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
78 episodes
#78: When Urgency Undoes Alignment (Encore)
In this episode of The Jeweler’s View, Courtney Gray revisits a top Transform members’ topic on how urgency can masquerade as productivity while undermining clarity, alignment, and sustainable momentum. She shares that her burnout c...
#77 Building a Cohesive Collection (Encore)
Build a Cohesive Jewelry Collection: The 3–5 Piece FrameworkCourtney revisits a Transform members’ top pick episode on how to build a cohesive jewelry collection without getting overwhelmed or stuck in endless experimentation. ...
#76: Do You Actually Need a Hydraulic Press? A Real Conversation with Peter Gilroy
There’s a point in your work where starting from scratch every time just doesn’t make sense anymore. In this episode, I sit down with Peter Gilroy of Bonny Doon Engineering to talk about how the hydraulic press can shift your ...
#75: Choosing the Right Tools for Your Bench
Let the Work Lead: Choosing Jewelry Tools Without Wasting MoneyCourtney Gray introduces The Jeweler’s View and explains that many jewelers slowly waste thousands on tools they don’t need, often buying out of aspiration or avoidance rath...
#74 - Why Jewelry Appraisals Matter More Than People Think
Appraisals, Documentation & Insurance: Protecting Custom Jewelry Before Something Goes WrongCourtney Gray introduces The Jeweler’s View and explains why jewelers and clients should prioritize appraisals, documentation, and insurance...
#73: How Jewelers Build Relationships With Gem Dealers
Sourcing Is Relationships: Building Trust With Gem DealersThe episode argues that successful gemstone sourcing is less about finding vendors and more about building relationships with dealers who will support you when problems arise. Th...
#72: How to Buy Gemstones Without Getting Burned
Courtney Gray, metalsmith educator and host of The Jeweler’s View, shifts into practical jewelry industry guidance, starting with gemstone sourcing and buying stones online. Using a real engagement-ring story about a misrepresented “natural” ta...
#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...
#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...
#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 ...
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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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