012: Bringing Out the Sparkle and Shine in Others and Diamonds with Brian Gavin
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Brian Gavin is a mentor, renowned jeweler, innovative businessman, and father to The Digital Marketing Mentor. In this episode, you’ll hear about how he grew up in South Africa, took the leap to America with his family and started selling diamonds online, in a time when that was practically unheard of. Be sure to listen in to learn his tips for mentorship and marketing for truly drawing out the sparkle within.
Episode Highlights
- Brian grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. His father and grandfather were both key mentors to him growing up. They instilled an unwavering dedication to perfection and presentation. They also taught him that if he had to the drive to do something, he could do it. This helped give him the courage to move from South Africa to the United States with a wife and young child, where he would launch his own diamond brand and be one of the first to sell diamonds online.
- He’s long been a mentor figure to many in his orbit. He believes encouragement and the passing of knowledge are key in a mentoring relationship. Additionally, you need to find someone who is open, a good listener, and empathetic.
- Brian has created numerous new diamond cuts and different brand lines under the Brian Gavin Diamonds umbrella. He was never one to turn away from something originally shunned by society, like blue fluorescence in diamonds. Instead, he found how to highlight the uniqueness and true sparkle of each individual piece.
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