Jewelry Business Academy Podcast

Robyn Clark
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Hey, it's Robyn Clark! I'm a jewelry designer turned Jewelry Business Coach, and the host of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast! If you're a jewelry business owner looking to break through to the next level, then my courses, coaching programs, and podcast are for you. You'll learn how to overcome the biggest challenges in your business, and build and scale your business with as much ease and simplicity as possible. Ready to work with me and implement systems & strategies into your business, so you can make MORE MONEY & RECLAIM YOUR TIME? If you're ready to enter a chapter of growth and expansion, click the link below: https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

  1. You're Not Too Old: This Is Your Competitive Advantage in Business with Cheryl D'Arezzo

    6D AGO

    You're Not Too Old: This Is Your Competitive Advantage in Business with Cheryl D'Arezzo

    Have you been telling yourself you're "too old" to start (or restart) your jewelry business?  In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy podcast, I'm sitting down with Cheryl D'Arezzo, founder of Cheryl Ann Jewelry, who's 67 and building a beautiful, thriving brand after decades of making jewelry quietly in the background. We talk about the limiting beliefs that keep so many jewelry business owners playing small, why purpose keeps you feeling young, and how community can completely change what feels possible. Cheryl shares what it was like learning the tech side of business (website, email, Instagram), what clicked for her at the JBA retreat, and how she finally embraced her audience and message without hiding her age. If you've been waiting for the "right time," this conversation will remind you: your next chapter can be your boldest one yet.     What You Will Learn in this Episode: How "I'm too old" becomes a business ceiling and how to reframe it fast Why purpose and community are the two biggest accelerators for confidence and growth How to stop "making jewelry" and start building a real business with systems What it looks like to take messy action when tech and visibility feel intimidating   Topics Discussed: Starting (or restarting) a jewelry business later in life Identity, confidence, and taking up space online Building community and surrounding yourself with entrepreneurs Tech hurdles: websites, email marketing, Instagram Retreat breakthroughs + positioning your brand clearly Wholesale growth + getting into stores   __________________________   Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cherylannjewelry/ Website | https://cherylannjewelry.com/

    50 min
  2. Her Jewelry Studio Flooded…Then She Sold Out by 10AM with Amanda Esposito

    FEB 5

    Her Jewelry Studio Flooded…Then She Sold Out by 10AM with Amanda Esposito

    Have you ever had something go so wrong in your jewelry business that you wondered if it was a sign to quit? In today's episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I'm sitting down with Amanda Esposito from Northern Tide Studio to talk about what happened when her studio flooded right at the start of her busiest season. Instead of disappearing, shutting down, or scrambling to copy what other brands were doing, Amanda made a bold pivot. She shared the messy behind-the-scenes in real time, leaned into her artistry, and started creating hand-painted oyster shell necklaces from what she had available. What happened next was wild: customers started asking to buy them, launches sold out fast, stores joined waitlists, and her audience grew because they felt connected to her. This episode is a powerful reminder that your hardest season can become your biggest momentum moment…when you keep moving, stay true to your brand, and let your customers see the real story.     What You Will Learn in this Episode: How to pivot fast when life disrupts your jewelry production (without burning your brand down) Why "messy action" creates momentum when perfection keeps you stuck How authentic storytelling builds deeper customer connection and drives sales What your customers actually want to see from you online (and why "polished" isn't the goal)     Topics Discussed: The emotional impact of a studio flood and losing a workspace Pivoting during peak season when inventory and fulfillment are at risk Documenting the behind-the-scenes to build trust and engagement Creating a surprise bestselling product from limited materials Simplifying packaging and focusing on what truly matters Sustainable growth, community support, and staying grounded   __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/northerntidesstudio/ Website | https://northerntidesstudio.com/

    50 min
  3. 253 | HOT SEAT: You're Not Inconsistent, You're Dysregulated & It's Hurting Your Business

    JAN 29

    253 | HOT SEAT: You're Not Inconsistent, You're Dysregulated & It's Hurting Your Business

    Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Ever feel like you're either wildly productive or completely shut down with no in-between? In this Hot Seat episode,I'm joined by Jill from Lilikoi Project, who flips the script and puts me in the hot seat for a deeply honest conversation about ADHD, rejection sensitivity, visibility, and what it really takes to build a sustainable jewelry business as a sensitive, creative soul. We talk about why ADHD is so often mislabeled as laziness, how rejection sensitivity can quietly sabotage your confidence, and why trying to "push through" usually backfires. I share how I've learned to work with my natural energy cycles instead of fighting them and how doing so has completely changed the way I lead, coach, and live. This episode is for jewelry business owners who feel deeply, overthink easily, and want to grow without burning themselves out in the process.     What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why ADHD is a rhythm, not a flaw and how to plan your business around it How rejection sensitivity shows up in customer emails, visibility, and people pleasing Why overworking and batching content often makes ADHD burnout worse How to feel safe being seen without shutting down or spiraling       Topics Discussed: ADHD and entrepreneurship Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) Nervous system regulation in business Visibility fears for jewelry business owners People pleasing and emotional boundaries Building a life-first jewelry business   __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track   If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop.   DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching   Grab my free business guides → linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lilikoi.project/  Website | https://lilikoiproject.com/

    1h 13m
  4. Why Your Business Feels Hard When Your Hormones Are Off with Dr Jennifer Bunzenmeyer ND

    JAN 22

    Why Your Business Feels Hard When Your Hormones Are Off with Dr Jennifer Bunzenmeyer ND

    Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Are you pushing through brain fog, low energy, mood shifts, or unexplained weight gain and telling yourself it's "just life"… even though your body is clearly asking for help?  In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer to talk about perimenopause, menopause, and how women can reclaim their energy without relying on willpower or caffeine. We unpack why symptoms often show up slowly, why "normal" lab work isn't always optimal, and the foundational habits that make the biggest difference, like blood sugar balancing, protein, movement, sleep support, and gut health. Dr. Jen also shares how hormones shift over a 4–10 year perimenopause window, why stress and cortisol matter, and why strength training and bone health become non-negotiable as we age.  This conversation is your reminder: you're not broken… you're evolving, and you deserve support.     What You Will Learn in this Episode: How to spot the "quiet" signs of perimenopause before you hit burnout in business Why blood sugar balance, protein, and gut health can dramatically shift energy and brain fog How to think about "normal" labs vs. optimal trends (thyroid, A1C, cortisol patterns) A more sustainable approach to health habits (systems over willpower, quarter-by-quarter changes)   Topics Discussed: Perimenopause + menopause symptoms (sleep, mood, brain fog, energy) The "four pillars" approach (basics, gut, hormones, aging well) Protein, meal prep, movement, and joy as real energy tools Stress, cortisol, adrenals, and nervous system support Weight gain, insulin resistance, thyroid, estrogen/progesterone shifts Community and connection as a health essential   __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/perimenopausenaturopath/ Website | https://drjennbnd.com/

    1h 1m
  5. HOT SEAT: Growth Without Hustle for Jewelry Business Owners with Christine Mighion

    JAN 15

    HOT SEAT: Growth Without Hustle for Jewelry Business Owners with Christine Mighion

    What happens when you stop rushing your jewelry business and start building it in a way that actually supports your life? In this special HOT SEAT episode, I'm in the guest seat while jewelry artist and Slow Made Podcast host Christine Mighion interviews me about creativity, slow living, energy, and building a business with intention. We dive into how the Jewelry Business Academy came to life, why confidence and visibility matter more than algorithms, and how honoring your energy is essential for long-term success. This conversation is part business strategy, part mindset shift, and part permission slip to stop doing things the "hard way." If you're craving more connection, clarity, and sustainability in your jewelry business, this episode is for you.     What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why confidence and using your voice matter more than any marketing hack How to build a jewelry business that supports your energy, not drains it The power of community and why jewelry artists don't have to do this alone How slow living and strategic sprints can coexist in a profitable business     Topics Discussed: Creativity and inspiration in business Slow living vs. hustle culture Energy management for jewelry business owners Building authentic connection online The evolution of the Jewelry Business Academy   __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Christine's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/christinemighion/  Christine's Website | https://www.christinemighion.com/  Christine's Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/0GoUGA4xse5R8n8rIC7sBL

    53 min
  6. Fix THIS to drive online sales in your jewelry biz // LIVE Coaching with Robyn

