Tracy Matthews

#197 The Simple Way To Bring Cash Into Your Biz Fast

By Tracy Matthews / April 16, 2019

Does talking about making money in your biz make you squirm a little bit? It’s super hard when you pour yourself into your biz but aren’t making any money. It feels like no matter how amazing your work…

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#193 The BEST Sales Strategy That Attracts Repeat Sales & Buyers

By Tracy Matthews / March 19, 2019

Do you have 1000 True Fans? Trust me, it’s A-OK if you don’t. But are you ready to have 1000 people eager, willing, and ready to support your business this year? I learned this philosophy from Kevin Kelly…

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My 10 Favorite Business Audiobooks When You’re Too Busy To Read

By Tracy Matthews / March 13, 2019

As an entrepreneur and business owner, I’m guessing you’re pretty busy!?! One of the reasons I started the Thrive by Design Podcast was because I’m obsessed with audio learning and they don’t require me to sit down and…

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How This Jewelry Designer Went from Extreme Burnout to Increasing Her Sales 200%!

By Tracy Matthews / January 31, 2019

Every job has its challenges, even when you’re living your dream as an independent jewelry designer. Allow me to introduce you to an amazing woman who rebuilt her jewelry business entirely from the ground up! Nicole Gariepy, from…

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#186 How to Become an A-Player in Business (and Get What You Want)

By Tracy Matthews / January 29, 2019

Who are some of your favorite icons in the world? Maybe it’s Beyonce, or Marie Forleo, or Oprah, or a world leader. They’re people that we look up to and admire, and may even want to be like…

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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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#184 The Truth About Why Most Jewelry Businesses are Broke (and What to Do About It)

By Tracy Matthews / January 16, 2019

Do you ever feel stressed about money in your business? 💳 No matter how hard you try to make sales and keep the cash flow coming in, you can’t seem to keep the money in your account or…

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#182 How to Face Fear to Grow Your Business FAST This Year with Rhonda Britten

By Tracy Matthews / January 1, 2019

Happy New Year #ThriveTribe… Last week, I wrote about 5 words to live by (and tools to set the precedent for your New Year) because, well, it’s the New Year! Time for some massive change! Which leads me…

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#181 Make 2019 the Best Year Ever With These 5 Words to Live By

By Tracy Matthews / December 25, 2018

Every year around this time, I reflect back on how I did… This year was no different… Always – ALWAYS – my reflection starts with my WINS! Girl, you crushed it! Then I have to check myself re:…

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