The Proven 12-Week Program
That Has Helped Thousands of Jewelry Makers and Designers Create Financial Security Doing What They Love
You can be an authentic artist AND make great living!
With our proven methodology we have helped 8000 independent jewelry designers for over 10 years go from struggling hobby designers to profitable jewelry designers, building businesses on their own terms.
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Can you Relate to any of the Following?
You feel like you’re just “getting by” with inconsistent sales
even though you pour a ton of time and energy into your business. You’re ready to make an actual living selling your jewelry.
Your spouse and family don’t support your dreams
and they think your jewelry business is just a hobby. It kinda hurts, and you know you can prove them wrong with the right support and strategy.
You don’t know what advice to take.
You have pages of notes from books, podcasts, and webinars, but it’s all so overwhelming. Plus, you’re not even sure if all the advice you’ve gotten works for a jewelry business.
You’ve done pretty well getting sales in person.
But it’s become clear that online is the place to be if you want to reach way more people and grow.
You’re tired of throwing things at the wall to see what sticks.
You want to follow a proven, step-by-step process that will leave you with a sense of accomplishment and more money in the bank.
You don’t know how to turn compliments into sales.
You feel awkward selling and you wish there was a way to get sales without feeling cringey.
You want more out of life.
You LOVE being able to create things with your hands that bring other people joy… and you want to make a GREAT living doing that.
You’re tired of relying on Etsy.
Plus you’ve heard the horror stories about designers losing their exposure when Etsy changes their algorithms.
Before you read any further, here’s something you should know: I don’t believe in coincidences.
You found us for a reason. You want to build a successful, profitable jewelry business... and things just aren’t going your way.
I want you to know something important:
it’s not your fault.
You want to make beautiful jewelry and sell it to people who can appreciate it. But no one taught you how to run a creative business effectively or efficiently.
You know nothing about Klaviyo accounts, Quickbooks, or LLCs. And you’ve been trying to figure things out as you go.
I commend you for that! You’re doing something that so many people are never brave enough to do -- you’re chasing your dream!
I believe that the life you want for yourself can be yours and that you being right here, right now is a sign that you’re well on your way.
And I know that what I can teach you can help you build a consistently profitable business you love.
I know this because thousands of jewelry designers and makers have applied the proven strategies, systems and tactics found inside of LAYING THE FOUNDATION to
Generate Consistent, Predictable Sales
Introducing...
The program includes a library of over 80 training videos that can help you:
- Develop a success mindset that supports your BIG goals
- Identify the best business model for you
- Get 100% clarity on who your dream client is
- Develop your signature style and create collections that easily sell
- Use our signature Desired Brand Effect™ to attract your dream client
- Hone in on the perfect brand story and brand voice for your business
- Create a website and messaging that gets people excited to buy
- Package and price your products so that they fly off the virtual shelves
- Build a business that fits your dream lifestyle
- And so much more!
Here’s the Week-by-Week Breakdown
Module 1
Identify what sets you apart and what makes your brand DESIRABLE. You’ll get a deeper understanding of what motivates your Dream Clients to buy (from you). And you’ll learn how to use this information to create authentic messaging that sells.
Module 2
Solidify your brand story, voice, and style. You’re going to brain dump your story, look at how it can attract your Dream Client, and then weave it into your brand. You’ll dive into the more creative aspects of your brand, like fonts, colors, and language. You’ll use all of this info to create a brand guide that you can use (and that your future team can reference). You’ll also learn how to create an epic About Page for your website.
Module 3
Explore the creative parts of being a designer and maker. You’ll learn how to develop jewelry collections - including creating cohesive designs, identifying your niche, and defining your design approach. We’ll look at how critical having a signature style is to brand recognition and success. We’ll also study examples of people who are doing well… and how you can implement what they’re doing to create your own successful business.
Module 4
Perfect your brand assets to deliver an unforgettable customer experience. We will talk about displays, packaging, unboxing, lookbooks, catalogs, photography and all of the other details you can use to set the tone for your brand… and wow your customers.
Module 5
Discover how to create a website that makes sales 24/7. We’ll cover every step, including choosing the right website platform (hint: it’s NOT Etsy), designing and creating the website, and driving traffic to it. We’ll also talk about creating desire online.
