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What exciting ways are the Georgia Jewelers Association growing, educating, and empowering its jewelry members?
How is the Diamond Producers Association ensuring the sustainability of the diamond industry?
Why does your jewelry business absolutely need an advisory group today?
When should your retail jewelry store get into the lab-grown diamond business?
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First Guest – Judy Lince, Executive Director for the Georgia Jewelers Association – Timestamp: [2:08]
Second Guest – Grant Mobley, Trade Lead for the Diamond Producers Association – Timestamp: [14:17]
Third Guest – Phillip Bosen, Founder of Bosen Associates – Timestamp: [17:12]
Fourth Guest – Doug Meadows, Founder of David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry – Timestamp: [26:06]
Georgia Jewelers Association – The Georgia Jewelers Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and protect the welfare of retail jewelers in our state. Our collective efforts enable our membership to realize benefits that could never be achieved as individuals. Georgia Jewelers Association advocates high ethical standards for all members and promotes professional business practices and leadership skills to enhance each member’s profitability.
Diamond Producers Association – The Diamond Producers Association is an international organization comprising the world’s leading diamond mining companies. Our mission is to protect and promote the integrity and reputation of diamonds, thereby ensuring the sustainability of the diamond industry.
Bosen Associates – Consultant to retail jewelers. Phillip Bosen is a veteran jewelry retail expert, having been involved with different aspects of the business since 1982. Bosen started working at his family’s small jewelry store after school, at the age of twelve. This early start got him hooked! He has worked with small, medium, and larger jewelers and has learned from the best. Phillip’s consultancy specifically helps retail jewelers improve profitability and quality of life.
David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry – David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry is a family-owned, fourth-generation, a jewelry store located in Marietta, Georgia. It was founded by two brothers, David, and Douglas Meadows, who both grew up in the jewelry business.
Jessica Rossomme – Director of Content for Four Grainer, guest host for “Inside the Jewelry Trade” radio show, JCK Advisory Board Member, Director of Operations for Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry, book editor, professional style advisor.
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The host of “Inside the Jewelry Trade” Radio Show – Jewelry Business Strategist – President of Four Grainer LLC. Author of the business books “A Reason To Chant,” and “A Reason to Chant – Jewelry Trade Edition.” Rod lives in Atlanta with his wife and two almost-human cats.