Olivia Landau - Founder and CEO of The Clear Cut | Building a Diamond Empire

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➡️ About The Guest

Meet Olivia Landau, the dynamic Founder and CEO of The Clear Cut, a revolutionary direct-to-consumer diamond jewelry company. As a fourth-generation diamond expert and a certified GIA Graduate Gemologist, Olivia's expertise in the diamond industry is unparalleled. Her journey began with a simple, educational blog designed to guide friends and family through the intricacies of diamond selection. This blog, fueled by Olivia's passion and deep knowledge, quickly evolved into a bespoke engagement ring service, as requests for personalized diamond jewelry surged.

Olivia's unique blend of traditional expertise and modern perspective has reshaped the way people experience diamond buying. Under her leadership, The Clear Cut has become known for its high-quality, handcrafted engagement rings and fine jewelry pieces, each telling a unique story. With a commitment to excellence, Olivia ensures that each piece not only meets but exceeds industry standards, offering customers a treasure that can be passed down through generations.

Recognition of her work and influence is widespread, with accolades including a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneur’s 2021 100 Women of Impact list. The Clear Cut's innovative approach to diamond retailing has garnered attention from major publications such as Forbes, Vogue, Business Insider, and The New York Times.

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https://www.instagram.com/olivialandau/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivialandau/

https://theclearcut.co/ 

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Introduction

01:18 - Olivia’s Origin Story

04:30 - Diamond Industry's Fate

07:49 - Birth of "The Clear Cut"

13:10 - Tech's Role in Legacy Building

16:17 - Diamond Community Dynamics

21:01 - Ring Hunt Pro Tips

24:14 - Diamond Industry Fraud Check

26:30 - Diamond Investment Insights

28:28 - Sponsor: The Sales Evangelist Podcast

29:14 - Decoding Diamond ROI 

30:37 - Nailing Diamond Scams

32:27 - Lab-Grown Diamonds Unveiled

37:56 - Why No Lab-Grown Diamonds?

45:50 - Cracking Customer Behavior

47:53 - Ethics in Diamond Sourcing

52:40 - Recession-Proof Business?

55:05 - Hot Picks in Diamond Choices

57:27 - Power Couple Business

1:02:33 - The Clear Cut's Exciting Future

1:04:30 - Connect with Olivia Online

1:05:04 - Advice to Younger Self

1:06:12 - Defining Success