Module 6
Take your sales systems, strategies, and confidence up a notch. We’ll help you ensure your customers are happy and taken care of so they continue to know, like, and trust you even more than they already did. You’ll set goals that are aligned with your Vision of Success so that you’re spending time where it matters.
Module 7
In this module, we talk about all things marketing. You’ll learn about the Buyer’s Journey, building your list, email marketing, and how to use blogs and videos to connect with your Dream Customers.
Module 8
Harness the power of social media, social search, and public relations to expand your reach, grow your business, and attract more sales. Then we’ll dive into getting and leveraging social proof, testimonials and reviews to build trust and get more sales...and how to effectively use them in your marketing.
Module 9
Understand all of the business foundations you need for your business. Things like registering your business, figuring out the type of entity it is, the different kinds of licenses, and getting a tax ID. We’ll discuss the legal issues around websites, setting up business banking, and bookkeeping. You’ll also learn about different types of business models and revenue streams so you can identify which route will best support your goals.
In Laying the Foundation, we walk you through the foundation of the Desired Brand Effect™, creating a strong brand story, and fostering an authentic connection with your audience… so that you can sell without working so hard.
You’ll clarify exactly who your DREAM clients are so you can stop wasting time chasing the wrong customers and take one step closer to developing brand advocates who become raving (and paying) fans for life.
Finally, you’ll dial in to your BEST business model that’s 100% aligned with your goals, so you can finally focus on the things that matter and grow your business in a way that feels effortless and fun.
Here's What Some Of Our Grads Have To Say...
Flourish and Thrive has given me the confidence to price my jewelry at the proper cost and it has given me the confidence to sell.
Denise Kubler
I've had a 200% increase in sales
and my social media following is up by at least 75%, it's been incredible. And I've already surpassed my entire last year's sales!"
PEGGY HOUCHIN, Peggy Houchin Jewelry
You may be wondering how you can get similar results…
We show you how to implement The Desired Brand Effect™ so your clients become raving fans who tell your story and practically sell your jewelry for you!
This framework is at the core of all our programs, and here’s why...…
In today’s saturated jewelry market, it’s the jewelry brands that “stand out” by building desire and demand for their jewelry that do well. They connect with their audience on an emotional level and understand the REAL reasons their DREAM clients buy jewelry from them.
Because they have a brand story and a brand journey that puts their customers first, they easily attract and collect true fans who buy from them every season.
When they get their branding right, they experience marketing with EASE, selling becomes FUN and DREAM CUSTOMERS flock to their brand
We teach you the Sharing Economy Method, which is all about getting sales in a way that’s fun and natural (instead of sleazy and forced).
And when they delve into how the Desired Brand Effect™ Methodology works, they find themselves back in the driver’s seat of their business, instead of letting fear and the economy run the show.
Are YOU ready to do the same for your business?
“After taking Laying the Foundation the first time my business doubled. And every single time I re-visited the course, I've found that my business at least went up by 25%.”
- Ann S.
Imagine a Future Where Everything You Do In Your Business Brings In Dream Clients and Pushes You Past the 6-Figure Mark
(yep, even that dream of starting a family, or being an example to your kids of what’s possible).
Hi! My name is Tracy Matthews
I’M THE CO-FOUNDER OF
FLOURISH + THRIVE.
Do you feel like you’re alone on an emotional and financial roller coaster? You’re not alone!
Here’s a bit about my own journey...
I was completely overwhelmed and stressed out most of the time because I literally had ZERO clue about running a business (and I was too proud to ask for help). I would work myself to exhaustion… and still didn’t have much to show for it.
I felt emotionally unsupported. In fact, one day I came home and my (now ex) husband told me “you have to get a real job”. But there was no way in HELL I was going back to my soul-sucking retail job.
I was so afraid of rejection that I avoided active selling like most people avoid Times Square on a hot summer day (so hot, smelly, and so many people).
I didn’t understand what a profit and loss statement was or a balance sheet was and was too proud to ask someone to teach me…so I just ignored my finances.
I’d sell a $100 necklace for $70 just so I could make a sale. The result was painful cash flow issues and my visa bill kept growing… both of which limited how fast I could grow.
Despite it all, I knew I had what it took and I was passionate AF about making jewelry. That kept a fire under my bootay to keep on trucking even though I didn’t have the answers...and it was HARD.
I had many sleepless, tear-filled nights, fighting to make things work. I eventually did, but not without paying a heavy emotional cost.
