Best Academy of Handmade Podcasts (2024)

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219. Authenticity and business success with Kim Thomson and Katie Tovey-Grindlay 52:30

7h ago52:30

52:30

In this week's episode, host Kim Thompson chats to Katie Tovey-Grindlay, a social media and marketing coach with a unique journey. Katie shares how she transitioned from running a local dog walking and home boarding business to becoming a social media coach. Katie emphasises the importance of authenticity in her work, particularly as someone who is…

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Episode #485: Unmask Yourself With Paula Owen 37:04

44m ago37:04

37:04

Do you feel like you wear a mask as you go through life? In today’s Thrive By Design podcast episode, meet Paula Owen - a photographer who has the special ability to see the different masks that people put on… And help take them off. She does this in a process she calls - appropriately enough - unmasking. If you feel like you wear masks so often in…

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From Teacher to Small Biz Owner: How Michelle of Joyful Nest Design Co. Grew Her Home Decor Business with Product Biz Academy 27:53

15h ago27:53

27:53

In this episode of the Product Biz Podcast, I interview Michelle of Joyful Nest Design Co. and she shares her journey from a special education teacher to a successful home decor small business owner. She shares with you how she took her made-to-order business, adjusted the business model, and is now scaling it with more ease... which led to her FIR…

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218. Learn the Art of Wax Carving to Create Silver & Gold Jewellery with Elin Horgan 25:29

3h ago25:29

25:29

In this week's episode, Jess and Elin Horgan delve into the art of wax carving, a technique used in jewellery making to create detailed designs that are later cast into metals like silver or gold. The episode also highlights Elin's updated courses on wax carving, which include a Level 1 workshop covering basic ring and pendant making, and a Level 2…

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Episode #484: Light Work in Action: How Spiritual Principles Transform Your Business with Jessica Zweig 35:44

6d ago35:44

35:44

Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, and Illuminate the World It’s easy to get lost in the daily business grind. But isn’t there more to business than that? In Today’s Thrive By Design Podcast - Jessica Zweig - a successful female business owner and personal branding expert - argues that there is so much more to business than just w…

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Episode #483: How to Optimize Your IG Bio Pinned Posts to Grow Your Sales 16:05

1h ago16:05

16:05

Your IG Bio is one of your most powerful tools for raising your brand’s awareness and gathering leads. In today’s Thrive By Design episode - I show you exactly what you need to put in your Instagram Bio to raise awareness of your brand, gather leads, and build trust. And the best part is - once you’ve set up your IG bio - it works for you 24/7! In …

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217. Self sabotage and procrastination? Clearing your blocks to your business success with Anna Campbell and Alison Hughes 35:44

3h ago35:44

35:44

In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell is speaking with counsellor Alison Hughes. If you love jewellery making but struggle with the business side of selling your jewellery this episode is for you. They discuss the issues that can come up for jewellers in business including procrastination, fear of self-promotio…

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Episode #482: How to Use Etsy To Acquire New Customers with Monica Little 34:23

3h ago34:23

34:23

If you’ve been selling Jewelry for awhile, you probably have an opinion on Etsy. Special guest Monica Little - a Hand-made product business coach who has sold over $100k on Etsy - says it is possible to get started today on Etsy, stand out even as a new seller, and sell high-priced items worth hundreds of dollars. And today she shares with us the s…

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216. Wellness and Jewellery Making with Emily aka The Little Wedding Jeweller 29:42

2h ago29:42

29:42

In this week's episode, Jess interviews Emily Little, the owner of The Little Wedding Jeweller, who shares her unique journey from wellness to jewellery making. Emily discusses how her experience running a wellness centre led to burnout, prompting her to seek new forms of self-care. She found solace in jewellery making, which became a therapeutic o…

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Episode #481: Rising Fine Metal Costs? Here's How to Handle Pricing! 27:26

28m ago27:26

27:26

Are rising metal costs driving your profits into the ground? Are you tired of losing sales to customers shocked at your new prices? In 2008, I had to close my business because expenses were rising faster than I could adapt. So, when I started my second Jewelry business - I developed strategies to prepare myself in case it happened again. In today’s…

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215. Exploring creativity with Elin Horgan and Rachel Connor - Writer, Mentor and Creative Coach 37:49

1h ago37:49

37:49

In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan talks to Rachel Connor, a writer and transformational life and creativity coach. The discussion delves into the essence of creativity, exploring its broad and deep significance beyond traditional artistic practices. Rachel Connor shares her journey from academia to becoming a creativity coach, highlighting h…

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Lessons from a million dollar Etsy seller with Dylan Jarhaus 29:05

28d ago29:05

29:05

On today’s episode of The Product Biz Podcast, we interview Dylan Jarhaus who is an e-commerce expert of 13+ years and made over $1M in her first 5 years on Etsy. She also sells on Amazon and Shopify and teaches over 3000 Etsy sellers how to scale on Etsy through the Ultimate Etsy Course. By the time you finish listening to this jam packed episode,…

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Episode #480: The Fear That You're Avoiding 14:54