    JAN 8

    Fix THIS to drive online sales in your jewelry biz // LIVE Coaching with Robyn

    Have you ever wondered why your jewelry sells out in person… but barely moves online? In this extra-special live call-in coaching episode, I sit down with Rhylee Stone of Stone Clay & Co. for a real, unscripted Hot Seat coaching session and I walk her through exactly what's holding her back from consistent online sales. Rhylee is a stay-at-home mom selling hundreds of earrings at markets, yet struggling to convert online and that disconnect is more common than you think. Together, we break down why selling a product isn't enough, how niching down actually creates freedom (not limitation), and why YOU, not your jewelry, are the true differentiator in your business. This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what real coaching sounds like, how offers are refined in real time, and how small shifts in messaging, content, and structure can unlock consistent $5K months… even in a busy season of motherhood. If you've been craving clarity, confidence, and a clear next step, this live coaching session is for you.   __________________________     What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why strong in-person sales don't automatically translate to online success How niching down around a feeling (not a product) drives connection and conversions Why hiding behind your jewelry is costing you sales How busy moms can market effectively in 5–7 minute pockets of time     Topics Discussed: Live Hot Seat coaching for jewelry business owners Selling transformation instead of products Confidence-based branding and niche clarity Content pillars that actually convert Why consistency beats batching in early growth stages Structuring a jewelry business for sustainable $5K months   __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Rhylee's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stone_clayco/?hl=en

    34 min
  7. 2026: The Year You Build Like You Actually Mean It

    JAN 1

    2026: The Year You Build Like You Actually Mean It

    Are you secretly hoping 2026 will magically "fix" your jewelry business just because the calendar flipped? In this episode, I'm breaking down why a new year alone doesn't change your results but a new identity, paired with systems, strategy, and support, absolutely does. I walk you through how to stop winging it, get out of fight-or-flight in your business, and build a jewelry brand that feels intentional, profitable, and sustainable. I'll share why motivation is the least reliable growth plan, how to design systems that protect your energy and drive sales, and why trying to do everything alone is quietly slowing you down.  If you're ready for 2026 to be the year your jewelry business becomes more predictable, profitable, and supported, this episode will help you step into your CEO identity and create a game plan you can actually follow.     What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why a new year won't change your jewelry business unless your identity and habits do How systems and strategy turn chaos, burnout, and guessing into clarity, consistency, and momentum The power of community and support in scaling your jewelry business without doing it all alone Why feeling worthy of support is the real shift that unlocks higher revenue and a CEO-level version of you   Topics Discussed: New year energy vs. the identity shifts required for real business growth Building systems and strategy instead of relying on motivation and "winging it" Burnout, nervous system overload, and why structure actually creates freedom Isolation, loneliness, and the importance of entrepreneurial community for jewelers Worthiness, investing in support, and stepping into your CEO identity in 2026 How the Jewelry Business Academy supports jewelry designers in creating predictable, scalable growth   __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching

    43 min
  8. The Soft Season: Who You Became in 2025 + Setting the Energy for 2026

    12/26/2025

    The Soft Season: Who You Became in 2025 + Setting the Energy for 2026

    Are you rushing into your 2026 jewelry business goals… without stopping to honor who you became in 2025? In this episode, I walk you through a gentle year-end reflection ritual to help you celebrate your growth, release what you've outgrown, and step into the next-level jewelry CEO you're meant to be. We look honestly at how you ran your business this year, where your systems and strategy truly supported you (or didn't), and the identities you're still carrying that are quietly keeping you small. I'll guide you through three powerful journal prompts to get clear on what actually worked, what you want more of, and what it's time to lovingly let go of – from underpricing and perfectionism to the "starving artist" story. If you're ready for 2026 to be the year your jewelry business feels more intentional, profitable, and supported, this episode will help you step into that version of yourself on purpose.     What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why reflecting on who you became in 2025 is the key to jewelry business growth in 2026 How to identify what actually worked in your jewelry business (beyond just revenue) Which beliefs, identities, and habits you quietly outgrew this year How to step into your 2026 jewelry CEO identity with structure, support, and strategy   Topics Discussed: Using the "quiet week" between Christmas and New Year's with intention Three powerful reflection questions for jewelry business owners Letting go of underpricing, perfectionism, and "starving artist" stories Identity, nervous system safety, and feeling worthy of growth Building systems, strategy, and support for 2026 How the Jewelry Business Academy helps you step into your next-level CEO self __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching

    34 min
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Hey, it's Robyn Clark! I'm a jewelry designer turned Jewelry Business Coach, and the host of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast! If you're a jewelry business owner looking to break through to the next level, then my courses, coaching programs, and podcast are for you. You'll learn how to overcome the biggest challenges in your business, and build and scale your business with as much ease and simplicity as possible. Ready to work with me and implement systems & strategies into your business, so you can make MORE MONEY & RECLAIM YOUR TIME? If you're ready to enter a chapter of growth and expansion, click the link below: https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

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