Are you thinking about starting a jewelry business in retirement or have been making jewelry but haven’t gotten serious about selling it to your dream customers? Then today is for you! If you’re interested in learning about how you can make traction in your sixties, seventies, and beyond, you’re going to love this episode. Prepare to meet total badass, Estelle Vernon - a long-time member of the Flourish and Thrive Academy community and breast cancer survivor who shares how she’s navigated her jewelry business for the long haul. We talk about: Being a jewelry fairy godmother. Providing exceptional service that brings dream clients back. Doubling her sales in one year. More tips on making fewer mistakes and charging your worth! In her seventies, she runs a wildly successful business that enables her to take a lot of time off while still fully expressing her creative flow. Learn tips on how Estelle absolutely crushes it with her jewelry business and how she built a business that’s aligned most with what matters to her!  Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 459!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Estelle’s Website Estelle’s Instagram Estelle’s Facebook Laying The Foundation Diamond Insiders The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

What if you could just drop a jewelry collection and make $10k in 2 days because you followed a step-by-step roadmap? If that’s a goal of yours, listen to this episode where I interview one of my students, Nicole Burch, who shares her strategy and how she started crafting $10k days for her jewelry business! The mother of a special needs son, a Reiki healer, and an energy worker, she built this jewelry business as a passion and is a graduate of our Laying The Foundation Program. We talk about: How she skyrocketed her social media following from 1,000 to nearly 30,000 in one year (without paid ads).  How she grew her sales by 5 times in a year.  The question you need to keep asking your audience. More tips on pushing past limits and allowing yourself to be seen! Once scared to be seen, she now runs an impressive, extremely successful biz and has retired her husband who now homeschools their special needs son. Don’t miss today’s episode to learn life-changing advice for achieving mindblowing sales and creating the business of your dreams! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 458! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Nicole’s Website Nicole’s Instagram Nicole’s Facebook Laying The Foundation The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok01 Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Want to know how to quickly scale your jewelry hobby into a wildly profitable business and take it to that next level (even if you want to work part-time)? If you’re ready to make a big impact this year while prioritizing what’s important in your life, then listen to this episode! I’m interviewing Audrey Allman, who started her jewelry business after her sister died because her sister loved jewelry and she wanted to carry on that legacy. We talk about: The easiest customers to sell to.  Her top strategy for an insane 49% customer return rate. The free, mindblowing tool she uses to magnetize clients to her website.  More tips on keeping clients around who love and adore you! Learn how she’s grown her business in leaps and bounds by pushing past her fears and investing in her growth…and how that’s enabled her to make her money back within 2 weeks after every class she’s signed up for!  Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 457! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Audrey’s Website Audrey’s Instagram Audrey’s TikTok The ZERO to 6 Figure Jewelry Business Roadmap Masterclass Laying The Foundation The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Today’s episode is for all my jewelry makers out there who have zero interest in building a full-time jewelry business but who want a successful side hustle that generates full-time income! Don’t miss this invaluable chat about launching, growing, and scaling a successful jewelry business that’s aligned with your vision of success to 5, 6, 7 figures, and beyond (especially if you just want to work part-time)! If you’re someone who is thinking about starting a jewelry business, you want to develop a robust side hustle, or you’re ready to go big or go home (which, funny enough - you can do ALL this from home), then you are going to LOVE this episode! I’m interviewing two of my favorite people in the world who are also two of our killer coaches here at Flourish and Thrive, Dawn DiGesare and Chelsea Farmer! We talk about: 3 things key to the success of your side hustle. Why visual branding is crucial. How Chelsea has an epic 89.9% return customer rate. More amazingness that will boom your side hustle biz! These two women are remarkable not only in their businesses and in what they’ve created for themselves with their jewelry brands but they’re going above and beyond to support you so you can build your dream business and income on your terms! Tune in to learn what growing a successful 5 or 6-figure side hustle actually looks like.  Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 456! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Chelsea’s Website Chelsea’s Instagram Dawn’s Website Dawn’s Instagram  The ZERO to 6 Figure Jewelry Business Roadmap Masterclass Laying The Foundation The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Do you want to know how a single mom built a jewelry business she’s proud of so that she never has to work for someone else again, just by dedicating herself to it part-time? If you’ve been feeling like you’re floating around in the jewelry universe and you’re not sure what you stand for or what you do, then you’re going to love this interview! In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I’m chatting with a very special guest, Blythe MacDonald, who walks you through how she’s more than doubled her sales in the last year while being a full-time stay-at-home single mom.  The founder of Monarch & Magpie, she creates cruelty-free upcycled jewelry for conscious consumers, and she’s able to donate 3% of her profits to a charity that’s nominated by her community of buyers and followers!  We talk about: The secret to scheduling it all in.  Top tips for massive transformation. Yoda-like advice for pushing past fear.  More golden nuggets on how to accomplish BIG things with limited time!   On top of that, if you’re trying to raise young kids while building your business, you’re going to be incredibly inspired today, because it shows that anything is possible for you! Let’s dive into this amazingly uplifting episode - it’s going to light a fire in you!  Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 455!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Blythe’s Instagram Blythe’s Facebook Blythe’s TikTok Laying The Foundation The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Want to know how a new mom built a massively successful jewelry business during “nap time”? If you’re a new mom (or even just crunched on time), and you’re trying to build your jewelry business, you might think you don’t have enough time. I totally get that… But what if you could build your business during naptime…or in just an hour or two a day? That’s why I’m interviewing my special guest today, Paige Barbee, a busy mom with a retail store called Paige Barbee Jewelry in Nashville, Tennessee, who is making waves in the jewelry world.  We chat about how she: More than doubled her total sales last year while working less. Increased her online sales by more than 35%. Sends emails that work wonders to get people to buy from her.  Uses marketing strategies that have produced dynamite results! A graduate of our Laying The Foundation Program, Paige prides herself on designing jewelry that has meaning for the wearer and shares how she’s made an incredible impact and income while working less (and how you can too)!  Let’s dive in - I can’t wait for you to soak up her unbelievably inspiring insight and tips! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 454! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Paige’s YouTube Paige’s Instagram Paige’s Website The Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Laying The Foundation The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Want to know the 14 key milestones you need to grow a successful, sustainable business past that 6-figure marker? The thing is, these milestones will help you uplevel your business and start the year off with a bang no matter what size your business or your goals are. Whether you want to have several 7-figure businesses, a 6-figure business, or make a couple of hundred or thousand dollars a month to help take your family on vacation or send your kids to school, I got you! I talk about: Tips to avoid getting audited by the IRS. How to make sales every single week. How to create a brand that magnetizes dream clients. And other milestones vital to being wildly successful.  This super short episode gives you a high-level picture of things you should be looking at as you’re scaling - so nothing slips through the cracks.  Join me and grab a notepad to write down these milestones that will make a world of difference in your business (I promise)!  Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 453!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: The Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp The Collective Mastermind  The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Do you want 5 easy positioning strategies to attract people who love what you do, turn them into life-long fans, and get them to refer your products over and over again? The new year is just a great time to create a fresh start and uplevel everything in your business! In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I uncover how to overhaul your brand in a way that’s simple and exciting. I talk about: How to make your product pop (and why you might not be charging enough). How to revamp your messaging (and get some of my go-to tools for free). How to create a brand personality with pizzazz (and why faceless brands are dying). More ways to position yourself to stand out from other jewelry businesses!   I get that you might be time-strapped and don’t have a lot of time to work on this - so here are time-savvy ways to make your brand makeover for 2024 incredibly impactful! Join me as I dive into 5 fun ways to stand out in a saturated jewelry market and create a desired brand! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 452! Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   The Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Laying The Foundation The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Is your relationship with money impacting your ability to create wealth and find enjoyment in the things that you’re doing to generate revenue? I love talking about things that are holding you back from becoming wildly successful!  In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with Mike Brown - a serial entrepreneur, a former Navy pilot, and the founder of Unbreakable Wealth.  We talk about: The number one thing stopping you from taking your wealth to the next level.  The four magic numbers that will make or break your success.  How to heal your relationship with money and stop feeling so stressed all the time.  More tips on how to build unbreakable wealth! He tells you how to change the habits preventing you from creating wealth in your life and how to bridge the gap between wealth and freedom!  Join us to learn financial strategies to break free from your limitations and how to accelerate your wealth-building journey! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 451! Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Mike’s Instagram Mike’s Website Momentum The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Episode #450: The 5 Steps to Manifest Your Dream Jewelry Business  Want my 5 steps to manifest your dream jewelry business and make it happen in 2024? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, this Christmas episode is a celebration for you! I make sure that you’re fully prepared and give you all the tools you need to make it your best year yet! I talk about: How to be confident you’re taking the right steps to get to your goals.  How to remove the things that are subconsciously keeping you from what you want. My envisioning process that’s been proven to work.   Everything you should do right now to reach your next level next year! No matter where you’re at, here’s how to create the business of your dreams in 2024. (Hint: It all starts with setting your intention and understanding where you want to go.) Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 450 as I talk about the exact process that I used to manifest a million-dollar company and my relationship!    Here are the resources mentioned in the show: The Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide Momentum The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Let’s get real about something that a lot of people are afraid of - how to overcome hardship and challenges, especially bankruptcy.  What do you do when you have a business that might be in a bit of trouble and you love it and want it to work - but you’re unsure what to do next? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, my chat with Brad Pedersen will forever change your perspective, especially if you need hope and encouragement.  We talk about: How to become more powerful no matter what you’re facing. Why you need struggles (that’s right).  How to get your confidence back and move past shame.  More ways to turn your problems into success!  After walking through the fire and coming out even more successful on the other side, he talks about how he overcame going through bankruptcy and, more importantly, how he dealt with the emotions that come with it. The author of a book called Startup Santa, an award-winning entrepreneur, an angel investor, and an all-around badass, Brad uncovers how to navigate challenges in your business and continue growing year after year.  Listen to episode #449 of Thrive by Design - Using Failure As Fuel For Growth with Brad Pedersen. Join us to learn how to use your beliefs, struggles, and failures as a launch pad for something so much bigger! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 449! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Brad’s Book The Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide Momentum The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Ready to break away from self-sabotage and gain the confidence and clarity you need to create success and sustainability in your business? Whether you’re a creative, an artist, or a jewelry business owner, if you’re trying to make a living with your art and lack confidence, keep finding new things to learn, and are overwhelmed with putting yourself out there, you’re in luck! In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with Miriam Schulman who is the brilliant author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity - and she tells you exactly what’s holding you back and how to change that today.  Her Passion to Profit Framework gives you the strategy to become wildly profitable in selling your offerings - without waiting any longer.  Miriam makes everything crystal clear so you stop procrastinating and start taking the steps to grow and uplevel your dream biz today.  Join us to learn the five elements that will make you amazingly successful as an artpreneur! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 448!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Miriam’s Website Miriam’s Instagram Momentum The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Did you know that if you believe it, you can achieve it? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, you’re going to freaking love my guest today,  Lia Valencia Key! She’s a bundle of joy and shares her story about reinvention and how she transformed her childhood of poverty and hardship into something positive and amazing.  Raised with very humble beginnings and in the most impoverished neighborhood in Philidelphia, she grew up in a homeless shelter with her mother and siblings. In those dark times, her mom told her, “Your predicament does not determine your destiny”.  Lia shows you how to always find the light within yourself and how all things are possible. She’s living proof of shattering glass ceilings as she built a wildly successful business that’s been featured on QVC, Oprah’s Favorite Things, and so many more places!  We talk about: The secrets of connecting to your customers and selling on a whole new level. How to overcome adversity and not let your circumstances determine your future. How to get yourself out of a funk and find joy when you’re not feeling it. More inspiration you’re going to love! You are going to love her.  Join me as I talk with one of the most joyful people that I’ve ever spoken to! Her words of wisdom and advice on how to persevere with joy will forever change your perspective (and business)!   Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 447! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Lia’s Website  Lia’s Personal Instagram Lia’s Business Instagram  Momentum The Collective Mastermind The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.   Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform  Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations  If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:  Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram  Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Are you ready to think outside of the box and discover different ways to get in front of your target audience with public relations? I chat with my very special guest Renee Warren who talks about about publicity in your business and some alternative ways that you might not be thinking about to grow your business.  Here’s the thing - the way that we get exposure for our jewelry brands has changed and the old-school way of pitching print magazines is not really a thing anymore. PR these days is a lot more about your experiences and how you're getting in front of the right audience with the people that you’re either talking to or connecting with who are promoting your brand.  That’s why Renee dives into how you can do this and some of her favorite ways for jewelry business owners to get into the press! Renee is awesome not only because of her life-changing expertise but also because she is a busy mom who is doing a lot of things in the world and making an impact, so the wisdom she shares is incredibly important for any busy woman who wants to get her business in front of more people.  She’s here to help you build confidence and authority and gain the industry recognition and media exposure that you deserve!  You’re going to love this episode! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 446! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Renee’s Planner Renee’s Website Renee’s Instagram Apply to Momentum The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Did you know that masterminding will change your business and life forever? Joining and creating masterminds is one of my top priorities because when you invest in a mastermind, you invest in catapulting your business to the next level.  In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I share how every single mentorship I’ve been in has opened the door for me (and countless others I know and coached) to create more wealth, a more profitable business, and more freedom. We talk about: How I took one of my past businesses from $300k in revenue to a 7+ figure brand in 3 years. How mentorship helps you stay the course and make more money than ever before.  Why not investing in myself during my first business was a HUGE mistake.  More ways in which mentorships uplevel your life and business!  Fast forward to today, and I look at investment in mentorship as an investment in my future and business’s growth… Because my first mentorship turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. It was a profound experience that opened my eyes to all of the possibilities of what I could potentially do. So join me as I dive into why masterminds are so incredibly powerful and how they will give you tools you might not even realize you need! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 445! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: The Collective → A Mastermind for High-Achieving Jewelry Business Owners Who Are Up to Big Things The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Today is all about one of the core pillars of manifesting what you want in your life and business - being, acting, and emoting the energy and vibe of what you’re trying to attract.  Because honestly, manifestation and positivity aside, sometimes life just goes sideways and you get served (as Jason calls it) a c-r-a-p ball. Do you know what I’m talking about?  The thing is, we’re human, and sometimes bad things happen to good people who are doing everything right.  As a business owner, you’re going to face challenges every single week in your business, and there will be times when you come up with negative self-talk because of the hardships you’re facing (we all struggle with it). In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, that’s exactly why I talk about how to put a spin on gratitude and be grateful for everything that’s happening to you - even when it’s not so fun at the time.  Because, even though it definitely doesn’t feel like it, your obstacles are taking you to the next level in your business and growth. So how do you transform that crappy energy into a positive vibe or feeling of gratitude? I’m excited to share some tangible advice on how to embrace challenges as a path to growth! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 444! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: My Inner Circle Mastermind Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Today my friend Zach Rehder is giving you an on-demand tool to use whenever you need a little grounding for yourself and your business!  In this bonus episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, Zach walks us through a beautiful breathwork meditation! Be sure to keep this short and simple session on hand for when you ever need to step back and take a few minutes to relax and reset!  It helps you: Hone in on an area of your life or business you’d like to change right now Let go of control and open space to let in healing Let go of stress, burdens, and overwhelm you’re carrying Focus on what your business is inviting you to feel I recommended that you do this at a place where you can let go of everything for a few moments and even close your eyes - so not while you’re focusing on something else that needs your attention.  Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 442’s bonus! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Zach’s Website Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

