jewelry podcast

#324 The Desired Brand Effect – How to Create Desire For Your Jewelry Brand

By Tracy Matthews / November 9, 2021

Today is the day… This episode is going live on November 9, 2021. The official launch date of my book The Desired Brand Effect. If you’re a regular here at Flourish & Thrive Academy, you already know that…

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#323 Shows Are Back! It’s How You Leverage Them That Matters with Ana Maria Andricain

By Tracy Matthews / November 2, 2021

Great news, everyone, shows are back! In-person art fairs and trunk shows are back in full swing. They can be a huge asset for your business, or a total money pit — it all depends on how you…

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#322 Behind the Scenes of the Desired Brand Effect Book

By Tracy Matthews / October 26, 2021

It’s finally happening, m’dear. My book, The Desired Brand Effect, is launching on November 9th, 2021. People reach out to me all the time to tell me they want to join one of our business coaching programs but…

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#321 REELs (and Tik Tok) for Beginners with Shelby Clement

By Tracy Matthews / October 19, 2021

Let’s talk simple strategies you can use to grow your brand’s online audience using REELs and Tik Tok. This week, I brought in an expert. Shelby Clement is a wife, mama of two boys, and entrepreneur. Plus, she’s…

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#294 How to Become an Online Sales Master with Virtual Events

By Tracy Matthews / March 23, 2021

We’ve been teaching designers how to host virtual trunk shows for years as part of our Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online (TYC) coaching program. Virtual trunk shows have always been important, but over the last…

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#251 How to Host Your Own Virtual Art Fair with Ana Maria Andricain

By Tracy Matthews / May 5, 2020

People are doing amazing things with their businesses right now!  Many designers have actually increased their sales during this uncertain time by pivoting their business models and utilizing creative strategies to sell online. Adaptation, creativity, and collaboration have…

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#249 Overcoming Anxiety and Taking Calculated Risks with Sarah McAleer

By Tracy Matthews / April 21, 2020

Nothing makes me happier than seeing a jewelry designer move from a place of uncertainty to a place of power. It happens when you overcome your fears to take calculated risks that move your business into action. Meet…

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#246 Simple Jewelry Bench Tips with Corkie Bolton of Metalsmith Society

By Tracy Matthews / April 2, 2020

Breaking news: double-sided tape is about to rock your world. At least, that’s what happened to me when I sat down with Corkie Bolton for a second round of podcasting! It’s so great to meet other jewelers with…

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#243 Don’t Panic – Here’s What to Do NOW to Save Your Jewelry Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Robin Kramer

By Tracy Matthews / March 24, 2020

We’re in the middle of some rocky, uncharted waters, m’dear. But that doesn’t mean we’re doomed! It’s time to pull together as a community to support one another as we navigate this brand new territory. I’m tuning in…

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Bonus Episode #1 Your Jewelry and Product Business in the Face of Uncertainty

By Tracy Matthews / March 17, 2020

Breathe in, breathe out. It’s a scary time to be a business owner right now. I’m sure COVID-19 wasn’t a part of your 2020 business plan, but here we are. Although it might feel like the world is…

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