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#219 Top 10 Takeaways of Our SOS Live Retreat (Success Stories with Designers)

By Tracy Matthews / October 1, 2019

I am just beaming today, m’dear!  My team and I just wrapped up our quarterly SOS Live Retreat in NYC… and it was incredible! When I was just getting started in business, it was mastermind sessions with peers…

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#218 The Biggest Website Design and Conversion Mistakes Jewelry Designers Make and How to Fix Them with Erin Alexander

By Tracy Matthews / September 24, 2019

Have you ever noticed that grocery store layouts are all pretty much the same? The bakery is near the front, where you’re met with the comforting aroma of fresh bread. The dairy is in the back, so you…

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#217 How One Designer Increased Her Sales by 47% After the Tragic Loss of Her Mother with Twyla Dill

By Tracy Matthews / September 17, 2019

I am constantly blown away by the resilience and creativity from the designers in our community. Twyla Dill is one radiant example. While living in Turkey, Twyla learned how to make Oya, a delicate lace crocheted from thread.…

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#216 Why Selling at Shows Might be Killing Your Business

By Tracy Matthews / September 10, 2019

We both know that selling at shows can be back-breaking work, m’dear. And it doesn’t get easier as you get older… trust me. Plus, what would happen to your biz if you had to take a break and…

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Best of Series #3: Episode #90: 10 Content Creation Ideas to Promote Your Next Jewelry Collection Launch

By Tracy Matthews / August 27, 2019

Are you struggling to come up with content ideas for your brand? I’m here to help… When someone buys from you, it’s your chance to build a relationship and gain a loyal customer. Content is an empowering way…

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Best Of Series #2 EP87: How to Build an Email List for Your Jewelry E-Commerce Business

By Tracy Matthews / August 20, 2019

Ever wonder how you’re supposed to convert people who land on your website into actual paying customers?  There’s so much talk about getting more website traffic, but there’s a big piece missing in this convo!  Most people who…

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Best of Series #1 EP84: The #1 Way to Get More Traffic to Your Jewelry Website

By Tracy Matthews / August 13, 2019

Slowly but surely, summer is winding down…  In our industry, the summer season is often one of plans and strategy.  With the busy holidays ahead, I’m gonna guess you’ve been thinking about how to ramp up your sales…

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Broadway, Bartering & Baton Rouge—Oh My! Jewelry Designer Turned a Dressing Room Hobby Into a 6-Fig Biz

By Tracy Matthews / August 1, 2019

I’m so excited to share today’s story. It’s about Ana Maria Andricain, an inspiring woman who has been in our community for over 5 years. I’m sharing her story because it’s absolutely amazing! Ana Maria started her jewelry-making…

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Is Your Website Helping or Hurting You?

By Tracy Matthews / July 18, 2019

Everyone is crazy about traffic… At least, the kind that happens online. Countless designers have approached me lamenting their lack of website traffic and online sales.  And who can blame them? That’s all anyone talks about. “Run ads!…

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Three Kids, A Home & A Vision: How a Couple Created a 6-Figure Jewelry-Making Business

By Tracy Matthews / July 11, 2019

Today, I’ll share a story about a couple who upgraded a profitable jewelry business into a 6-figure business that supports them, their family and their dreams! One of my goals has been to help 100 designers this year…

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