The Art of Building a Jewelry Business: Adrian Blanco's Journey from Employee to Owner

Adrian Blanco, owner of Adrian Blanco Jewelry, shares his journey in the jewelry business. He started working at a local jewelry store in high school and eventually became an apprentice, learning various aspects of the business. After working for other jewelry companies, he decided to open his own store, leveraging his relationships with designers to stock his inventory. Adrian emphasizes the importance of building relationships with customers and being a trusted jeweler. He also discusses the balancing act of being a business owner, managing employees, and being involved in the community. Adrian's involvement with law enforcement is another core aspect of his business. Blanco also highlights the significance of mentorship and networking in entrepreneurship. He shares his love for tequila and the agave community, as well as his Agave Club with others in the area. Blanco encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start early, seek mentors, and embrace discomfort. Guest social: https://www.instagram.com/adrianblancojewelry/ Want to be on the show? email: [email protected] Stay Connected With Me! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roundtwopodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roundtwopodcast/ X: https://x.com/roundtwopodcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkicorbett23/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/mood-of-summer License code: OP8GIHKKW4778AIM Come check out my new podcast, The Scarlet Edit! Instagram: @thescarlet.edit YouTube: @thescarletedit Available to listen on Apple, Spotify & Amazon ============================= ✅ Round Two Podcast is officially on hiatus. Please feel free to enjoy all of the episodes, as they were a joy to create and are full of inspiration, knowledge and wonderful stories. Thank you for being a loyal listener of Round Two - it has been the most special adventure and I have loved every minute of it. Nikki For collaboration and business inquiries, 📩 email: [email protected]