In today’s episode, we’re switching things up! We dive into an incredibly important topic - how every business owner needs to uplevel their mindset when it comes to money, once they hit their next level of growth.  The thing is, we all have a glass ceiling that we eventually hit. When we hit an upper limit, we sometimes do things to self-sabotage or something explodes in our life and our business. That’s why mindset work is vital. Every one of us will face times when we need to break through our glass ceilings to get to the next level.  This is so close to my heart because this topic has been coming up a lot lately in our community. So many are struggling with their mindset around money, and it’s literally keeping them from growing. As I thought about this, I started looking at the goldmine of books in my Audible library on money mindset. So today is all about inviting you to binge-read them with me right now! I promise they’ll help you grow in ways you never thought possible and change the whole way you approach making and thinking about money.  I can’t wait for you to join me as I dive into the top 5 amazing money mindset books that have changed my life! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 443!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

What do you do when you’re out of alignment with your biz and trying to get it to do something it’s not meant to do? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with my dear friend, Zach Rehder, who is a breathwork facilitator, intuitive healer, and an amazing soul who works with deep trauma. He’s helped me through some of the hardest moments of my life when I was in a deep state of burnout.  Understanding how to navigate when you’re at odds with your business and caught in the middle of a toxic relationship with it will make or break your business and goals!    We talk about: What you need to change before you can show up differently.  How treating your business like a tool is holding you back. Why you should embrace discomfort as often as possible.  More wisdom that saved my own business!    Today’s episode is incredible because Zach walks you through the very same process that he put me through! Get ready to become BFFs with your business so that you can do the things that you’re supposed to do with it. If you’re considering burning your business down, listen to this episode as soon as possible - it will change everything. Chances are that you just need to change a few things or show up differently!  Join us if you’re overwhelmed and burnt out with your business, or even if you’re unsure where to take it next. I know from firsthand experience that his wisdom will change your life!  Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 442!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Zach’s Website Momentum The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Ready to create financial freedom, flexibility, wealth, and space in your life to do those things you want to do?  In the latest episode of Thrive by Design Podcast, I talk about the takeaways from my Momentum + Mastermind Retreat. These takeaways created a huge shift in me over this weekend. I feel very relaxed and grounded - like anything is possible and opportunities just keep flowing in!  These are life-changing for you as well if you’re up to big things and ready to grow, scale, optimize your business, live your best life, and do all things. I talk about: Why resistance forces out abundance. How we find magic when we deal with the hard stuff. One of the most powerful tools in abundance and manifestation that I use. More takeaways to truly change your life and business!  If you’re ready to fully embrace the highly creative person you are and really get to the next level in your business, make time for today’s episode because I promise you we are unearthing golden game-changers for you.  Join me as I uncover where the magic really lies! Let’s align your business with your personal goals so that you’re living your dream life!   Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 441!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:  Momentum Inner Circle Mastermind The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Are you ready to create style magnetism for your brand? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with Chellie Carlson - a transformational wardrobe stylist who revolutionizes your closest and confidence so you can reveal your most aligned and empowered self! We dive into how to play a bigger game and stop hiding behind what you currently have.  She hones in on how to show up in the world, attract your perfect customers, and up-level as a business owner, entrepreneur, and someone who is doing great things. We talk about: How to build trust through your wardrobe. Why dressing better enables you to make more money. How to dress for the life you want to create. More tips for building a wardrobe that teaches others how to treat you! Today is all about what you need to shift in order to elevate and how to dress your brand and magnetize your clients with your style! Is it time to show up differently to your customers  and step into the life you want to live? I can’t wait to deep-dive into releasing things that may be keeping you small so you can rise into a higher vibration and your next level! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 440! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Chellie’s Instagram Chellie’s Website  The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Do you know how to protect yourself when using AI (and how to protect your work from others using AI)? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with my good friend Lisa Fraley, a legal coach. She talks about how to steer clear of the plagiarism, stealing, and copyright and trademark infringement accusations that are happening around AI and tools such as ChatGPT right now. She gives crucial, need-to-know tips on protecting yourself and your business! We talk about: How to protect yourself from getting sued.  How to protect your own work from others trying to take ownership of it. The key to ethically creating content on AI. More tips to keep you from being sued or having your work stolen. Don’t put off watching today’s episode because protecting yourself from getting sued isn’t something you want to put off learning about, trust me! None of us want to unknowingly plagiarize something, borrow someone’s copyright, or use a trademark that we’re not supposed to and as a result risk getting sued!  Learn the steps you should be taking right now to stay safe and be smart when selling jewelry and other products online! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 439!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Lisa Fraley’s Website Lisa Fraley’s Instagram  Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Want to use amazing branded photographs to take your business to the next level, regardless of where you’re at? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with Auguste Chocianaite - a wildly successful jewelry brand photographer who shares how to start attracting higher-paying customers with amazing branded photography! The best part? She gives step-by-step easy tips on how to do beautiful jewelry photography yourself and save money!  We talk about: The key components of every jewelry photograph to make it sell.   Photography red flags that chase away customers! One of her secrets to increasing sales conversions by 34%!  More easy tips to make your branding pop! Today’s episode is huge because if the images you’re taking of your jewelry don’t have a branding backbone, you can’t create photographs that sell your jewelry to your clients.  I’m so excited for you to soak up game-changing wisdom and techniques for taking your jewelry business to the six or seven-figure route! Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 438! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Free Strategy Audit Auguste’s Smartphone Jewelry Photography Bootcamp Auguste Chocianaite’s Website The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Join us in this episode of Thrive by Design as we dive into the inspiring journey of Jennifer Carey, a fourth-generation jewelry maker and valued member of the Flourish & Thrive community. Jennifer and her husband used to craft beautiful jewelry pieces from their garage, hustling day and night to meet demand. But the handmade jewelry grind took its toll, leading to unexpected challenges when Jen fell ill, and they had to close shop. The good news? This story has a happy twist! Jennifer is now part of Riyalto, where she helps jewelry designers tap into the manufacturing powerhouses used by industry giants like Tiffany and David Yurman. With Riyalto, smaller brands and makers benefit from lower pricing and minimums, opening new doors for their creativity. We'll explore why it's so tough for designers to let go of the manufacturing process and how Riyalto bridges the gap. When you're handcrafting everything, time becomes a limitation, and it's challenging to find help that fits your needs. That's where Riyalto comes in as your jewelry-making ally. Think of Riyalto as your jewelry manufacturing matchmaker. Jennifer, with her background in the jewelry business, understands the struggles faced by smaller brands that don't require massive quantities. The common misconception that you need a huge order volume is shattered with Riyalto's help. Their technology-driven platform provides transparency throughout the manufacturing process, so you're never left in the dark. When you partner with Riyalto, you gain a dedicated team, complete with an account manager or jewelry professional. They handle all communication with CAD designers, merchandisers, and buyers, ensuring your project's success. Don't let time or skill constraints hold you back from reaching new heights in your jewelry business. This episode is a must-listen if you're hungry for growth. You don't have to navigate the journey alone – tune in now and explore how Riyalto can empower your creative vision! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Discover the hidden potential of Instagram SEO! Join us for episode 436 of the Thrive by Design podcast as we dive into the world of SEO, shedding light on its transformative role in expanding your reach and growing your audience, particularly on Instagram. Explore the uncharted territory of Instagram SEO, where we unravel its significance in boosting visibility and discoverability through the platform's search bar. It's not just about Google anymore. Instagram SEO's ranking factors, including relevance, user activity, and search results, are paramount for engagement and growth. In this eye-opening episode you’ll discover how to enhance your discoverability on Instagram, harness Instagram's advanced settings for SEO and tap into the art of crafting winning captions to captivate your audienc When you invest time in researching keywords and devising an SEO-focused content strategy, your audience, email list, and sales will skyrocket!  Tune in to podcast episode 436 today to learn how to leverage the power of SEO and elevate your jewelry company's visibility on Instagram. Your journey to social media success starts now! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Apply for Laying the Foundation Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Join us for an inspiring podcast episode with Stephanie Howell, the founder of S Howell Studios. Stephanie's jewelry creations are inspired by the beauty of the natural world, encouraging us to find wonder in life's simplest moments. Stephanie's journey into jewelry-making began in college, and her love for the craft eventually led her to launch her own jewelry business. Today, she shares her story of how she used the knowledge gained from Flourish & Thrive Academy's Laying the Foundation program and the Thrive by Design podcast to secure the prestigious Halstead Grant, even after her third attempt. Discover how Stephanie's pursuit of success in her jewelry business led her to seek out valuable resources like the Thrive by Design podcast and Laying the Foundation. She learned the importance of structuring her business to align with her life goals, including achieving a balance between financial freedom and time. Stephanie's journey to winning the Halstead Grant spanned three attempts, with each round teaching her valuable lessons. She used feedback from Halstead to make improvements and ultimately secured the grant in 2023. The key to her success came from everything she learned in Laying the Foundation, coupled with guidance from mentors and peers. Stephanie emphasizes that Laying the Foundation played a crucial role in her journey, helping her identify her ideal client, craft a brand story, and develop a strategic approach to her business. Without this foundation, she likens her business to a house without a solid structure. As a parting word of advice, Stephanie encourages fellow designers to invest in their education, stay organized, and not let financial concerns hold them back from pursuing their dreams. She believes that the knowledge gained from programs like Laying the Foundation is an invaluable investment that pays off quickly. Stephanie Howell's journey from a jewelry enthusiast to a Halstead Grant winner is a testament to the power of education, determination, and a solid foundation. Her success story serves as an inspiring reminder that with the right knowledge and support, any dream is within reach. Tune in to this episode for more insights and inspiration.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Stephanie on Instagram! Apply for Laying the Foundation   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram   Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Do you want to create a legacy brand that magnetizes dream clients and touches lives all over the world? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with Kristine Jenson, a very special jewelry business owner, who shares her powerful story. Her breathtaking brand celebrates nature’s beauty, shares the legacy of her beloved niece, and impacts people around the world.  Today’s episode is about creating a brand with impact and a legacy for something or someone that matters for your brand.  We talk about: How to make a cohesive brand that booms. How stopping trying to please everyone will work wonders. How she sold 90 pieces of jewelry in a few hours. More tips about how to quantum-leap your growth, like her! Kristine shares tips on how she got her dream customers to start buying a lot more from her, increased her return customer rate by 76%, and so much more! If you want to build a captivating brand that ignites other lives and spreads a message with purpose, don’t miss this episode!   Tune in now to Thrive by Design for podcast episode 434!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Devon’s Legacy Checkout Kristine’s Website Follow Jenson Natural Jewelry on Instagram How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market with a Timeless Jewelry Brand Laying The Foundation Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Is burnout keeping you from success, joy, and fulfillment? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with Rickson Sharkey - a seasoned and talented jewelry designer who shares about how she went from stuck in burnout to flourishing and thriving more than ever - financially, mentally, and personally.  Her tips about getting back into a space of bliss and alignment are absolute gold.  We talk about: How to find joy in your business again, because then the real magic happens.  What you need to release in order to move forward with momentum. How she sparked the magic that led to her first 5-figure sale. More tips about how to not build your business the hard way! You’ll learn something we all need to hear - how to propel yourself past a really difficult time and step out of your own way so you can create a business and life you’re in love with.  I know this episode will provide you with more clarity about what you really need to do to reignite your spark and run towards your dreams at full force!    Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 433!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Rickson on Instagram  Checkout Rickson’s Website How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market with a Timeless Jewelry Brand Laying The Foundation Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat about stepping up and stepping out in your jewelry business. It’s time to gain beautiful momentum and play big this holiday season.  Today’s episode is gold because I dive into amazing takeaways from a powerhouse women’s event that I recently went to. It’s time to stop excuses and self-sabotage and start expanding your audience, getting more visibility, and growing your sales.  We’ll chat about: How to stop hiding behind your business. Becoming aware if your actions are taking you towards your goal (or away from). How “nos” are your superpower to become unstoppable. More transformative tips to play a bigger game (than ever before). I’m thrilled to share incredible tips, tools, and my own realizations from brilliant speakers dedicated to helping you step up and play it big instead of play it safe. What to learn more about my biggest takeaways that I’m implementing in my own business?  Listen to Thrive by Design podcast episode 432 now!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Double Your Audience Bootcamp   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with business owner Ellie about how she transformed her business from foundling to flourishing with our free bootcamps and courses! Despite a traumatic brain injury, she’s become a powerful force and catapulted her business into success. If you’ve ever wondered what concrete steps you should take to make your business flourish (without spending money), then stay tuned! We’ll chat about how she: Gained resources that worked when other options didn’t. Found guidance that spurred real results.  Why the Facebook group gave her a huge edge  More inspiration and tips to take your jewelry business to the next level! I’m so excited for you to meet someone who, despite so many obstacles, has persevered and made her dream business a reality. Tune in now to gather inspiration and wisdom! Want the full scoop? Listen to Thrive by Design podcast episode 431 now!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Ellie on Instagram! Sonder Adornment LLC Double Your Audience Bootcamp   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s vital to understand how to help more of your dream clients find you. Here’s 7 different ways to increase your visibility and attract a bigger audience.  So if you want to magnetize more people to your brand, make sure that you don’t miss today’s episode! We dive into getting your business more visible and becoming even more profitable. These are the tip of the iceberg of juicy tips that we touch on. Start implementing them as soon as possible!   We discussed: How to Be Savvy With Your Social Media Learn how to get even more of your content in front of people and create a stronger community of dream followers. How to Create Wildly Effective Brand to Brand Collaborations Understand the different powerful partnerships you can form that will keep giving.  How to Get Media and Publicity Get your brand more visibility and validity in the eyes of your perfect customers. Four More Specific Strategies Get in front of more people and gain traction - right now.  Want all the juicy deets? Tune into Thrive by Design podcast episode 430 now! Here are the resources mentioned in the show:  Double Your Audience Bootcamp Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram  Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

