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How to Tell a Story with Every Part of Your Jewelry Business

By Tracy Matthews / February 24, 2015

I just love a good story! Don’t you? Great brands know how to tell stories with their written and visual marketing (and so should you). Storytelling is a powerful way…

How to Start Doing More of What You LOVE in Your Business

By Tracy Matthews / March 31, 2015

…isn’t like that. It’s not easy and you might actually work longer hours than you did before. I sure know that I certainly worked longer hours when I was just…

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

By Tracy Matthews / 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…

Jewelry Photography Tips and Tricks for Designers on a Budget

By Tracy Matthews / 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…

The Pros and Cons of Working with a Blogger

By Tracy Matthews / 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…

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…

#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…

#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…

#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…

#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…