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Episode 521: Expanding Your Business (and Yourself) Beyond Your Current Reality–Navigating Growth During Tough Times

By Tracy Matthews | March 12, 2025
Thrive By Design Episode 521: Expanding Your Business (and Yourself) Beyond Your Current Reality–Navigating Growth During Tough Times

The most uncomfortable moments in business often signal your biggest opportunities for growth. That tension you feel—the frustration when things aren't moving fast enough, the nagging sense that something needs…

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Episode 520: Why Ignoring Your Need for Change Could Cost You the Future You Deserve

By Tracy Matthews | March 5, 2025
Thrive By Design Episode 520: Why Ignoring Your Need for Change Could Cost You the Future You Deserve

Have you ever felt a deep stirring inside—an unmistakable knowing that something needs to shift in your business or creative journey? Those moments when your current path suddenly feels too…

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Episode 519: Jason Almost Broke Up With Me—Here’s Why

By Tracy Matthews | February 27, 2025
Thrive By Design Episode 519: Jason Almost Broke Up With Me—Here’s Why

“Tracy, I thought you were having an affair with someone else, but I realized you're having an affair on me with your business.” Those words from Jason hit me like…

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Episode 518: 5 Myths That Keep You Stuck in Your Business

By Tracy Matthews | February 20, 2025
5 Myths That Keep You Stuck in Your Business

Have you been feeling that creative burnout lately? Or maybe you've built a successful business, but something is missing? You're not alone. Many creative entrepreneurs reach a point where they…

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Episode 517: How to Know When It's Time For a Pivot

By Tracy Matthews | February 13, 2025
Thrive By Design Episode #517: How to Know When It's Time For a Pivot

What if the very thing that made you successful is now holding you back? As someone who's navigated five major business pivots over three decades, I've learned that sometimes staying…

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Episode 516: A Big Change You Should Know About

By Tracy Matthews | February 13, 2025
Thrive By Design Podcast EP516: A Big Change You Should Know About

Are you feeling that familiar tug—that calling to create something bigger, but you're not sure how to move forward without disrupting everything you've built? In today's episode, I'm opening up…

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Episode 515: Smart Tax Planning Strategies for Your Jewelry Business: Expert Tips to Save Money This Year

By Tracy Matthews | February 6, 2025
Thrive By Design Episode 515: Smart Tax Planning Strategies for Your Jewelry Business: Expert Tips to Save Money This Year

Tax season is upon us, and I know it's not exactly the most exciting topic for creative business owners. But here's the thing – understanding smart tax strategies could save…

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Episode 514: Your Website Copy and Brand Voice Messaging Makeover with Megan Kachigan

By Tracy Matthews | January 28, 2025
Thrive By Design Podcast Episode 514: Your Website Copy and Brand Voice Messaging Makeover with Megan Kachigan

Here's a truth that might surprise you: one simple tweak to your brand messaging could transform casual browsers into loyal, high-paying customers who come back season after season. But here's…

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Episode 513: 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Jewelry Brand to Grow Your Sales in 2025

By Tracy Matthews | January 16, 2025
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Jewelry Brand to Grow Your Sales in 2025

Are you working harder than ever in your jewelry business but still not seeing the sales growth you want? You're not alone. I've noticed a common thread among jewelry designers…

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Episode 512: Key Trends For Scaling Your Brand in 2025 – Ins and Outs Edition

By Tracy Matthews | January 10, 2025
Thrive By Design Podcast Episode #512: Key Trends For Scaling Your Brand in 2025 – Ins and Outs Edition

As we step into 2025, there's an undeniable shift in the business landscape. The energy is different, and it's time to leave behind what's not serving your creative business while…

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