Sales & Marketing

What selling on QVC taught me about Value (and how to communicate it)

By Tracy Matthews / January 13, 2015

Several years ago, I landed a HUGE order for QVC. I was so excited to be working with them, as it was going to open up my designs to an entire NEW breed of clients. Before my first…

The Essentials to Designing a Better Line Sheet that Buyers Notice

By Tracy Matthews / December 9, 2014

Selling your designs via wholesale is the best ways to grow your brand and gain more exposure. However, without a good line sheet, you’ll likely not make it very far. Your line sheet is your MOST powerful selling…

The Importance of Celebrating Your Customers

By Tracy Matthews / November 25, 2014

Robin & I just love celebrating YOU, our loyal community of designers! Here in United States, one of our favorite national holidays is Thanksgiving! We in the jewelry industry knows exactly what that means: Black Friday, Small Business…

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Invest In a Trade Show

By Tracy Matthews / November 4, 2014

It’s an age old question: Are trade shows really worth the investment? I LOVE tradeshows! In fact, back in the day, my friends and I called ourselves “trade show carnies” because we had experienced, seen, and witnessed everything!…

20 Years and $5 Million in Sales: What I Wish I’d Known Sooner

By Tracy Matthews / October 14, 2014

I’ve been in the jewelry business for over 20 years. I think about my journey all of the time, so a few days ago, just for fun, I decided to crunch some numbers. I grabbed my records, starting…

Email Opt-in Ideas for Jewelry Designers

By Tracy Matthews / October 7, 2014

Just curious: How are you capturing visitors and browsers on your jewelry website? Creating a compelling, brand relevant opt-in offer is essential to staying in touch with potential clients who aren’t ready to buy. Ciao from Italia! One…

Tips On How to Sell Luxury Jewelry Online Successfully

By Tracy Matthews / September 30, 2014

Greetings from Italy… I’ve been here for a few days enjoying Italian food and wine and beautiful Italian fashion. While I was in Rome, I was gazing into the Buccelatti windows drooling over a beautiful emerald and diamond…

How to Close the Sale

By Tracy Matthews / September 23, 2014

Quick Question: How many times has a client admired your work, told you how much they loved your designs but then walked away without purchasing? Getting clients to look at your work and engage is not enough…if you…

How to Talk About Your Jewelry Designs (without feeling Skeevie)

By Tracy Matthews / September 16, 2014

Do you agree? Talking about your jewelry designs can be totally nerve-wracking! When I was first starting out as a designer, I was VERY sensitive about my work. It felt totally weird and even a little skeevie to…

Sales Strategies for Shy People Stolen from Yoga

By Tracy Matthews / September 9, 2014

In a few weeks, I am heading to a Yoga Retreat in Italy…and I am beyond excited. Yoga has influenced my life in so many ways. In fact, it’s helped me in ways I never expected, even sales.…