laying the foundation
Building a business takes courage. I’ve seen designers try to do the same thing over and over again expecting something to change because they’re afraid of what might happen if they try something new. The monotony is familiar…
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The jewelry industry can be notoriously secretive. In a true demonstration of #CommunityOverCompetition, Metalsmith Society is trying to change that. Just as we’ve created a supportive space for jewelers to learn about business, Corkie Bolton has established a…
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How have you changed since the beginning of this year? 2019 has been a transformative year for me. I thought it would be a steady, average year. I had the systems in place in my business, so I…
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Do you ever feel like you’re trying to do everything at once? That’s not a good sign, m’dear. When you’re trying to run a business and handle everything by yourself, it quickly becomes overwhelming and you end up…
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I love it when a skeptical designer enrolls in our program – only to have their business totally transform! That’s exactly what happened to Peggy Houchin, the designer behind Peggy Houchin Jewelry. Peggy came to us because in…
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There’s nothing better than a jewelry designer who not only loves what they do but makes their work extra special by creating meaningful pieces. That’s why I can’t wait to share this story with you. Meet Dawn Vizzi…
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Today I wanted to share how a high school English teacher transformed into the Creative Visionary of her own jewelry-making business. I’m sharing Melissa’s story because not only is it inspiring, but it shows you that with the…
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I’m so excited to share today’s story. It’s about Ana Maria Andricain, an inspiring woman who has been in our community for over 5 years. I’m sharing her story because it’s absolutely amazing! Ana Maria started her jewelry-making…
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Every job has its challenges, even when you’re living your dream as an independent jewelry designer. Allow me to introduce you to an amazing woman who rebuilt her jewelry business entirely from the ground up! Nicole Gariepy, from…
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Today we’re sharing a story on what can be accomplished when big dreams and strategy collide! When we first met Toby Myles in 2016 she had a love for motorcycles, a passion for jewelry making and a dream…
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