What do you do when traditional grassroots marketing isn’t working because no one in your circle can afford your high end jewelry? If you need straightforward tips to find customers who both desire and can afford your high end products, today’s episode of Thrive by Design is for you! Learn who to get your products in front of and how.  You’ll meet Yuna - an artist with a very expensive and beautiful line of jewelry. Her relatable question is the focus of today’s episode. We look at exactly how and where she can find people who can afford her high end pieces.  We discussed… Get in front of people with money and discover how to open new doors and create opportunities for yourself. Do market research on your competitors so you can hone in on exactly who is looking for what you offer. Find opportunities to host trunk shows and popups at the right events and in front of the right audience. Stop wasting your time on tactics that don’t work. And so much more! Ready to seriously change the way you approach marketing your high end products by focusing only on what works? Tune into Thrive by Design podcast episode #429 now!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Laying The Foundation Desiredbrandeffect.com/chapterone Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

In my “ Supercharge Your Sales Challenge: Ask Me Anything” session, Emmy, an artist and business owner, asked this question because she started out by making clay, but then evolved into making jewelry and other gifting products. She raises such a great point for business owners with multiple collections – one that can often cause overwhelm and confusion. Do you need a dream client for each category, or are you targeting the same person? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, we delve into whether or not you have more than one dream client if you have more than one offering.  We’ll chat about how to: Know if you have only one dream client or need to market to many.  Be cautious about overdoing it with your offerings. Avoid overcomplicating different avatars. More juicy tips on how to market multiple products to your dream client/clients! You’ll meet Emmy - an ambitious jewelry maker who expanded and diversified her business to include multiple collections. Her compelling question about how many dream clients her assorted offerings should have is an essential one to analyze.  Want the full scoop? Tune into Thrive by Design podcast episode 428 now!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Emy Oikawa on Instagram! Get Chapter One of The Desired Brand Effect Book   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Ever wonder how to market to different client avatars without the overwhelm? You're not alone. Join me today on this episode of Thrive by Design as we unravel strategies to effectively market to two distinct audiences under one brand and website. You’ll meet Angeli Yara, a talented jewelry maker juggling her stunning creations and jewelry-making classes. Her question about catering to diverse audiences sparked this episode's golden insights, applicable to any jewelry brand with multiple target groups. We discussed… How to Segment Your Email List Like a Pro Discover the power of tailored content by creating separate email lists for each audience. We'll talk about the importance of list segmentation, making every customer feel uniquely valued. How to Craft Your Website with Precision Why it is essential to design dedicated sections for each audience and create crystal-clear subpages. Learn how clarity elevates the user experience, guiding visitors seamlessly to their desired destinations. How to Show Up on Instagram with Brilliance Master the art of dual profiles—one for each audience. My strategy involves creating content that resonates with both audiences and savvy cross-promotion. Build strong connections and remember clarity trumps confusion. How to Prioritize User Experience Invest in a pro designer with experience in personal branding. They'll ensure your website effortlessly showcases your offerings and captures your brand essence. And so much more!! Want the full scoop? Tune into Thrive by Design podcast episode 427 now! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Angeli Yara on Instagram!  Get Chapter One of The Desired Brand Effect Book Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform  Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations  If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

If you've been curious about harnessing the potential of AI to enhance your connections and speed up content creation, you're in for a treat with this episode! Join me as I sit down with Blair Kaplan Venables, the founder of Blair Kaplan Communications and the Global Resilience Project.  Back in 2008, when she was just 23 years old, Blair took a daring leap, leaving her job at Lululemon to venture into the world of entrepreneurship. During a time when social media marketing was still in its infancy, Blair saw the potential for her public relations business, paving the way for an extraordinary journey ahead. Fast forward 15 years, and Blair continues to blaze a trail, guiding her entrepreneur clients to become thought leaders and leading experts using social media as a platform. Through her group and 1:1 coaching, she empowers them to elevate their social media skills, craft compelling stories, and establish themselves as authoritative voices in the online sphere. As the world embraces AI, Blair recognizes its incredible power in content creation. During our conversation on episode 426 Blair shares her favorite AI tools, including Chat GPT, and provides 5 invaluable tips on effectively using AI for social media and blog content creation. Don't miss out on this amazing episode with Blair Kaplan Venables, where she shares her expertise and experiences on how to leverage the power of AI to craft compelling content and build authentic connections with your audience!  Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Apply for Train Your Customers to Buy Online  Follow Blair Kaplan Venables on Instagram! Blair Kaplan Communications The Global Resilience Project Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

In Episode 425 of the Thrive by Design podcast, we have the pleasure of introducing four extraordinary jewelry designers who have achieved remarkable success within just 90 days after joining us for Train Your Customers to Buy Online 12-week sales accelerator.  You’ll meet Erin Kandoll from Twisted Ginger Jewelry, Karla Hackman from Karla Hackman Designs, Elizabeth Cline from Shop Dreamers of Dreams and Hannah Kim from By Hannah Design. These four designers share a common goal—to achieve unprecedented growth in their online sales. They’re all part of our Flourish & Thrive community and recently graduated from the Train Your Customers to Buy Online (TYC) 12-week sales accelerator. In this episode, we dive deep into their journeys, the challenges they faced, and the transformative impact TYC had on their lives and businesses.  Each of them will open up about what was working for them and where they needed help to take their online sales to new heights. You'll hear firsthand accounts of how TYC's unique approach helped them overcome overwhelm, stay focused, and drive remarkable results. So, get ready to be inspired by the stories of Erin, Karla, Elizabeth, and Hannah as they share their triumphs and how they harnessed the coaching and mentorship they found in TYC to reshape their businesses.  Whether it's leveraging email and SMS lists, mastering live selling on Instagram, optimizing websites, or adopting a visionary mindset, these designers have discovered the keys to unlocking success in the jewelry industry.  Tune in now to hear their authentic and honest journeys, and witness how they turned their dreams into reality with TYC!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Apply here for Train Your Customers to Buy Online Follow Erin Kandoll on Instagram! Follow Karla Hackman on Instagram! Follow Elizabeth Cline on Instagram! Follow Hannah Kim on Instagram! Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

