Sam - Samantha Slater Studio
Deep valuing of community, wise diversification, and a true commitment to personal growth.
Sam is the maker behind Samantha Slater Studio, offering metalsmithing classes and versatile & fun jewelry to amplify your uniqueness.
Samantha Slater is a Seattle-based teacher and metalsmith who creates handcrafted jewelry with intention and care. Originally from South Africa, Samantha's journey into jewelry design began after moving to the United States, where she discovered a passion for metalsmithing. She honed her skills through dedicated practice and study, developing a unique style that reflects her appreciation for organic forms and versatility.
Sam has grown through a multi-pronged approach including partnering with retail stores (wholesale), participating at select art and craft events, teaching jewelry making and small business classes, and by developing a thoughtful and creative approach to online direct-to-consumer sales. Her work aims to connect with individuals seeking meaningful, handcrafted jewelry that tells a story.
Where to find Sam:
What Sam Coaches On:
Planning and executing a successful photography shoot.
Structuring a production jewelry line so you work better not harder.
Designing your market booth to boost your brand and really help you stand out.
Overcoming self-doubt and pushing through resistance to growth opportunities.
Diversifying income streams to create a stable business.
Using online storytelling to build customer relationships and increase sales.
Using Squarespace and Square to run your online sales (note: doesn’t use Shopify).
Organizing business finances, setting goals, and using numbers to reduce anxiety.
Plus:
“A lot of my growth has come from working through my own “no’s” — working through my fears and resistance of things. There’s a lot of work I did on myself. I found a community of other people who were also starting their businesses or struggling, and we could lean on each other and learn together. ”
About This Platform & How It Works
Cobble is on-demand consulting for indie business owners, by indie business owners. It’s inspiration and help from experienced folks who have been in your shoes.
Here’s how it works:
Cobble coaches are seasoned business owners in your space. They’re kind, smart, experienced folks who built successful businesses and want to share what they know. Each one has different focus areas and expertise and set their own rates. (See all coaches here.)
Book a call for 30 or 45 minutes depending how much time you think you’ll need. You can also book multiple calls with your coach if you think you’ll need even more time.
After you book, we’ll send you the call information and ask for some pre-call prep from you.
You’ll talk to your coach as scheduled and get empathetic, expert, targeted help.
Learn more about Cobble here.
Questions?
If you have questions on logistics or need help identifying the right coach for you, we’re ready to help! You can email the tiny but mighty Cobble team here.