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The Fatal Mistakes Designers Make that Could Put Them Out of Business

By Sharon Kwon / April 14, 2015

Do you ever feel like the inside of your business is a “hot mess?” You may have your S#!T together on the outside, but on the inside you feel a…

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Jewelry Photography Tips and Tricks for Designers on a Budget

By Sharon Kwon / September 29, 2015

…your photography sucks, you’ll look like a hobbyist. So today, I am going to walk you through a few shortcuts that you can use even if you can’t afford that…

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The Pros and Cons of Working with a Blogger

By Sharon Kwon / October 6, 2015

…post something about your work on Instagram or their blog. Before you know it, YOU may become the new jewelry darling. Yes, getting your designs covered by an influential blogger…

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Welcome to Thrive By Design with Tracy Matthews

By Tracy Matthews / October 19, 2015

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…

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#9: The 3 Key Components to Creating Jewelry Collections That Sell

By Tracy Matthews / November 17, 2015

Today, we’ll be talking about something that I am so passionate about: collection design! While jewelry making is an art we all know and love, it can be good to…

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#41 How To Win A Grant For Your Jewelry Business with Hilary Halstead Scott

By Tracy Matthews / May 17, 2016

…notes Develop a Solid Business Plan I know this topic sounds out of place in an episode about grants, but the most important thing you need to be competitive to…

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#43 How to Create a Wholesale Line Sheet that Catches a Retailer’s Attention

By Tracy Matthews / May 31, 2016

…stores like The Claypot, Sundance Catalog and Anthropologie are evaluating if they want to carry your collection or not) Your line sheet, done correctly, has the power to keep you…

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#53 How to Create a Culture of Fun in Your Jewelry Business With Nina Cooper

By Tracy Matthews / August 9, 2016

…into your art because you know your finances, you’ve got a solid inventory system and you’re confident in your plan. Celebrate Meeting Your Goals In order to celebrate meeting your…

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#56 How to Harmonize Your Workflow with Melissa Kaiserman

By Tracy Matthews / August 30, 2016

…works better in mess and chaos. Your creativity will be freed up when you know that you have all the materials you need, when your workspace is organized and when…

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#61 To consign or not to consign, that is the question with Robin Kramer

By Tracy Matthews / October 4, 2016

Consignment. If you’ve been selling to stores at all you’ve likely been asked to consign your jewelry. Robin and I are hosting this episode together today because we get asked…

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