In this episode, I’m joined by jeweler Emilie Shapiro—owner of a brick-and-mortar shop, wholesale pro, author, and educator. We dive into inventory management, production planning, and selling wholesale. Follow Emilie on Instagram at Emile Shapiro Jewelry and Emily Shapiro Studio for updates on classes and workshops. She offers in-person workshops at her Lon ... Show More
Jun 28
Why Are Gold & Silver Prices So High With Special Guest Nina Eichacker
In today's episode, I sit down with Nina Eichacker, an Economics Professor at the University of Rhode Island, to break down something every jeweler has been feeling in their wallet — record high gold and silver prices in 2026. Nina helps us understand why this is happening and wh ... Show More
59m 48s
Feb 2021
503: Riding the Wave of Entrepreneurship with Shari Aussant
On this week's episode, Emily talks with Shari Aussant from Mermaids on Cape Cod. A long time student of Emily's, Shari has decades of experience in the boutique business including running the country's old country store in Wareham, MA. Shari talks about the changes that she made ... Show More
49m 50s
Aug 2020
422: Creating a Dream Boutique with Brittany Petrik
Emily talks with one of her 2020 Mastermind clients, Brittany Petrik, on her journey from teaching to boutique-ing, her unconventional brick and mortar, and her ability to pivot and serve her community during a worldwide pandemic. Brittany talks about her journey over the last ye ... Show More
53m 58s
Oct 2022
Turning Your Hobby Into A Profitable Business
<p>In this episode of <i>Shopify Master</i>s, we’re in London, UK, chatting with, Raquel Acosta the ceramist and owner of Glaze Me Pretty. Raquel shares how her pottery hobby became a profitable business, how she uses Instagram to grow her sales, and what it takes for you to buil ... Show More
28m 35s