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While we’d love to capture all the pearls of wisdom from our special guests this year in a single episode, we don’t want you to miss out on every valuable advice. 

Here’s another round of wisdom-packed fun as we roll out Part 2 of the Best Advice of 2023! 

If you thought Part 1 was filled with great ones, prepare for this second part through the coolest moments and advice we heard exclusively here at the Pearls of Wisdom Podcast. 

While wrapping this up, we cannot help but realize that as our guests generously shared their wisdom, little did they know that their impact would extend beyond these conversations. 

In return for their insights, many of them have experienced transformative moments in their own lives as their connections, experiences, and knowledge grow. Becoming a part of our podcast family has shaped their journeys and created a ripple effect of positive change in this industry. 

Likewise, their stories and advice resonated with you, our valued listeners. You’ve shown us how these conversations have touched your lives, sparked new ideas, and provided a source of motivation. 

With that, we hope to provide you with more inspiring episodes with amazing individuals in 2024.

But before anything else, let’s first tune in as we play the flashback button to 2023. Let’s reminisce and hear all these inspiring words that are truly worth listening to once more.  

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In this video podcast episode, we have the pleasure of featuring a special guest who has been in the industry for over 20 years—Chuck Koehler of Anthony Jewelers. This is a new Pearls of Wisdom segment called Chatting with Chuck.

Chuck is a renowned writer for Southern Jewelry News and Mid-America Jewelry News. He has an associate degree in applied science in jewelry technology and gemological certification under his belt. Talk about multi-talented! 

Chuck spills the beans on how he juggles running a jewelry shop while working in the entertainment business. He shares how he ended up owning Anthony Jewelers through a chance encounter and a deal that was sealed on the spot. Plus, he reveals the juicy details on why the store is still named after Anthony, even though he's not the original owner. 

But wait, there's more! Chuck's also a regular writer for Southern Jewelry News, even though he doesn't consider himself a wordsmith. He just took the plunge, and the rest is history. It's like writing Christian music, he says—each song has to be different but about the same thing.

We also touch on the importance of recognizing the people who work behind the scenes in the jewelry industry. Chuck emphasizes the value of putting a face and a voice to the people we interact with regularly, even if it's just over the phone or via email. 

His willingness to share his experience makes for an informative and entertaining conversation. His passion for the industry is indeed infectious, so tune in and be prepared to be inspired by Chuck's journey, only here at the Pearls of Wisdom podcast. 

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Pearls of Wisdom Podcast features Chuck Koehler, owner of Anthony Jewelers in Tennessee, and CMK Co (a wholesale trade shop that specializes in custom jewelry and repair services to the jewelry industry nationwide. Chuck also started Fingerprint Jewelry which does touch impressions. 

Chuck focuses his discussion on what is going on in the jewelry business today with his tagline – “From the Yellow Pages to Podcasts and Websites”. 

Before business owners needed to discuss with the rep the layout of a yellow page ad. Now we talk about what to discuss in a podcast. 

Jewelry stores used to get customers from the yellow pages and needed to have a good brick-and-mortar store location. 

Today, Chuck advises jewelry store owners to have an online presence so that wherever they are, their customers will find them.

As social media is a crowded space, Chuck says to take a closer look at the smaller social media platforms. 

Much of the discussion though focuses on the topic of lab-grown diamonds. Either they sell them or do not sell them. 

The jewelry industry, Chuck says, is divided on this issue. Chuck walks us through the definition of lab-grown diamonds and does an intensive discussion on the difference between natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds. 

He also talks about the take of the new generation jewelers and their prediction that lab-grown diamonds are the next big thing. Chuck emphasizes that jewelers need to make a stand on lab-grown diamonds. 

The new generation of jewelers has a different take on lab-grown diamonds 

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