Jewelry Wisdom for Buyers and Sellers Alike
BUY LIKE A GUY™ is where buyers learn how to buy jewelry the right way and for top jewelers to connect with valuable customers.
You Don't Need to Know Everything. You Just Need "A Guy."
The podcast for men who'd rather find the right expert than pretend to be one. Jewelry, watches, bourbon, and more—straight talk, zero BS.
Recent Episodes
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Jan. 22, 2026
Ep. 95 - Remembering Pat Finn
Pat Finn is a well-known actor, comedian, and writer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He's appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including The Middle, Seinfeld, “It’s Complicated,” and the “I Am Chris Farley” documentary. He has an almost endless list of professional accomplishments, and I wanted him on the show because he’s also a husband, father, and regular guy who really seems to “get” the whole jewelry thing. Here is Pat's IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/
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Jan. 8, 2026
Ep. 94 - Get the Ring Right: Budget, Stones and Why Every Guy Needs a Good Jeweler
You survived the first round—now it’s time for the next level of buying her a ring. In Part II, Andy and Carter Eve dive into the stuff most guys never ask: setting a real budget (without three-months-salary BS), the truth about lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, and why having a trusted jeweler is your secret weapon. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to set a budget you won’t regret (and why it’s nobody’s business but yours) The pros and cons of lab-grown vs. natural diamonds—what actually
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Dec. 25, 2025
Ep. 93 - The #1 Mistake Guys Make Buying Her a Ring (And How to Avoid It)
Ever feel like buying an engagement ring is a minefield? You’re not alone. In this episode, Andy talks with Carter—a custom jeweler who’s helped hundreds of guys get it right—about the biggest mistakes men make, how to actually get her the ring she wants, and why the “surprise” isn’t what you think it is. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The #1 mistake guys make when buying a ring—and how to avoid it Why just “surprising her” is mostly dead (and what actually works now) How to figure out h
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Dec. 11, 2025
Ep. 92 - Part II: From the Earth to the Showcase — The Real Journey of a Diamond with Ari Jain
Ever wonder how a diamond actually gets from deep in the earth… to a jeweler’s case… to her hand? Part II of Andy’s conversation with Ari Jain from House of Diamonds uncovers the real, behind-the-scenes process of how natural diamonds are mined, cut, graded, and selected — long before a consumer ever sees them. If you’ve ever held a diamond and thought, “Why does this tiny thing cost so much?” This episode gives you an honest, insider explanation. Ari’s eight-generation lineage, starting in J
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Nov. 27, 2025
Ep. 91 - Natural Diamonds: Nature's Greatest Masterpiece with Ari Jain
Thinking about buying an engagement ring — or trying to decide between a natural diamond and a lab-grown diamond? This episode cuts through all the noise, hype, and half-truths in the diamond world. Part I of Andy's conversation with Ari from House of Diamonds (an eight-generation diamond expert with roots in Jaipur's royal gemstone trade) dives into the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of buying a natural diamond — from the meaning behind natural stones to why warmer colors are ma
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Nov. 13, 2025
Ep. 90 - How to Buy Your First Luxury Watch Without Getting Scammed
Thinking about buying your first real watch? Here's what the dealers won't tell you about ghost listings, fake prices, and why that "deal" you found online doesn't actually exist. Part II of Andy's conversation with Christian Bruhn from The Art of Time dives into the messy reality of buying luxury watches in 2025 — where online listings lie, auction prices mislead, and first-time buyers get burned by doing their own "research." What You'll Learn in This Episode: Ghost listings exposed: Why tha
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July 5, 2023
Timing Matters: When Not to Buy An Engagement Ring or Other Fine Jewelry
There are some scenarios when you should absolutely not give her an engagement ring, or any other jewelry for that matter. I'm not giving relationship advice in this episode, I'm here to tell you how to buy jewelry like a champ, and nothing more. I…