Tracy Matthews

#313 The 5-Step Holiday Sales Prep Plan

By Tracy Matthews / September 2, 2021

Jewelry brands that lean into their holiday sales prep during the summer get far better results than those that wait until October or November to scrape together a plan. I want to help you be fully prepared for…

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How to Create a Website for Your Handmade Jewelry in 5 Steps

By Tracy Matthews / August 24, 2021

If you’re ready to start selling your handmade jewelry online, the first thing you need to know is how to make a jewelry website that converts browsers into buyers. Here’s the cold hard truth about how to sell…

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#311 The 3 Pillars of Online Sales with Megan Auman

By Tracy Matthews / August 19, 2021

Selling your jewelry online is how independent designers thrive in today’s market. I met Megan Auman many years ago at a jewelry event. We immediately hit it off because we have so much in common. Megan is an…

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16 Instagram Reels Ideas for Jewelry Designers (No Dancing Required)

By Tracy Matthews / July 20, 2021

I’ve spent a lot of time talking about the importance of video content for jewelry designers trying to grow an online business. Right now, video content is more important than ever, thanks to Instagram Reels. What is Instagram…

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#308 Key Takeaways from the Expand Your Audience Event

By Tracy Matthews / June 28, 2021

I’m on a high this week, m’dear! Why? Because last week I hosted our Expand Your Audience – Grow Your Sales event, and it was a huge hit! I can’t wait to start hosting in-person events again next…

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#307 From Seasonal In Person Events to Daily Sales All Year Round with Erin Heydenreich

By Tracy Matthews / June 22, 2021

Did you build your jewelry brand on sales from in-person events? Then you probably have a lot in common with Erin Herdenreich of Betina Roza. Erin designs bright beachy jewelry for the rare brave soul. She sells her…

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#305 Growing a Product Lifestyle Brand Where Your Personality is the Star with Katie Seller

By Tracy Matthews / June 8, 2021

Today I am thrilled to introduce you to Katie Seller, the irreverent and hilarious visionary behind Metal Marvels. Katie creates a wide variety of jewelry, apparel, and home goods designed to empower women to be themselves. Her honest…

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#301 Align Your Business and Get Your Time Back

By Tracy Matthews / May 11, 2021

A few years ago, I ran into Jennifer Dawes, founder, and creator behind Dawes Design, at an event for the Chi Resp Jewelry Conference.  We were chatting about the direction of her company and she seemed EXHAUSTED. Her…

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#290 How to Overcome Creative Blocks and Get Into Flow State with Dan Clark

By Tracy Matthews / February 23, 2021

Creative blocks are every creative visionary’s nightmare.  When you’re using your creativity to make money – something we’re very passionate about at F&TA – you can’t always afford to hit a creative block. But if you do… there…

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#275 How to Improve Your Website Conversions with Reese Spykerman

By Tracy Matthews / November 10, 2020

Is your website bringing in consistent sales or losing customers at first glance? Did you know that even some of the biggest brands get key parts of their websites wrong and lose leads and sales?  Reese Spykerman is…

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