Success With Jewelry

Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner
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Welcome to Success With Jewelry - your guide to growing a meaningful, profitable jewelry business. Hosted by marketing experts Laryssa and Liz, who together have over 16 years of experience helping brands thrive, this podcast gives you an exclusive look at what really works in jewelry marketing today. We're here to share honest conversations, hard-won lessons, and proven strategies to help you reach your goals and feel less alone in your business journey.

  1. 178 - Laryssa and Liz on Email Marketing in 2026: Starting Fresh with the Big Picture

    Jun 22

    178 - Laryssa and Liz on Email Marketing in 2026: Starting Fresh with the Big Picture

    Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #178! We're kicking off a four-part series on email marketing, because as much as we've talked about it on this podcast, the landscape has changed enough that it felt like time to start fresh. Whether you've been doing email marketing for a while and it's starting to feel stale, or you've been putting it off because it feels overwhelming, this series is for you. In today's episode, Laryssa and Liz cover: Why email marketing matters more than ever in 2026 - and why social media alone just isn't cutting it anymore The mindset shifts that hold jewelry brands back from getting started (you're not bothering people, we promise) What's changed about the email landscape and what's stayed the same The biggest mistakes jewelry brands are making with email right now How to think about frequency - and why consistency matters more than volume Simple, beginner-friendly ways to get started if email marketing feels overwhelming Substack versus email marketing: what's the difference and which should you focus on In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Laryssa and Liz share how they're thinking about email strategy for their own clients right now, and the shifts they've made in the last year that are making a real difference. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

    24 min
  2. 177 - Laryssa and Liz on Turning Website Visitors Into Email Subscribers

    Jun 15

    177 - Laryssa and Liz on Turning Website Visitors Into Email Subscribers

    Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #177! We talk about email marketing a lot on this podcast, but today Laryssa and Liz are covering specifically how your website should be actively working to grow your list — because a consistent email strategy doesn't help much if your site isn't set up to capture the people who are already visiting. In today's episode, Laryssa and Liz cover: The etiquette of email pop-ups: when they should appear, how often, and for whom What makes a pop-up actually work — from tried-and-true to trendy (scratch-offs, spin-the-wheels, and more) Why discounts aren't always the right incentive, especially for fine jewelry What a lead magnet is and how to think about creating one that fits your brand Why a welcome email is non-negotiable (and a cautionary pillow story to prove it) Writing pop-up and signup copy that actually sounds like you In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Laryssa and Liz share a full list of lead magnet ideas that work for jewelry brands, plus pop-up timing and placement strategies. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

    23 min
  3. 176 - Laryssa and Liz on Website Analytics: The Numbers That Actually Matter for Jewelry Brands

    Jun 8

    176 - Laryssa and Liz on Website Analytics: The Numbers That Actually Matter for Jewelry Brands

    Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #176! Consider this part four of our website series - because apparently we had more to say. This week Laryssa and Liz are tackling website analytics in the most approachable way possible: not the intimidating, data-heavy version, but the practical one that helps you understand what's working, what isn't, and what to do about it. In today's episode, Laryssa and Liz cover: Where to actually look at your website data (and why Google Analytics is worth setting up now even if you don't need it yet) Vanity metrics versus the numbers that actually matter - and why followers and likes aren't telling you what you think they are How to read your traffic patterns and what big peaks and dips are trying to tell you Bounce rate, time on site, and conversion rate explained in plain language What a healthy conversion rate actually looks like for a jewelry brand (spoiler: it's lower than you'd expect) Why digital advertising has become so expensive - and what's working instead How often you should actually be checking your numbers In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Laryssa and Liz share the specific metrics they look at when auditing a jewelry website, plus the questions you should be asking your data every single month. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

    24 min
  4. 175 - Laryssa and Liz on Your About Page, Website Navigation, and SEO Basics

    Jun 1

    175 - Laryssa and Liz on Your About Page, Website Navigation, and SEO Basics

    Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #175! We're continuing our website series, and this week Laryssa and Liz move beyond the homepage and product pages to cover everything else that builds trust and drives action on your jewelry website. In today's episode, Laryssa and Liz cover: Why your about page is selling your brand even if it doesn't have a buy button — and what makes one truly great The shipping page details that give customers the confidence to complete a purchase Why your custom design page probably needs a serious upgrade How to think about navigation so it's actually working for you, not against you The role of your footer (and why it's not just an afterthought) High-level SEO basics that still matter — and what's changed with AI search In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Laryssa and Liz share an SEO basics checklist for jewelry brands and their top tool recommendations for monitoring and improving your website performance. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

    23 min
  5. 174 - Laryssa and Liz on What Your Product Pages Need to Actually Convert

