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5 Ways to Increase Instagram Engagement Without Running Ads

EP420: 5 Ways to Increase Instagram Engagement Without Running Ads

By Tracy Matthews / July 18, 2023

We’ve seen quite the rollercoaster ride over the past couple of years. The pandemic brought a digital revolution, with more and more businesses shifting their focus online. But finally, people are back to in-person shows and festivals, which…

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EP419: New Social App Update: Instagram’s Threads App

By Tracy Matthews / July 13, 2023

Threads are all the buzz lately! 100 million new users join in just the first week, which is crazy! You have to ask yourself (because who really needs yet another social media platform): The jury is still out,…

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had an inspiring conversation with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani, author of the empowering book, Becoming Flawesome.

EP418: You’re Perfectly Flawesome with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani

By Tracy Matthews / July 11, 2023

If you’ve ever been hard on yourself, I have a special invitation just for you. In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani, author of the empowering book,…

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Tracy talks about how to become your salesperson

EP417: 3 Ways to Simplify Your Marketing Every Month

By Tracy Matthews / July 5, 2023

When you started your journey as a jewelry maker, you probably didn’t anticipate the need to become a professional marketer as well. But here’s the reality: if you’re not actively marketing, it can be challenging to grow your…

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11 FREE Ways to Build an Email List for Your Jewelry Business Using Social Media

EP416: 11 FREE Ways to Build an Email List for Your Jewelry Business Using Social Media

By Tracy Matthews / June 27, 2023

Ready to leverage the power of social media platforms like Instagram to supercharge your email list growth? Don’t worry, I won’t leave you hanging if Instagram isn’t your cup of tea—I’ve got a couple of other ideas up…

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How to Prepare to Give Your Two Weeks Notice with Amy Porterfield

EP415: How to Prepare to Give Your Two Weeks Notice with Amy Porterfield

By Tracy Matthews / June 22, 2023

Are you tired of the nine-to-five grind? Do you yearn for the freedom and fulfillment that comes with running your own business? If you’ve ever considered quitting your day job to pursue your jewelry business full time, then…

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EP414: Grow Your Jewelry Business 3x Faster When You Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell

EP414: Grow Your Jewelry Business 3x Faster When You Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell

By Tracy Matthews / June 15, 2023

Growing up in a dysfunctional environment with an alcoholic mother, ADHD, drug abuse, foster care, and prison, best-selling author of Buy Back Your Time, Dan Martell, has an incredible and inspirational story not to be missed.  Despite feeling…

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EP413: Summer Reading List For Jewelry Business Owners – 2023 Edition

EP413: Summer Reading List For Jewelry Business Owners – 2023 Edition

By Tracy Matthews / June 13, 2023

Can you feel that? It’s the warm embrace of summer wrapping around us, bringing a welcome slowdown for most jewelry business owners unless you’re one of the amazing souls bustling away at art shows and festivals. Either way,…

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EP 412: Meet Your New Favorite Summer Read – Tough Titties by Laura Belgray

EP412: Meet Your New Favorite Summer Read – Tough Titties by Laura Belgray

By Tracy Matthews / June 8, 2023

“If you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, jewelry-preneur, mommy-preneur, anything-preneur, find the words and the hutzpah to make your business a total expression of your personality. Because that’s how you essentially get paid…and that, to me, is the holy…

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EP411: 5 Ways to Build Your Business In the Slow Summer Months

By Tracy Matthews / June 1, 2023

One of the reasons jewelry business founders get so exhausted and feel frustrated during a slow season is that they’re focused on a lack of sales instead of shifting their focus to how they can make the most…

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