editing for 12/19

The hindsight realization on being an apprentice is that it is a mix of dark and light learnings. In this episode I cover the technical lessons, the etiquettes of in-house creating, and the foreshadowing of getting fired and refusing the re-hire invitation.

The ready-or-not happens to us all when it's time to get serious about the career. In this episode I cover the areas that my first post-college job developed:

• Selling
• Being a courrier
• Customwork
• Repairs
• Colored gems
• Appraisals
• Best/worst lessons

I took it to heart when my business mentor said, "pay it forward". In this episode, I cover the ways I've contributed knowledge and experience in my field:

• Training
• Leadership
• Profit
• Branding
• Events

edit and publish 11/20

In this episode, I share on the 5 areas of my industry where I had mentoring:

• Networking
• Clienteling
• Strategy
• Education
• Troubleshooting

In today's story, I share the 3 types of robbery experienced in my career. Aside from the beauty of the industry, this addresses some of the ugly - and the lessons learned for the future.

• pickpocketed as a courrier
• client cancels payment on goods
• the showroom is compromised

I've glossed over my entry into jewelry... in today's episode the timeline rewinds to the origin story and why alloying your elements may lead to your ideal career.

{draft - editing final for 10/16 publish}

Thank you for your listening. Now it's time to build on the educational part of the industry by going into the experiential side. I'll speak on adventures, misadventures, mistakes, and miracles. Come along!