happened since she took a chance on her business five years ago. After starting at 42 and earning just $6,000 in her first year, Leanne grew her jewelry brand to over six figures while navigating health challenges, building a team, expanding into wholesale accounts across Canada, and finding a level of confidence she never expected. We talk about pricing your jewelry properly, creating cohesive collections, building an engaged email community, becoming more visible as a jewelry designer, and continuing to grow even when life doesn't look perfect behind the scenes. If you've been wondering whether you're too late, too overwhelmed, or simply not ready yet, Leanne's story might change your mind. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why starting your jewelry business later in life does not mean you've missed your opportunity to succeed. How Leanne grew from $6K in annual sales to a six-figure jewelry business by taking consistent action and learning the foundations. Why proper pricing and building intentional jewelry collections can completely change the way your business grows. How confidence is built through visibility, markets, community, and repeatedly doing the things that once felt uncomfortable. __________________________ Topics Discussed: Starting a jewelry business at 42 Growing from $6K to six figures Pricing and creating profitable jewelry collections Building confidence and becoming more visible Growing wholesale, email, and customer communities Building a business alongside real-life challenges __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/islaraejewelry Website | https://islaraejewelry.com/

August 27, 2026Episode 28334 min

283 | What If You're Not Ready to Go Full-Time in Your Jewelry Business? With Veronica Torres-Miller

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Do you ever wonder if you actually have what it takes to turn your jewelry-making into a real business — especially when you're still balancing a full-time job, family, and everything else life throws at you? In this episode, I'm joined by jewelry designer Veronica Torres-Miller to talk about what it really looks like to build a jewelry business in the early stages. Veronica shares how creativity has become a way of expressing herself, why she's choosing to finally give her business the attention it deserves, and the mindset shifts helping her move through comparison, vulnerability, frustration, and unexpected changes in her plans. We also talk about learning to trust yourself, creating space to hear what you actually want, and why seeing other jewelry business owners navigate their own imperfect journeys can completely change what you believe is possible. If you're building your jewelry business alongside a busy life, this conversation will remind you that your dream doesn't have to happen overnight to be worth taking seriously. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: How to start treating your jewelry business like a real business before it becomes your full-time income Why building a business can become one of the biggest mirrors for your confidence, vulnerability, and personal growth How to keep moving forward when your timeline changes and your original business plan no longer looks the way you expected Why creating quiet, intentional space can help you reconnect with what you actually want from your business and your life __________________________ Topics Discussed: Building a jewelry business alongside a full-time corporate job Moving from a hobby mindset into a business-owner mindset Navigating comparison and learning to trust your creative work Staying committed when business plans and timelines change The personal growth and vulnerability involved in entrepreneurship Creating space, community, and support while building a business __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/viverojewelry/ Website | https://shopvivero.com/