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Are you struggling to grow your jewelry business while balancing a full-time job and wondering if you're really allowed to call yourself a business owner?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kaitlyn Gurule of Kiara Rose Jewelry to talk about what it really looks like to build a jewelry business in a busy season of life. We talk about her journey into silversmithing, how rockhounding reignited her joy, and the beautiful pivot she's making by incorporating hand-collected gemstones into her work. Kaitlyn shares honestly about juggling a demanding career, navigating visibility on social media, and learning to own her identity as a jeweler, even before doing it full-time. We also dive into the power of community, the impact of the Jewelry Business Academy retreat, and the mindset shifts that help you keep moving forward one step at a time. This episode is such a heartfelt reminder that your business is real, your dream matters, and you don't have to have it all figured out to keep growing.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to keep building your jewelry business even when you have a demanding full-time job
2. Why owning your identity as a jewelry business owner changes the way you show up
3. How following your creativity and passions can open doors in both business and life
4. The role community, support, and mindset play in sustainable jewelry business growth
   
   

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Topics Discussed:

• Kaitlyn's journey into metalsmithing and jewelry design
• How rockhounding inspired a new creative direction in her brand
• Balancing a jewelry business with a full-time career
• Confidence, visibility, and showing up on social media
• The impact of the Jewelry Business Academy retreat
• Mindset shifts around identity, growth, and owning your business
  
  

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kiararosejewelry/

Website | https://kiararosejewelry.com/

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DISCLAIMER: We really enjoyed this conversation and learning more about Ben's platform. However, Robyn has not personally tested this product, and it is not officially endorsed by her or the Jewelry Business Academy.

Are you spending too much time, money, and energy perfecting your jewelry designs before you even know if they'll sell? In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Tilley, CEO and founder of Pencil, a design and commerce platform built for jewelers. We dive into a smarter way to approach jewelry design, sampling, customization, and inventory, especially when cash flow is tight and time is limited. Ben shares his journey from software to fine jewelry manufacturing and back into tech, along with the biggest mistakes he saw brands making behind the scenes. We talk about perfectionism, testing demand before overcommitting, why so many jewelry business owners are still doing things the hard way, and how technology can help you simplify the path from idea to sale. If you've ever felt stuck in the design process or overwhelmed by inventory decisions, this episode will help you rethink what's possible in your jewelry business.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why perfectionism keeps jewelry business owners stuck and how to move forward without waiting for everything to be flawless

2. A smarter way to test new designs and collections before investing heavily in inventory

3. How simplifying the design and sampling process can save time, money, and creative energy

4. Why sales and marketing matter just as much, if not more, than having beautiful products
   
   

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Topics Discussed:

• Ben Tilley's journey from software into jewelry manufacturing and back into tech

• The biggest challenges jewelry businesses face with design, sampling, and production

• Why so many brands over-invest in inventory too early

• How to test demand before committing to a full collection

• The role of CAD design and how Pencil simplifies the process

• Why strong sales and marketing skills matter more than most jewelry business owners realize
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pencil_design_platform

Website | https://pencildesign.co/

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Are you secretly wondering if your jewelry business could become your full-time reality… but fear keeps holding you back?

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I'm joined by Elle, the founder of Pretty Steep, a sterling silver jewelry brand inspired by mountain life and adventure. Elle shares her journey from working corporate marketing jobs to finally trusting herself enough to go all in on her jewelry business. We talk about the fear of leaving a steady paycheck, the power of support and community, why mindset matters just as much as strategy, and how to know when it's actually the right time to make a big move. If you've ever questioned whether your business is "just a hobby" or struggled to believe you can truly make this work, this conversation will leave you feeling deeply seen, encouraged, and ready to back yourself in a bigger way.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to know when it's time to seriously consider going full time in your jewelry business

2. Why betting on yourself is often the turning point for real business growth

3. How your environment, support system, and mindset shape your success

4. Why treating your jewelry business like a real business changes everything
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Elle's journey from the UK to mountain life in BC

• Starting Pretty Steep and building a jewelry brand inspired by adventure

• The fear of quitting a stable job to go all in on a business

• Why mindset, visibility, and self-trust matter in entrepreneurship

• The impact of community and the Jewelry Business Academy retreat

• Moving from hobby mindset to real business owner identity
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prettysteep/

Website | https://prettysteep.co/