The Blog

From The Dining Room Table To A Personal Studio: How to Quadruple Your Jewelry Business In Just One Year

By Tracy Matthews | August 8, 2019

Today I wanted to share how a high school English teacher transformed into the Creative Visionary of her own jewelry-making business.  I’m sharing Melissa’s story because not only is it…

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#213 Want to Make $100K Salary as a Jewelry Designer? Here's what it takes…

By Tracy Matthews | August 6, 2019

For most designers, making a $100,000 salary is what it will take for you to quit your job or achieve your goals. I hear it all the time. “Tracy, I…

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Broadway, Bartering & Baton Rouge—Oh My! Jewelry Designer Turned a Dressing Room Hobby Into a 6-Fig Biz

By Tracy Matthews | August 1, 2019

I’m so excited to share today’s story. It’s about Ana Maria Andricain, an inspiring woman who has been in our community for over 5 years. I’m sharing her story because…

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#212 How to Get People to Open Your Emails with Tarzan Kay

By Tracy Matthews | July 30, 2019

Wanna know what’s crazy? Business owners notoriously underutilize their email list. They’re missing out on a HUGE opportunity for growth. This week I chatted with the clever and energetic Tarzan…

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#211 Taking Responsible Sourcing to the Next Level with Meri Geraldine

By Tracy Matthews | July 23, 2019

I am so thrilled about this week’s guest, you guys! She’s the kind of woman who talks the talk and walks the walk. Before getting into jewelry, Meri Geraldine worked…

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Is Your Website Helping or Hurting You?

By Tracy Matthews | July 18, 2019

Everyone is crazy about traffic… At least, the kind that happens online. Countless designers have approached me lamenting their lack of website traffic and online sales.  And who can blame…

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#210 How to Recession-Proof Your Business

By Tracy Matthews | July 16, 2019

Today’s topic is very close to my heart: recession-proofing your business.  If you’ve listened to my story, you know my first business got wiped out by the Great Recession of…

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Three Kids, A Home & A Vision: How a Couple Created a 6-Figure Jewelry-Making Business

By Tracy Matthews | July 11, 2019

Today, I’ll share a story about a couple who upgraded a profitable jewelry business into a 6-figure business that supports them, their family and their dreams! One of my goals…

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#209 How to Find the Courage to Face Your Fears and Create a Life You Love with Ruth Soukup

By Tracy Matthews | July 9, 2019

I’m beyond stoked about this week’s topic because it's something the Flourish & Thrive Academy community knows all about… FEAR. Being an entrepreneur by definition pretty much means facing your…

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#208 What it REALLY Takes to Go From $50K to $1 Million in Revenue with Robin Kramer

By Tracy Matthews | July 2, 2019

It’s birthday season here at Flourish & Thrive Academy lately! If you didn’t know, our company is turning 7 this week! And we just passed Robin’s birthday too… In honor…

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