Today I'm deep into the world of social media and the complex emotions that often come with it. I'm sharing some of the anxieties and fears I see a lot of jewelry artists and designers struggling with when it comes to showing up on social media authentically. From the fear of being judged for being "too commercial" to concerns about authenticity and the belief that their art isn't enough, we're laying it all out on the table.

Join me as I tackle these fears head-on and discuss strategies for aligning your online presence with your true self. It's time to let go of the pressure and embrace your authentic self on social media. It's time for you to start taking up space and sharing your designs with the world.

Topics Discussed:

• Navigating emotions when it comes to social media
• Why we're our harshest critics
• Feeling like a "sell out" for being commercial as an artist
• Dealing with fear, anxiety and imposter syndrome
• Feeling unworthy in business
• Embracing taking up space
• Shifting your perspective when it comes to posting content
• Why showing up on social media is not being self-absorbed

So, grab your coffee or tea, and let's dive in together!

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Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

Let's be honest - as a jewelry biz owner you've had your fair share of failures on your journey. Today I'm walking through how to reframe failure and use it as a catalyst for growth. I'll be diving into how to the shift towards a growth mindset, learning from mistakes, adapting and innovating, and sharing some practical tips for embracing failure.

Topics Discussed:

• Reframing failure as an avenue for growth
• Adopting a growth mindset
• Learning from mistakes and utilizing them as learning experiences
• Embracing failure to drive innovation and adaptation
• Tips for reframing failure
• The role of failures in your path to success

So, grab your coffee or tea, and let's dive in together!

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Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

Today I'm chatting to Christine Mighion, the Founder of Christine Mighion Jewelry who is a former dental hygienist turned successful jewelry artist who shares her inspiring journey of transitioning into a full-time jewelry business owner. Christine discusses her path to clarity in entrepreneurship, how understanding the difference between a jewelry designer and jewelry artist impacted her journey, and the pivotal moments that led her to overcome burnout and make strategic decisions for her business, such as cutting wholesale accounts. This conversation really centers around the philosophy of embracing change, maintaining boundaries, and cultivating a purpose-driven, successful jewelry business that supports your dream life.

Topics Discussed:

• Christine Mighion's journey from dental hygienist to jewelry artist
• Defining entrepreneurial boundaries and goals
• Distinguishing between jewelry designer and jewelry artist roles
• Transitioning from a career to full-time jewelry business ownership
• Coping with burnout and making necessary pivots
• Strategic decision to cut wholesale accounts
• Recognizing red flags in one's business
• Insights into working with publicists effectively
• Building a six-figure jewelry business organically
• Delegating tasks through outsourcing
• Importance of learning to say "no"
• Adapting to changes in the Etsy platform's impact on jewelry businesses
• Embracing authenticity and less curated content on Instagram
• Being the authentic face of a brand
• Balancing slow living with the demands of entrepreneurship
• Making business decisions aligned with purpose, not ego-driven choices

Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Instagram: @christinemighion

Website: https://christinemighion.com

Book: Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business by Paul Jarvis

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Step into the world of creativity and business with Elise Estelle Renn, a talented jewelry artist living her dream in Lisbon. In this special chat, we follow Elise's inspiring shift from science to jewelry artistry. She shares how jewelry captures emotions, chats about diving into her jewelry business, and the courage it takes to trust your journey. This is an extra special episode as Elise is a dear client of Robyn's and is a new member of the Jewelry Business Academy.

Topics Discussed:

• Why jewelry as an art form holds so much meaning
• How jewelry is able to encapsulate your expression
• Transitioning from a career in science
• Learning how to live as an artist
• Giving yourself space to find your true direction
• Taking leaps of faith and trusting your journey
• Embracing the discomfort of building a business as an artist
• Your nervous system & building your business
• Finding peace in the discomfort that comes from journeying down your own path
• Going all in on life and energy giving things
• Committing to your business & why it's so powerful
• Lessons learnt in building a jewelry business
• Showing up and why rest is productive
• Seeing the light and beautify of your own unique story
• How your friendship circles can hold you back on your path, and how to navigate and rebirth friendships as you shift into new seasons of life

Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elise.estelle/

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If you're a jewelry business owner who would love to get into wholesale, you'll love this conversation with Amanda Esposito, the Founder & Designer behind Northern Tides Studio. This is an extra special episode as Amanda has been a part of the Jewelry Business Academy for a couple of months, and today she's sharing her updates and lessons learnt with you.

