The 1963 Grand Sport is the stuff of legend among the Corvette faithful. The year was 1962, and Corvette's Chief Engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov, was tired of losing. Chevrolet had been getting its backside kicked by Carroll Shelby and his Ford Cobras on road courses. At this point, Zora had enough, so he began secretly developing a lightweight race ca…

They say all roads lead to the National Corvette Museum. That's especially true this August 29th - 31st, 2024, during the 30th Anniversary Caravan to Bowling Green. Every five years, the fiberglass faithful trek to the Museum from the four corners of the country and beyond. Organizing a national caravan with thousands of cars takes an experienced l…

Do you want to be a hero at your next Corvette meeting? How might you ask? Invariably, sometime during your next meeting, someone will ask, "Does anyone have any suggestions for a club activity?" Raise your hand and suggest catching a game at the nearby minor league baseball stadium. If you're in Atlanta, the Gwinnett Stripers at Coolray Field is t…

It's hard to imagine someone in the automotive hobby not knowing of Sam Mahdavi and his popular Sam's Garage Show on MotorTrend TV. This master mechanic has shown hundreds of thousands of automotive enthusiasts how to diagnose and repair their vehicle problems over the years. Whether on his popular syndicated TV show or his years on the radio with …

For decades, the yearly SuperVette Saturday event has been one of the largest All-Corvette gatherings in the Southeast. Thousands of devoted enthusiasts of America's Sports Car have attended this long-running event at Day's Chevrolet in Acworth. But how much do you honestly know about the event? We take you behind the scenes with a knowledgeable Cl…

Everyone has heard of Buyavette. If you've ever searched for a pristine Corvette, you've probably ended up on their website. Buyavette has a well-deserved national reputation among Corvette aficionados. But if you're like us, we wanted to know more. We wanted to do a deep dive into what makes Buyavette unique. So we sat down with Greg Rush, the CEO…

Sure, you've heard about the National Council of Corvette Clubs, but how much do you really know about the group? For instance, did you know this is an all-volunteer organization? Or that they are a non-profit formed in 1959 by a small group of Corvette enthusiasts? Today, the NCCC has 250 clubs divided into 16 regions covering the country. All tol…

Does the name Greg Wyatt and Vintage Corvettes ring a bell? It definitely would if you've ever searched for a first or second-generation Corvette to add to your collection. For over 40 years, Greg Wyatt has meticulously restored and sold top-quality '50s and '60s era models of America's Sports Car. When we heard he opened a museum at 10601 Commerce…

Some in professional racing circles will quietly tell you Lyn St. James had a career that cannot be replicated today. Granted, Lyn came to racing later in life, and yes, her background was in business, not auto sports. And further still, she was a woman in a racing era that saw scant few women break the glass ceiling to compete at the top levels. Y…

The newly reconfigured Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of NASCAR's shining jewels. This prominent speedway has a rich history of giving fans thrilling door-to-door racing from the moment the first green flag dropped. But there's more to this Southern gem than just hosting NASCAR events. To understand what this world-class facility offers, we asked Br…

Just by listening to this episode, you might save 100's of $$$ a year. Today our guest is Sam Milam from National Corvette Museum Insurance. Now wait, hear me out before you hit the "Stop" button. Seriously, my eyes glaze over and I get that look on my face like I'm a zombie from the "Walking Dead" every time someone mentions car insurance. So here…

In today's podcast, we go deep into the "R8C" National Corvette Museum delivery option. Hundreds of enthusiasts take delivery of their new Corvette at the Museum every year. But what is the experience really like? How hard is it to set up? To answer those questions, we knew we needed to make the trek to the mecca for all things Corvette. Bowling Gr…

In case you missed it, SVRA and Trans-Am racing has grown to become a nationwide race series, with network television exposure coming this year. We recently caught up with the always busy Tony Parella, the CEO of SVRA and owner of Trans-Am racing. He was putting the finishing touches on an ambitious nationwide 2022 race schedule. Hight on our list …

Sharon Brawner, the new CEO of the National Corvette Museum is Rod Worley's guest today. She served for almost two decades as the senior vice president of sales and marketing at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.By Rod Worley

We kick off our podcast series with an engaging interview with a true automotive legend, Corky Coker. If you've owned a vintage Corvette, then you've probably purchased tires from Coker Tires over the years. Not only has Corky been inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame, but was also selected to be the Grand Marshall for the 2021 Chattanooga Motoring …

Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – How do you win “E-tailer of the Year” from the world’s largest jewelry trade show just two years after your launch? What does it take to go from start-up to a $10M IPO for your jewelry brand on the Australian stock exchange in four years? Why […] The post Elle Hill – Founder and CEO of Hill & Co appeared …

