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 #109. In this episode, we share tips for creating an "elevator pitch" for your jewelry brand. And stick around for the bonus content, where we share details about personalizing and practicing your pitch!  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 consult ..read more

Welcome to episode #52. In this episode, special guest Sarah Rachel Brown and Liz discuss the perceived value of marketing. We’ll cover… Why is marketing valuable?  Is the cost worth it?  We also want to tell you about our Insider community. When you join you’ll have access to extended episodes, full of tips that you can start implementing today and further resources about each topic we discuss.  In the extended version of this episode, we cover: How much does marketing actually cost?  Consultants, advertising, photoshoots, etc  If you were a brand, where ..read more

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 #108. We're discussing the importance of planning and tips for effectively doing it. And stick around for the bonus content, where we share some challenges designers face when planning and overcoming them. 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 ..read more

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 #107. We’re diving into how to manage anxiety as a business owner. We may not be mental health professionals, but we both try to cope with anxiety on a daily basis. Can you relate? We'd love to hear about your coping strategies! Stick around for some bonus content where we get a little more candid about our experiences with anxiety in entrepreneurship. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them ..read more

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 #106. We’re diving into the art of craftsmanship and why it’s essential to share your process with your audience. We'll explore how showcasing the time, effort, and skill behind your creations can build trust and elevate the perceived value of your work. Plus, we’ll take a look at how the strong support for artists in places like Asheville highlights the power of storytelling in the creative world. Stick around for ..read more

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 #105. We sit down with the talented jewelry designer and entrepreneur, Christina Kober. Since launching her business in 2007, Christina has built a thriving e-commerce store, secured placements in over 90 retail locations, and grown a dedicated team of three. In this episode, Christina shares her journey of discovering her niche, the strategies that set her brand apart in a competitive market, and the key steps she ..read more

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 #104. We’ll be diving into holiday promotions for jewelry brands - how to plan them, and what you can do to make them a success. If you’re considering running a sale during the upcoming season, we’ve got some insights to help you maximize your efforts. In the bonus content, we share even more tips on creating a promotion that truly connects and drives results. To get access to exclusive content as well as direct acc ..read more

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 #103. In this episode, we'll be chatting with Iz Alayon, founder of Iz & Co., specializes in crafting edgy, bold, and meticulously designed fine jewelry in New York City, with a focus on custom engagement rings and a commitment to making the buying process easy and stress-free.  Iz actually approached us to chat about maintaining awesome client relationships. So in this episode, we'll explore how core brand ..read more

Welcome to episode #97. In this episode, we recap our trip to New York City to attend the trade shows. We’ll chat about the shows we walked, trends we noticed, and the insights we learned.  In the bonus content, we discuss what we think is going on in the industry and our uncensored thoughts - just for Insiders. Brands mentioned in this episode: 12th HOUSE https://12thhousejewelry.com/ Ciara Bowles Jewellery https://www.ciarabowles.com/ Hilary Finck Jewelry https://hilaryfinck.com/ Karin Luvaas https://karinluvaas.com/ Sunlit Fine Jewelry https://www.sunlitfinejewelry.com/ Sve ..read more

Welcome to episode #84. In this episode, we chat about what Meta's recommending as best practices these days - and how you should (or shouldn't) be acting on that information. We'll be covering: Should you be engaging with Threads? Should you be posting more Reels? We also want to tell you about our Insider community. When you join, you’ll have access to extended episodes, full of tips that you can start implementing today and further resources about each topic we discuss.  In the bonus content of this episode, we’ll share how to know if your social media strategy is working for you ..read more