Jordan Barnett-Parker

Goldsmith Jordan Barnett-Parker trained in Pforzheim, Germany, earned his Meisterbrief, and built a private studio on the coast of Maine one tool at a time. He shares how he did it, and what he would tell every jeweler starting out.We talk about buying used and trading up, starting a trade repair business, honesty at the bench, and why real insurance and overnight insured shipping are not optional.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome01:21 Training in Germany07:47 A philosophy of service09:40 Building a studio one tool at a time24:43 Advice to his younger self38:27 How to start a trade repair business46:07 Insurance and shipping51:22 If your shop could talkJordan: @jordanbarnettparkerPass The Torch: @passthetorchjewelers#jewelry #goldsmith #benchjeweler #passthetorch