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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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July 20, 2023

Ep. 35 - Ask Dad. He Knows. Why Independent Jewelry Stores Are Better…

My dad was blunt, honest, and as funny as can be. He was a "character." We worked together for years in the jewelry business, and I learned more about people than I did about diamonds and jewelry from him. He …

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July 13, 2023

Ep. 34 - The Perfect Engagement Ring vs. Your Budget: 3 Strategies fo…

Today I'm going to address a classic problem: finding the perfect engagement ring, then finding out it's out of your price range. It's a drag, but it's not "game over." You just need to call a different play, and use …

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July 6, 2023

Ep. 33 - Timing Matters: When Not to Buy An Engagement Ring or Other …

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 …

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June 15, 2023

Ep. 30 - The Solitaire: The Perfect Engagement Ring When She Doesn't …

Not every guy knows what kind of engagement ring his girl wants, and that's totally OK. A lot of couples don't specifically talk about the style of the ring. It's all about keeping that romantic, nostalgic symbolism intact. You're presenting …

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June 8, 2023

Ep. 29 - 5 Ways to Get Her Ring Size Without Tipping Her Off That You…

Finding your partner's finger size for an engagement ring may not be on the top of your "must haves" list, but it looms large when you don't have a clue what it is. Picture this: you've found the perfect ring, …

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May 18, 2023

Ep. 26 - The Regular Guy's Guide to Jewelry with Guest Pat Finn: Unve…

In this episode, Pat Finn and I continue our off-the-cuff exploration of the significance of fine jewelry, including a pretty sweet story about Pat's late friend, the legendary Chris Farley, and his love of gift-giving. We get a little sentimental,...

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May 11, 2023

Ep. 25 - A Real Guy's Jewelry Buying Experience: Tips and Tales with …

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...

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April 27, 2023

Ep. 23 - How To Calm Down When You're Shopping For Your Wedding Ring

If you're like most guys, you haven't spent much time thinking about what kind of wedding ring you'd like, and honestly, until you have a need for one, you don't really care. Most guys don't wear a lot of jewelry, …

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April 13, 2023

Ep. 21 - The Man's Guide to "Push Presents": Where Legend's Begin

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 9, 2023

Ep. 16 - How to Present a Gift You're 99.9% Sure She'll Love

So, what should you do when you've found the perfect gift for someone and the salesperson is assuring you that it's a no-brainer, or "she's gonna love it!" but you still have a little doubt? Too often, guys ruin the …

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