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#160 Behind the Scenes of F&TA Live Part 2 – The Biz Panel
Networking events can really change the direction of your business. It’s not just the training and insight you get from the speakers and panelists! Meeting other people in your industry is a great way to boost your creativity, create connections, and get you motivated to set new goals! Our event, Flourish & Thrive LIVE! Is…
Read More#149 How to Know if It’s Time to Lean in or Quit
It’s normal to question your business now and then. I see this all the time when new designers join our community. They say before joining us they were about to throw in the towel and close their business. But then, they get a new-found passion for their business after being inspired by what other jewelry…
Read More#148 5 Surprising Ways to Increase Sales on Your Jewelry Website This Month (and for the Long Haul)
Selling jewelry on your website is all about experimenting! What worked last year might not cut it anymore. Instead of getting overwhelmed, just get started listening to this episode because I have a bunch of ideas to help you out! The fact things are changing can actually be a good thing for you. Because that…
Read MoreWelcome to Thrive By Design with Tracy Matthews
We are so excited to be launching our podcast! We just know this is going to be the beginning of something great! We will be bringing in the best in the biz – famous designers, sales reps, retail buyers, business experts – to help show you how to build a successful jewelry brand. Click here…
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Read MoreREJECTION: How to Use it For Your Benefit
A common fear amongst jewelry designers and makers is the fear of rejection! Can you relate? Your art and design is a very personal thing and it’s easy to take “no” personally because you feel it in the depths of your soul. There is a great saying that I just love: “Life’s Rejection is God’s…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Robin!
It’s Robin’s B’day today and it’s a BIG b’day for her… For those of you who know my gal, Robin, you KNOW that she is one of the most generous people you will ever meet. The woman loves to give… I think the word “giver” came from her… seriously! For those of you who have…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Tracy!
Yes, it’s true…today is my birthday and I can’t wait to celebrate! I love my birthday because I love celebrating! Every year, I take the day off, do something that lights me up and sing karaoke (one of my all time favorite things to do)! I also love birthdays because I love to give gifts!…
Read MoreAre you struggling to finish your collection on time? You’re not alone!
Back in the day, when I was traveling to trade shows and needed a full sample line of jewelry to display, I was the worst. Late into the night before my early morning flight, I would be awake finishing up lines sheets, tagging and pricing pieces… ALL because the collection was completed only a few…
Read More6 Jewelry Designers Reveal the Secret to Rapid Success
Do YOUR loved ones think you are CRAZY that you desire to follow your DREAM of becoming a successful jewelry designer? OR maybe your friends and family give you loads of encouragement but they have awful advice and just can’t relate to YOUR STRUGGLES?? A LACK of support for your jewelry business DREAMS can feel…
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