{"podcast":{"title":"Bling Talks: Insights from the Jewelers’ World","slug":"bling-talks-insights-from-the-jewelers-world-6458189","podcast_index_feed_id":6458189,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bling-talks-jewelryboxai/","website_url":"https://bling-talks-jewelryboxai.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/944632f0-210f-4e3f-bc13-cb5480edde42/-YK-BwuhfdaFSWQppPX068q1.jpg","author":"Anthony Haddad","episode_count":49,"summary":"Jewelrybox.ai presents \"Bling Talks: Insights from the Jewelers’ World\" is a must-listen podcast that shines a spotlight on the brilliant minds and innovative spirits driving the glamorous world of jewelry. Each week, join our host as we explore the inspiring stories of successful bridal jewelers, business moguls, and pioneers who've carved their niches in the competitive landscape. From decorated designers, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and owners of small boutiques into thriving empires, we'll reveal the secrets that define success across the jewelry business. Whether you're a jeweler, retailer, or anyone interested in the fusion of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship, \"Bling Talks\" offers invaluable insights into the multifaceted world of jewelry retailing and design. Tune in to uncover the business acumen, innovation, and personal tenacity that have shaped the careers of today's industry leaders. The world of jewelry isn't just about sparkles; it's about strategy, success, and the future. Let's talk Bling!\"","last_synced_at":"2026-09-12T02:18:02.860399+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bling-talks-insights-from-the-jewelers-world-6458189"},"episode":{"title":"Jewelers Have Millions Sitting in Safes — This Founder Found a Way to Unlock It","slug":"jewelers-have-millions-sitting-in-safes-this-founder-found-a-way-to-unlock-it","published_at":"2026-09-02T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bling-talks-insights-from-the-jewelers-world-6458189/jewelers-have-millions-sitting-in-safes-this-founder-found-a-way-to-unlock-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bling-talks-insights-from-the-jewelers-world-6458189","url":"https://bling-talks-jewelryboxai.captivate.fm/episode/jewelers-millions-in-safes-marissa-ann-kofer-borrow-luxury","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aca8c6d2-8a5c-4747-9a9e-ea6b7b9fcbbb.mp3","summary":"What if some of the biggest untapped opportunities in the jewelry business are already sitting inside the safe? In this episode of Bling Talks, Anthony Haddad sits down with Marissa Ann Kofer, founder and CEO of Borrow Luxury, to explore a different way of thinking about jewelry inventory, luxury ownership, and how valuable pieces can reach more customers instead of simply sitting unused. Marissa shares the thinking behind Borrow Luxury and the opportunity she saw in the traditional jewelry model: jewelers and suppliers can hold significant value in inventory, while consumers may want access to fine jewelry without necessarily purchasing every piece they want to wear. That creates a powerful question for the industry: What if existing jewelry inventory could work harder? Anthony and Marissa discuss how rental can create a new experience around fine jewelry, how consumer behavior is changing, and what new business models could mean for jewelers, suppliers, and customers. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why valuable jewelry can spend so much time sitting inside store safes • The opportunity Marissa Ann Kofer saw in the traditional jewelry business • The idea behind Borrow Luxury • How fine-jewelry rental can create another way for consumers to experience luxury • Why access versus ownership is becoming an interesting conversation in jewelry • How existing inventory could potentially reach new customers • What changing consumer behavior could mean for jewelry retailers • Why innovation in jewelry goes far beyond design and manufacturing • The challenges of introducing a new business model into an established industry • What entrepreneurs can learn from questioning the way an industry has always operated For independent jewelers, manufacturers, suppliers, and jewelry entrepreneurs, thi…","meta_description":"What if some of the biggest untapped opportunities in the jewelry business are already sitting inside the safe? 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