The Jeweler's View
A podcast not only for Jewelry Makers, but all Creative Movers and Shakers, connecting entrepreneurs and aspiring creatives in with the resources, knowledge, and mindset support they need to achieve goals they once thought impossible.
Episodes
71 episodes
#71: Can You Build This in Six Months?
Courtney Gray introduces The Jeweler’s View and shares a past conversation with a student who had six months to make her jewelry business work before returning to a full-time job. Courtney explains that whether six months is enough depend...
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Episode 71
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15:44
#70- What You Have to Give Up, to Get Something else
Courtney Gray shares the second major crossroads in her business: during COVID, she had to choose between storing and waiting out the shutdown of Creative Side Jewelry Academy or selling it, and she sold after recognizing her real capacit...
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Episode 70
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8:00
#69 When Momentum Stalls
Courtney Gray explains that stalled momentum doesn’t mean a maker isn’t talented or worthy, it usually reflects the sustained effort required to build something from scratch and the work needed to restart after interruption. She recounts ...
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Episode 69
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10:59
68: Finding Clear Direction in a Changing Jewelry Market
Finding Clear Direction in a Changing Jewelry MarketCourtney Gray, a metalsmith educator and creative business strategist, introduces The Jeweler’s View and shares guidance for jewelers navigating rising metal prices and broader m...
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Episode 68
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8:50
#67: Design with Intention: Adapting to Changing Metal Prices
Rising Metal Costs: What They’re Revealing (and How to Stay Grounded)Courtney Gray reframes rising metal prices as information, not a reason to panic and shares how cost pressure exposes weak spots in pricing, design choices, and thin m...
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Episode 67
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10:25
#66: Silver Linings: What Rising Metal Prices Are Actually Teaching Us
Harnessing Constraints to Enhance Your Jewelry BusinessIn this episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray, a seasoned metalsmith and business strategist, delves into how rising material costs can actually drive clarity and improv...
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Episode 66
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7:51
#65: How to Do a 15-Minute Money Reset as a Creative
Mastering Your Jewelry Business: Pricing, Marketing, and Financial StrategiesIn this episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray draws from her extensive 25-year experience in the jewelry industry to share invaluable insights on t...
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Episode 65
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19:03
#64: How to Find Your Real Number: Financial Clarity for Creatives
#64: How to Find Your Real Number: Financial Clarity for CreativesIn this episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray speaks with Erin, founder of Hexagon Strategy Group, about the importance of financial planning for creatives. T...
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Episode 64
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15:42
#63: Designing What’s Next: Melissa Muir Interviews Courtney Gray
Navigating Creative Crossroads with Courtney GrayIn this unique podcast episode, jewelry educator and tool expert Melissa Muir steps into the interviewer role to explore key questions about focus, direction, and aligning one's wor...
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Episode 63
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14:27
#62: How to Make Smart Business Decisions When Costs Are Rising
Making Informed Decisions During Rising Costs: A Jeweler's GuideIn this episode of The Jeweler's View, Courtney Gray shares insights from her 25 years in the jewelry industry to help creators navigate rising costs effectively. She...
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Episode 62
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9:22
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#61: Navigating Uncertain Times: Strategies for Jewelers Facing Rising Metal Prices
In this episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray, a seasoned metalsmith educator and business strategist, addresses the current challenge of rising metal prices. Courtney shares her personal experience and offers strategies for managin...
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Episode 61
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12:07
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#60: What to Do When They Say No: Rejection as Protection and Redirection for Jewelers
In Episode 60 of 'The Jeweler's View,' Courtney Gray delves into the universal experience of rejection within the creative industry. Drawing from her own journey, she emphasizes that rejection is often a form of protection and redirection, rath...
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Episode 60
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14:12
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#59: How to Reach Out to Galleries and Retailers with Confidence
In this episode of 'The Jeweler's View,' Courtney Gray, a seasoned metalsmith and creative business strategist, addresses the common fear jewelers face when approaching galleries and retailers. Sharing a personal anecdote about her own fears, s...
