Dropping into the Barb Wire for this month’s episode is Jenny “Jenny O” Calleri, the owner of Huntington Jewelers in Las Vegas, NV.A jewelry-industry veteran whose career has seen her move between the supply and retail side in both sales and ma

(Season 1, Ep. 10): Ben Smithee

Sep 25th, 2019 1h 5m

The Barb Wire celebrates its tenth episode with a visit from Ben Smithee, CEO at The Smithee Group (thesmitheegroup.com), a digital consultancy whose mission is "helping big brands think small and small brands think bigger". Talking with host B

(Season 1, Ep. 9): Hayley Henning

Aug 24th, 2019 58m

Marketing colored gemstone is on the agenda when Hayley Henning visits The Barb Wire with host Barbara Palumbo.Henning is currently vice-president of Greenland Ruby, where she has been working the last two years after spending most of her caree

(Season 1, Ep. 8): Craig Husar of Craig Husar Designs

Jul 8th, 2019 50m 5s

Watch collectors, vintage jewelry, adventures in treasure hunting, and a showplace new store are on the agenda when jeweler Craig Husar steps into the Barb Wire this month. Husar is the owner and self-titled "Chief Romance Officer" at Craig Hus

(Season 1, Ep. 7): Doug Hucker of AGTA

May 27th, 2019 57m 3s

Colored gemstones, and their increasing popularity with younger buyers are the key topics when Doug Hucker, long-time CEO of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is interviewed by host Barbara Palumbo on this month's edition of The Barb Wi

(Season 1, Ep. 6): Nick Linca of Provident Jewelry

May 3rd, 2019 53m 28s

This month, the Barb Wire welcomes innovative jeweler Nick Linca, a managing partner with Provident Jewelry, a seven-store jewelry retailer. The business launched 25 years ago as a jeweler specializing in estate goods. However, in 2008, it move

(Season 1, Ep. 5): Dave Bindra

Apr 3rd, 2019 50m 28s

This month on The Barb Wire, host Barbara Palumbo welcomes a rising star in the jewelry business, gem trader Dave Bindra, vice-president of B&B Fine Gems. Still in his early 30s, Bindra has built up an impressive resume, serving as president of

(Season 1, Ep. 4): Michael O'Connor

Feb 13th, 2019 58m 10s

Michael O'Connor drops into The Barb Wire this month to talk with host Barbara Palumbo about his career in the jewelry business -- which has featured one of the most unique development paths in today's industry.The two discuss Michael's progres

(Season 1, Ep. 3): Alexis Padis

Dec 16th, 2018 1h 5m

In this episode of "The Barb Wire", host Barbara Palumbo talks — and plays a drinking game — Alexis Padis, director of operations at the successful San Francisco-area jewelry store, Padis Jewelry, plus the company's side business, Padis Vineyar

(Season 1, Ep. 2): Jen Cullen Williams

Nov 15th, 2018 1h 1m

In the second episode of "The Barb Wire", host Barbara Palumbo chats with Jen Cullen Williams, the managing director of Luxury Brand Group, a communications agency for the jewelry and luxury industries.The episode includes in-depth discussion o

(Season 1, Ep. 1): John Carter

Oct 14th, 2018 59m 22s

In her debut episode of "The Barb Wire", host Barbara Palumbo chats with her good friend, John Carter, the president and CEO of Jack Lewis Jewelers in Bloomington, IL, as well as the president of the American Gem Society (AGS).Their free-wheeli

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