The Power of Reputation: Why Relationships Are the Real Currency in Business with Karen Howard

What if the thing standing between you and your next big opportunity isn’t your skillset, your marketing, or your social media following but your reputation?

Karen Howard is my co-host for today’s episode. Karen is a jewelry appraiser coach who built a thriving business in an industry that’s often closed off to outsiders. Karen’s journey from small-town employee to respected industry expert proves that when you lead with integrity and connection, opportunities find you.

We have a conversation about:

• Building a reputation-based business that attracts clients naturally

• How the right connections, mentors, and credentials can position you as a trusted authority in your field — even if you’re just getting started.

• Not needing a family legacy, a big network, or years of experience to build something great.

If fear or self-doubt has ever made you question your path, this conversation will show you what’s truly possible when you trust yourself and take that first step.

After listening to this episode, I’d love to hear from you. Contact us here to ask a question, leave feedback about this episode, or request a topic for a future episode.

LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS | LISTEN ON SPOTIFY

CONNECT WITH KAREN HOWARD:

• Free Resource: From Challenges to Unstoppable: Your Roadmap to Professional Success in Jewellery Appraising

• Website: https://jewelleryappraiserscoach.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_language_of_gems

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelanguageofgems

CONNECT WITH STACIE WALKER:

• Connect with Stacie on Facebook

• Connect with Stacie on Instagram

• Connect with Stacie on YouTube

MUSIC CREDIT:

• Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod

• Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod

• Alone by Musikal License code: GWWGS39BBB2WTA6H

• French Morning / Music by: CreatorMix.com

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE PODCASTS & LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, too.

Follow these steps to leave a review on Apple Podcasts:

• Go to the Unleash Your Ambition Podcast Apple Podcasts page on your iPhone or iPad.

• Scroll down to the bottom until you reach Ratings & Reviews.

• Click one of the five stars under Tap to Rate to leave a rating.

• Under the most recent review, tap the Write a Review button.

• Once you’ve finished writing the review, tap the Send button in the top right corner.

Note: Apple provides you up to 300 words to write an honest review. When you send the review, it will not appear right away as most podcasts have a delay to check for foul language, etc.

---

Now Open For Enrollment

Inside The Unleash Your Ambition Collective:

• You'll receive what's needed to fast track your online business in a short amount of time.

• You'll focus on what's specific to where you’re at right now and where you want to go. 

• You will NOT be overloaded with information that’s not relevant to achieving your business goals faster.

---