About this episode

John and Crystal discuss the challenges of business growth and the importance of pivoting to sustainable practices.

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes business growth looks less like a huge breakthrough… …and more like admitting, “I don’t want to keep doing it this way.” In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down for a no-guest, real-life update episode about pivoting, product ideas, custom order stress, laser business decisions, and figuring out what actually feels sustainable. Crystal talks through her possible shift into custom laser engraved jewelry using Monarch Pine jewelry blan...

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Hosts: John, Crystal

Topics covered

• business growth
• pivoting
• product ideas
• custom orders
• sustainability

Keywords

• business growth
• pivoting
• custom orders
• laser business
• sustainable practices

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