This tip goes hand in hand with how I open a lot of my shows: "Remember, it's just jewelry and nothing is that serious!" And a quick poll: What jewelry designer do you dislike selling but grit your teeth and do it anyway? If your choice is not listed, post it in the comments below 👇🏻

Well, half rant, half advice. Plain and simply put, I'm tired of watching new people or less knowledgeable jewelry people eat shit sandwiches from experienced individuals in this industry. It's just jewelry. It's not a secret recipe. It's not saving anyone's life, and it certainly doesn't make you better than the next guy/gal. Just be kind. Yes, you studied for 30 years, congratulations. I hope I'm not like you when I reach the same point. If jewelry makes you feel poorly toward other people or makes you want to be negative, then maybe you should consider a different hobby until you're ready to act like a respectable/respectful person. XO, Brad

You're at an estate sale and both brooches are gorgeous, colorful, statement pieces and they are both $40. One is Joan Rivers and the other is Heidi Daus. Which one are you buying and why? Both is an acceptable answer but it is a cop-out 😂

I'm getting a better understanding of how this all works! Please like this post if you received a phone notification for this post and whether you are android or ios. Click the calendar tab and find the live call I scheduled for 3/11 at 1PM est. See if you can add it to your calendar? I will try to record the call and post it for any who miss it. I will be adding more specific content and one on one opportunities for people who wish to be premier members or VIP members. It's similar to a Patreon for YouTube, except you will actually gain something, not just entertainment/mindless video content. Send me a DM here if you want help finding access to this. I'm not ready to cram it down anyone's throat, beyond saying I will do everything in my power to make it worth your while. I posted a very basic item in the Classroom tab if you want to see what that looks like. Expect more fun and involved content there!! I'm feeling SO thankful for 190 members in just a couple days and I truly hope you all get something out of this. ♥ Brad/threefortytwo/Orvis