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IT - with Watch Retailer Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers

71 min • 9 oktober 2020

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) chat with special guest Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers (@topperjewelers) Join us for a conversation about running a family-owned independent watch retail business today; how to develop a coherent online presence; forging successful brand collaborations; designing thoughtful limited editions; and building a loyal following and passionate watch community. Also: FWR first – a matching timepiece for wrist-check from the guest and host! BONUS: SNEAK PREVIEW of the new TOPPER LIMITED EDITION WATCH – and it’ a BEAUTY!!! Big shout-out in this episode to friends of the FifthWrist podcast: Asher Rapkin (@collectivehorology) and Bo (@aggressivetiminghabits). Hope you enjoy this episode! Many thanks to Rob for joining us! Recommendations from this episode Rob: @dianaevansillustration Adam: @dmtiffany.timepieces Roman: @watch_diversion Follow Rob Caplan on Instagram @topperjewelers and on https://topperjewelers.com/ Theme Music: Tick Tock by Jimmy Fontanez / Media Right Productions (via YouTube Free Audio Library) Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist To join our crew group chat or submit a review of your own watch - email us at contact@fifthwrist.com Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Stay On Time & Cheers from DownUnder

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