103. Running a Wedding Jewellery Business with Gail Florio of Florio Designs

There’s a large market for bridal jewellery and accessories, including everything from handmade bouquets to tiaras. In this episode, Gail Florio of Florio Designs shares her experience working in the wedding jewellery space. She explains the process for making her unique brooch and fabric bouquets and offers advice to other jewellery makers who are interested in the bridal business. Gail also discusses the lessons she’s learned about balance and time management while running her successful business, working a corporate job, and raising a daughter.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> <p> </p> <p>Episode Description:</p> <ul> <li>In this episode, we’ll be talking with Gail Florio about wedding and bridal jewellery (0:50)</li> <li>When did you become interested in jewellery making? (2:21)</li> <li>Can you tell us about the brooch and fabric bouquets you make? (10:59)</li> <li>How do you structure your days to balance your business, motherhood, and a corporate job? (14:30)</li> <li>How has developing a niche helped your business stand out from the crowd? (26:21)</li> <li>What is your approach to pricing? (32:45)</li> <li>What advice do you have for someone who’s starting a bridal business? (39:47)</li> <li>How to connect with Gail (44:41)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Resources</p> <p>Follow Florio Designs on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/FlorioDesigns/">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlorioDesigns">Florio Designs on Etsy</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.jewellersacademy.com/">Register for a 2022 Diploma Course</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Find Jewellers Academy on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/jewellersacademy/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jewellersacademy/"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>