In this captivating episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, we sit down with the brilliant jewelry designer Alex Boxall, the creative force behind Alex Kathlyn Accessories. Join us as we explore Alex's inspiring journey, from childhood creativity to building her online business and embracing newfound confidence. Rediscovering Her Passion and Navigating Challenges Alex's love for crafting jewelry began early in life, making friendship bracelets and wire-wrapped rings for her mom. When she launched her brand, Alexandra Kathlyn Accessories, in 2014, it was born out of necessity after facing job uncertainties in a small town with limited opportunities.  An Unintentional Hiatus Alex dedicated herself to growing her business from 2014 to 2018, using in-person shows as her primary channel and supplementing with online sales. However, after becoming a new mom, she realized she couldn't give her best to both roles. Scaling back her business to part-time allowed her to focus on her family. Then, life threw her a curveball with the pandemic, leading to an unintentional three-year hiatus. Elevating Her Online Business with Flourish & Thrive Academy Determined to succeed, Alex joined Flourish & Thrive Academy's transformative program, Train Your Customers to Buy Online. This pivotal decision marked a turning point in her journey, propelling her to take bold and consistent action toward her goals. Armed with the strategies she learned in TYC, Alex attended a two-day market, using her newfound confidence to ask people to join her VIP List. Her results were astounding: Added 200 new email and SMS subscribers to her list Saw a remarkable 191% increase in sales compared to the previous year Created a compelling new offer and sold over 150 units TYC's magic lies in its actionable approach and accountability, encouraging designers to stop procrastinating and take consistent action.  If you’re feeling inspired by Alex's journey, I promise you’re going to be even more inspired when you listen to this episode. Tune in now for insights and wisdom from an exceptional jewelry designer on her path to massive success.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Follow Alex on Instagram! Alex Kathlyn Accessories Website Join Us for Train Your Customers to Buy Online Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a creative funk with your jewelry business? We've all been there! As creative entrepreneurs, rough patches of overwhelm and burnout can hit us unexpectedly, leaving us wondering how to keep the business going. In Episode 423 of the Thrive by Design podcast, get ready for an inspiring story that'll hit home for many of you. Join us as we dive into the journey of jewelry designer Donnette Roberts from Prickly Cactus Jewels. She faced burnout despite having a successful end-of-year show and considered giving up. But instead of throwing in the towel, she harnessed her analytics skills and joined us for our 12-week accelerator program: Train Your Customers to Shop Online (TYC) If you're feeling down about your business, like Donnette, her story might just be the inspiration you need to keep going! Discover how she transformed her creative funk into a thriving business with the help of TYC. Donnette's results were mind-blowing, with her online sales soaring by 112%, her average order amount increasing by 50%, and her returning customer rate improving by 33%. So grab your headphones and tune in to Episode 423 of Thrive by Design to learn how to overcome burnout and reignite your passion for your jewelry business. You won't want to miss this one!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Links: Follow Prickly Cactus Jewels on Instagram! Prickly Cactus Jewels Website NEW Masterclass: 6 Strategies to Scale Your Online Sales in 2023   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom with your jewelry business, questioning whether your passion for creating beautiful pieces is destined to remain just an expensive hobby? On today’s episode of Thrive by Design, You’ll meet Erin Kandoll of Twisted Ginger Jewelry, who has a story that proves success often blooms from the darkest moments. In this special episode, we dive deep into Erin's incredible journey – from selling all her tools and supplies to reigniting her passion and becoming a thriving jewelry entrepreneur, on track to triple her sales this year! Erin's path to healing and solace started after a deeply traumatic event, where she found refuge in the gentle glow of silver and the dance of a torch. Over the past ten years, she's honed her craft as a self-taught silversmith, pouring her heart into this captivating art form. But it was the moment she discovered the Thrive by Design Podcast that everything changed. Listening to our episodes ignited a spark within her, and she knew it was time to figure it out and turn her craft into a thriving business. Joining Flourish & Thrive Academy for the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp and Laying the Foundation was the turning point for Erin. With newfound knowledge and guidance, she embarked on a journey to establish a legitimate online presence and build her brand. The transformation didn't end there! Erin's journey continued with Flourish & Thrive Academy's Train Your Customer to Buy Online 12-week Accelerator (TYC). Little did she know that this decision would skyrocket her sales, and her success took off like a tumbleweed, going faster than she could keep up! In Episode 422, Erin shares some remarkable milestones with us, from creating her website and securing wholesale orders to surpassing her entire previous year's online sales in just three months – and that's just the beginning! Building a solid foundation for her business, Erin is now gearing up to triple her sales this year! With a new studio on the horizon and a passion that fuels her drive, she's unstoppable. So, if you've ever felt like giving up on your jewelry dreams, listen to Episode 422 and let Erin's journey inspire you to turn your passion into a thriving business. Your dreams are within reach – embrace the journey, and let the magic unfold!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Erin Kandoll on Instagram! Twisted Ginger Jewelry Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Ever wondered if it's truly possible to manifest your dream business and create the life you've always desired? Well, get ready for some mind-blowing inspiration because I have fantastic news for you - it's ABSOLUTELY within your reach!  In this episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Rael Cohen of Rael Cohen Jewelry. Not only is she a jewelry genius, but she's also a graduate of our TYC program.   Rael is living proof of the power of mindset and manifestation practices. With her unwavering belief in these practices, she has achieved nothing short of extraordinary results.   Rael put her manifestation practice into action by following the strategies we teach in TYC. And as a result, she manifested an event with over 12,000 dream clients in attendance, resulting in a jaw-dropping $17,000 in just three days!   But Rael's journey is far from over. She's on an unstoppable mission to grow her jewelry business to multiple 6 figures. With plans to move to Sante Fe, hire an amazing team, and create a fulfilling life for herself, she's well on her way to achieving her dreams.   If you’re ready to manifest your dream business and create a life beyond your wildest dreams? Tune into episode 421 and discover how Rael… Aligned her energy to attract the right opportunities and customers  Manifested her best in-person show and sold $17,000 in three days  Added over 100 people to her email list  Found comfort and support in our incredible community to make big things happen in her business and her life   Tune in now, and unleash your true potential!    Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Rael Cohen on Instagram! Rael Cohen Jewelry Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge Train Your Customers (TYC)   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Unlock the secrets to a thriving online jewelry business on the Thrive by Design Podcast! Join host Tracy Matthews in Episode 420 as she shares how to maximize engagement on Instagram without spending a dime.  Discover 5 killer strategies to turn your Instagram scrollers into raving fans and loyal customers. From leveraging Instagram Stories to engaging with ideal profiles, Tracy's golden tips will have your Instagram presence sizzling like never before.  We've seen quite the rollercoaster ride over the past couple of years. The pandemic brought a digital revolution, with more and more businesses shifting their focus online. But finally, people are back to in-person shows and festivals, which is amazing.  But here's the thing - if you're someone who's looking to create a thriving, leveraged business model that doesn't necessarily tie you to a physical location, then paying attention to your online sales is an absolute must! Don't miss out on this tailor-made episode to supercharge your online presence and make the most of Instagram without running ads. Tune in now for your path to success! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Join the Supercharge Your Online Sales 3 Day Challenge Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Threads is all the buzz lately! 100 million new users join in just the first week, which is crazy!   You have to ask yourself (because who really needs yet another social media platform):   Is it worth your time?  Is it just another time suck?  How can you leverage it for your business?    The jury is still out, but for now, I’d say give it a try and just have fun experimenting.    Will Threads replace Twitter?    Or will it go the way of Clubhouse? Remember during the pandemic lockdown, when Clubhouse was everyone’s favorite shiny new toy? We were all isolated and stuck at home, so what else was there to do? But nowadays, is anyone even still using it? Not me.   I’m still experimenting and playing around with Threads to decide for myself how it might fit into an overall marketing strategy. What I’ve sensed so far is that it's not political or journalistic (like Twitter). It's actually more like the early days of Facebook when you’d post a random status.    Why Join Threads Now?   If you're thinking about joining the Threads app and want to grow a big following, it’s best to jump on now before it gets overcrowded. I've been posting on both of my accounts daily (tracymatthewsny and flourish_thrive), just one or two things here and there, trying to get a feel for the app and how I might leverage it going forward.   Listen to Episode 419 and decide for yourself!   For now, the jury is still out as to whether Threads is a game-changer when it comes to promoting your jewelry business and connecting with your audience.    Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this lighthearted episode and then just experiment, play and have fun!   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok     Xo, Tracy  

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani, author of the empowering book, Becoming Flawesome.  Kristina is also the co-founder of Mindvalley, the renowned personal development platform. Together, we explored the path to self-love and how it can transform your life. How we learn to be self-critical From a very young age, we are told that to succeed, we have to work on our weaknesses and mistakes. Kristina shared an example of what she calls the red marker technique, which goes like this…  You write an essay, and your teacher takes a red marker and points out all of your mistakes, gives it back to you, and says, ‘Work on your mistakes, then you'll be a success.’  This is a common paradigm in society, that reinforces our pattern of always looking for what’s wrong and then trying to fix it. But there’s another, less popular paradigm called the green marker technique.  In this scenario, the teacher takes your essay and highlights everything you did really well, gives it back to you, and says, ‘Work on your strengths, and that's how you will succeed.’ Our society typically doesn’t work this way, but imagine if it did. Reinforcing Our Beliefs There is scientific evidence that if you believe in something, you're going to notice the evidence of that belief. The reticular activating system in your brain filters out the stimuli because you can't register everything. So instead, you notice what you focus on. And that's how our beliefs get reinforced.  In addition to learning how to be self-aware, Kristina talks about: The impact of our beliefs and how they shape our reality The importance of self-awareness and its role in personal growth The dark side of personal development The key skills for self-love: honesty, kindness, and courage The dangers of narcissism and spiritual bypassing And so much more! If you’re like many artists and jewelry designers and you struggle with self-criticism, today’s episode is a must-listen. I guarantee you'll find it relatable and inspiring.  Embrace your flawsome self and dive into the powerful conversation about self-love. Trust me, you're going to love it! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Becoming Flawesome Book Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani, author of the empowering book, Becoming Flawesome.    Kristina is also the co-founder of Mindvalley, the renowned personal development platform. Together, we explored the path to self-love and how it can transform your life.   How we learn to be self-critical   From a very young age, we are told that to succeed, we have to work on our weaknesses and mistakes. Kristina shared an example of what she calls the red marker technique, which goes like this…    You write an essay, and your teacher takes a red marker and points out all of your mistakes, gives it back to you, and says, ‘Work on your mistakes, then you'll be a success.’    This is a common paradigm in society, that reinforces our pattern of always looking for what’s wrong and then trying to fix it. But there’s another, less popular paradigm called the green marker technique.    In this scenario, the teacher takes your essay and highlights everything you did really well, gives it back to you, and says, ‘Work on your strengths, and that's how you will succeed.’ Our society typically doesn’t work this way, but imagine if it did.   Reinforcing Our Beliefs   There is scientific evidence that if you believe in something, you're going to notice the evidence of that belief. The reticular activating system in your brain filters out the stimuli because you can't register everything. So instead, you notice what you focus on. And that's how our beliefs get reinforced.    In addition to learning how to be self-aware, Kristina talks about:   The impact of our beliefs and how they shape our reality The importance of self-awareness and its role in personal growth The dark side of personal development The key skills for self-love: honesty, kindness, and courage The dangers of narcissism and spiritual bypassing And so much more!   If you’re like many artists and jewelry designers and you struggle with self-criticism, today’s episode is a must-listen. I guarantee you'll find it relatable and inspiring.    Embrace your flawsome self and dive into the powerful conversation about self-love. Trust me, you're going to love it!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   💎Becoming Flawesome Book: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Flawesome-Living-Imperfectly-Authentic/dp/1401974341 💎Supercharge Your Online Jewelry Sales 3-Day Challenge: https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge-challenge/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-marketing-strategy-for-fashion/id1050430716) to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform (https://pod.link/1050430716)   Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”   Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/   Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram: http://instragram.com/tracymatthewsny   Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy   Follow us on TikTok:   Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flourish_thrive   Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tracymatthewsny  

When you started your journey as a jewelry maker, you probably didn't anticipate the need to become a professional marketer as well. But here's the reality: if you're not actively marketing, it can be challenging to grow your business and engage your target audience.  Today we’re celebrating the 11th Anniversary of Flourish & Thrive and sharing practical tips to simplify your marketing efforts, allowing you to focus on what you do best… creating stunning pieces of jewelry. Listen to Episode 417 of the Thrive by Design to learn how to Become Your Best Salesperson with these tips… Tip #1: Create Monthly Templates for Your Marketing Calendar To ease the overwhelm of creating new content and ensure marketing consistency develop monthly templates.  Tip #2: Harness the Power of AI Tools While I would not use AI to write your copy or content, you can leverage AI tools to speed up your marketing.  Tip #3: Simplify Your Marketing with a Virtual Assistant If you’re struggling to keep up with your marketing, consider hiring a marketing VA to create blog posts and emails, as well as handle content planning, social media management, and engagement.  Bonus Tip: NEW!! Jewelry Marketing Club Imagine having ready-made marketing materials delivered to you every month! Amazing, right? We're excited to announce our upcoming membership that offers "done for you" jewelry business marketing. Each month, you'll receive email templates, a marketing calendar, social media captions, customizable hooks, content ideas, trending reels, and even SMS templates.  Marketing your jewelry business doesn't have to be overwhelming or time-consuming. By implementing these tips, you can simplify your marketing efforts and gain back valuable time to focus on creating and being the visionary of your company.  Embrace simplicity and efficiency, allowing your jewelry to shine and your business to grow and thrive.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Train Your Customers Waitlist Jewelry Marketing Club Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Ready to leverage the power of social media platforms like Instagram to supercharge your email list growth? Don't worry, I won't leave you hanging if Instagram isn't your cup of tea—I've got a couple of other ideas up my sleeve too! Imagine the possibilities... social media has the incredible ability to connect you with people you might never have crossed paths with otherwise. It's like having a backstage pass to reach a whole new audience, and that's exactly what we're going to dive into today. So, whether you're a social media pro or just dipping your toes into the digital world, Episode 416 of the Thrive by Design podcast has got you covered.  We're going to explore 11 easy-to-implement strategies that won't cost you a dime but will deliver maximum results. Get ready to grow your email list using the power of social media without breaking the bank! The Power of Email for Growing your Jewelry Business Email can be a game-changer for growing your jewelry business. Here's the deal: when it comes to using social media to build your email list, engaging content is the name of the game. Gone are the days of posting a random image with a vague description and then disappearing into the digital abyss. It's time to get strategic and think about your social media presence in terms of growing that coveted email list. In Podcast Episode 416 You’ll Learn 11 FREE Strategies to Build Your List with Social, like: Using strong calls to action in your bio or profile Offering exclusive discounts, contests and giveaways Using links in Instagram stories Creating quizzes to engage and gather email addresses Collaborating with influencers Cross-promoting with parallel brands Inviting new followers to your list And so much more! With the 11 strategies and email best practices that I share in this episode, your list will continue to grow and serve as a powerful tool for your jewelry business.  So, keep asking for subscribers, keep engaging, and watch your relationships and sales flourish!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Email List Building Guide Summer Reading List Alex Camacho Meghan Boehm Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect  

