Tracy Matthews

Marie Forleo’s B-School Review: Is it Right for Your Online Jewelry Business?

Marie Forleo’s B-School Review: Is it Right for Your Jewelry Business?

By Tracy Matthews / February 20, 2017

As a jewelry designer or maker, you might be trying to build a better online presence, attract new and repeat customers to your website and overall just make more sales online. You may have also heard about a…

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#80 How to Create a Connection with Your Perfect Clients via your Marketing with Marie Forleo

By Tracy Matthews / February 14, 2017

The jewelry world is full of clutter and noise.   Because of that, it’s become increasingly more challenging to stand out and grab your DREAM client’s attention, especially online.   That’s why YOUR ability to create an immediate…

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#79 Sourcing Secrets to Save Your Sanity (and Some Serious Time)

By Tracy Matthews / February 7, 2017

Every new (or even seasoned) designer can struggle with being able to locate the perfect clasp or chain or gemstone (for the right price).   At times it might seem that there are too many options but other…

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#78 How to Explode Your Jewelry Sales Using Facebook Groups with Lauren Zavlunov

By Tracy Matthews / January 31, 2017

Wondering how to stand out on Facebook can cause some serious stress, confusion and overwhelm.   Can you relate?   You’re not alone!   With changing algorithms and fan pages, Facebook especially can be a tough nut to…

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#77 How to Transform Your "Story" into an Engaging About Page with Allison Morgan and Liz Read

By Tracy Matthews / January 24, 2017

Writing about yourself is never easy.   It’s hard to know what things to write about, how people will interpret it, and if your message will come across the way you intended it.   You know you’re supposed…

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#76 How to Market and Grow Your Brand Like a Boss-Lady Even When the Sh*t Hits the Fan with Nicole Gariepy

By Tracy Matthews / January 17, 2017

Let’s face it… Owning a jewelry biz isn’t always easy.   … I know it hasn’t been for me.   So how are you going to deal with that fact?   Life doesn’t always cooperate. Shipments don’t arrive…

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#75 How to Create an Unforgettable Jewelry Brand (and Get Customers for Life)

By Tracy Matthews / January 10, 2017

Think of your favorite musician. The one you’ve listened to a million times, whose songs you belt out in the shower, the car, and the subway. (Oops! Yes, there were totally other people there.) For me this is…

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#74 How to Make More, Sell More, and Get Noticed This Year

By Tracy Matthews / January 3, 2017

Think back to the last time you sold at a jewelry show. What do you do when someone comes up to your booth?   Did you hide?   I know you didn’t … but I’ve totally seen designers…

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#73 How to Make Up Your Mind When Your Fear Becomes Overwhelming

By Tracy Matthews / December 27, 2016

What emotions come to mind when you succeed?   Good ones, right?   You’re queen of the mountain! You feel happy, strong, brave, smart, and confident. You’re walking on air:; all smiles.   It’s amazing.   What about…

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#72 Building a Better Brand Presence with Arianne Foulks

By Tracy Matthews / December 20, 2016

Have you DREAMED of having the kind of brand that makes you Insta-famous? Or having web traffic for days?   I bet you have.   … But how to get there?   You know that adage; flaunt it,…

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