Hey There!! In this personal episode, I share my experiences as a first-time vendor and speaker at the Permanent Jewelry Expo (PJX). It was an incredible journey filled with both challenges and triumphs. I have to admit, there were moments when I wanted to call Andy and say, "Just kidding, I don't want to be a speaker!” But I trusted my gut and went for it!
Let's catch up and chat about all the struggles and successes from PJX! The day before PJX, I hadn't received some of my shipments, and I was still working on my speech—procrastination at its finest! Despite these and so many other hurdles, the energy and passion in the first class I taught were so validating! Speaking about handmade jewelry, something I am very passionate about, was incredibly rewarding. Handmade is where my entrepreneurship journey started, and I loved talking about and teaching all of they ways fellow Permanent Jewelry Owners can incorporate handmade into their businesses!
I loved getting to meet and mingle with so many like minded PJ Artists! After PJX, I felt a tremendous demand for this membership + trainings, so I got to work. I created the glow-up and bangle videos and launched the Goldie Links Society membership (check it all out at www.allthethingspermanentjewelry.com)!
I employ stay-at-home mamas to make these handmade chains, connectors, bangles, and glow-ups. Trying to keep on top of orders, mama makers, training new Goldie Girls, creating courses, all while being a wife and mom was overwhelming (but amazing!) to say the least! So much growth is happening, and I’m learning so many valuable lessons along the way!
I also share why I decided to let go of franchising my permanent jewelry biz, Goldie Links. I love supporting other women and wanted to give them their own creative outlet without having to run everything by me. The membership creates one-on-one help and provides all the tools and resources they need, allowing me more time to build this amazing community of permanent jewelry enthusiasts. It has been an amazing realization as I know what I feel passionate about, how I feel I am making an impact and what is benefiting permanent jewelers. I can't wait to see how this membership evolves!
Join me as I reflect on this whirlwind experience and the exciting new beginnings that lie ahead!
Links:
All The Things Permanent Jewelry
Instagram: @goldielinkssociety @goldielinksjewelry
Facebook Group - Goldie Links podcast, Supplies + All Things Permanent Jewelry
