There's more to being a part of a Buying Group than just buying, we find out as we chat to Showcase Jewellers Managing Director, Carson Webb. PLUS! We announce some really exciting news!! Make sure you catch this episode so you don't miss out!

Jewellery runs in the blood in this family! In this episode we have a chat to Albert and Toby Bensimon of Shiels and Grahams Jewellers. As they juggle the changes that covid has brought their national family business, they remain great mates as father and son as they transition from one generation to another.

Stock control and managing your inventory can make a huge difference to your balance sheet. Join us as we chat to Mike Dyer from Retail Edge as he discusses why stock control is so important for your jewellery business and passes on some tips about current and upcoming jewellery trends.

Have you seen the incredible Samantha Kelly's work? If you haven't check out her stunning jewellery designs and renders here https://www.skjewellery.com.au/ Youll be inspired! Sam chats to us about her work, what inspires her and shares great advice for people wanting to start drawing.

As we transition through a strange and uncertain time in all of our lives, we wanted to try and get a little positive, so we've got some tips for you from a great business coach and motivational speaker, Dan Kuss. You can find Dan at https://www.dankuss.com/

After a year, we have a new episode and are so thrilled to be Back on the Bench! The Jewellers Podcast is back ready to speak to jewellers, retailers and industry supporters in the Australian and New Zealand Jewellery Industry.

In this episode we share some exciting news!

We talk to Jake Coughlan who gives a honest account of a recent episode of career burnout. We also talk to Monica Davidson, doyenne of Creative Business Plus, an enterprise set up to help independent creatives and practitioners in the business world.

As we all continue to learn, I talked to Mel Young from UNSW about how to get the best out of an educational course and her experiences as a teacher. Mel has her own creative practice and you can follow her on insta @unnaturaljeweller

A big episode on watches! Another service for jewellers to offer is watch sales and service. We talk to 2 watchmakers to establish the basics or back up what you already offer. It's a long one so you may need a few sittings! Thanks to Neil Pola and Roger Brinkman for sharing their expertise.

Laura Phillis from Tatum Gems has built a decent following intuitively, and Tom Ragg is the social media expert. We compare notes on using Instagram and the importance of content.

Tom also hosts We Are The Watchers, a weekly podcast about what to watch on tv, iPad and cinema.