Are you tired of the nine-to-five grind? Do you yearn for the freedom and fulfillment that comes with running your own business? If you've ever considered quitting your day job to pursue your jewelry business full time, then you're in for a treat.  In Episode 415 of the Thrive by Design podcast I’m interviewing Amy Porterfield, an ex-corporate girl turned online marketing expert, author of the New York Times bestselling book Two Weeks Notice, and CEO of a multimillion-dollar business.  In her new book, Two Weeks Notice Amy shares her journey from the corporate world to building a multimillion-dollar business. It’s an inspiring story with a fresh perspective on transitioning from a “job” into entrepreneurship. Leaving Your 9-5 Job Takes Courage More Than Confidence Leaving the security of a nine-to-five job can be daunting, but Amy advises relying on courage rather than waiting for confidence to kick in. Confidence comes with experience eventually, but you may not have that at first. So intead take the leap of faith and trust in your abilities.  Building Your Runway is Part of Your Exit Plan Transitioning from your 9-5 day job to entrepreneurship will go more smoothly with some planning. Amy shared her three-step runway approach to help you leave your day job with integrity and confidence: Choose your exit date: Write down the specific date you plan to leave your job. Display it prominently where you’ll see it. Then each day, ask yourself what actions you can take to move you closer to leaving. Prepare Financially: Examine your finances, identify ways to cut expenses, and start building a nest egg. It doesn’t have to be huge, but some financial security will ease the transition and provide peace of mind. Start a side hustle: Develop a starter idea or project that allows you to dip your toes into entrepreneurship while still working your day job. This will build your confidence and help you gain valuable experience before taking the plunge. The Power of Clarity Around Your Dream Client  Amy emphasizes that finding your niche doesn't exclude others who may benefit from your offerings; instead, it helps you cut through the noise in the crowded online marketplace and attract the right people who resonate with your message. Embracing Your Freedom  The worst days as an entrepreneur are still better than the best days in a nine-to-five job because of the freedom and autonomy it brings. Being your own boss allows you to design your life according to your dreams and values.  If you've been considering quitting your nine-to-five job to focus on building and growing your jewelry business, you’ll love this episode. Have a listen, take the leap, and start creating the life you've always envisioned! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Amy Porterfield on Instagram! Two Weeks Notice Book An Inside Look at a 7-Figure Jewelry Brand - On Demand Masterclass Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/ Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram - http://instragram.com/tracymatthewsny Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@flourish_thrive Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tracymatthewsny  

Growing up in a dysfunctional environment with an alcoholic mother, ADHD, drug abuse, foster care, and prison, best-selling author of Buy Back Your Time, Dan Martell, has an incredible and inspirational story not to be missed.  Despite feeling broken, Dan’s life took a positive turn when a prison guard named Brian expressed belief in him…  “I don’t know what you’re doing here, man; you don’t belong here,” Brian said. This sparked a tiny seed of self-worth and eventually led Dan to a rehab center called Portage, where he rebuilt relationships, overcame addiction, and built and sold several multi-million dollar software companies. Be The Best Version of Yourself and Share Your Stories With the World Dan’s own story includes failures and setbacks but also mentors who provided guidance and support. It hasn’t been all success every step of the way. Dan started several businesses, faced several failures, and licked his wounds before achieving success.  In Podcast Episode 414, Dan shares… His approach to time management and focusing on essential business tasks.  The importance of embracing vulnerability and leveraging our stories to serve others.  How delegation plays a crucial role in freeing up time and achieving success.  The 10-80-10 rule, where you provide initial creative input (10%), delegate the bulk of the work (80%), and add final touches (10%) How you can produce exceptional results in business when you utilize the skills of others and focus on your strengths. How he uses the principles he writes about in his book to create more space for travel and adventure with his family. And so much more! Focus on What Truly Matters Dan’s purpose for writing Buy Back Your Time was to empower entrepreneurs to create more, delegate effectively, and lead with passion and a focus on what truly matters in life Dan’s journey is one of the most impactful and powerful stories you’ll ever read.  I hope you enjoy this amazing episode!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Dan Martell on Instagram Buy Back Your Time Book Flourish & Thrive’s Summer Reading List Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Can you feel that?    It's the warm embrace of summer wrapping around us, bringing with it a welcome slowdown for most jewelry business owners, unless you're one of the amazing souls bustling away at art shows and festivals.    High-fives if that’s you!   Either way, now's the perfect time to kick back, relax, and dive into some captivating summer reads before the holiday season rolls around.   In Podcast Episode 413, I’m sharing my thoughtfully curated summer reading list to inspire and rejuvenate you.    You’ll learn what’s inside these amazing books and why I recommend (and love) them for you this summer…   Tough Titties by Laura Belgray - Laura’s hilarious memoir is a coming-of-age story that explores the idea of living your best life even when you feel like the effing worst.  Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell - Dan dives deep into the importance of focusing on high-leveraged tasks and efficiently delegating the rest to avoid burnout.  Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield - Amy’s step-by-step guide empowers you to find the courage to quit your job, make more money, work where you want, and change the world.  The Desired Brand Effect by Tracy Matthews - Based on the Desired Brand Effect methodology it’s specifically written for jewelry business owners who are eager to grow and scale their companies successfully.  Cash Confident by Melissa Houston - Melissa unveils the core pillars every small business owner needs to pay attention to, emphasizing the importance of keeping a close eye on your numbers.    I hope you grab one or all of the books on my recommended summer reading list. Prepare to feel inspired and to tackle every business hurdle that comes your way this season and beyond.    Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Desired Brand Effect Book: https://desiredbrandeffect.com/   Tough Titties Book: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/book Buy Back Your Time Book: https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Unstuck/dp/059342297X Two Weeks Notice Book: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Weeks-Notice-Courage-Change/dp/1401969879 Cash Confident Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cash-Confident-Entrepreneurs-Creating-Profitable/dp/1637586361   On demand masterclass: An Inside Look at a 7-Figure Jewelry Brand: https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/7figures Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.   Click here to review the show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-marketing-strategy-for-fashion/id1050430716 Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   Find us on your favorite social channels: Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracymatthewsny Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/Flourish_Thrive Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flourish_thrive Follow Tracy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tracymatthewsny  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy

Meet Your New Favorite Summer Read – Tough Titties by Laura Belgray If you don’t already know Laura (ummm…hello?), then you should! She's an amazing copywriter, writer, and master storyteller, and she’s flippin’ hilarious.  Laura has been a dear friend of mine for six or seven years and has been on the Thrive by Design podcast before, but today is extra special because she’s treating us to an inside look at her new book, Tough Titties, which releases on June 13th! Tough Titties Author Laura Belgray is a Gifted Storyteller  Laura has an innate ability to share real-life stories in a way that makes us feel connected and tucked inside her world, not just an outside observer. She finds humor in everyday moments, which she skillfully crafts into easy-to-consume stories that are engaging and entertaining. This is her true gift. In EP412: Meet Your New Favorite Summer Read – Tough Titties by Laura Belgray, Laura dished about… Searching for book themes like the late-bloomer theme and the not-doing-life-the-way you're-supposed-to theme and the coming-of-age-as-a-dork-in-New-York theme Her favorite chapters in Tough Titties including, “He’s Never Going to Leave Her” about her lying, cheating narcissistic pathological married salsa instructor, or the titular chapter about her late-blooming-B-turned-DD-cup boobs  How she met her husband Steven, who cooks cleans and decorates (and yeah, he's straight) Why her stubbornness cost her a multi-6 figure book deal, but allowed her to write the book she wanted to write And so much more! Why Tough Titties is the Best Summer Read of 2023 The writing is incredibly compelling, and there’s an arc to it. Laura’s storytelling mastery captures your attention, so you can’t wait to see where’s it going or what’s going to happen, “Is she going to find her thing? Is she ever going to find love or grow up to become an actual adult? And the spoiler? Not really.”  Even though Tough Titties is not a self-help book, it does insight some wisdom and inspiration. “I think if you've ever felt behind in your life for your career, it's going to make you feel a lot better. If you feel like you could use a little permission to be more of yourself. It will give you that.”   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Order Tough Titties and Bonuses! Follow Laura Belgray on Instagram!   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

One of the reasons jewelry business founders feel frustrated during a slow season is that they're focused on a lack of sales instead of shifting their focus to how they can make the most of the slow summer months to grow their businesses.  In Podcast Episode 411, I'll share 5 tips to maximize your slower months for greater impact and efficiency in your business... Catch up on learning: Revisit courses, join a new program like Momentum or Laying the Foundation, binge your favorite podcasts, and catch up on business books.  Work on those big projects: Develop systems, create your production manual, hire a marketing VA or automate processes to streamline your operations. Work on your marketing: Optimize your email sequences, switch to a new email service provider or CRM if needed, and design a new lead magnet pdf or quiz Prepare for the holiday season: Design a new collection, create inventory for the holidays, and map out your plans for in-person shows and special promotions  Take a well-deserved break: Take a staycation, work on your mindset, and recharge your energy to avoid burnout and stay motivated for the busy holiday season. The best course of action for the slow summer months, or whenever business is slow for you, is to take action with intention. Sitting and stressing is not the best use of your time.  So instead, listen to Episode #411 and catch up on learning, work on important projects, plan your marketing, prepare for the holidays, and take a break. These actions will set you up for success and growth in your business. Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Book a Discovery Call to learn about our Momentum Program Learn more about Laying the Foundation Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Creating a Clear Vision for the Future of Your Jewelry Business Do you have a clear vision for your business? If not, it's time to shift your focus from just making and selling to strategic planning. A clear vision improves communication with your audience, motivates your team, and fuels your business's growth.  The first step to creating your vision is to get clear about what you desire from life and business, including your goals, personal aspirations, spirituality, and finances. This transformative process aligns your beliefs, motivates you, and sets you up for success. In Podcast Episode 410, I'll guide you through an exercise to create a powerful vision for your business… What are your Business Goals? Consider company culture, support systems, impact on the world, customer base, revenue, and profitability. What are your Personal Goals? Think about health, relationships, social life, vacations, and lifestyle.  Is Spirituality a Priority? Incorporate mindfulness practices like journaling, meditation, breathwork, and stress management.  How are your Finances? Consider your income, savings, profit margins, and investment opportunities that will help your money grow. And much more… This episode is incredibly eye-opening for identifying where you might be stuck, whether you’ve hit a business plateau, and how to move past it to have the business you’ve always dreamed of. Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Book a Discovery Call to learn about our Momentum Program Book: Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

One of the biggest mistakes I see a lot of jewelry business owners make, and business owners in general, is not taking the time to plan and document a vision of what they're trying to create.    Without a vision, plan, or roadmap, it’s nearly impossible to get where you’re going and achieve those big goals that lead to success.   Regardless of your business vision, whether it’s scaling to a thriving multiple 7 figure company, growing a 100K per year business, or simply building something that supports you and your family and pays you well, you must apply 3 crucial steps to achieve your vision.    In Podcast Episode 409, I’ll reveal the 3 crucial steps every jewelry business owner needs to scale, including…   💎Why having a vision supported by proper planning is crucial to scaling your jewelry business 💎How deciding what’s important to you helps you grow, scale, and remain profitable 💎Why systems, tools, and automation are necessary to create more efficiency 💎What things to systematize for maximum impact and profitability 💎When and what positions to outsource or hire for to support your vision   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:    💍An Inside Look at a 7-Figure Jewelry Brand Masterclass: https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/7-figure-jewelry-brand-eg/ 💍Book a Discovery Call to learn about our Momentum Program: https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/ 💍Book: Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold: https://www.amazon.com/Vivid-Vision-Remarkable-Aligning-Business/dp/161961877X 💍The Ultimate Social Media + Marketing VA Hiring Template:   https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/jewelry-business-hiring-template/   Find us on your favorite social channels:   Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracymatthewsny Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/Flourish_Thrive Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flourish_thrive Follow Tracy on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tracymatthewsny Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy

If you’ve hit a growth plateau in your business, there’s a good chance it’s time to hire your second in command. I’ve seen designers in our Flourish and Thrive community experience these plateaus, which keeps them from moving forward. They know they “should” be hiring, but they put it off because they’re unsure how to hire a great team member or which activities to let a number two take ownership of. This is a common stumbling block which is why I’m so excited to have Carla Garro and Sam Wunschell of Lita Seaglass on the Thrive by Design podcast. They generously shared how working as a team has helped the company double in size and revenue.  In Podcast EP#408, we go in-depth about hiring the right team for growth… Making sure that you know your strengths so that you can hire people who complement you  Hiring a second in command who is the polar opposite of the creative visionary Keeping an open mind about what you want and how you like to communicate to find the right person for each role  Training your team to self-direct and to feel confident in making decisions without worrying about making mistakes And so much more…   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: The Ultimate Marketing and Social Media VA Hiring Template for Jewelry Business Owners   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   Xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

