123 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Cindy Liebel, Independent Jewelry Designer and Metalsmith
Release Date: 03/24/2025
135 - Laryssa and Liz Answer the Question, "How Often Should You Update Your Website Content?"
Success With Jewelry
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134 - Laryssa and Liz Spill the Tea on JCK & Couture 2025
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133 - Laryssa and Liz Talk Birthdays, Bling & Brand New Headshots
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132 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Sharon Zimmerman About Pricing Strategy For Jewelry
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131 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Hilary Halstead Scott of Halstead About Pricing
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130 - Laryssa and Liz Dive into SMS (Text) Marketing For Jewelry Brands
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129 - Laryssa and Liz on Why You Need to Clean Your Email List
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128 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Jordan Harris, Digital Content Creator and Producer
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127 - Laryssa and Liz on How to Share Updates With Confidence
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126 - Laryssa and Liz Share, "What's Working For Our Clients?"
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Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #126! In this episode, we’re catching up and sharing what’s on our minds—what’s working for our clients, what we’re focusing on, and how we’re thinking about Q2 and beyond. Plus, for Insiders only, we chat about our own recent revelations as well as the challenges we're facing in our own business - maybe you can relate! ✨Join our Patreon to unlock the extended episode: Liz Kantner...
info_outlineWelcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive.
Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #123! This week, Laryssa and Liz interview Cindy Liebel, an independent jewelry designer who has been creating jewelry since 2008. Inspired by the clean lines and bold simplicity of Scandinavian, Modernist, and Art Deco architecture, Cindy translates these influences into elegant, wearable jewelry. She’s successfully grown her business over the years, and in this episode, she’s sharing insights on how she did it—plus valuable advice for emerging jewelry brands looking to find their footing.
Here's one piece of advice she'd like you all to know: "Think about what sparked joy in your heart when you decided to start a business making and designing jewelry, and let that be the motivation that continues to inspire you moving forward."
Plus, for Insiders only, Cindy will reveal her top tips for emerging designers! ✨Join our Patreon to unlock the extended episode: https://patreon.com/SuccesswithJewelry
Where to Find Cindy:
Website: https://cindyliebel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyliebeljewelry
Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com.
Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She’s the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Laryssa brings her extensive marketing expertise to the podcast, helping jewelers grow their businesses. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com.
Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!