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#296 How to Get Over Your Fear of Video and Make Better Videos with Patrice Poltzer

By Tracy Matthews / April 6, 2021

It’s 2021 and video content is king, yet so many designers and small business owners are afraid to create videos for their brand. Patrice Poltzer and I are out to change that. Let’s talk about how you can…

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Flourish & Thrive Academy Announces The 2021 BIPOC Mentorship Program Winners

By Tracy Matthews / February 1, 2021

In July of 2020, Tracy Matthews committed a $42K mentorship program for Emerging BIPOC Designers and Makers. The program begins February 1, 2021 and runs for one year. Flourish & Thrive Academy was founded with the intention of…

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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 fears… Putting yourself out there  Taking risks  Doing…

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Happy Birthday to Tracy (2016 edition)!

By Tracy Matthews / May 20, 2016

Hello from Asheville… it’s true…tomorrow is my birthday!. Robin surprised me about 4 times with birthday cakes at dinners and lunches… already. I was literally surprised every single time! At first, I was kind of like… “Robin, come…

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The FREEDOM Method Challenge

By Tracy Matthews / April 1, 2015

Contest Rules & Regulations You must be registered for the Challenge. Click here to join! You must have completed ALL challenges by end of the day April 22nd, 2016. All contest entries MUST be posted to Instagram and…

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Interview with Marie Forleo + B-School Bonus Suite Revealed

By Sharon Kwon / February 17, 2015

What gets you excited to get out of bed every morning? One of my favorite things in the world is to wake up in the morning, check my inbox, and see an inquiry for an engagement ring or…

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The Strategies That Are Helping Jewelry Designers Triple Their Holiday Sales

By Tracy Matthews / July 22, 2014

What would you do if you could easily triple your sales and number raving fans over last year? It’s a fact that the holiday season can account for nearly 50% of annual revenue for most jewelry businesses. What…

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How to Plan a Holiday Sales Cycle That Increases Your Revenue by 50% Over Last Year

By Tracy Matthews / July 8, 2014

July is the start of the third quarter and before you know it the holiday season is going to be here. When I had my wholesale and RTW jewelry business, the last 4 months of the year always…

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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…

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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…

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