There was a time when I was happy to stick my head in the sand when it came to business finances, P&L statements, and balance sheets.  That didn’t bode well for me as I eventually declared bankruptcy for my first business. While I wouldn’t wish my experience on anyone, I did learn (the hard way) the importance of looking at and understanding my numbers. That’s why I’m so excited to have Melissa Houston on the Thrive by Design podcast today. Melissa is one of our Momentum coaches, the founder of She Means Profit, and the author of the new book Cash Confident. She teaches business owners how to ditch all of their money stories to become cash confident and grow a profitable business. In Podcast EP#407: How to Feel Cash Confident in Your Jewelry Business Melissa shares her 5-Step Financial Framework for a Profitable Business and also… How our money stories are emotionally charged Why the fear of money is deeply rooted but also irrational How to run your business profitably by understanding your financial statements Why monthly and yearly planning is so important The smartest way to invest in your business And much more! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: The Ultimate Marketing + Social Media VA Hiring Template for Jewelry Business Owners Grab a Copy of Melissa’s book: Cash Confident, including her bonus workbook Book a Discovery Call to learn about our Momentum Program, where you’ll get insights from other coaching experts like Melissa.  Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   Xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

In the beginning, when you're building a business on a shoestring, you’re probably doing everything yourself.  But as your business grows, it can get overwhelming to continue doing all the things. So, how will you know when it’s time to hire?  You’ll experience a profit or growth plateau.  Your business might start backsliding.  You start to suffer from the side effects of burnout.  I’ve seen this happen typically around the 150k to 200k revenue mark with jewelry designers that have been successful so far. Their collections are selling well, they’re getting good quality website traffic, and they’re crushing it in business. But they’re overwhelmed and stressed. Whether you’re ready to hire a virtual assistant, an operations manager, or someone to help with production or shipping, Podcast EP#406: 9 Step Process for Hiring an Awesome Team Member will give you so much clarity like…  How to define that role and what needs to be delegated Determining the low-leverage tasks outside of your zone of genius Understanding what things only you can (and should) be doing How to write a job description and vet top talent Onboarding and training your new team member And so much more…   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: The Ultimate Marketing + Social Media VA Hiring Template for Jewelry Business Owners Book a Discovery Call to learn about our Momentum Program, where we'll teach the whole hiring process.  Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

How to Focus Your Time When To Scale Your Business from 100K to 500K to 1MM What got you here is not going to get you there.  Even when you’ve had success in your business, you’ll need to adapt your strategy to get you to the next level. Growth requires plenty of introspection and getting out of the weeds to hire top talent and lead your team. Step into the role of leader and break through that glass ceiling. When you accept that you cannot possibly continue to do everything yourself and you begin to put top-level talent into support positions within your company, that’s when true growth starts to happen.  It’s more than a mindset shift too…  Getting your SOPs in order, knowing your KPIs, setting and tracking goals, and leading your team to understand and support your vision is the key to growth and the ability to scale. In EP#405: How to Focus Your Time When To Scale Your Business from 100K to 500K to 1MM, I talk about… What it actually takes to grow from $100,000 to $500,000 and beyond When it’s time to start hiring and what positions to hire for Building a team that’s aligned with your vision How the growth of your company depends on you as a leader Why accountability among leadership and your team is so critical Plus, a vulnerable personal story… Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Do you need support in growing your business? Book a Discovery Call, and let’s chat about how we can help you grow your business via our programs or coaching packages. Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform  Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”  Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram  Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

There’s one thing I know for sure… …just when you’ve streamlined your business processes or nailed some new piece of tech, things change!  And probably more than once if you’re in business for more than a minute. As a business owner of multiple 6 and 7 figure businesses, I’ve learned many lessons over the years, but this one thing has been key to my growth, resilience, and survival...  Being resourceful. If you can relate, you’ll love today’s episode! EP#404 is packed with loads of juicy nuggets: What we learned about pivoting and resourcefulness from the Great Recession in 2008 How one of my favorite brands Eliza Page, is rocking it online, utilizing multiple sales channels to keep her customers coming back for more Why having a resourceful success mindset is key to recession-proofing your business And more… So if you’re committed to doing whatever it takes to grow your online strategy… Listen to episode #404 of Thrive by Design Why Having a Resourceful Success Mindset is Crucial to Growing a Thriving Jewelry Business Get comfy, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy learning what it takes to grow a successful online jewelry brand!   Xo, Tracy   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Is Instagram still a viable marketing channel for your jewelry business? Great question which comes on the heels of a maker movement happening on Instagram right now. Here’s the short of the long: a jewelry maker announced on Instagram that she was closing her business because the “Instagram-algorithm” was not showing her posts to her followers. The video went viral and started a movement of frustrated makers “begging” Instagram to change their algorithm back to how it was 5 years ago.  My guest today, Alexandra Camacho, and I understand your frustration with Instagram and want to assure you that begging IG to change is not a very good use of your time. Instead, it’s time to diversify how you market your jewelry business.  During EP#403: Instagram is Dead? How to Diversify Your Jewelry Marketing Strategy, we chat about the following…   What you need to know about the Instagram Algorithm in 2023 The modus operandi of Instagram’s holding company, Meta Why being an IG hater is just a waste of time and energy – and what to do instead How to create a jewelry business that thrive even when Instagram algorithms change Multiple tips on using Instagram to your advantage for long term growth And More…   Enjoy this awesome episode and think differently about your jewelry marketing. xo, Tracy   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Alexandra on Instagram! Acid Queen Jewelry Website Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Book a Discovery Call   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Q: How do I grow my jewelry sales on my website? A: Growing your online jewelry business sales is part strategy, part consistency, and part daily practice.  One of my favorite things to do is to answer your burning questions! That’s why from time to time, I do an Ask Me Anything Q&A and today’s topic replay is all things online sales.  Listen to episode #402 of Thrive by Design to get your all-access pass to Ask Me Anything Q&A – Online Sales Edition During this episode, I answer questions like… How to handle instagram Shopping vs. website shopping? Which advertising platforms should I run ads on? How do you scale a jewelry business? What’s a reasonable return policy? How should a “handmade” jewelry maker explain that there’s a team making your jewelry? And so much more. I hope you love my insights in this episode! And if you’d like some support growing your online sales, join us for the Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program and get the training, accountability, and feedback you need to grow this year!.   xo, Tracy Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

If you’ve been struggling to grow your online sales using your website as a sales tool, you’ll love today’s episode! Last week, I hosted a panel of makers who shared how they grew their jewelry businesses, online, Every story of growth is different AND every designer is at a different level of success. The designers featured  have customized designs, handmade jewelry, metal clay jewelry, fine jewelry and more.  So if you’d like to get more warm traffic and convert more customers from social media, email, sms, and more listen in today. During today’s panel episode, you’ll hear how… Joel increased her sales by 30% over last year and maps out her year far in advance Morgan gained confidence and increase her customer base by 20% and website traffic by 11% in just 6 months Kari took a leap of faith that forever changed her business during her re-launch Ulka doubled her 5-figure January sales by leveraging a social strategy (and made more than most people make in a year) Kim leveraged her in person shows to make more online And a lot more inspiring goodness   All of the makers featured today are graduates of our most recent cohort of the Train Your Customers to Buy Online Sales Accelerator. The next cohort starts April 18th.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Apply to The Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program Ulka Rocks on Instagram Draw the Line Jewelry on Instagram Darshan Sacred Jewelry on Instagram Skinny Dip Jewelry on Instagram Loveable on Instagram Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Overcoming Creative Burnout in Jewelry Business: Discover how Morgan McGoff of Skinny Dip jewelry rekindled her passion, boosted sales by 26%, and found inspiration in the Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program. Listen to episode #400 of Thrive by Design for her game-changing tips! During the episode, Morgan chats about or Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online Program. This 12-week accelerator style program is    Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Apply to the Train Your Customers To Buy Online Program Follow Skinny Dip Jewelry on Instagram!   Skinny Dip Jewelry Website   Flourish & Thrive Instagram Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform   Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”   Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram   Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram   Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok:   Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok   Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Have you ever felt stuck in the same place for a LONG time?  Or maybe you say that you want something to change or be different but you aren’t taking the actions to change for yourself. I’m not here to call you out [well maybe a little] but more so to HELP you overcome the biggest bottleneck to your business growth – YOU.  If things aren’t growing for you, listen to today’s short and sweet episode… If you need support getting unstuck, enlist the help of a coach, community, or program that will help you solve the problem you’re struggling with. We can see what you can’t see clearly!   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Join Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Flourish & Thrive Tik Tok   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Calling all Shopahoolics and Bright Shiny Object Lovers! This podcast is for YOU! What if you could transform your LOVE of pretty things and shopping into a thriving jewelry business?  When I first met my guest on the show today, Ulka Wilson of Ulka Rocks, she proudly announced that she was a shopaholic (even as she was collecting a lot of inventory behind the scenes).  Ulka is a graduate of our Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online Program which is open for enrollment. On today’s episode of Thrive by Design, she shares how she has transformed her passion for shopping and designing for herself into a multi-6 figure business shopping and designing for others.  It’s a unique business model and lots to learn from! Here’s what we chat about during today’s episode… Ulka’s journey from corporate to retiring into her second career as a full time jewelry business owner How she’s translated a love of shopping into a dream jewelry business model Her process for navigating multiple customers on a buying and designing trip Fun ways that she keeps up excitement for her brand with all the marketing tools available How she doubled her sales goal even when she was extremely sick on her last buying trip How she honed in a dream client and what that did for her business long term And more… Ulka is such a rockstar and was so fun to interview. Enjoy this episode! Finally, learn more about growing your online jewelry sales – and turn your bright shiny object, shopaholic syndrome into a thriving business.  Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Join the Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Are you a jewelry business owner struggling to make sales online?  You’ve put up a beautiful website and you’re marketing on social media. Perhaps you’re even sending out some emails here and there but for some reason you just can’t seem to make predictable online sales? Growing your jewelry website sales takes a strategic approach that’s part tactics, part creativity, and part consistency. If you’d like to grow your online jewelry sales and train your customers to buy from you online, you likely need to understand why some online sales strategies fail - and how to fix them! Listen to this short episode where I dive into common mistakes that stunt online sales growth.  In EP397: Why Many Online Sales Strategies Fail, I cover… Why discernment is just as important as a digital marketing strategy  The BIG mistakes a lot of jewelry biz owners make that hinder their online sales growth How to increase your website traffic without fancy marketing funnels  How previous success in a different sales channel can hinder online sales  And so much more.. I hope this helps you make more online sales this year. If you really want to go deeper on these concepts, join me for a free masterclass I’m hosting HERE. xo, Tracy   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Train Your Customers To Buy Online Program FREE Class: The 5 Mistakes Even Smart Jewelry Biz Owners Make That Are Killing Their Sales Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram   Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

There’s a lot that goes into growing your jewelry sales – online.One thing is for sure,  Live Selling is a great way to create “community” around your brand, get more website traffic, and scale your growth.   I am passionate about helping jewelry business owners grow their businesses and create multiple streams of revenue. In my experience, I see a lot of jewelry makers who thrive selling in person or to stores but they can’t seem to translate that in person experience or success into e-commerce sales.    So they throw their hands up, give up, and think: selling online is not for me!   It’s important to know that training your customers to buy from you online is NOT super hard but it does take a strategy, consistency (most of you are impatient - yo), and an ability to replicate an in person experience – online.    Which brings me to today’s episode of Thrive by Design, I get to interview Carla Garro, a long time client of mine who is CRUSHING it in her niche with online selling.   Carla is the founder of Lita Sea Glass and has been “Live Selling” for the past several years after she learned the strategy in our program: Train Your Customers to Buy Online.   She sells out of collections every week and can barely keep her jewelry in stock. Listen in to hear how she does it.   Here’s what we chat about…   Her journey into finding her Desired Brand Effect and cornering an untapped unpopular market to make it “in-demand” How Carla navigates running a very successful business being a single mom and running a team of five people Steps she took to transition from selling in a brick and mortar to online and wholesale How she’s built an insane following of dedicated buyers who show up every week to buy her jewelry Impressive insights into creating community with live selling - yes 350 people show up at times How she keeps a “beginner’s mind” when it comes to growing her business online And so much more   Carla is a bad-ass and I want you to be too! She started this process in our TYC Program. If you’d like to get on the waitlist or apply, GO HERE for more details.   xo, Tracy   P.S. We’re hosting a free 5-day sales challenge starting Monday, March 20th. If you want to start making more online as soon as next week, Join the Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge. Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Follow Lita Sea Glass on Instagram! Lita Sea Glass Jewelry Website   Join the Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge   Apply to the Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program   Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform   Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”   Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram   Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram   Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok:   Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok   Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

