In the Loupe
In the Loupe
Latest Episodes
Buy Like a Guy ft. Andy Koehn
Mike sits down with retail jeweler and podcaster Andy Koehn to talk about why many men feel lost in jewelry stores and what actually helps them buy an engagement ring with confidence. We get into meaning over metrics, why the story matters more...
Omnichannel Lessons From A Lumber Yard
Mike discusses a surprisingly great purchasing experience he recently had at a... Lumber Mill. This had him thinking deeper about ways retailers can pull out practical omnichannel lessons jewelry stores can use right away. He focuse...
Let's Discuss Diamond Prices ft. UNI Diamonds
Mike sits down with Yoav Singer from UNI Diamonds to unpack what their real-time marketplace data reveals about diamond pricing, buyer behavior, and where demand is actually moving. We also talk through how tariffs, gold prices, memo, and bette...
Five Personal Jewelry Stories That Are Impacting My Life
Mike goes solo and shares five real-life ways jewelry shows up in our world, from a family brooch tradition to the surprising value hidden in old coins. Along the way, we unpack what “worth it” really means when selling an old piece of jewelry....
Oxygenate Your Consumer Base with Estate Buying Events ft. Stratus Estate Buyers
Mike sits down with Justin VanMatre from Stratus Estate Buyers to unpack how in-store estate buying events work and why they can feel like a limited-time “carnival” that brings new energy into a jewelry store. They discuss the economics, the tr...