This week we are thrilled to have Elle Hill, the Founder, and CEO of Hill & Co, on the show. Some of the topics we cover are: How do you win"E-tailer of the Year" from the world's largest jewelry trade show just two years after your launch? What does it take to go from start-up to a 10 million dollar IPO for your jewelry brand on the Australian sto…

Jessica Rossomme, Atlanta Chapter President of the Women’s Jewelry Association and Director of Content for Four Grainer took to the airwaves to promote the upcoming WJA Jewelry Night Out. As you know, the Women’s Jewelry Association’s Jewelry Night Out is an International Party That Celebrates YOU! Jewelry Night Out, taking place on September 12, 2…

Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamps – What does the Women’s Jewelry Association mean to its members? How has being a member of the WJA changed their careers? Inside the Jewelry Trade Radio Show created the #LendYourVoicetotheWJA campaign to give WJA members a platform to share their thoughts and lend their voice in […] The post #Lend Your Vo…

What does the Women's Jewelry Association mean to its members? How has being a member of the WJA changed their careers? Inside the Jewelry Trade Radio Show created the #LendYourVoicetotheWJA campaign to give WJA members a platform to share their thoughts and lend their voice in support of their vital organization. Twenty-nine women in the jewelry i…

Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – What is the “Total Clarity” report from the Diamond Producers Association? How does this first-ever comprehensive report bring the facts to light on the economic and ecological impact of diamond mining? How does the socioeconomic and environmental impact of large-scale diamond mining contrast with that of…

What is the "Total Clarity" report from the Diamond Producers Association? How does this first-ever comprehensive report bring the facts to light on the economic and ecological impact of diamond mining? How does the socioeconomic and environmental impact of large-scale diamond mining contrast with that of lab-grown diamonds? In this episode, we sit…

We took the show on the road to capture the live excitement and energy of this long-running southern classic, the Atlanta Jewelry Show. The Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA) is the nation's oldest association for independent jewelry representatives and the official sponsor and producer of the Atlanta Jewelry Show.…

Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – Recorded live at the Spring, 2019 Atlanta Jewelry Show. We took the show on the road to capture the excitement and energy of this long-running southern classic jewelry show. The Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA) is the nation’s oldest association for independent jewelry representatives and the…

What exciting ways are the Georgia Jewelers Association growing, educating, and empowering its jewelry members? How is the Diamond Producers Association ensuring the sustainability of the diamond industry? Why does your jewelry business absolutely need an advisory group today? When should your retail jewelry store get into the lab-grown diamond bus…

Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – What exciting ways are the Georgia Jewelers Association growing, educating, and empowering its jewelry members? How is the Diamond Producers Association ensuring the sustainability of the diamond industry? Why does your jewelry business absolutely need an advisory group today? When should your retail jewe…

We tackle some tough, pressing jewelry industry topics this week on Inside the Jewelry Trade radio show. Questions such as: 1. What should jewelers do right now to avoid FTC compliance letters or worse, lawsuits? 2. How can vendors and retailers best protect themselves from new government policy enforcement of supply chain issues? 3. Can jewelers e…

Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – What should jewelers do right now to avoid FTC compliance letters or worse, lawsuits? How can vendors and retailers best protect themselves from new government policy enforcement of supply chain issues? Can jewelers ensure a safe and fair workplace for employees while also decreasing legal risks […] The p…

How does Virtual Diamond Boutique really work and is it worth it for jewelry vendors and retailers? Can jewelers and vendors easily take professional quality photographs on this platform Is it hard to use Virtual Diamond Boutique and can you create your own jewelry mobile app? Our featured guest this week is Liz Stamm, the Director of Business Deve…

How does Virtual Diamond Boutique really work and is it worth it for jewelry vendors and retailers? Can jewelers and vendors easily take professional quality photographs on this platform? Is it hard to use and can you create your own jewelry mobile app? Our featured guest this week is Liz Stamm, the Director of Business […] The post Liz Stamm – Dir…

How do you develop a jewelry brand lifestyle? What has changed in social media, and should you care? Are there similarities between social media and traditional media you need to know about? Our special guest is Shane O’Neil is the Vice President of Fruchtman Marketing. Shane answers these and many more vital marketing questions […] The post Shane …

How do you develop a jewelry brand lifestyle? What has changed recently in social media, and should you care? Are there similarities between social media and traditional media you need to know about? Our special guest is Shane O'Neill, the Vice President of Fruchtman marketing delves into these topics and much more in this week's episode. Shane bri…

Is it possible to successfully start a retail jewelry business today? Why did DeBeers have to launch their Lightbox man-made diamond line last year? Jewelry concept vs jewelry product, which is more important? Ben Janowski, the founder of Janos Consultants, has been providing service to the jewelry industry for the past two decades. Clients have [……

Is it possible to successfully start a retail jewelry business today? Why did DeBeers have to launch their Lightbox man-made diamond line last year? Jewelry concept vs jewelry product, which is more important? Ben Janowski, the founder of Janos Consultants, has been providing service to the jewelry industry for the past two decades. Clients have co…

