Ryan Estis

2 weeks ago | jewellermagazine.com | Ryan Estis |Georganne Bender |Shep Hyken |David Brown

Through my life experiences, conditioning, limited understanding, and fear of failure, I convinced myself I wasn’t cut out to start a business. I clung to that internal version of myself, and it afforded some false sense of security and a way to rationalise my decision to stay the course. I was also very wrong. As my dream beckoned, I summoned the courage to answer the call and take my shot. If you’ve ever thought, “That’s just not possible for me,” you’re not alone.

Oct 7, 2024 | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord |Ryan Estis

Over the past five years, retail spending in Australia has changed significantly around December with the adoption of Black Friday sales events. In the US, Black Friday is the first Friday after Thanksgiving and in 2024, it will occur on 29 November. Research published by Roy Morgan suggested that Black Friday sales will contribute to an expected $69.7 billion period for retailers in the lead-up to Christmas, an increase of 2.7 per cent on a year-on-year comparison.

Sep 11, 2024 | jewellermagazine.com | Dave Wakeman |Ryan Estis |Jeannie Walters |David Brown

Pricing is one of the crucial strategic decisions that can easily be neglected. To me, it is one of the three most significant strategic decisions an executive makes, right up there with brand codes, target market segment, and position in the overall market. Your price manifests these decisions for your target market. Why? Price is a signal. It tells your market whether you are a premium product or a budget service. Price conveys to your target market what your position is in the market.

Apr 16, 2024 | jewellermagazine.com | Barry Urquhart |Doug Fleener |David Brown |Ryan Estis

Many people lost touch during and because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is little wonder there is intense interest in and demand for conducting and engaging with exhibitions of products, services, and applications. Social isolation and quarantines damage people's psyches. Most long to reach out, connect, and engage with people who matter. That includes clients, customers, suppliers, associates, and staff.

Mar 8, 2024 | jewellermagazine.com | Ryan Estis |David Brown |Simon Dell |Dale Furtwengler

“How can I support you in your work?”On the surface, it seems like a simple question; however, when business leaders pose it to their staff, the impact on bonding can be mighty because it immediately encourages vulnerability and establishes trust. As a leader, it demonstrates you care about your staff’s well-being and professional achievement. Your employees can feel safe asking for guidance — no matter how difficult the journey ahead gets.