Month: January 2015

Are you struggling to finish your collection on time? You’re not alone!

By Tracy Matthews / January 27, 2015

Back in the day, when I was traveling to trade shows and needed a full sample line of jewelry to display, I was the worst. Late into the night before my early morning flight, I would be awake…

6 Jewelry Designers Reveal the Secret to Rapid Success

By Tracy Matthews / January 23, 2015

Do YOUR loved ones think you are CRAZY that you desire to follow your DREAM of becoming a successful jewelry designer? OR maybe your friends and family give you loads of encouragement but they have awful advice and…

Warning: If You Don’t Use This Tool, Your Marketing Will Suffer

By Tracy Matthews / January 20, 2015

Are you lost for things to blog about or post on social media? If you are feeling stuck about what to write about for your blog or social media or are having difficulty curating content for Instagram and…

What selling on QVC taught me about Value (and how to communicate it)

By Tracy Matthews / January 13, 2015

Several years ago, I landed a HUGE order for QVC. I was so excited to be working with them, as it was going to open up my designs to an entire NEW breed of clients. Before my first…

Designer Spotlight: Marlene Chiasson

By Tracy Matthews / January 9, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I create one-of-a-kind designs to help women find the piece of accessory that will boost their confidence, make them feel beautiful and unique when they are…

How to Set Powerful Intentions

By Tracy Matthews / January 6, 2015

Happy New Year Designers! One of the best things about starting a New Year is the “clean slate” factor! We all have a unique opportunity to start over! In order to do this, it’s important to know where…