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Episode 59
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12:05
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#58: How to Build a Cohesive Jewelry Collection (Starting with 3–5 Pieces)
In this episode of 'The Jeweler's View,' Courtney Gray, a seasoned metalsmith and creative business strategist, shares insights on how to create a cohesive jewelry collection without becoming overwhelmed. With over 25 years of experience in the...
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Episode 58
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10:41
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#57: How Jewelers Can Sell Without Doing Shows
"How to Sell Jewelry Without Doing Shows (5 Proven Methods)"IA huge thank you to Gesswein, today’s episode sponsor. If you’re a jeweler who geeks out on precision tools the way some people geek out on vintage vinyl, Gesswei...
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Episode 57
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12:47
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#56: Start the Conversation: Building a Newsletter List That Lasts
Courtney Gray, a seasoned metalsmith and creative business strategist, introduces 'The Jeweler's View' podcast. With 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Courtney aims to share hard-earned lessons to help artists build a sustainable ...
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Episode 56
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8:41
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#55: Connection Is Currency: The Real Secret to a Sustainable Creative Business
Courtney Gray, a metalsmith educator and creative business strategist, shares insights on the importance of connection in building a successful jewelry business. She emphasizes that genuine relationships and consistent, personal interactions wi...
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Episode 55
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9:53
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#54: In the Middle of It All: How to Stay Rooted When You’re Pulled in Every Direction
In episode 54 of 'The Jeweler's View,' Courtney Gray, a seasoned metalsmith and business strategist, shares insights on maintaining balance amidst the chaos of a busy creative life. Gray narrates a story about her friend, Rita Marie Ross, and h...
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Episode 54
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# 53: From Reflection to Freedom: Design a Year That Feeds You
Celebrating One Year of The Jeweler's View: Reflection and Planning for the FutureIn this milestone episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray celebrates one full year and 53 episodes of the podcast. She reflects on the lessons l...
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Episode 53
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#52: Commitment as an Anchor: How Ritual Sets You Free
Celebrating One Year of The Jeweler's View: Embracing Ritual, Resilience, and Creative RhythmIn this milestone episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray celebrates the podcast's one-year anniversary by reflecting on the journey,...
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Episode 52
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12:17
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#51: Slap the Calendar: Free Your Time for What Matters
The Power of Consistency: How One Year of Commitment Transformed My Creative JourneyIn this episode of The Jeweler's View, host Courtney Gray reflects on a transformative year marked by significant personal and professional milestones. ...
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Episode 51
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#50: Imperfect Action: The Art of Moving Forward (Even When You Stumble)
In this episode of The Jeweler's View, metalsmith educator Courtney Gray discusses the concept of 'imperfect action' in a creative business. After 25 years in the industry, she shares the challenges of overcoming perfectionism and self-sabotage...
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Episode 50
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9:35
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#49: The Power of Letting Go: Trust Yourself & Find Your Flow
What if the very thing holding you back isn’t fear but control?In this episode of The Jeweler’s View, host Courtney Gray shares a powerful real-life story about the morning she trusted her intuition and how that mom...
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Episode 49
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9:43
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#48: Conquering Resistance: Embracing Change in Creativity
In this episode of 'The Jeweler's View,' host Courtney Gray, a seasoned metalsmith educator and creative business strategist, addresses the topic of resistance and how it affects artists and creators. Drawing on her 25 years of experience, Cour...
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Episode 48
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12:38
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#47 Choosing Your Hard: Embracing Entrepreneurial Growth
Overcoming Scarcity Mindset and Embracing Abundance with Brianna ZeenaIn this episode of 'The Jeweler's View,' hosted by Courtney Gray, metalsmith educator and creative business strategist with 25 years in the jewelry industry, the focu...
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Episode 47
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