We talk with Ben Janowski, the founder of Janos Consultants. His consulting firm has been providing service to the jewelry industry for the past two decades. In this episode, Ben shares his insight into the transforming jewelry industry and the speed at which it is changing. He also discusses the top issues confronting the jewelry business such as;…

Ben Janowski, the founder of Janos Consultants, has been providing service to the jewelry industry for the past two decades. Clients have come from every sector of the industry – from mining companies to retailers – and have sought assistance in many aspects of this unique industry. He has conducted government-sponsored seminars in several foreign …

Yancy Weinrich, the Senior Vice President of Reed Exhibition is our special guest this week. Yancy oversees JCK Las Vegas, which is the jewelry industry's largest North American trade event. We talk about the 2019 moving of the trade show back to the Sands Expo & The Venetian. The revamped show will feature JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS Exchange, as w…

Yancy Weinrich is the Senior Vice President of Reed Exhibition and oversees JCK, LUXURY, JIS, and PGA. JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry’s largest North American trade event, announced dates for the 2019 show, which will take place at the Sands Expo & The Venetian, featuring JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS Exchange, as well as […] The post Yancy Weinr…

Mark Hanna is the Chief Marketing Officer for the Richline Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Corporate Social Responsibility is a passion of Mark’s both in his keynote speeches and award-winning articles. Recently the Richline Group joined with IBM to develop what has been called, TrustChain. In essence, it’s blockchain technology to track the o…

Our special guest is the award-winning Chief Marketing Officer for the Richline Group, Mark Hanna. Mark talks about Corporate Social Responsibility, the need for ethically sourced gems and jewelry metals, and Trust Chain. Recently the Richline Group, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, joined with IBM to develop what has been called, TrustChain. …

We are excited to feature our discussion with Susan Wheeler, acclaimed jewelry designer and the founder of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference. Her award-winning jewelry is cast in 18 karat Fairmined gold and created by hand in Chicago. The Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference will be held this Oct 19th & 20th at the Film Row Cinema, 1104 …

CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Susan Wheeler is an acclaimed jewelry designer and the founder of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference. Her award-winning jewelry is cast in 18 karats Fairmined gold and created by hand in Chicago. The Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference will be held this Oct 19th & 20th 2018 at […] The post Susa…

Monica Stephenson is the President of Anza Gems & iDazzle. She has spent 20 plus years working in various aspects of the jewelry industry. Since 2008, Monica has been writing about jewelry, designers, and trends on her award-winning jewelry blog, www.idazzle.com. A published author, you can find her articles and essays in magazines like InStore […]…

This week we are fortunate to talk with Monica Stephenson who is the President of Anza Gems & and iDazzle. Monica shares her first-hand experiences traveling to the East African gem mines to find exquisite gems. We also talk about her passion for responsible gem and jewelry metal sourcing and being in the 2014 movie, "Sharing the Rough".…

Our featured guest this week is Toby Pomeroy who is the founder of the Mercury-Free Mining Challenge. The Challenge is a $1 million dollar prize to incentivize the discovery of a safe and effective mercury alternative for gold mining. Toby is also an acclaimed jewelry designer and the only American on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Resp…

CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Toby Pomeroy is the founder of the Mercury-Free Mining Challenge which is a $1 million dollar prize to incentivize the discovery of a safe and effective mercury alternative for these millions of miners and the well-being of all life on earth. He is also an acclaimed jewelry designer […] The post Toby Pome…

CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Avi Krawitz is the Senior Analyst & News Editor of the Rapaport Group. As a keynote speaker and global jewelry journalist, Avi brings the jewelry trade into focus like few others. Avi’s insights into the diamond industry are highly regarded by jewelry manufacturers and vendors alike. […] The post Avi Kraw…

Avi Krawitz is the Senior Analyst & News Editor of the Rapaport Group. As a keynote speaker and global jewelry journalist, Avi brings the jewelry trade into focus like few others. In this episode, we talk about the recent significant changes in the jewelry industry, the rise of lab-grown diamonds, the new Rapaport Research Report, and what it's lik…

CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Our guests are Tiffany Stevens, the CEO & President of Jewelers Vigilance Committee, and Sara Yood, the Senior Counsel for JVC. In this episode, we cover the new 2018 “Jewelry Guides” which have just been released by the Federal Trade Commission. The “Jewelry Guides” haven’t been revised […] The post Jewe…

In this episode, we talk with Tiffany Stevens, the President & CEO of Jewelers Vigilance Committee and Sara Yood, the Senior Counsel for JVC about the release of the new Federal Trade Commission "Jewelry Guides." These new guidelines address natural mined diamonds vs lab-grown diamonds, the changes in karat minimums, the disclosure of metal plating…