My first business was built like a house of cards. It wasn’t set up to handle any kind of financial setbacks, let alone survive major changes in the economy.
When the Great Recession (or “GFC”) hit in 2008, my business went from earning close to $1 million in net sales the previous year to being COMPLETELY wiped out… all in the space of a single month.
That led to me having to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life: to either fight for what I’d fought so hard to build OR close the doors on my business. After a lot of thought (and tears), I chose the latter and was forced to file for bankruptcy.
The massive emotional devastation and financial stress caused some serious health problems. I lost 25 pounds, I picked up the habit of smoking a pack of Marbarlo Lights a day (and I never smoked!) and my hair started falling out in chunks! On top of that, I developed a series of stress-induced conditions, including a thyroid issue. 
DON’T GET ME WRONG, IT HASN’T BEEN ALL BAD. IN FACT, ALL OF THE UPS AND DOWNS I’VE BEEN THROUGH HAVE TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE A BADASS.
Despite all of the self-doubt, setbacks, and downright failures, I’ve had some pretty AWESOME successes...
- I’ve sold over $8 million dollars worth of jewelry during the course of my career.
- My collections have been sold in over 350 of the best specialty and retail stores around the world, including Anthropologie, Sundance Catalog, Bloomingdales, and Harvey Nichols.
- Celebrities like Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba, Orlando Bloom, and Michelle Williams have all been spotted buying and wearing my jewelry.
- Revlon recently commissioned me to design a 20th anniversary gift for Halle Berry.
- I landed a segment on QVC where I reached a mass audience and sold my jewelry live on TV (twice).
- When I built my second jewelry business, I applied the lessons I learned from the first time around and created the Desired Brand Effect™. Now, I have a low-maintenance, very part-time business that brings in multiple 6-figures in profit (not just revenue)... with just me behind the wheel.
- Nearly 48 media outlets, TV shows, movies, and magazines have repeatedly featured my jewelry and story over the years, including InStyle, Lucky, The Today Show, and Entrepreneur.
IT’S TIME TO STOP TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO POST ON INSTAGRAM AND GET YOUR OWN AMAZING RESULTS
Like these designers...
Nicole Went From Extreme Burnout to Increasing Her Sales 200%!
"Before LTF, I was making $2000/month. The year I took the course, I made $35K. The next year, I more than doubled my sales, bringing in $75K. Laying the Foundation is a fantastic resource for solo-designers who want to make sales and live a better life."
- Nicole Gariepy, FantaSea Jewelry
"After taking Laying the Foundation my business reliably doubled the very first time I took it. And every single time that I have taken the course, I've found that my business at least went up by 25%.” -
- Ann Sanicola of Ann Sanicola Jewelry
LISTEN TO MORE STORIES OF SUCCESS FROM OUR GRADUATES
"Since taking Laying the Foundation I've had a 440% increase in sales and I was able to quit my side gig."
SUSAN COLLICK
Daisy Chains Jewelry
"I signed up for the course mainly to get sales information and really improve my business and take it to the next level. But what I walked away with was so much more! I was finally able to speak to the person who was intended to get my products and it just made everything so much easier.”
Carolyn Hasset
By Carolyn Dunne
WE WANT YOUR SUCCESS TO BE INEVITABLE.
THAT’S WHY THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
The Complete LTF System
including videos, audios, slides, transcripts, and worksheets
Video Cliff Notes
instant access to a summary of each video with your next action steps
80+ Trainings, Cheat Sheets,
and Checklists
to ensure that you’re taking action on what you’re learning
Done-for-you Sales, Marketing
and PR Scripts
these will save you the headache of figuring it all out the hard way!
100% Mobile-Friendly Online Access
so you can learn on the go and review the material anytime you need a refresher
Plus
you’ll be supported every step of the way with a full year of access to our mentorship community
The Diamond Insiders is a private community for Laying the Foundation students and alumni. As a jewelry or product business owner, we know that you’ll need additional clarity and support as you implement the LTF program and create the Desired Brand Effect in your business. The Diamond Insiders is our mentorship community that’s designed to help you implement everything you’ve learned in LTF to launch and grow your business.
