Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

Traveling Silversmith, Instructor & Inventor. Over 40 years of metalsmithing experience & 22 years helping people become selling Silversmiths & Jewelry Artists silversmithingretreat.com/linkmenu.htm North Bend, OR Joined August 2012

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

2 days ago

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐲 #𝟑 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭! A way to generate interest in your designs is to look at what customers have been asking for and think about how you can design similar pieces that might pique their curiosity! Watch Instagram tags like…

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a month ago

How to Sell #1 - Marketing Plan Your marketing plan is crucial to your success. If you don't have one yet, then it is time to get one going. Set up a year's worth of plans with just the right amount of detail and flexibility so they can change based on seasonal needs or other…

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a month ago

How to sell Jewelry #23 Develop Rapport - To start developing a rapport with a potential customer you might ask about their jewelry: When you do, it is important to be genuine and interested. Be sure to ask questions about what kind of jewelry they are wearing, where they got it,…

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a month ago

How to sell Jewelry #22 Marketing Ideas If you're like most people, marketing is something that you have to do, but it's not always something that you're naturally good at or enjoy. That's why it's important to have a file of marketing ideas that you can refer to when you need…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

How to sell Jewelry #21 The Signature line is a golden tool! Signature lines are not just a way to sign your name at the end of an email. Including a signature line with your contact information is a great way to make sure that your recipients can easily get in touch with you.…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

How to sell Jewelry #20 Send a Thank You Letter Most Jewelry artists have many other talents, like drawing, painting, calligraphy, and scrapbooking. What’s yours? After a customer purchases an item that warrants a high price consider sending them a thank you note or letter that…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐲 #𝟏𝟗 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 - 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 Make them remember you! When your customer sees jewelry, they need to think of you. This is called top-of-mind awareness. It means if they get an urge to buy something, you…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

How to sell Jewelry #18 Bag Inserts Another great tool for keeping in your customer’s view is the Bag Insert or Bag Stuffer. Of course, you’ll be adding your business card to the bag, but since a picture is worth 1000 words a high-quality picture postcard or two can bring more of…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐲 #𝟏𝟕 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐱𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐬 Who doesn't like a pretty box? It is important to use display boxes for your products. Make sure they reflect the quality of your products, and that the jewelry is secured with felt or other…

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a month ago

How to sell jewelry #16 Gift Wrapping Free Gift wrapping is the perfect way to show your customers how much you care. It's a thoughtful gesture that can make any gift extra special. But gift wrapping can also be a huge pain if you're not careful. Here's everything you need to…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐲 #𝟏𝟓 𝐄𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 . Light it UP! Light is our friend when it comes to displaying jewelry. The right lighting can really make your jewelry sparkle and shine. which is great for getting people's attention at shows and events. if…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

How to Sell Jewelry #14, Mirrors up close and personal Having mirrors in your jewelry booth is a great way to help customers see themselves in the jewelry they are interested in. Mirrors can also be helpful for seeing how different combinations of jewelry will look together.…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

How to sell Jewelry #13 Birthday Promotions It's always a good idea to get your customers' birthdays. That way, you can send them promotional material or coupons on their special day. To get this information. You can ask for it when they sign up for your newsletters, blogs, or…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

a month ago

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐲 #𝟏𝟐 𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤? Many times, you may find yourself away from your inventory when you get an important order! Be ready to fill it1 If you are traveling in your own vehicle, it may be just as easy to pack your whole…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

2 months ago

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐲 #𝟏𝟏 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 What's your birthstone? I'll bet you know. Birthstones are semi-precious gemstones that correspond to the month of a person's birth. Birthstones have been used for centuries to promote health and wellness. They are…

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Dave Smith @SilversmithingC

2 months ago

How to sell Jewelry #10 Business Cards Business Cards are not a thing of the past. Even though most business cards end up in the trash the ones that don't produce gold. They are easy to make, and you can leave them everywhere. Get in the habit of carrying a few business cards…