What if the thing you built from scratch—the thing that gave you purpose, freedom, and income—wasn’t the final destination?

In today’s Hot Seat episode, I’m joined by Fred, husband of Margaret from Centering Pendants. Fred is usually behind the scenes, but today he’s taking over the mic and putting me in the hot seat! We talk about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, my journey from a corporate marketing job to running a full-time jewelry business, and the emotional decision to shift into coaching. I’m sharing the real, raw behind-the-scenes moments—the costly mistakes, the moments I doubted myself, and the incredible lessons that transformed not only my business, but me as a person.

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re “doing it wrong,” this episode will remind you that every misstep is part of the path.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why leaving a stable job for your creative business isn’t as wild as it seems
2. The $20K mistake that taught me everything about timing and strategy
3. How running a jewelry business transformed my self-worth and confidence
4. The truth about building community and why it’s the secret weapon to sustainable growth
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Robyn’s leap from corporate life into jewelry entrepreneurship
• How Fred supports Margaret behind the scenes
• Common costly mistakes in new jewelry businesses
• The emotional journey of pivoting into coaching
• Building a values-driven community
• Redefining success on your own terms
  
  

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Ready for Growth? Then This Invitation is for You:

If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support, and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.

I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those just starting out to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals. I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photobug_fred/

Website: https://centeringpendants.com/