You’ll have access to:
- Mentorship from our Flourish & Thrive “Desired Brand” Coaches
- Monthly office hours where you can get your most pressing questions answered, e.g. "What should I post on Instagram?" or "How do I decide how to price my jewelry
- Accountability as you implement the action steps (so you get fast results)
- Helpful feedback on your questions in our private Diamond Insiders community. This group is so powerful that most of our students continue as members beyond the one year (at a special monthly rate offered to LTF members).
DIAMOND INSIDERS MEMBERSHIP is usually $595/yr
Plus
REPLACE YOUR FRUSTRATION
WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SCALE
BONUS: SYSTEMS TO SCALE 101
Most creatives are a mess when it comes to systematizing their businesses. Even if they know they need systems to streamline their results, they make excuses about why they don’t do it and avoid creating them. Systems to Scale 101 is a high-impact, simple to implement graduation bonus that will help you shortcut the stress of documenting your systems (aka your way of doing things) and help you scale your efforts.
You’ll have access to:
- Flourish & Thrive Systems Organizer
- Simple Systems Creation for Creatives
- The 9 Systems You Need to Scale
You’ll be so excited to remove the guesswork and finally be in a place to be 100% more creative and productive. Plus, you’ll be set up to hire a Virtual Assistant or team member if and when the time is right.
Valued at $495
Laying The Foundation ROCKS. It’s a GAME CHANGER.
But don’t take just my word for it. Here are what more of our LTF students have to say about their experience in the program...
Meet Allison and Ana.
Allison Used To HATE Sales—Now Wholesalers Are Saying "Yes" After One Visit
Since the course, I reached out to three local stores for wholesale opportunities and two of them said yes to my line after one visit to their stores. I now feel excited, and realized that "I" am that perfect salesperson I was trying to manifest on my vision board.
- Allison Gemmel LaFramboise, Prasada Jewelry
Ana 10x-ed her sales and completely stopped doing trade shows
A bout with breast cancer forced me to cancel a majority of my shows last year. I honestly didn’t think I’d be able to replace my Broadway salary. But within 6 months of taking LTF, I doubled my income JUST from the pricing modules alone!
- Ana Maria Andricain, Jewel Of Havana
IS AN INCREDIBLE VALUE
The information you receive in this program is the equivalent of hiring a consultant like me or my Co-Founder, Robin Kramer, for 12-18 months. Robin’s clients invest up to $24,000 to have her on their side. But we know that most people don’t have $24K to drop on consulting.
WE DESIGNED THIS PROGRAM WITH YOUR VALUABLE TIME IN MIND
We know exactly what it feels like to have a million things to do and not enough time in the day. We know what it feels like to be stuck working “in” your business - spending your days doing all the little things that “need to get done”. And this is exactly what’s keeping you stuck.
We know how to get you focused on the *right things* to grow your business, so you have more time to do the things you love and be with the people you love… all while making fantastic money.
Laying The Foundation has been around since 2012 and the methodology is dialed in - you’ll be doing ‘first things first’ and building on your work as you move through the program week to week. You can have faith you’re working on the right things, in the right order, to get results and build a solid foundation to grow from. Just follow our path, take the action steps, and you’ll get fast-tracked results.
SPECIAL PAY IN FULL BONUS:
If you say "YES!" today and pay in full,
we'll throw in this amazing bonus!
The Emails That Sell on Auto-Pilot System
Ever wonder how some makers and product brands are able to scale their sales so quickly. It starts with their “owned” marketing and sales funnel strategy. This is your step by step blueprint to turn your High Converting Website into a sales machine using email marketing and simple sales funnel strategies that sell on autopilot.
When you pay in full you’ll get access to high converting sales funnel training, swipe email subject lines, and a curation of examples from different types of brands across the board.
- Email Sales Funnels That Convert
- 600+ Done For You Email Subject Lines
- Email Marketing Swipe Copy
- 100+ Examples of Emails that Sell
Borrow the high converting sales strategies of jewelry and product brands with massive budgets and get your sales scaling quickly.
VALUE $3000
OUR LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT GUARANTEE.
We want you to be COMPLETELY SATISFIED with our Laying the Foundation course. That’s why we offer a no-risk, money-back guarantee. Try it out for 21 days! If you are not satisfied with your results, simply show us your work and we’ll refund your money. *Must ask for a refund within 21 days of enrolling in the course.
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WHAT OUR SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS ARE SAYING…
Andrea Went From a ZERO Profits to Selling Out Collections
"After taking LTF and applying what I’ve learned, I launched my e-commerce website and I’m selling out of my collections every season.
