The Blog

EP354: How Do I Deal With the Uncertainty of Shifting My Biz From a Side Hustle to One That Pays the Bills with Marissa Hess

By Tracy Matthews | May 20, 2022

When you start a successful side hustle, there comes a point where you have to decide if you want to keep it that way or take the leap and turn…

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Structure Didn’t Limit This Jewelry Designer’s Creativity – It Allowed Her Business to Thrive

By Tracy Matthews | May 19, 2022

Creative jewelry designers often struggle with structure – but sometimes that’s exactly what you need for your business to thrive.m algorithm is working against you? It’s been seven years since…

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EP353: How to Use Consumer Buying Trends in Your Marketing in 2022

By Tracy Matthews | May 16, 2022

This is a very special episode, m’dear.  For one, I’m going to break down some cutting-edge market research that could be the key to blowing up your online following. And,…

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EP352: How to Tell Your Story So That You Attract the Right Customers with Siobhan Maher

By Tracy Matthews | May 6, 2022

As an independent jewelry brand, storytelling is going to be one of your most powerful tools. It can help you connect with customers and stand out from the competition. But…

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EP351: Live Coaching: How Do I Get Over The Fear of Raising My Prices with Manda Wylde

By Tracy Matthews | May 2, 2022

Courage is not the absence of fear — it is doing what you have to do (like pricing your jewelry right) as a brand owner even if you’re dead scared.…

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EP350: 9 Things I Wish I Would've Known in the Beginning Stages of My Jewelry Company

By Tracy Matthews | April 26, 2022

When I started my first jewelry company, I would have done anything to have someone tell me what to do, give me the lowdown on industry secrets, and mentor me.…

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EP349: ETSY! Boycott the Platform or Use it as a Tool for Growth?

By Tracy Matthews | April 22, 2022

Etsy recently announced that they’ll be increasing their seller fee from 5% to 6.5%. In response to this change and other issues with the platform, sellers and buyers alike banded…

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EP348: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself If Your Jewelry Sales Aren't Growing

By Tracy Matthews | April 15, 2022

Here’s one thing I learned in almost a decade of helping jewelry designers at Flourish and Thrive: personal success depends on one thing— YOU. Your success largely depends on how…

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Instagram Algorithm Update: How It Can Help Jewelry Businesses

By Tracy Matthews | April 13, 2022

Does it ever feel like the Instagram algorithm is working against you? You’re not the only one. While some people experienced massive growth on the Gram lately, some jewelry business…

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EP347: How to Stay Focused When the World is Falling Apart

By Tracy Matthews | April 11, 2022

I’m sure you’d agree with me when I say that business is not just about profit and revenue.  Right?  There are challenges we all face from time to time. And one…

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