309. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Jewellery Business with Jessica Rose

Starting a jewellery business is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming when you don't know what to focus on first. In this solo episode, Jessica Rose shares 7 things she wishes she had known before starting her first jewellery business over 20 years ago - along with what she would do differently if she were starting today. If you're building or growing a jewellery business, this episode will give you clarity, reassurance and practical direction on what really matters. In this episode, you'll learn: Why building a jewellery business takes longer than you think (and why that's OK) How to manage overwhelm when you're doing everything yourself What it really means to price your jewellery for profit Why marketing - not just your designs - is key to making sales How trust and connection influence buying decisions Why photography and video are essential for growing your brand A simple approach to staying consistent without burning out Key moments from this episode 02:02 Welcome and introduction to the episode 04:05 1. Building a jewellery business takes time 08:30 Fine jewellery businesses often take even longer to grow 11:00 2. You do not have to do it all alone 15:00 3. Managing overwhelm as a jeweller and business owner 17:16 The 'one thing a day' approach 21:26 4. How to price your jewellery for profit 25:47 5. Why marketing is the key to selling jewellery 30:18 6. Jewellery is a trust and connection based business 34:25 7. Why photography and video matter so much 38:32 Final reflections on growing a jewellery business 39:02 The Jewellery Business Starter Kit 43:00 Free Starter Kit bonus with Diploma enrolment before 1st May 44:59 Final thoughts and outro Resources mentioned in this episode: Jewellery Business Starter Kit Jewellers Academy Diploma Programmes If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it helps more jewellers find the podcast. Follow Jewellers Academy: Instagram: @jewellersacademy