Topics Discussed:

• Expanding into wholesale
• Jewelry sales in airports
• Boutiques vs. big retailers
• Handling large wholesale orders
• Streamlining collections for wholesale
• Scaling designs effectively
• Profits and pitfalls of wholesale
• Tips for entering wholesale
• Growing through Instagram
• Building lasting customer connections
• Easing decision-making for customers
• Crafting an authentic brand
• Finding balance amid challenges

Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://northerntidesstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northerntidesstudio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northerntidesstudio?_rdc=1&_rdr

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If you're an "ideas" person with lots of dreams and goals, but haven't actually started taking action towards them, this episode is for you! Today, we're diving into how to shift from being a dreamer to becoming an unstoppable doer, and how to break free from that wantrepreneurial trap and embrace stepping into the role of entrepreneur.

Just like my own journey from cubicle life to building my own jewelry business, we'll dive into what separates the dreamers from the action-driven achievers. From understanding the nuances of transforming your ideas into reality to navigating the twists and turns of the business landscape, we're cracking the code on what it truly takes to thrive as an entrepreneur.

So, grab your coffee or whatever floats your boat, and let's dive in together!

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Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

If you're a new business owner in your launch phase, you're going to love this conversation with Arielle Zella, the Founder + Designer behind LÚDERE, a jewelry brand that inspires you to embrace your authentic self and to live life as play. This is an extra special episode as Arielle is a dear client of Robyn's and a member of the Jewelry Business Academy. Discover valuable insights on launching your business, conquering overwhelm, embracing imperfection, optimizing launches, and building a strong community connection. Overcome fear, learn the power of support, and become the face of your brand.

Topics Discussed:

• How to launch your business in the most grounded way possible
• Feelings of overwhelm
• Learning vs. doing
• Embracing messy action
• Perfectionism
• Optimizing launches
• Fear on video
• Building strong connections with your community
• Why Arielle chose to embrace support
• Embracing being the face of your brand

Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeisludere/

Website: https://www.luderejewelry.com/

Book: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work And What To Do About It

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Hey there, podcast family! It's Robyn Clark, and today, we've hit a crazy milestone - our 100th episode! Today I'm going to spill the beans on how I ended up where I am today.

Picture this: I used to be your typical corporate ladder climber, but guess what? I broke free! Yeah, you heard that right. I ditched cubicle life and ventured into the world of jewelry entrepreneurship, building my own brand from the ground up. It wasn't all sparkles and rainbows, though. I faced my share of challenges, and boy, did I learn some major life lessons along the way.

So, on this special episode, I'm taking you on a ride through my rollercoaster of a journey - from hustling in the corporate jungle to becoming a jewelry business owner with a loyal community of super-fan customers. I'm also talking about how I made the leap into the world of business coaching, and I can't wait to share how that happened.

So, grab your coffee or whatever floats your boat, and let's dive in together!

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Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

Join us in celebrating Inari Jewellerys' first successful year in business with founder Eva Woon. This episode is extra special as Eva is a dear client of Robyn's and has been a member of the Jewelry Business Academy, and she's sharing what that journey has looked like.

In this episode, discover the art of building lasting and authentic connections within the jewelry business community. Learn from Eva's valuable insights on nurturing relationships, embracing vulnerability, and gracefully scaling your business. Explore the impact of little milestones and the significance of Eva's jewelry business while gaining inspiration from her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Tune in to unlock the full potential of your own jewelry brand and find support within a like-minded community of jewelry business owners.

Topics Discussed:

• Inari Jewelrys' One Year Birthday
• Building strong + authentic connections with your community
• Why vulnerability is key
• Shifting the focus in your business on building connection
• How events have impacted Eva's business
• Building your brand in a way that feels good
• How to organically grow your team
• Gracefully letting go in business, and how it will help you scale
• Navigating emotions as a business owner
• Celebrating little milestones
• How important + impactful your jewelry business is
• Transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship
• Having a support system
• Eva's experience in the Jewelry Business Academy
• The power of being a part of a community of jewelry business owners
• Getting clarity on your journey

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, tho those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: www.inarijewellery.com

Instagram: inarijewellery

TikTok: inarijewellery

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In today's episode, I'm chatting to Mona Almutani, the Founder and Designer behind Mx Knots, a macrame jewelry brand based in Kuwait. This is an extra special podcast as Mona is a dear client and this episode was recorded about four weeks after Mona joined us in the Jewelry Business Academy.

Topics Discussed:

• How Mona got started in her business
• The challenges Mona faced in the early days of her jewelry business
• The trial and error approach to business
• Why you can't be expected to know how to do it all
• Mona's experience in the JBA
• Mental health
• Community and why it's so valuable
• The biggest lessons Mona has learnt so far
• The important of boundaries
• Wins Mona celebrated in her first few weeks in the JBA
• Advice for new business owners

If you're looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You'll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, tho those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxknots/

Website: https://mxknots.com/

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