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Troy Perkins on Wearable Art, Jewelry Business, and Economic Insights
Published 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
Bubba Startz welcomes Troy Perkins, delving into his journey and the concept of wearable art in jewelry. They discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and how fluctuating gold and silver prices impact the business. The conversation touches on market manipulation and its economic implications, as well as the history of gold mining in South Dakota. Troy shares insights on recycling and repurposing jewelry, along with his favorite aspects of the job and the challenges of business growth.
(0:00) Introduction and guest Troy Perkins' backstory
(2:55) Wearable art concept and business ownership in jewelry
(6:30) Entrepreneurship challenges and job impacts
(10:10) Gold and silver prices' effects on jewelry business
(13:52) Market manipulation and economic implications
(17:04) Gold mining history in South Dakota
(20:19) Recycling and repurposing jewelry
(25:19) Troy Perkins' favorite job aspects and business growth challenges
(27:22) Troy Perkins' online presence and TV show potential
(29:39) Sponsor: Pure and easy tea