In the Loupe

We talk with Justin Van Mater from Stratus Estate Buyers about how three-day estate buying events inside jewelry stores drive major foot traffic, create new customer relationships, and generate commission for retailers with no upfront cost. We also dig into resale trends, regional differences, and a rapid-fire “would you buy this” segment that gets surprisingly specific. Learn more about Rembrandt Charms: rembrandtcharms.comLearn more about Stratus Estate Buyers: stratusestatebuyers.comSend us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

Mike returns from a Colorado wedding with five fresh ideas about how people buy, wear, and talk about jewelry and tech. From renting suits to discussing watches to getting burned by Instagram “embroidered” shirts, Mike zooms in on what builds trust and what breaks it. Send us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

Mike walks the length of Fifth Avenue in New York City and reacts in real time to what luxury stores feel like from the inside. He compares jewelry, watches, fashion, and activewear to figure out how scent, security, service, and brand cues shape whether we feel inspired or out of place. Send us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

Mike sits down with Punchmark partners Ross Cockerham, Brian Cockerham, and Dan Sirois for a clear-eyed look at what’s changing in jewelry e-commerce and what we’re building to help retailers keep winning through 2027. We talk ADA compliance, AI-driven workflows, AEO, and the practical platform upgrades that make shopping easier and unify online with in-store. Send us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

We break down jewelry e-commerce performance for the first three quarters of 2026 using real platform data from 500 independent retailers across the US and Canada. We share what’s rising, what’s cooling off, and what actions actually move online revenue when the middle of the market starts climbing. Send us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

Mike sits down with Jewelers for Children Executive Director, Sarah Murphy, and board member Ross Wesdorp to unpack how the jewelry industry has donated over $66 million to help kids through nine trusted nonprofit partners. We talk through what makes Facets at JCK Las Vegas so effective, why JFC runs lean with a working board, and how small, repeatable giving tools like Roundup can turn everyday purchases into real impact. Learn more: https://jewelersforchildren.org/Send us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

We talk with Elle Hill of Hill & Co about what really breaks and what finally clicks when a jewelry business scales beyond founder-led hustle. She shares hard-earned lessons from building Plukka, advising global brands, and pushing the jewelry industry toward data, systems, and operational AI. Send us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

We take a break from shop talk and relive a two-day Kentucky Bourbon Trail run built around IJO and RJO shows, with Ross Cockerham and Jim Messier sharing how it came together, the spots they stopped out, and the friends they made along the way. They trade notes on distilleries, tastings, and the small traditions that turn a fun trip into lasting jewelry industry friendships. Learn more about this event: https://www.punchmark.com/blog/events-conferences/ijo-bourbon-trail-excursionSend us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

Mike sits down with Hope Bellair, Digital Marketing Manager at Punchmark, to get real about why Q4 marketing feels stressful and why starting in August is often the difference between getting seen and getting drowned out. We share a practical plan for jewelry store holiday marketing, from Meta ads and email strategy to SMS and event tactics that actually drive people into the store.Send us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]

We sit down with Steven Lerche, President of Goldstar and the Plumb Club, to unpack how a supplier-led group builds real connection across the jewelry and watch supply chain. We talk JCK, innovation, responsible sourcing, and why a shared mindset can beat a zero-sum approach in a fast-changing market.Send us Fan Mail Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: [email protected]