How Jewellers Grow: Tools, Techniques & Truths from the Diploma Diaries (podcast episode)

Ever wondered what it’s really like to take a jewellery diploma? In this
episode, host Jessica Rose sits down with this year’s Jewellers Academy
Diploma Diarists – Tori Foster, Jane Taylor, and Emma René to talk about
their experiences studying, teaching, and creating jewellery as part of the
Jewellers Academy Diploma programs.

The Diploma Diaries is an Instagram initiative where selected students and
tutors share their year-long journeys with the wider jewellery-making
community.

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win £1000 to spend on jewellery tools, materials or training – the jewellers academy support fund for September

Every other month, we award £1,000 to one jeweller to invest in their
business and how you use it is completely up to you. Whether it’s tools,
materials, training, or something else that will support your growth, this
fund is designed to help you move forward with purpose.

Plus, the winner also receives a 1-hour 1:1 mentoring session tailored to
their needs, whether that’s business strategy, marketing, or hands-on
jewellery making support.

Find out how to enter.

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Advanced Stone Setting: How the Masterclasses Took Iain Sainsbury’s Skills to the Next Level (podcast episode)

In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jessica Rose talks
with jeweller and community member Iain Sainsbury to explore his journey
through the Advanced Stone Setting Masterclasses program – an advanced
training series designed for jewellers ready to refine their fine jewellery
and stone-setting skills.

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15 Weeks to Christmas: The Jeweller’s Guide to a Profitable Season (podcast episode)

Christmas is the most profitable season for many jewellers but it can also
be the most overwhelming if you don’t plan ahead. With just 15 weeks to go,
now is the time to get organised, take action, and set yourself up for
success.

That is why we have started our weekly jewellery business Christmas tips
over on Instagram. Each week, Jess will be sharing something tangible and
specific you can do for your jewellery business to ensure you stay on
track.

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Jessica Rose and Anna Campbell share
about the tips and practical strategies to help you maximise sales, stay
focused, and avoid last-minute stress. From stock planning to marketing,
photography to pricing, we walk you through how to make the most of this
crucial quarter.

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15 Weeks to Christmas: The Jeweller’s Guide to a Profitable Season (podcast episode)

Christmas is the most profitable season for many jewellers but it can also
be the most overwhelming if you don’t plan ahead. With just 15 weeks to go,
now is the time to get organised, take action, and set yourself up for
success.

That is why we have started our weekly jewellery business Christmas tips
over on Instagram. Each week, Jess will be sharing something tangible and
specific you can do for your jewellery business to ensure you stay on
track.

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Jessica Rose and Anna Campbell share
about the tips and practical strategies to help you maximise sales, stay
focused, and avoid last-minute stress. From stock planning to marketing,
photography to pricing, we walk you through how to make the most of this
crucial quarter.

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The Good Girl Rebellion: Building a Business That Works for You with Anna Campbell (podcast episode)

Do you ever feel like you’re great at supporting others but struggle when
it comes to prioritizing yourself and your own business? You’re not alone
and there are things you can do. This week on the Jewellers Academy podcast
Jessica Rose chats with our part time Community Manager Anna Campbell. Anna
is a former psychology lecturer and author of the brand new book Good Girl
Rebellion: Build the Business, Break the Rules, Be Limitless, about how
women who identify with the ‘good girl’ personality can grow businesses
that align with who they really are without burning out or trying to force
themselves into a model that doesn’t fit.

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The Good Girl Rebellion: Building a Business That Works for You with Anna Campbell (podcast episode)

Do you ever feel like you’re great at supporting others but struggle when
it comes to prioritizing yourself and your own business? You’re not alone
and there are things you can do. This week on the Jewellers Academy podcast
Jessica Rose chats with our part time Community Manager Anna Campbell. Anna
is a former psychology lecturer and author of the brand new book Good Girl
Rebellion: Build the Business, Break the Rules, Be Limitless, about how
women who identify with the ‘good girl’ personality can grow businesses
that align with who they really are without burning out or trying to force
themselves into a model that doesn’t fit.

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5 tips for creating standout workshops as a creative with Patricia van den Akker from the Design Trust (podcast episode)

If you’ve ever thought about teaching creative workshops – or you already
run them and want to make them truly unforgettable – this episode is packed
with wisdom you won’t want to miss.

Jessica Rose sits down with Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust,
author of ‘Teaching Creative Workshops in Person and Online’, to share five
powerful tips for designing workshops that stand out. Patricia’s approach
goes far beyond simply showing people how to make something. Instead, she
encourages us to think deeply about why we teach, what kind of experience
we want to create, and how we can market our workshops in a way that
connects emotionally with the right students.

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