Leadership and Hiring
#175 Blockchain + Responsible Sourcing to Tell a Better Story
Blockchain isn’t just about BitCoin. In fact, cryptocurrencies were made possible because of Blockchain technology! So what does this have to do with the jewelry and fashion industry? Blockchain helps give a digital papertrail of each step in the manufacturing and sourcing process of a piece of jewelry. So this means…
Read More#172 Strengthening Your Inner Fitness with Patricia Moreno
Business and life are integrated in so many ways. How we feel about ourselves and what kind of lens we view business through shapes our ability to actually succeed. Working that inner confidence muscle is exactly what our guest is going to help us work through today. I hope that you’re inspired by what Patricia…
Read More#163 Top 10 Lessons Learned from a 5 Week Creative Sabbatical
Growing your creative business starts with allowing yourself the space to be creative. That might sound obvious, but as your business grows your attention gets pulled in all kinds of directions. It’s important to remind yourself to create space for creativity! Which is why I took a creative sabbatical earlier this year.…
Read More#161 The Surprising Way to Turn a Profit Every Year (even if your sales are slow)
There’s a difference between having a hobby and running a profitable jewelry business. Here at Flourish & Thrive Academy, we give you the tools to figure out if you want a jewelry business – and how to build a profitable one if the answer is yes! So today, I’m super pumped to announce…
Read More#156 The F&TA B’day Episode: How to Make Your Business Work for YOU (instead of the other way around)
Time flies so fast, Flourish & Thrive Academy is 6 years old! On our birthday, we like to reflect on lessons we learned over the years and what we want to pass on to you in your business! The biggest favor you can do for yourself is make your business work for you! If you…
Read More#153 Like a Boss Part 2: How to Hire and Lead Your Team Professionally
Conflict resolution is a big part of leading your team professionally. When you do this right, you breed a culture of accountability, trust, and support. But when you get this wrong, you can create a culture or blame, miscommunication, and resentment. Which is why I’m so happy to say Hilary Halstead Scott…
Read More#152 Like a Boss Part 1: How to Hire and Lead Your Team Professionally
Your goal as a business owner is to only do the work you love. It’s really possible if you learn how to hire a team of people who are super excited about your company! The freedom that comes when you can offload some work that just slows you down is such a game…
Read More#134 10 Business Books that will Blow Your Mind
I’ll admit it, I love learning new things! I’m always on the hunt for a new business book or podcast. Plus, I can’t help but share my favorite finds with friends and biz besties! Today I put together my ultimate reading list that will totally blow your mind. Seriously, these books have changed my business…
Read More#92 How to Hire a Virtual Assistant for Your Jewelry Business with Nathan Hirsch
The best part about owning a jewelry business? You get the choose which 18 hours you work each day! But seriously, did you think having your own business would eat up all your time? Truth is, it doesn’t have to. Getting things done (I know there’s a lot) is possible without working 80 hour weeks!…
Read More#36 Nine Questions About Building a Jewelry Biz DREAM Team – Answered!
Welcome to Episode #36 Almost every day, we get a lot of really great questions about hiring a team. Are you wondering when is the right time to hire? Are you unsure who to hire first? I get asked these questions constantly, so I wanted to take some time to chat with you about it…
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