051: Community, Chains & Clarity: Catching Up with Arc & Alloy

Today we are chatting with Melissa from Arc & Alloy in New Jersey & so much has happened since our strategy call! After almost two years in business, Melissa is proof that following your gut can change everything. With a career in dental work, she decided to add on permanent jewelry after discovering it with her bestie! She happened to stumble into a shop also offering permanent jewelry training and hasn’t looked back since! In this episode, we talk about how she's grown her biz through community collabs, word of mouth, and just showing up, especially with other women-owned businesses. Melissa shares her tips for getting into events (even when the hosts are hesitant), how she educates her customers, and even how to recycles chains. Smart, right?We also chat about the messy middle, when you hit that 2-year mark and start asking, “What’sGoldiegirl143! next?” From booking a strategy call to dreaming big about add-ons and new offerings, Melissa’s ready to evolve her biz and keep it moving forward. She’s also heading to PJX (you going?!) for inspo, networking, and to meet her tribe. Because let’s be real, you need those biz besties who get it. lean on your resources. This one’s full of honest business talk, encouragement, and a reminder that your growth might be one bold leap away.  What's possible when you lean in?  If you're at a crossroads in your biz, this is definitely an episode you want to tune into! Let’s do it!Websiteinstagram