branding

EP 331: Positioning Your Brand and Sweat Proof Jewelry with OXB

By Tracy Matthews / December 21, 2021

If you want to create The Desired Brand Effect in your business and have people coming back, you need clarity about your target market. Many first time designers and makers would usually obsess about their product and the…

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10 Creative Packaging Design Ideas for Small Businesses

By Tracy Matthews / September 14, 2021

Unboxing experiences are a big deal in the eCommerce world. Small business owners who want to sell their products for premium prices need to think of creative packaging design ideas. Imagine I asked you to pick between two…

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#305 Growing a Product Lifestyle Brand Where Your Personality is the Star with Katie Seller

By Tracy Matthews / June 8, 2021

Today I am thrilled to introduce you to Katie Seller, the irreverent and hilarious visionary behind Metal Marvels. Katie creates a wide variety of jewelry, apparel, and home goods designed to empower women to be themselves. Her honest…

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#292 Showing up Online with Authenticity with Jessica Zweig

By Tracy Matthews / March 9, 2021

Are you building a brand, or are you building a personal brand? A lot of designers are scared to be authentic online. I hear things like, “I’m just selling my products, I don’t need to post pictures of…

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#285 How this Designer Built a Values-Driven Business and More Than Doubled Her Sales this Year with Alyssa Miner

By Tracy Matthews / January 19, 2021

If you think getting clear on your brand values doesn’t need to be a priority, get ready to change your mind, m’dear. I’ve got an inspiring interview for you today. Alyssa Miner is a Laying the Foundation grad…

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#272 Leadership Marketing with Lacy Boggs

By Tracy Matthews / October 6, 2020

In the world of e-commerce, content is king. But how do you design a content marketing strategy that fits your brand, draws in your customers, and stands out in a saturated industry? Lacy Boggs is here to tell…

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#256 Core Values and How to Position Your Brand to Align with Them

By Tracy Matthews / June 16, 2020

I want to do something a little different this week… 2020 has been a year of reflection and change for me, and I hope it has been for you, too.  So I decided to reevaluate and get real…

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#250 How to Navigate Closures in Your Brick and Mortar Retail Store

By Tracy Matthews / April 28, 2020

In times of financial uncertainty and online-only shopping, jewelry can still thrive. Merging creative marketing solutions with the adaptation of online retail, independent jewelry designers who once relied on in-store sales are able to both stay afloat financially…

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#245 How to Pivot Your Sales Strategy When Your Shows Are Off and Stores Aren’t Buying

By Tracy Matthews / March 31, 2020

“Shows are canceled, stores are closed, and sales are down. How do I sell at a time like this?” This sentiment has been popping up all over the jewelry community. It’s a scary and uncertain time, but you…

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