Lori Kassin is the founder of LK Jewels, a jewelry company she started when she was 17 years old with a $3,000 initial investment from her father. Now, 13 years and 3 locations later, LK Jewels is a thriving business, with its newest location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

In this episode, Lori and I dive into her journey – starting with going door-to-door and not making money for the first 8 months.

We discuss the challenges of building a business from the ground up, the importance of personality in salesmanship, and Lori shares her advice for entrepreneurs who aspire to build a career out of their dreams.


If you enjoyed this episode, you’d love my conversation with Jack Ovadia⁠, founder of award-winning interior and architectural design firm Ovadia Design Group.

In that episode, we discussed Jack’s journey of feeling dissatisfied working for others and eventually taking the leap and starting his own company. He also shares his advice for people aspiring to replicate his journey.

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Momentum is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Each episode features in-depth conversations with successful individuals from various industries, who share their stories, challenges, and advice to help you on your journey to success. Whether you’re young or old, starting out or looking to grow, Momentum provides valuable insights and inspiration to help you build your path forward.

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