In the Loupe Podcast
1) Marketing Through Q4 and Beyond ft. Hope Bellair
Digital marketing expert Hope Bellair shares insights from HubSpot's Inbound 25 conference and tailored Q4 marketing strategies for different types of jewelry businesses. Reach Hope Bellair at hope@pu...Show More
2) 5 Jewelry Industry Topics You Should Be Paying Attention To
The jewelry industry is evolving with significant technological, market, and policy developments that are reshaping how businesses operate and connect with customers. Google Gemini AI tool can place j...Show More
3) Let's Talk with Ring Buyers (Part 5): A Custom Engagement Ring Journey
Michael interviews his eldest brother, Joseph, about his custom engagement ring process with Vincent from Arezzo Jewelers, revealing that custom projects can be affordable and quick when incorporating...Show More
4) Listen First, Lead Second: 1 Year of Leading AGS ft. President Alexis Padis
Alexis Padis, President of AGS, shares insights from her first year of leadership and discusses her vision for the organization's future after being re-elected for a second term. Alexis shares what l...Show More
5) Everything You Need to Know About the NEW ChatGPT-5
GPT-5 has arrived with meaningful improvements in logical reasoning, processing speed, and the ability to dynamically switch between models based on task complexity! The technology excels at pattern r...Show More
6) Data Deep Dive: Analyzing 10 Jewelry E-Commerce Stats from H2 2025
Michael dives into data pulled directly from the Punchmark E-Commerce platform for Q1 & Q2 of 2025. Punchmark services only the Jewelry industry, which means their platform data offers a unique insigh...Show More
7) Steering the Ship: Exclusive First Interview with RJO's New President, Bill Becker
In the Loupe EXCLUSIVE Bill Becker, new President of Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO), shares his perspective on the organization's growth from a small collective buying group in 1966 to a powerhous...Show More
8) An AI-Powered Ring Designer That Actually Works ft. StoneAlgo
StoneAlgo's new Jeweler OS product is revolutionizing how jewelers convert website traffic into sales by generating real, manufacturable CAD files for custom engagement rings. The AI-powered tool crea...Show More
9) Beating the Summer Slump: Services to Drive In-Store Traffic
It’s no secret that summer can be a slower season for retail, and the jewelry industry is no exception. After the excitement of spring engagements and before the holiday shopping season ramps up, many...Show More
10) I Went to the Biggest Jewelry Show in the World!
Michael recounts his journey through the JCK Las Vegas jewelry show, discusses notable jewelry trends, and the value of in-person industry relationships. He also buys some jewelry that comes... blesse...Show More