Easy and highly recommend it! You know your stuff and are an excellent sounding board for anyone in the jewelry industry.
-Lori – Love Lori Michelle Jewelry
“Who knew pricing could be creative? 🤯 Working with Sharon on Ofrenda Jewelry‘s pricing strategy was an exercise in thinking outside the box, having more flexibility around the craft, and considering alternative options creatively. It allowed me to see and understand my brand with a broader perspective, and be confident in trying new things. Sharon was respectful, kind, and generous throughout the process and I now have a ton of ideas, resources and examples to price my jewelry without feeling I’m in a straitjacket!”
Working with Sharon was such a great fit for me! She kept me on task by setting clear, realistic goals, but I never felt pressured or stressed. I found her vast knowledge in business planning, retail sales, wholesale sales, and the jewelry industry specifically to be incredibly helpful in allowing her to take a thorough and holistic approach to guiding my business goals.
I felt fully supported along the way and was able to reach out for support in between our scheduled meetings if needed. Sharon is personable, a clear communicator, and has a wealth of knowledge to share.
“Her extensive knowledge coupled with her encouraging, supportive, no-nonsense bedside manner made her a real asset to this small business.”
I loved taking a wax carving class with Sharon in her gorgeous, sunny studio. The class was super fun and also informative and I loved being able to experiment with Sharon’s tools before I bought my own. I’ll definitely plan on signing up for another session sometime soon.
“Sharon is great! She has a real understanding of the industry and is always looking to improve, learn, and implement. She shares her resources, and thoughts, is kind and understanding. I really like being able to ask my questions and get thoughtful answers. The organizer packets and financial worksheets are a big asset for me. I really felt like I was on top of things because I had someone helping me who needed me to do things so they could do things.”
“Sharon Z’s Advanced Wax Class was such a great experience! Not only is she super warm and inviting; she also makes you feel instantly at ease. I learned plenty of new skills that I can now apply directly to my growing jewelry business. I can’t wait for my next course with her :)”
Even though I have been off the bench for a bit, Sharon brought me quickly up to speed. Her teaching style is outstanding, clear, and direct – she empowered me to create a beautiful ring. She is generous with her knowledge and ready to impart new skills to the willing artisan. Her lovely studio setting made me feel very comfortable, especially since it is a certified green business – indeed she is a good earth citizen ☺ I truly felt that I was reunited with an old friend, I enjoyed the class very much and will definitely return for future classes.
– Michelle H.
I’ve been operating without a budget. Before meeting with Sharon, I spent however I wanted to, and now I have a better understanding of the limits to my spending. Sharon also took a look at my pricing formula and showed me places where I can increase my profits. Besides these very tangible improvements, Sharon is a blast to work with. She’s easy to talk to, adds just the right amount of humor, and more than anything knows what she’s talking about. If you need someone knowledgeable to go deep with your business’s finances, definitely work with Sharon.”
Since working with Sharon I’ve been able to increase the number of subscribers to my email list and set myself up with a sustainable system for sending out newsletters based on her holistic approach to marketing.
I would highly suggest any jeweler who is looking to streamline the marketing aspect of their business to enroll in her program.”