Advice Episodes

March 21, 2024

Ep. 70 - Ask Andy: What is a "Push Present?" and Why It's a Legendary…

A lot of guys have no idea what a “push present” is. I have to confess that until there was a baby in my future, I never heard of it, nor did I know what it was. (And I'm in …

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March 7, 2024

Ep. 68 - Timing is Everything: Navigating Jewelry Buying Decisions, t…

In this episode of Buy Like a Guy, I revisit when the proverbial "right time" is to make your buying decisions, and the importance of having a Plan B. It's always best to buy important jewelry well before you're planning …

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Feb. 22, 2024

Ep. 66 - The Truth Behind Diamond Deals: Deciphering Beauty, Value, a…

It seems like most, if not all, of the information and marketing messages coming out of the jewelry industry these days are geared toward women. It makes sense because oftentimes she is the driver when it comes to what sort …

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Feb. 8, 2024

Ep. 64 - You CAN Buy The Right Jewelry Without Sticking Your Head Up …

If you’re the kind of person that doesn’t give a whole lotta’ "you know what’s" about fine jewelry or diamonds, or where the prices come from, I’m here to tell you, that’s okay. In fact, I think it’s perfectly normal. …

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Jan. 18, 2024

Ep. 61 - Why It Makes Sense To Give "Impractical" Jewelry She Won't W…

There are some fantastic pieces of jewelry that are beautiful and impactful, and they tend to cost a lot of money, and it's also the kind of jewelry that she won't wear "all the time." It begs the question, “Why …

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July 27, 2023

Ep. 36 - Diamonds, Heroes, and A Simple Answer: The Best Advice for M…

In this episode I'll give you a small piece of advice that pretty much never fails. Pretend we're sitting at a bar and we've just ordered our first pint of Guinness, and you want to know how to find the …

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March 16, 2023

Ep. 17 - Diamond Color Grades: Which is the Best "Color" for You?

Did you know when we're talking about the 'color grade' of a diamond, we're actually referring to the lack of color? Did you also know that the top grade a diamond can achieve is a 'D'? Did you further know …

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