
Episode #99
#99: Can You Go Slow and Still Build Something Big?
Send us Fan Mail Go Slow With Intentionality: Bella Grass on Becoming a Jeweler, Building Confidence, and Finding Your Niche Host Courtney Gray shares a conversation with Transform student Bella Grass about her path into jewelry after college, starting with a Boulder Metalsmithing Studio class, learning through an entry-level casting job, attending New Approach’s three-month program, and working as a repair jeweler and setter. Bella discusses what surprised her most, how hard and gratifying the work is, along with the focus, problem-solving, physical demands, and confidence required when things go wrong. She explains how Courtney’s podcast and the Transform program helped her learn business basics, set boundaries, and “go slow with intentionality,” including designing a life first and letting the business fit around it. Bella shares current goals like showing work at the Colorado Metalsmithing Association Conference and training at GRS, and encourages others to keep going, seek community, and find mentors. We cover: 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:35 Why This Interview 01:16 Bella Finds Metalsmithing 02:17 First Jobs And Training 04:17 Confidence And Reps 06:02 What Makes It Hard 07:29 Discovering Transform 08:42 Business Skills Goals 09:39 Go Slow Intentionally 11:50 New Priorities And Boundaries 13:21 Next Steps And Shows 14:36 Advice To Keep Going 16:46 Find Your Niche 17:37 Should You Join Transform 17:58 Host Wrap And Next Steps 19:03 Final Sign Off Support the show Visit www.CourtneyGrayArts.com to read more about what I offer. Be sure to follow The Jeweler’s View so you never miss an episode! Now you can watch on You Tube: @theJeweler'sView. I’d love it if you could subscribe, and leave a rating and review by scrolling down on the main show page, this helps the podcast reach more amazing listeners like you. Have thoughts to share or just want to say hi? Reach out anytime and be sure to get on my VIP newsletter list. Welcome to the tribe! – Courtney Helping Jewelry Creatives access the knowledge, resources, and mindset they need to achieve goals they once thought impossible. Connect with me or check out the Transform Your Jewelry Business course at www.CourtneyGrayArts.com Linktree: All the Things Get your FREE guide: Courage, Clarity, and Customers and ...

