How to Scale a Jewellery Business and Sell Direct to Customers - with Anna Scaife

In this episode, sit down with Anna Scaife, founder of Anna Lou of London Jewelry, to explore her incredible journey of building a jewellery brand from scratch, selling in high-end stores like Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, and ultimately choosing to sell direct to her customers. Anna shares candid insights on the highs and lows of running a business, from managing cash flow and stock, to designing pieces that are personal and purposeful.

Whether you’re a jewellery designer, maker, or small business owner, there’s something here for you. Anna’s story reminds us that growing a brand is not just about sales or scaling; it’s about maintaining purpose, creativity, and wellbeing as you navigate challenges.

Find Anna here:

Website: www.annalouoflondon.com

Instagram: @annalouoflondon and @annalouwellness

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalouoflondon?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:00 From Portobello Market to Harvey Nichols: How Anna’s brand first got noticed

06:00 Learning by doing: Starting a jewellery business with no formal training

09:30 Standing out in the market: How to attract attention as a small brand

12:50 Balancing family, business, and personal values while scaling a jewellery business

17:00 Managing cash flow, stock, and the challenges of wholesale

26:30 Finding energy, purpose, and joy in your business through tough times

31:00 Personalisation and why it differentiates your brand from competitors

36:00 Pricing strategy and valuing your craftsmanship and time

43:00 Building a remote and flexible business model to suit your lifestyle

46:20 Anna’s advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed: The power of contemplation

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