Member Story

Mark D'Ottavio

By joining Rapaport Trade, The Diamond Guy transformed his business—expanding his network, securing reliable suppliers, and more than doubling his yearly earnings.

CHALLENGE

LIMITED BY A SMALL NETWORK AND VULNERABLE TO RISKY DEALS

Before joining Rapaport Trade, Mark D’Ottavio aka The Diamond Guy’s business was being held back due to the constraints of traditional networking. His contacts were few, and he often struggled to find trustworthy and reliable suppliers.

He also faced challenges with memo deals, which often led to financial losses due to untrustworthy suppliers. This limitation restricted his business growth and left him vulnerable to financial instability.

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I went to Rapaport Trade to meet new contacts... all my contacts are now through Rapaport Trade and Rapaport Trade only. Ever since I joined, my business has doubled in income.

Mark D’Ottavio

The Diamond Guy

SOLUTION

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ACCESS A VAST NETWORK OF VERIFIED DEALERS AND RELIABLE SUPPLIERS

The Diamond Guy joined the Rapaport Trade community, looking to expand his network by connecting with suppliers around the world who were vetted and verified by Rapaport. This allowed Mark to operate his business on a level playing field with other more sizeable companies.

RESULTS

Since joining Rapaport Trade, Mark’s business has flourished and his yearly earnings have more than doubled, thanks to the connections and opportunities offered by his expanded network. Rapaport Trade helped transform The Diamond Guy, giving him the tools to secure better deals on diamonds and save significant amounts of money. With access to crucial pricing and market information, Mark spends about an hour daily reviewing market trends, reading industry news, and searching for specific diamonds. This not only keeps him up-to-date on market trends but allows him to make well-informed purchasing decisions, ensuring that he remains competitive. 

Using Rapaport Trade’s search features to compare prices across various suppliers, helps Mark to secure the best deals for his clients. For example, when looking for a specific 5-carat diamond, he was able to find a significant price difference between two suppliers, ultimately saving him tens of thousands of dollars. Moreover, Rapaport Trade’s platform has helped Mark avoid the pitfalls of dealing with unreliable suppliers.

+200% Yearly Earnings

With Expanded Network and Opportunities

Secured The Best Deals

Using The Search Features to Compare Prices

Remained Competitive

With Up-to-Date Market Trends

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Rapaport Trade has made me. My business wouldn't be where it is today without it. The platform is like a book of knowledge, and I rely on it daily to stay ahead in the industry. Anyone serious about the diamond business should be on Rapaport Trade.

Mark D’Ottavio

The Diamond Guy

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