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#13: Cultivating a Customer Appreciation Strategy to Build Repeat Business

By Tracy Matthews / December 1, 2015

Don’t you just LOVE getting handwritten thank-you notes and cards? Especially this time of year, it’s such a delight to open an envelope and find a little personal touch inside. In today’s episode, Robin & I got to…

#10: Key Insights From Our Panel of Experts at the FTA Live Event 2015

By Tracy Matthews / November 19, 2015

In September of 2015, we had our very first live Flourish & Thrive Academy event. It was the first time I was speaking live and, you can imagine, I was anxious and relieved by the time the big…

Quick Ways to Get “Results” for Your Jewelry Business

By Tracy Matthews / July 1, 2014

Over the years, I’ve been really “results” focused in my jewelry business. For me, setting goals and achieving those goals is so gratifying. In fact, most recently, I had a strong desire to have a waiting list for…

How to Get a Retail Buyer’s Attention (and Get Them To Email You Back)

By Tracy Matthews / June 17, 2014

Are you tired of sending emails to buyers and only getting crickets in response? We know! It can feel frustrating and defeating. Over the past several years, the retail landscape has changed and it has become increasingly more…

Win a Full Scholarship for F&TA’s Multiply Your Profits Course!

By Tracy Matthews / April 18, 2014

This course is guaranteed to change your life and your jewelry business! You can go here to hear more about the course content and FREE trainings: Multiply Your Profits This course is perfect for jewelry designers who are…

Silversmithing Techniques For Those Who Want to Master Their Skill

By Tracy Matthews / February 11, 2014

By Cheryl Adamson of Mastered.Co Are you feeling a little under-confident or uninspired by your jewellery making skills? At Mastered, we bring our students the best in creative education, which means learning the techniques that take your jewellery…

The Secret to a Successful Jewelry Business + the Benefits of a Mastermind Program

By Tracy Matthews / October 15, 2013

I want to ask you a question. In your opinion, what does success mean to you? Every jewelry designer will most likely will have a different answer. Success might mean: Having a balanced work & family life Reaching…

Overwhelmed? What to do if you are feeling discouraged

By Tracy Matthews / June 25, 2013

One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself. ~Lucille Ball Too Many Things on…

Amplify Your Facebook Marketing with Tim Adam

By Tracy Matthews / June 24, 2013

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Are you paying yourself a Salary Every month? 5 actions to guarantee you get paid first.

By Tracy Matthews / June 4, 2013

Last month, I enjoyed a glass of wine with one of the community members of F&TA while she was visiting NYC. I’ve been following her for about a year now and have really seen her business grow and…