    May 25

    174 - Laryssa and Liz on What Your Product Pages Need to Actually Convert

    Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #174! This is part two of our three-part series on website best practices for jewelry brands. Last week we tackled the homepage - this week Laryssa and Liz are going deeper into the pages that actually drive sales: your product pages and collection pages. For most jewelry brands these are the most visited pages on the site, yet they're often the most neglected. In today's episode, Laryssa and Liz cover: Why your product page deserves as much attention as your homepage - maybe more What information needs to be on every product page (and how to present it without overwhelming shoppers) The product photography mistakes that are costing you sales How to write product descriptions that balance storytelling, technical detail and searchability What to do with sold-out one-of-a-kind listings How to tell if a product page is underperforming - and what to do about it Their honest take on AI product images (spoiler: don't) In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Laryssa and Liz share a product page audit checklist, real examples of product pages that get it right, and a few quick fixes you can make this week. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

    27 min
  6. 173 - Laryssa and Liz on Website Best Practices for Jewelry Brands: How to Audit Your Homepage and Make a Strong First Impression

    May 11

    173 - Laryssa and Liz on Website Best Practices for Jewelry Brands: How to Audit Your Homepage and Make a Strong First Impression

    Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #173! This is part one of a three-part series on website best practices for jewelry brands. Laryssa and Liz start with the big picture - your homepage - and what it actually needs to do to turn browsers into buyers. In today's episode, Laryssa and Liz cover: Why your website matters more than ever in 2026 and why the DIY approach only gets you so far How to audit your own homepage with fresh eyes (hint: look outside the industry too) What your homepage needs to do in the first few seconds - and the most common mistakes that send visitors away Why your homepage should be dynamic, not set-and-forget The case for always having a visible, working email signup on your site Key metrics to check so you know if your homepage is actually working In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Laryssa and Liz share a homepage audit checklist you can use this week, real examples of jewelry brand homepages that get it right, and the one thing you can do on your homepage right now to make an immediate improvement. Insiders also get access to our homepage audit checklist. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

    25 min
  7. 172 - Liz Interviews Lauren Jennings of Palm Sunday on Building a Newsletter Your Readers Actually Look Forward To

    May 4

    172 - Liz Interviews Lauren Jennings of Palm Sunday on Building a Newsletter Your Readers Actually Look Forward To

    Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #172! Liz chats with Lauren Jennings, the designer behind Palm Sunday, a fine jewelry brand rooted in responsible production and timeless design, based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Lauren draws inspiration from her coastal surroundings and travels throughout Italy and the Mediterranean, and brings a background in fashion design to everything she creates. In today's episode, Liz and Lauren dig into Lauren's weekly newsletter, the Palm Sunday Times - how she built it, why she started it, and how it's become one of the most meaningful parts of running her business. They cover: Why Lauren made the decision to move her audience off social media and into her inbox How her fashion background shaped the look, feel and voice of her newsletter The simple content template she uses every week so she's never starting from scratch How she balances storytelling, behind the scenes content and selling without feeling pushy Why a small email list is more powerful than you think Tips for growing your list that actually feel right for a luxury brand In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Lauren shares how she manages all of this content without doubling her workload, her unexpected love for Threads, and why she thinks there is still a huge white space opportunity for jewelry designers in the newsletter space. Learn more about Palm Sunday: https://www.palm-sunday.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palm__sunday Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

    27 min
  8. 171 - Laryssa and Liz Talk Brand Voice: Does Your Marketing Copy Actually Sound Like You?

    Apr 27

    171 - Laryssa and Liz Talk Brand Voice: Does Your Marketing Copy Actually Sound Like You?

    Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #171! Laryssa and Liz dig into one of the most common struggles they see with jewelry brands — writing copy that actually sounds like you. Whether it's your website, emails or Instagram captions, the words you use are a huge part of your brand, and when they feel off, customers notice. In today's episode, Laryssa and Liz cover: Why finding your brand voice is harder than it sounds The most common copy mistakes jewelry brands make (and how to avoid them) Whether to write as "I" or "we" — and why it matters more than you think How to use content pillars so you're never staring at a blank page again Why you're probably not salesy enough (yes, really) How to know when your copy is actually working In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Laryssa and Liz share real brand copy examples and a simple exercise to help you find and document your brand voice. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

    31 min
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Welcome to Success With Jewelry - your guide to growing a meaningful, profitable jewelry business. Hosted by marketing experts Laryssa and Liz, who together have over 16 years of experience helping brands thrive, this podcast gives you an exclusive look at what really works in jewelry marketing today. We're here to share honest conversations, hard-won lessons, and proven strategies to help you reach your goals and feel less alone in your business journey.

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  • Creator
    Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025
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    Success With Jewelry

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