Laying the Foundation is a great fit for any designer ready to get serious about turning their hobby into a real business or taking their existing business to the next level."
- Andrea Li, Andrea Li Designs
"If you're thinking about taking this course, there's nothing left to think about. Absolutely. It's going to be the best investment you can make for your business.”
- Carolyn Hasset of By Carolyn Dunne
LISTEN TO MORE STORIES OF SUCCESS FROM OUR GRADUATES
"LTF actually was one of the best things I have done, because if it wasn't for Tracy, Robin, and all the great coaches they have and the tools they have, I wouldn't be here today."
Maruja Leanos
[Laying the Foundation] helped me change my mindset about my own work, my work ethic, and showed me how to have a successful business instead of an expensive hobby."
Lori Greenberg
Quirky and Odd
"Early on, I realized that your artistry or your unique skillset is not enough to set you apart in a marketplace that is so competitive. I have been revisiting this program time over time again in order to course correct and go to where it is that I want to go."
Vicky Garmiri
You might be thinking, “Those are great results, Tracy, but that won’t work for me because my situation is different than theirs!”
OF COURSE, LAYING THE FOUNDATION IS NOT FOR EVERYONE
This program has worked successfully for high volume designers, OOAK/handmade designers, luxury designers, “parent-preneurs”, and designers with full-time jobs. It’s worked for designers who are new to business, and industry veterans who have needed to refresh their business skills in today’s economy.
This program is perfectly suited for brands that are serious about growing a profitable business, who are willing to roll up their sleeves and do the work, and who realize that there is no “easy button” you can push to magically make a successful business materialize.
Laying the Foundation is designed to help you reduce stress and the overwhelming feelings that keep you from moving forward.
The program is perfectly-paced to help you speed up your results and take time to work ON your business instead of just IN your business.
At the end, you’ll be in control of your business and feel a huge sense of accomplishment knowing that you’re on the right track for financial security and stability as an artist.
Investing in Your Business Might Feel Scary...I Get It...
Check out this story from Alyssa who was also scared to invest. She's made her investment back many times over.
If You Feel or Even KNOW Laying The Foundation Is What Your Business Needs Right Now, But Something Is Stopping You, Consider This...
From time to time, all of us (including me) need a little kick-in-the-pants so we can realize that our fears are imaginary, but the future we desire doesn’t have to be. All we have to do is take NEW actions and follow a proven path.
There are two primary fears that can stop you from doing what you know you need to do.
The first fear is the fear that the program won’t work. That fear comes from the natural skepticism we have that prevents people from taking advantage of us.
If this was a new program with no success stories, it would be a valid fear. However, LTF has been around since 2012 because IT WORKS, and we’ve had thousands of successful students who see a 35 - 50% increase in their sales after taking it (and those numbers grow year by year beyond that)…
So let’s talk about the second fear that can prevent you from investing into the very solution you’ve been searching for
I’m talking about the paralyzing fear that even if the program works, you won’t do the work (or that it won’t work for you). That can either be an irrational fear or a fear based on past experiences. That is exactly why we include 1 YEAR’S ACCESS to DIAMOND INSIDERS along with Laying the Foundation and why we focus on developing a success mindset in the introductory module of the program.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING…
“I have this community behind me that has truly given me more confidence than I’ve ever expected to get. It’s been worth the cost and I made a whole lot more money [this year] than I did last year without doing any shows!”
- Denise Kubler, DK Originals Jewelry
"After changing my mindset, I learned how to price my jewelry correctly. I was selling too cheap for the quality of my designs. I raised my prices between 30 and 50% and I continue selling without problem.”
- Gisela Clemens, Gisela Clemens Jewelry
Laying The Foundation
is your chance to have access to a team of experts by your side as you grow the business of your dreams!
“So if you're thinking about taking this course, there's nothing left to think about. Absolutely. It's going to be the best investment you can make for your business.”
- Carolyn H.
After taking LTF I was able to increase my prices and my profits have hugely increased!
-Joanne Simmons, The Silver Sculptor
Before LTF I was just a girl with a hobby. Now I have an actual business and I quit my full-time job.
-Irina Zhan, Irina Victoria Jewelry
CHEERS TO THRIVING IN YOUR BUSINESS!
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