Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow A Family Pearl Farm Went Viral ft. Kamoka Pearls
Season 6 Episode 39
Mike talks with Komoka’s Josh Humbert about his family pearl farm in Tahiti rebuilt its methods around eco-farming and sustainable handling of oyster…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
A Woven Vision ft. Malo Bands
Season 6 Episode 38
We trace Malo Bands’ journey from handwoven artistry to a tech-enabled, service-first business, and how listening to retailers turned beautiful showp…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
From Zero to One, Let's Talk About Vendor Data
Season 6 Episode 37
Mike shares how he's helping rebuild Punchmark’s Premium Vendor Program from a one-way data pipe into a two-way system that gives vendors and retaile…
1 year ago
The Balancing Act Every CEO Must Manage ft. Ross Cockerham
Season 6 Episode 36
Mike sits down with his boss Ross Cockerham, Punchmark Co-Founder & CEO, about how he balances attending trade shows and events vs. being present at …
1 year ago
What Shoppers Plan to Buy This Year ft. Podium
Season 6 Episode 35
Melisa Monroe from Podium shares exclusive insights from a recent consumer survey of nearly 1000 prospective shoppers about projected holiday spendin…
1 year ago
Marketing Through Q4 and Beyond ft. Hope Bellair
Season 6 Episode 34
Digital marketing expert Hope Bellair shares insights from HubSpot's Inbound 25 conference and tailored Q4 marketing strategies for different types o…
1 year ago
5 Jewelry Industry Topics You Should Be Paying Attention To
Season 6 Episode 33
The jewelry industry is evolving with significant technological, market, and policy developments that are reshaping how businesses operate and connec…
1 year, 1 month ago
Let's Talk with Ring Buyers (Part 5): A Custom Engagement Ring Journey
Season 6 Episode 32
Michael interviews his eldest brother, Joseph, about his custom engagement ring process with Vincent from Arezzo Jewelers, revealing that custom proj…
1 year, 1 month ago
Listen First, Lead Second: 1 Year of Leading AGS ft. President Alexis Padis
Season 6 Episode 31
Alexis Padis, President of AGS, shares insights from her first year of leadership and discusses her vision for the organization's future after being …
1 year, 1 month ago
Everything You Need to Know About the NEW ChatGPT-5
Season 6 Episode 30
GPT-5 has arrived with meaningful improvements in logical reasoning, processing speed, and the ability to dynamically switch between models based on …
1 year, 2 months ago