Episode 110: Pearlescent Profits: Turning Sea Gems into Success | Matt Harris
Do you have a special piece of jewelry that makes you feel like a superstar?
Jewelry helps us express who we are. And thankfully nature has given us the gift of pearls, worn by kings and queens for thousands of years and still cherished by people today. My guest this week has made it his mission to share the wonder of pearls with as many people as possible.
Matt Harris is a man of many talents, from directing a marching band to starting a successful software company to teaching entrepreneurship at Pepperdine. But his biggest passion is pearls! Matt is a certified pearl specialist and pearl jewelry designer, and his gorgeous designs have been worn by Britney Spears, Debra Messing, and other celebrities and models.
What Matt says in this episode will inspire you to follow your passion and unleash your own style of creativity. And if you dream of turning your passion into a business – or if you’re already doing it – listen to Matt’s business tips. He gives practical advice while also diving into the fascinating history of pearls and why they’re still treasured today.
Check out this episode’s highlights:
(5:47) Matt’s pearl-buying mistake that he’s now educating others about
(6:59) Matt goes over the history of pearls and natural vs. cultured
(9:41) Not just for women: Matt reveals the latest trends in men’s pearl fashion
(15:17) Matt tells the story of how he got his rarest pearl
(22:21) The biggest mistake people make when running a product business
(30:16) Matt’s nerve-wracking choice to quit his high-paying job and start a pearl business
(33:59) How Matt keeps a positive attitude for a low-stress life
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