One of the biggest challenges many jewelry business owners face is planning and hosting a successful promotion for a collection launch, a holiday, or even just selling out of their products.  You know why? They don’t take the time out to plan their next online sales promotion because they’re busy with their in person shows, they’re overwhelmed by marketing, or they don’t know HOW to plan a successful online promotion. There are 3 rules for planning your next jewelry promotion on your website. If you follow these, your online sales will grow! Today, I recorded a short and sweet episode to get you planning and promoting your next launch like a boss and training your customers to buy from you online.    Here’s what I discuss… The Biggest Organizational Tool You’re Probably Missing Out On Why Email Marketing (and SMS) the Right Way Will Change Your Results How to Get Sales Long After Your Event is Over And more…   These tips are great for all sorts of jewelry companies who are selling online. Good Luck!    xo, Tracy P.S. join me for the Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge from March 20-27th.    Join here>>   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Join the Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge Apply for Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Did you know that 95% of all SMS (aka text) messages are opened, read and responded to within 3 minutes?  If you think about this when it comes to marketing your jewelry website, this is EXCITING information. You know why? Because, when a subscriber opens up your message, the chances that they’ll click through to your website are so much higher than email marketing. The data tells us that 19% of people click through on average to an SMS message as opposed to just 3% in an email (via smscomparison.com).  That’s why SMS marketing is one of the most powerful and effective forms of marketing for ecommerce and online sales for a jewelry company when done right. If that’s the case, then why aren’t you doing more SMS marketing? If you’ve been wanting to get into SMS marketing for your own business, you’ll love this episode. Today, on the show I interviewed Taylor Frame, one of the co-founders of Focus Funnels.  He’s a super smart (and super fun) marketer. I originally met Taylor in a business group and we won the Good Times Award - aka the fun people award - at an event in November. He’ll also be teaching a small group of makers all about SMS Marketing Strategy in our Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online Program this Spring. During this episode, Taylor shares What's Working Now: SMS Marketing For The Jewelry Industry plus an exciting use case study of jewelry brands that he’s working with.    During this episode, we talk about… Why SMS Marketing is such and important part of a jewelry marketing strategy The phases of the customer journey and timing of SMS messages in your sales funnel How to add value instead of “selling” all of the time Simple actionable tips that he uses to crush it for his jewelry business clients Where you should be sending SMS traffic to on your jewelry website  Plus, real results from one of Taylor’s Jewelry clients who went from 3K to 100K a month in sales in just one year And so much more Listen in to today’s episode about SMS marketing and your jewelry business. Excited to hear what you think! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Taylor Frame on Linked In  Learn more about SMS Marketing with Focus Funnels Join the Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge Apply to the Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online Program Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Marketing is the gasoline that fuels the sales engine in your jewelry business. It’s one of the most important revenue generating activities a business owner can spend time on. A lot of creative types #dislike marketing so instead of leaning in, they either blow it off or do it poorly which means their sales suffer, OR they want to hire someone to do it for them. The BIG problem I often see is that a jewelry business owner decides to hire a marketing assistant and it ends up not working out! You know why? If you want to hire a marketing assistant for your jewelry business, you need to give them proper training for the role.  On today’s short episode of  the Thrive by Design Podcast, I share some simple tips to get your marketing assistant trained up the right way.  Here are the resources mentioned in the show: We’re Hiring An Operations Manager Join us for Supercharge Your Jewelry Online Sales Challenge   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

One of the best moves I ever made as a jewelry designer was scaling down my jewelry business to focus only on fine, custom jewelry for private clients.  The reason WHY I love it so much is because you can make so much more money per piece when you’re delivering an experience for someone.  It took me some time to get it going but when I did amazing things happened - the referrals from google, my previous customers, and social media started flooding in.  To this day,  I barely need to market my jewelry business anymore to make multi-six figures a year working no more than 5 hours a week on the business.  If you've been considering upleveling your design game and launching or improving your current custom + fine jewelry offer, you’ll love today’s podcast I’m breaking down some of the key things I set in motion to show you how to grow your custom jewelry business this year. During This Episode I Chat About… How I get consistent referrals from Google (with content I posted years ago) The one “ASSET” on my website that helps me get customers to fill out my inquiry form and pay double their budget My networking tip that has landed more clients than paid ads ever could The process I use to get previous clients referring their friends and designing new pieces every season And so much more!   I hope this episode inspires you to grow your custom + fine jewelry business this year! Apply for the 6-Week Custom Jewelry Accelerator >>   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

If you a fine jeweler designing custom work, this quick Thrive by Design Short Episode will hopefully serve you.  Update your custom jewelry form with 3 really important questions if you want to increase the quality of clients that you get.  Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Apply for The Custom Jewelry Growth Accelerator   Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Do you design custom fine jewelry?  Are you a private jewelry designer who works only with private commissioned clients?  Are you thinking about adding a custom jewelry option to your fine jewelry website? If you’re designing fine jewelry or high-end jewelry like engagement rings, wedding bands, heirloom redesign, or private commissions, I’ve got a great podcast episode for you today. I’m breaking down how to increase your online presence and sales conversions using your website as a sales tool. Listen to episode #390 of Thrive by Design to get your all-access pass to 5 Ways to Increase Your Website Sales Conversions for Fine + Custom Jewelry   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Custom Jewelry Accelerator Momentum Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

Are you completely overwhelmed or baffled by how to use social media like Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok for your jewelry business?    If that’s a HECK Yes, well you’re going to love this episode.    While social media can be a very important part of a digital marketing strategy for a jewelry business, it’s not 100% necessary for all types of brands.   Today on this short episode of Thrive by Design, I answer the question (along with Coach Chelsea): Can I Grow My Jewelry Business Without Social Media?   Listen in on today’s episode…   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide Laying the Foundation Book a Discovery Call Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

I am still coming down from the HIGH of the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp! What about YOU?    On the show today, I did a quick and dirty recap of some of my favorite parts of the bootcamp today and some of my key takeaways including…   My vision to help 1000 jewelry business owners grow or add an additional 100K to their sales or a number that’s meaningful to them. Key bootcamp metrics and takeaways from the group The cliff’s notes of the key takeaways from the 60 to 90 minute teaching sessions every day Plus, aha moments and our favorite parts of bootcamp.   Listen to episode #388 of Thrive by Design to get your all-access pass to Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Recap   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide Laying the Foundation Book a Discovery Call Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

At the end of the day, things will settle out at a certain point. And it's not going to always be like this. Remember that this is just a cycle. And those who can look at it as a cycle will be so much better. Do the work now. And just get all the things that you need in place for your business.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Laying the Foundation Program Thrive by Design Podcast   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

We just wrapped up the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp and it was AMAZING! We welcomed 172 (and counting) jewelry business owners into our Laying the Foundation Program. During the bootcamp, I got this question several times: How much should I pay myself as a jewelry designer? The mindset and psychology behind your pricing is really powerful and an important factor to paying yourself. That’s why today, I’m sharing a snippet from our Ask Me Anything Q&A. The answer to this one question is not an easy one because most jewelry business owners approach paying themselves in the completely WRONG way.  What you pay yourself is directly related to your pricing but more than likely, not in the way you think. During the episode, I break down… Why most makers think about paying themselves in the wrong way (and it’s keeping them broke) How to price and incorporate the right labor fees into your jewelry The ONE metric you need to know in your jewelry business to pay yourself WELL The “hourly” conundrum and mindset around your role in your company And a lot more… Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Join Laying the Foundation Book a Discovery Call Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

When you're investing in your business, I want you to think like this isn't about the output that's coming out of your bank account. It's about the input that will eventually be coming into your bank account.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Laying The Foundation 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf   Book a Concierge Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/concierge/  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Everyone looks at the cost of a book, coach, or program. Nobody considers the cost of being in the same place 1 year from now. If you’ve been considering coaching for your jewelry business, you may be wondering things like..  When is the right time to hire a coach or take a coaching program? Is my business too new for coaching? Am I too experienced to hire a coach?  Can I actually afford to hire a coach?  What kind of coaching is right for me now? Let’s chat… I get DMs all of the time about jewelry business coaching and today I answer all of these questions on today’s podcast.  Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Join Laying the Foundation Book a Concierge Call for LTF Book a Discovery Call to Explore Coaching Options Explore Our Jewelry Business Coaching Programs Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allow us to continue delivering valuable content every week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform elect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

If you're still working a full time job and you're trying to grow your jewelry business. If you're someone who is a full time mom, trying to make time to get your business off the ground or you're someone who just wants to transition from your career and do it all. I'm interviewing a designer named Candice Eve Padro of Abstracted Reverie. And she joined our Laying The Foundation program about 10 months ago or so. And I just love hearing her story because she is talking about what it actually has taken her to navigate. Building her business on the side while working a full-time job while launching her first website right before COVID hit and all the things and how she's really navigated that as a creative, I think you'll find this really inspiring if you're someone who gets frazzled by your business a lot if you're someone who is working a full-time job and you just think that there's no way that you could get your business off the ground or whatever it might be. Or even if you're just busy in general.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Laying The Foundation - https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

It takes a lot of courage to walk away from an abusive relationship. So, when your jewelry business is part of the reason that you’re able to get out, heal and move forward… Well, that’s a true WHY for going all in on it! On the podcast today, I interviewed a very courageous woman, Claire Steckel of Skoll and Jewelry.   She took a bet on herself to go all in on her jewelry business to quit her job, leave an abusive relationship, and lean into her strengths as a maker.    During the episode, we chat about…   Her design influences + pulling from multiple genres to create a signature style that’s her own How her business helped her leave her abusive relationship and her 9-5 How she grew her business despite not being good at marketing Insights into her 500% growth last year   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:Skolland Jewelry Website FollowClaire on Instagram Take my FREE Masterclass How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market With a Timeless Jewelry Brand Join the Laying the Foundation Program Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

One of the biggest reasons that creative businesses fail is because they aren't structured and they don't have a systematic way to grow their company. And so even though they might have gotten some success and sales and traction, you know, just doing all the things and putting themselves out there. What ends up happening is eventually they end up backtracking because they don't have the structure internally in their business to actually set themselves up for success. So if you are struggling as a creative to get more traction in your business with your jewelry or your product business, you are going to love today's interview. So make sure that you listen in for the reason why…   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Laying The Foundation - https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/ Desired Brand Effect - https://desiredbrandeffect.com/ Momentum - https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum/   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Imagine it’s 6 months from now and you have a website that’s making sales from people you didn’t know, collections that are sold out, and an increase in overall sales by 30%?If you’re a maker who’s starting your business in retirement,, I think you’d feel pretty good, right? That’s what happened when Rina Luban decided to be open to the *signs* to be ready to be ready to be ready (nod to Abraham Hicks)... …so that when the teacher showed up, she was ready to learn and change. On today’s episode of Thrive by Design, Rina shares her journey from retiring from her job as a physical therapist to building a lifestyle jewelry business in her next chapter. She shares… How she motivated herself in the early stages of her jewelry business The *transition* that helped her get random strangers buying from her website The internal shifts that happened to be ready to invest in her business acumen How these shifts resulted in a 20-30% increase in sales in just 6 months Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Take the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Rina’s Website Pure Whimsy JewelryPure Whimsy Jewelry Instagram Laying the Foundation Get a Shopify Website Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

Inspiration comes in a lot of places and today I want to feature an amazing story. You could say from rags to riches maybe of a student of ours named Quay Flom. She went from being in a really bad place of being in extreme poverty, to now running multiple six figure business and I'm really excited to dive into her story on today's Thrive by Design Podcast.   Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp - https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/bootcamp2023/ Laying the foundation - https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.  Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

If you have one of those “soul-sucking” day jobs with no opportunity for growth…. Or you just want to be inspired by another jewelry maker doing big things… You’ll love this story! Whenever I hear a good “I-quit-my-full-time-job-to-pursue-my-jewelry-biz” story, I have to learn more – especially when that designer doubled her online sales and now has 23 wholesale accounts – in just a year. Pretty mind-blowing and exciting at the same time! Meet Rosie Harris of Joie Designs. I interviewed her on the Thrive by Design Podcast about her phenomenal growth over this last year. During this inspiring episode, we chat about… Her journey into doing her jewelry business full time to leave her soul-sucking job How she overcame her fears to cold email stores (and land lots of accounts). What she did to double her website sales last year (before and after photos included) Why following a roadmap grew her business faster this year than any year previously Suggestions for jewelry makers who want to turn a side hustle into a full-time lifestyle business Rosie wrapped the episode by sharing: “If you saw the progress I've made, it's phenomenal. That progress feeds my confidence to go forward into my next set of goals.” Her progress came from following our step-by-step business building roadmap in the Laying the Foundation Program after she joined at this time last year.    Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Follow Joie Designs on Instagram Joie Designs Website Laying the Foundation Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok

I wanted to come in and talk today a little bit more about creating your signature style and a look that you're known for.But what I really want to encourage everyone to think through as you're listening to this short episode today is how am I really pushing the limits on what I am known for, and creating original work now. Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Laying the Foundation Program Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Desired Brand Effect Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.  Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

