The Blog

#33 Time Optimization Strategies for Busy Jewelry Biz Owners

By Tracy Matthews | March 22, 2016

Have you ever felt like you went all day feeling like you were working hard, only by the end of the day, somehow, nothing is done?   All of a…

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#32 Making a Living As A Jeweler with Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith of SNAG

By Tracy Matthews | March 15, 2016

A big step for most jewelry makers today is going from making jewelry as a form of expression to making jewelry for a living. It can be especially difficult in…

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#31 Jewelry Publicity Trends That are Working Right Now with Olga Gonzalez

By Tracy Matthews | March 8, 2016

Public Relations is a real mixed bag in the jewelry industry. I meet a ton of designers who ignore it all together (not a good idea!).   Others know that…

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#30: Creating a Values-Driven Jewelry Business with Melissa Joy Manning

By Tracy Matthews | March 1, 2016

I love bringing fantastic special guests onto the podcast, especially world renowned jewelry designers. And, on today’s podcast, I’m bringing you an extra special treat. Jewelry designer Melissa Joy Manning…

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#29: Authentic Branding Elements Every Jewelry Designers Needs with Allyson Bainbridge Riccardi

By Tracy Matthews | February 23, 2016

On today’s episode, I sat down with Bambolina NYC’s brand marketing and social media strategist Allyson Bainbridge Riccardi. I first met Allyson at a Women’s Jewelry Association event nearly a…

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#28: Advice From Marie Forleo of B-School

By Tracy Matthews | February 17, 2016

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of bringing on one amazing woman who I consider my mentor. She helped me rebuild my business from failure and bankruptcy to thirty…

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Marie Forleo’s B-School Review: How B-School Changed My Life

By Tracy Matthews | February 17, 2016

  A lot of you have been asking questions about Marie Forleo’s B-School so I wanted to write a little review to show you HOW B-School can help build your…

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#27: Secrets to Building a Successful Jewelry Business Online (with Rio Grande’s Arien Gessner & Jamie Gros)

By Tracy Matthews | February 16, 2016

On today’s episode, I was lucky enough to sit down with online marketing gurus Arien Gessner and Jamie Gros. These guys just so happen to be the marketing and creative…

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#26: How I Booked Over $30K in Profits Converting Leads From My Website

By Tracy Matthews | February 9, 2016

On today’s podcast, I am sharing my personal journey in building websites, increasing online sales, and cultivating lasting relationships. You should definitely listen to this episode, but if you want…

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#25: The Process of Discovery as a Jewelry Designer with Heather B. Moore

By Tracy Matthews | February 1, 2016

On today’s podcast, I sat down with Cleveland-based jewelry designer Heather B. Moore to discuss her brand journey and the process of discovery. As creatives, jewelers, and makers, it can…

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