Best Practices

Why Joining a Community Will Help You Reach Your Jewelry Business Goals

By Tracy Matthews / January 1, 2013

My alarm went off at 5:15 AM as it does every morning—except Sunday. It’s super cold (35 degrees fahrenheit!) and still really dark, but I get dressed in my workout clothes and head out to meet my friend…

A Christmas Gift from Flourish and Thrive

By Tracy Matthews / December 25, 2012

In honor of the holiday season, Tracy & Robin are giving away a powerful tool to help give your jewelry business a jump start in the upcoming year. Everyone knows that goal setting is important, but if your…

My #1 Tip to help you Reach Your Business Goals in 2013

By Tracy Matthews / December 19, 2012

Last year I set out some pretty lofty goals for myself and for my business. At the beginning of the new year, I am always super motivated to make stuff happen. The previous year was a huge transitional…

Set Your 2013 Goals and Burn Calories Doing It!

By Tracy Matthews / December 10, 2012

It’s that time of year again. Holiday music, last minute orders, craft fairs and trunks shows, eating too many sweets, evaluating the year and looking ahead to the next year. Yes, it’s goal setting time, but this year…

How to Turn Failure Into the Greatest Teacher You Will Ever Have

By Tracy Matthews / November 14, 2012

Author: Tracy Coaches, Mentors, and Teachers are important keys to success, but unfortunately, failure is still the best teacher. A good mentor will definitely help minimize your failures (this is the entire goal of Flourish & thrive Academy),…

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By Tracy Matthews / November 8, 2012

Philanthropy and giving back are principles that Robin and I deeply believe in. Throughout my years in business, I have often donated product or funds to charitable causes in an effort to raise money for charity. On October…

Why I’m Done with Consignment

By Tracy Matthews / October 31, 2012

Author: Megan Eckman When 2013 rolls around, I’ll be pulling out of every consignment shop (save one – but more on that later). You probably think I’ve lost my mind but there are 5 BIG reasons why I’m…

Why I’m Done with Consignment

By Tracy Matthews / October 31, 2012

Author: Megan Eckman When 2013 rolls around, I’ll be pulling out of every consignment shop (save one – but more on that later). You probably think I’ve lost my mind but there are 5 BIG reasons why I’m…

When Does Drawing Inspiration Go Too Far?

By Tracy Matthews / October 24, 2012

Author: Tracy Matthews The other day, my friend, Melissa, and I were having a conversation. Not only is she a famous jewelry designer, but a long time friend and now one of my yoga students (triple bonus). She…

3 Quick Tips to Help Prep for the Holidays

By Tracy Matthews / October 22, 2012

Guest Author: Meagan Visser You know the holidays are the busiest shopping season of the year, but did you know that the most money exchanged for goods occurs between November 1st and December 26th? Did you know that…