4d ago14:54

14:54

“Fear was running the show - not me” That was the realization I had last week as I went on a journey of self-discovery. I had been thinking about “expansion” and what the word meant for me and my business. And as I thought about it - all my deepest fears came welling up to the surface. I reached out to some people I trusted most - and they came thr…

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214. Making Size and Disability Inclusive Jewellery - with Kim Thomson and Natalie Watson 1:00:43

30d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

In this week's episode, host Kim Thomson chats to Natalie Watson from Erinna Jewellery. Natalie creates jewellery inspired by Greek Mythology and is passionate about offering size and disability-inclusive jewellery. She reflects on her remarkable journey so far, going from signing up for the Diploma in Silver Jewellery at the Jewellers Academy with…

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How to create automatic sales with Tracy Matthews 38:42

1M ago38:42

38:42

How many times have you heard the phrase SALES FUNNEL and either wondered "what the hell does THAT mean?" or "HOW the hell do I do that for my business?" In today’s episode, I interview Tracy Matthews and she spills the beans on how to create automatic sales in your business. We’re talking the type of sales that come when someone opts in to your em…

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Episode #479: Here's what I would do to make daily sales if I had to start a jewelry business from scratch... 26:54

11d ago26:54

26:54

I’m often asked - “what would YOU do if you had to start your jewelry business over again?” In this episode, I answer that question by revealing the 7 things I would do if I were starting over again from scratch. In this episode, I cover: Why I quit my retail job at Nordstrom to start a Jewelry company What I did to go from achieving nothing each d…

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213. Using SEO to boost your website - with Elin Horgan and Victoria Thomas 41:14

13d ago41:14

41:14

In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan talks to Victoria Thomas, a freelance digital marketing specialist. Victoria, who focuses on SEO and Google Ads, discusses the importance of search engine optimisation (SEO) for small businesses. She explains that SEO is about enhancing a website's visibility on search engines like Google, which helps drive …

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Episode #478: Everything You Need to Know About TikTok Shop with Susan George 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

In this episode, I chat with Susan George from Mediary Marketing about the incredible opportunities TikTok Shop offers for jewelry businesses. In this episode you’ll discover: Susan’s journey from a professional musician to a social media brand strategy expert How Susan became a “celebrity” on TikTok from a home studio during the pandemic right aft…

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212. Why We Fear Change and How to Handle it - With Kirsty Maynor 36:12

29d ago36:12

36:12

This week on the podcast, host Anna Campbell is talking with Kirsty Maynor all about change. Kirsty Maynor is the Founder and CEO of The Firefly Group. She is a certified coach and leadership expert with decades of experience and the best-selling author of "Untangled, a practical and inspirational guide to change we choose and change we don't' In t…

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Episode 477B: Is Your Jewelry Brand Cohesive? Find Out Today! 16:36

2M ago16:36

16:36

Welcome to the Thrive by Design podcast! I’m Tracy Matthews, Chief Visionary Officer of Flourish & Thrive Academy. In this episode, we’re diving into the secrets of creating a cohesive jewelry brand strategy. Discover: How to know in a snapshot if your brand is cohesive or not. Why being good at sales doesn’t mean good at branding How customers’ ex…

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Growing a coaching business with James Wedmore 56:31

2M ago56:31

56:31

Have you ever thought about being a coach, educator, or speaker, where you are impacting others and changing lives with something you are passionate about and want to share with the world? Maybe you already are a coach... or maybe you've secretly had dreams of sharing your knowledge with others by becoming a coach. As you probably already know, I o…

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211. Creating Jewellery from Recycled and Foraged Metals with Kim Thomson and Charlotte Smith 1:02:23

27d ago1:02:23

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This week on the podcast, host Kim Thomson talks with Charlotte Smith. Char is a trained HGV mechanic, welding tutor and jeweller. She is passionate about foraging metals, giving new life to discarded items. Char is on a mission to help stop women from being intimidated by tools and to promote safe tool use and confidence. Charlotte on Instagram Le…

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Do you feel like you're bothering people when you talk about your products on social media? 32:11

2M ago32:11

32:11

One of the BIGGEST pieces of feedback I hear from small business owners is… “I don’t want to talk about my products or business too much on Instagram because I feel like I might be bothering people.” “I don’t want to talk about my products or business too much on Instagram because I feel like I might just be talking about it TOO much.” “I don’t wan…

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Episode 477: How to Connect On Instagram [and Social] With Your Dream Clients 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

Welcome to the Thrive by Design podcast! I'm Tracy Matthews, and in this episode, we're diving into how to connect with your audience on social media to drive daily sales. Tune in to discover: Why it’s not enough to know basic facts about your ideal customers - and what else you need to know How to sell to men looking to buy jewelry for their wives…

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210. Elsa Tierney - The Art of Wax - Discovering Wax Carving Has Transformed The Way I Make Jewellery 38:12

