Archive for October 2013
How to Deal with Difficult Jewelry Clients
One of the challenging things about running a jewelry business especially when you are keeping your business lean, is that you have to wear many hats. In my business model, client relations aka customer service, has always been extremely important to me. I am known for delivering great service! It’s inevitable that even though you…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight: Tirzah Michelyah White
What makes your collection unique? Growing up my family would participate in art festivals and jewelry shows around the city. I remember at a young age stringing tiny beads and helping create earrings for upcoming shows. It wasn’t till a few years ago that I became serious about designing jewelry. I believe we’re a talented…
Read MoreStop worrying about making your goals and start achieving them! Q&A with Lisa Jacobs
Today, I am really excited to be interviewing Lisa Jacobs, the multi-passionate jewelry designer, creative coach and all things creative. I am really excited to chat with her today for many reasons. Especially, because she talks candidly about one of her behaviours that was preventing her from moving forward in her business and seriously hindered…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight: Samantha Lockwood
A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I love to see the way a flower can make anyone smile. Helping other women feel beautiful and sexy is ultimately why I do what I do. I love the idea of the “humble diva”. My line called “Fleurings” is a collection of…
Read MoreQ&A call with Melissa Joy Manning
One of my good friends and fellow rockstar jewelry designer, Melissa Joy Manning has generously agreed to let all of you Pick Her Brain! No Joke! For those of you who are are unfamiliar, Melissa is committed to building a sustainable green jewelry business. In fact, she went through the rigorous process of becoming green…
Read MoreThe Secret to a Successful Jewelry Business + the Benefits of a Mastermind Program
I want to ask you a question. In your opinion, what does success mean to you? Every jewelry designer will most likely will have a different answer. Success might mean: Having a balanced work & family life Reaching $100K/$500K/$1 Million/$2 million in sales for the year Selling your collection to 100+ stores internationally Living the…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight: Melanie Muir
A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I studied textile design at Glasgow School of Art, waaay back when, and discovered polymer about six years ago, after a worklife in business. Its myriad qualities inspired me, and I express my love of organic patterns and bold colour through creating contemporary…
Read MoreMystery Solved: the Top 10 Topics to Cover on Your Jewelry Blog
Over the past several months, Robin & I have been teaching one of our signature courses, Ramp Up Your Holiday Sales, over here at Flourish & Thrive Academy. During the training we focus on different ways to promote your jewelry brand for any business model. We both agree that one of the most effective ways…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight: Melissa Camilleri Magliola
A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I never really knew what I was REALLY good at until I turned 30. My gift is to uplift. I’m really good at finding the best in people and showing them how much I appreciate the things that maybe no one else really…
Read MoreThe Inside Scoop on Hiring Sales Reps for Your Jewelry Business
Tracy and I love our community of jewelry designers! Last week we were on a call with the jewelry designers who are taking our Ramp Up Your Holiday Sales course and the subject of sales reps came up. The questions being asked were fantastic – Where do I find a sales rep? When should I…
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