Comments on: A Special Collaboration: Long Distance Business

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 05:10:14 +0000

In reply to Alysen. Alysen, thank you for sharing your example of how a long-distance jewelry partnership can work - especially when there are other life issues to deal with. Wishing you and Peggy all the best!

By: Alysen

Alysen — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 01:13:11 +0000

Oh, P.S. … I don’t see dates on any posts, so perhaps this is one from many moons ago ….

By: Alysen

Alysen — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 01:12:11 +0000

I am partners in a long-distance business with my longtime friend Peggy. I live in France and she lives in California. It’s not easy being in different time zones (I’m +9 hours) and we had to hash alot out before starting. The main deterrents are brainstorming, day-to-day motivation and general being around each other. We try to have regular Skype calls but Life gets in the way alot. I started working a ‘day job’ that I loved 4 years ago and we both kind of sputtered to a stop with the business. Amazingly, things still sold in our shops!
About a year ago I changed directions and started teaching myself Wire Weaving, then metalsmithing and learning online and from this blog too.
So, as life happens, I quit my job, left my 2 adult kids, cat and hubs in France and came back to the U.S. in April 2017 for an unknown period of time to help one of my Sisters caregive my 94-year-old mother. My wire, tools, gems and etc. came with me and we’re seriously getting back into the groove again..
It’s not easy finding time now, but can usually do 2-4 hour stints at my hastily made, temporary studio in the corner of my bedroom.
All this just to say that it’s not easy to co-work long distance but can be done. Depends on your work ethics, friendship and motivation.

By: Arely

Arely — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 02:39:05 +0000

Thank you!! I will, if I get to do it.

By: Janis

Janis — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:47:40 +0000

You can do it Arely! I am now living in Newfoundland now but we still work together and get together whenever possible. I would love to hear how things go for you.

By: Arely

Arely — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 02:01:26 +0000

I am looking forward to work in long distance with my sister and my cousin they are both in other states, but I was wondering if this will work. One of them is just 6 hours away, the other 36 hours away, now you gave me some ideas, thank you!!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:09:05 +0000

Nice pieces,and love to see the material you were using.so pure and simple.

By: Janis Evans

Janis Evans — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 22:00:46 +0000

Thanks Monique and Sherri!

By: Sherri

Sherri — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:04:03 +0000

What a wonderful collaboration and such beautiful pieces!

By: Monique U. (A Half-Baked Notion)

Monique U. (A Half-Baked Notion) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:05:37 +0000

Congrats on your successful collaboration, ladies!

By: Janis

Janis — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:21:56 +0000

Thanks Connie! It is great that we can at least keep connected this way. The internet is a great way to stay in touch. Glad you like your JaJeJems pieces.

By: Connie Rodrigues

Connie Rodrigues — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 14:18:27 +0000

I am so happy for the two of you and the business that you have opened. I continue to wear my pieces and always look forward to viewing the new collaborations and creations. Miss seeing you both dearly 🙁