2M ago38:12

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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Elsa Tierney, an award-winning jeweller and goldsmith based in the UK. Elsa, who also has a background in sculpture and art, shares her journey into jewellery making, which began in childhood with crafting hair braids and bangles. Her passion led her to study textiles and fine art, eventually focusing on jewell…

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The simplest hack to get comfortable talking on your Instagram stories for more sales 34:22

2M ago34:22

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What’s the main reason why you DON’T talk on your stories consistently? Is it because you don’t like the sound of your voice and cringe to hear it when you playback what you posted… and you wonder what others will think about your voice, too? Is it because it literally takes hours to get the PERFECT 60 second clip to post on your stories… and it fr…

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Episode 476: The Energetics of Daily Sales 21:33

2M ago21:33

21:33

Join me, Tracy Matthews, as I delve into energetics - something that helps me achieve my desires - and what can help you do the same for yours. In this episode, I’ll share: How I got invited to speak right when I was looking to get in front of more people The story of a hummingbird - and how it predicted success in my business. The relationship sic…

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209. 10 Reasons to Join the Jewellery Diplomas (Last Chance for 2024) with Jessica Rose & Anna Campbell 48:49

2M ago48:49

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The deadline to sign up for a Jewellery Diploma course with Jewellers Academy is fast approaching. You have until midnight on Friday 7th June to get yourself on the list. In this week's podcast, Jessica Rose is talking with Community Manager Anna Campbell all about the ten reasons to join a Diploma this year. If you've been on the fence about it do…

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208. 'The most inspiring thing I've ever done in my life' Meet Sara Arnold, student on the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sara Arnold, a student in the inaugural year of the diploma in silver metal clay. Sara shares her journey into jewellery making, which began when she repaired a beaded necklace from Egypt. Her passion grew, leading her to explore silversmithing and eventually discover metal clay during the lockdown. She expre…

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Episode 475: Overcoming Addiction and a Toxic Relationship to Grow Her Jewelry Business with Sabrina Nussbaumer 42:49

3M ago42:49

42:49

Sabrina Nussbaumer is a woman with a hell of a backstory. In 2011, she was in the depths of an alcohol addiction. She was going to school for fine arts… and blew all her scholarship money at the bar. Today, Sabrina is sober, thriving, and growing a unique silversmithing business. In this inspiring episode, you’ll hear about… …How Sabrina’s addictio…

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207. Building a following on Instagram as a jeweller, why I'm joining the silver diploma with Kelly Twigg 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

In this week's episode, Jess chats to Kelly Twigg, a jeweller known for her sea glass jewellery and active presence on Instagram. Kelly discusses her journey from a Navy career to becoming a self-employed jewellery maker. Kelly's Instagram success, boasting over 30,000 followers, is attributed to her authentic and engaging approach, sharing not jus…

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206. Experiments with Melting Gold over Diamonds with Alexandra von Widdern - Advanced Jewellery Diploma Alumni 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

In this bonus podcast episode, Jess interviews Alexandra, an Advanced Diploma graduate and jeweller who runs her own business called Von W Jewellery. Alexandra specializes in creating fine jewellery pieces using gold and diamonds, employing an experimental technique of melting diamonds into gold. She shares her journey, starting from her early expe…

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How to successfully grow a business when your products are priced MUCH higher than your competitors with Laura from The Necklace Studio 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

In today's episode, we interview Laura from The Necklace Studio who is a Product Biz Academy member that has seen some amazing growth! Before joining Product Biz Academy, Laura tried to run a business with a business partner that did not work no matter what they tried, which led to closing the business. Laura then started her own business and was w…

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Episode 474: It’s My Birthday! A Dramatic Reading of the First Chapter of My Book 34:27

3M ago34:27

34:27

It’s my birthday! I know I’m incredibly blessed… and that the abundance I have today is the result of some hard lessons I learned a few birthdays ago. Today, I want to share the most important gift I ever received — the lesson that took me from struggling artist to thriving business owner. In this episode, I share the story of how my life and busin…

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205. Selling Jewellery in The British Museum for over 10 Years - Sima Vaziry 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sima Vaziry, a talented metal clay jeweller whose work has been sold through the British Museum for over a decade, and who is the final jeweller to appear in the Handmade Jewellers series. The discussion focuses on how Sima uses her craft to support various charities, highlighting her involvement with Afghan …

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The best way to use Chat GPT in your business 18:47

3M ago18:47

18:47

How amazing is it that a computer program can whip up blog posts, email campaigns, social media captions and more in the matter of seconds? How amazing is it that some small business owners are outsourcing their ENTIRE marketing department (blog posts, email campaigns, social media captions and MORE) to Chat GPT? The real reason this is amazing is …

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Episode 473: She's Supporting Her Husband Through School With Her Jewelry Business with Lindsey Kirk 34:30

3M ago34:30

34:30

When Lindsey Kirk’s husband came home and told her how much he was struggling at his swing shift factory job, it was clear they were at a crossroads. She knew that in spite of her feeling of panic, it was time to take her jewelry business to the next level. After 5 years of running a studio space to sell her pieces in Quincy, Illinois — while worki…

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