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
85 episodes
#85 Packaging, Presentation, and the Art of Taking One Thing Away
Take One Thing Away: Visual Clarity in Jewelry Design and PresentationCourtney Gray, host of The Jeweler’s View with nearly 30 years in the jewelry industry, shares a guiding principle for makers: when something feels unclear, remove on...
#84: Are You Waiting for the Perfect Setup? Unleash Your Creativity Now
Resourcefulness Over Readiness: Building Momentum and Confidence as a JewelerCourtney Gray welcomes listeners to The Jeweler’s View and shares lessons from nearly 30 years in the jewelry industry about what moves creative careers forwar...
#83: Let Your Art Speak: The Magic of Wearing Your Work
Let Your Jewelry Leave the Bench: Small Visibility That Builds ConfidenceCourtney Gray introduces The Jeweler’s View and explains that jewelry gains traction through everyday wear, not just big launches or shows. She argues many makers ...
#82: Unlocking Your Audience: Who Connects with Your Creative Work?
Stop Guessing Your Jewelry Customer: Find the Patterns That Drive VisibilityCourtney Gray introduces The Jeweler’s View and explains that many makers assume their customer is “someone like me,” which can become outdated as their work an...
#81: Part 2: Building a Jewelry Business That Evolves With You From Wholesale to Direct-to-Consumer, Brick & Mortar & Hard-Won Lessons
Building a Jewelry Business Without Losing Yourself: Resilience, Team, and Retail Growth with Stacey KingCourtney Gray hosts The Jewelers View and continues her conversation with Stacey King about what it takes to build and grow Lulu De...
#80: Part 1: Staying in the Magic: How to Stay Creative While Running a Jewelry Business
Staying in the Magic: Stacy King of Lulu Designs on Process, Tools, and Play in the Jewelry StudioIn this Jewelers View studio conversation, host interviews Stacy King, founder of Lulu Designs, about staying “in the magic” while buildin...
#79: Imperfect Action and Moving Forward (Encore)
Imperfect Action and Moving Forward: Building Momentum When Nothing Feels ReadyCourtney Gray closes a three-part creative cycle series on The Jeweler’s View by focusing on imperfect action, staying in motion without waiting for id...
#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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