EP360: The Future of Jewelry 10 Year Anniversary Episode with Tracy Matthews and Robin Kramer

By Tracy Matthews / July 1, 2022

Back in 2012, I had an idea that was developed in a dingy jazz club over cocktails with my friend and jewelry consultant, Robin Kramer.  My vision was to bring business coaching to start up brands who couldn’t…

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EP359: Holiday Sales Visibility; How Visibility Relates to More Sales (yep, even in a product-based business) with Brenna McGowan

By Tracy Matthews / June 23, 2022

People don’t just wake up and decide to buy something. They need time to think about a purchase and get excited for a new product. So, if you want to get more visibility for your upcoming collection launch…

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EP358: How to Build Your Email List Using Etsy

By Tracy Matthews / June 17, 2022

Having an Etsy shop is not the same thing as having a jewelry business. I’m not trying to be harsh here, m’dear. Lots of designers get their start on Etsy, and it can be a great platform for…

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#237 Why I Care So Much About Your Jewelry Business

By Tracy Matthews / February 4, 2020

Every time I get an influx of new students, this question comes up in one way or another: “Tracy, why do you care whether my jewelry business fails or succeeds? Why should I listen to you?” Ouch, but…

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#234 Top Business Questions From The Metalsmith Society Answered

By Tracy Matthews / January 14, 2020

The jewelry industry can be notoriously secretive. In a true demonstration of #CommunityOverCompetition, Metalsmith Society is trying to change that. Just as we’ve created a supportive space for jewelers to learn about business, Corkie Bolton has established a…

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How One Jewelry Designer Went From Single Digit Sales on Etsy to Quitting Her Day Job

By Tracy Matthews / January 25, 2019

Today we’re sharing a story on what can be accomplished when big dreams and strategy collide! When we first met Toby Myles in 2016 she had a love for motorcycles, a passion for jewelry making and a dream…

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#185 How to Use Storytelling to Sell More Jewelry

By Tracy Matthews / January 22, 2019

Think about all of the important lessons you’ve been taught in your life. Whether it was from a parent, or a college class, or an elderly person you met in line at the grocery store. Why are those…

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