I have a theory – a lot of people prefer to suffer than break up with a toxic habit. I’m embarrassingly guilty of this… A few weeks ago, I broke up with a very bad *old* habit that snuck up on me→ acting like a victim.  I’m embarrassed to admit it! It was affecting my business, my relationship with Jason, and my leadership.  Even though I knew I had to change or things were going to get a lot worse – I procrastinated and waited until the pain was too great NOT to change. It’s amazing what happens when you decide and commit to necessary endings. It’s just a few weeks later and everything has turned around in my life. If you’re someone who’s ready to release toxic behavior out of your life, listen to my podcast today where I walk you through a 5 step process to release and shake things up. I hope it helps you make a major breakthrough this year!  Listen to episode #382 of Thrive by Design to get your all-access pass to How to Shake Things Up to Get the Business You Want in 2023 Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Jewelry Business Owners Growth GuideLaying the Foundation Program  Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud Desired Brand Effect by Tracy Matthews Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews   Flourish & Thrive Instagram Flourish and Thrive Facebook Flourish & Thrive Tik Tok Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Listen on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe on Youtube

In this episode of Tuesday Tips: I really want to help you to start the year with intention. And that starts by creating a theme or a word of the year. Now that theme or word of the year is going to be the thing that helps set the tone for the rest of your year. And so I'm going to share mine with you.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Laying the Foundation Program Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Mindset! It’s such a powerful tool for success and necessary for any jewelry business owner to reach their goals. Mindset is especially important for people who want to make at a minimum $100K in annual sales as a jewelry maker or designer.  I’ve noticed, after mentoring thousands of people with their business, that there’s a lot of shame and avoidance around the topic of creating financial success and security – and using their jewelry business as a vehicle for wealth creation.  Which got me thinking, why aren’t more women and creatives making what they really desire or deserve?  On the podcast today, I share my vision for helping jewelry business owners cross the 100K in revenue mark in 2023.  And I’ve decided that I want to commit to empowering a larger group of women (and men) to overcome the hurdles that hold you back from creating financial success for yourself.  If you’re ready to play big or go home…. Listen to today’s episode! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Sponsor: Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Links:   Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Laying the Foundation Program Momentum Growth Accelerator Coaching Program Apply for a Free Strategy Audit Episode147 What it really takes to make a $50K salary as a jewelry designer Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect Flourish & Thrive Instagram  Tracy Matthews Instagram Subscribe to Flourish & Thrive Youtube Flourish and Thrive Facebook Flourish & Thrive Tik Tok Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Listen on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode I will be giving a couple of tips to help you build sales confidence and keep going in the new year.  Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Jewelry Business Owners Growth Guide Laying The Foundation Discovery Call Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.  Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow us on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive Clubhouse: @tracymatthews YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Paying taxes is a necessary part of running your jewelry business and a great indicator of the profitability of your jewelry company. But let’s face it – no one likes paying taxes and there are legal ways to reduce your tax liability this year. Reducing your tax liability can feel impossible, especially this late into December. These tips are simple, actionable steps that you can take right now before January hits. Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Apply for a Free Discovery Call and let’s see how we can help you grow your business faster. Download the Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide and get to your next level 10x faster. Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews Apply for a Free Discovery Call   Flourish & Thrive Instagram @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Flourish & Thrive Tik Tok @Flourish_Thrive @TracyMatthewsNY   Flourish and Thrive Facebook Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Listen on Apple Podcasts! YouTube: https;//youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

The fastest way through anything, whether it's a tough decision or getting over this procrastination thing is through.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/  Traffic on Fire Accelerator 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum/#traffic  Leila Hormozi YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi3996    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews YouTube:youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy  

Get inspired by Twyla Dill’s BIG goal as she shares her story of how she sold $100K of jewelry in just 55 days without an advertising budget or fancy marketing. She did it all by showing up and being herself.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Traffic on Fire Accelerator 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tof Momentum Growth Accelerator for Jewelry Makers  👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum/  Book Your Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/ Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/   Guest links: Twyla Dill Website 👉 https://TwylaDill.com Twyla Dill on Tik Tok 👉https://www.tiktok.com/@twyladill Twyla Dill on Instagram 👉http://instagram.com/twyladilldesign   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

If you need to calm yourself from anxiety and get clear-headed and focused, especially during this holiday rush, I’m sharing a Tip for Managing Stress During the Holidays. I’ve never felt clearer after implementing this simple de-stressing exercise. So tune in and try it yourself.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Zach Rehder Breathwork 👉https://www.zachrehder.com/   Apply for Traffic on Fire 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tof/  Momentum 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum  Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/    EP376: Simple Ways to Express and Embody Gratitude (Even When Things Are HARD) 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ep376-simple-ways-to-express-and-embody-gratitude-even-when-things-are-hard/   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Reach more new customers and run paid ads on a limited budget using these 3 overlooked website traffic sources. Plus, they’re cost effective and provide longevity for your ad efforts.    Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Traffic on Fire Accelerator 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tof Book Your Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/ Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/     Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

If you're not getting the results you want in business, the number one thing that is standing in your way is your mindset.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/  Laying The Foundation 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/  Momentum 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

3 core habits that set million dollar makers apart from struggling small business owners.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: An Inside Look At A 7-Figure Jewelry Brand 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/7figures Book Your Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/ Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/     Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.  Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Today, I want to talk about a quick tip to increase your average order value as a small business owner.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Fast Cash Strategies Mini Course 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/fastcash  Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/programs    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.  Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

In this episode, I get personal about thriving through personal hardship and my best tips for embodying gratitude when everything feels like it’s going wrong.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Fast Cash Strategies Mini Course 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/fastcash  Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/programs    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.  Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

3 hidden opportunities for profit in your jewelry business that you probably haven’t thought about before. Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Fast Cash Strategies Mini Course 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/fastcash  Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/programs  Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.  Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Jennifer Gandia shares her journey from newbie jewelery designer to the co-owner of a thriving family business.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Jennifer on IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jennifergandia/  Greenwich St. Jewelers 👉 https://www.greenwichjewelers.com/  Momentum 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

The ups and downs of business are just indicators that we're on the right track, or that there's something that we need to learn.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Momentum 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum  Laying The Foundation 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Learn how to stand out as an independent jewelry designer from the founders of New York City Jewelry Week, Bella Neyman, J.B. Jones, and their creative partner, Alain Simic.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Bella Neyman 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bellaneyman/  J.B. Jones 👉 https://www.instagram.com/j_b_j_o_n_e_s/  Alain Simic 👉 https://www.instagram.com/alainsimic/  Traffic On Fire 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum/#sprint1   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

The simplest way to get started with advertising for your jewelry business, even if you have a small budget and are technically challenged.    Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Momentum 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum Traffic on Fire Accelerator 👉https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum/#traffic Episode 373 with Nicole Diedrich 👉https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ep-373-whats-working-now-on-fb-and-instagram-ads-for-paid-ads/     Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Nicole Diedrich, founder of Diedrich Marketing Strategies, catches us up to speed on the kinds of paid advertising strategies that are working now on Facebook and Instagram.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Nicole on Instagram 👉 https://instagram.com/mrs.diedrich/  Traffic On Fire 👉https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum/#sprint1 Free Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

While you’re in the thick of the hectic holiday season, here are a few simple ideas to help you make the most of it.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Marketing That Matters 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/marketingthatmatters  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/  Free Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

What got you here, isn’t going to get you there. Today, we’re going to look at 3 steps to grow your business to 7-figures and talk about the changes you need to make along the way.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Momentum 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/  Free Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

What big brands are doing with their email marketing that you should be, too.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Momentum 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/  Free Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Your website can make or break your sales. Here are the top 3 things every small business owner needs on their website for better conversions.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Marketing That Matters 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/marketingthatmatters  Shopify Free Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify  Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf     Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Feeling camera shy? You’re not alone. TikTok and Reels are the king of content right now. Let’s talk about how to confront your fears and create content that doesn’t stress you out.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/  Free Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

There is an automated marketing sequence that can help you increase your sales, sometimes up to 35-44%! If you don’t have it, you’re basically leaving money on the table.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Marketing That Matters 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/marketingthatmatters  Shopify Free Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify  Episode #266 w/ Chris Orzechowski 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/266    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Quay Flom shares the genius production system she used to build a 6+ figure jewelry brand.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Quay on Instagram 👉 https://instagram.com/quayanndesigns/  Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf  Free Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

8 questions to ask yourself when you’re trying to decide whether you should keep fighting for your jewelry business is or close it down and move on to your next adventure.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Timeless Brand Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/timelessbrand  Free Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy  Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

How Claire Mannheimer creates weeks worth of Instagram Reels content for her jewelry business in just a few hours.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/  Shopify Free Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Stuck in the friends and family zone? This week we’re talking about a few marketing strategies you can use to grow your audience as a small business owner, no matter what kind of budget you’re working with.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/  Shopify Free Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

If you’re struggling to get repeat orders in your jewelry business, it might be time to reevaluate the way you’re merchandizing your collections.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/    The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/    Shopify Free Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

There’s a huge difference between the mindsets of people who successfully build thriving businesses and people who struggle continuously to see growth. Here’s what you need to know.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/  Shopify Free Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Getting stuck in a sales plateau is often the make-or-break point for many small businesses. And the only way to make it (instead of break it) is through the lens of The Desired Brand Effect.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Laying The Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/  The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/  Shopify Free Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Is it possible to have a thriving jewelry business during an economic downturn? YES. Here’s how Quay Flom keeps her jewelry businesses booming even during the scary economic times.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Timeless Brand Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/timelessbrand/    Laying the Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/    Follow Quay on Insta 👉 https://instagram.com/quayanndesigns/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

You started something that you’re so passionate about, and you’ve poured your heart into it for a long time, but for some reason your business is starting to burn you into the ground. Let’s talk about how to recover from burnout and step back into the role of the visionary leader your business needs.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   FREE Timeless Brand Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/timelessbrand/      The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/    Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse: @tracymatthews   YouTube: youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Sarah Hawley, author of Conscious Leadership and founder of Growmotely, shares how to become a conscious leader in your business and build authentic, loyal teams who will be dedicated to your vision.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Read Conscious Leadership 👉 https://sarahhawley.life/book/    Check Out Growmotely 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/growmotely    Apply for TYC 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

How to make online sales the easy way as a busy, independent jewelry designer.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Apply for TYC 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc    Ramp Up Your Holiday Sales Replay 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/rampup    Read the First Chapter of The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

If you’re scrambling to get everything together at the last minute this holiday season, your marketing is not going to be very effective, and your sales will take a huge hit. Here’s how you can avoid that, from one procrastinator to another.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   TYC Holiday Sales Accelerator 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc    Claire Mannheimer 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/362   Brenna McGowan 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/359   Quay Flom 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/336   Read the First Chapter of The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Momentum student Claire Mannheimer shares her brilliant, “lazy” Reels strategy that grew her Instagram following from 2,500 to 26,000 in just six months and doubled her sales. The best part? She does it all while relaxing on her couch.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Follow Claire on Instagram 👉 https://instagram.com/adorn.to.rise/    TYC Holiday Sales Accelerator 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc    Read the First Chapter of The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Momentum Head Coach Lisa Elizondo built a jewelry company selling on TV shopping networks like QVC and HSN. Now, she’s teaching you how to use those same sales strategies to grow your online sales, host successful virtual trunk shows, and become an expert at selling your products in-person.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   TYC Holiday Sales Accelerator 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc    Virtual Trunk Shows Bundle (Retiring Soon!) 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/vts    Momentum Program 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

If there's anything that the last couple of years has taught us, it's that you should be prepared. In this special episode, my co-founder, Robin Kramer, and I talked about the future of the jewelry industry and how you can stay ahead of the curve. We also shared a ton of tips, strategies, and real-life observations of what jewelry designers and makers who are crushing it are doing in these uncertain times. So if you want to launch and build a thriving jewelry biz even during economic uncertainties, listen to episode 360: The Future of Jewelry 10th Anniversary Episode.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Apply for TYC Intensive 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc/    Laying the Foundation 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/   The Desired Brand Effect Book 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/    Red Boot Consulting with Robin Kramer  👉 https://www.redbootconsulting.com/   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Copywriter and pre-launch strategist Brenna McGowan on how creating a pre-launch strategy can build anticipation, increase your visibility, and boost sales for your next big promotion.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Brenna’s Free Cheatsheet 👉 https://brennamcgowan.co/cheatsheet/    Holiday Sales Accelerator 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/holidayaccelerator    The Desired Brand Effect Book 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

How to build an email list for your jewelry brand using Etsy - without breaking the rules and getting your shop shut down. An interview with our community manager, Lauren Shaddow.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Lauren Shaddow 👉 https://www.laurenshaddow.com/    Supercharge Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge    Book A FREE Strategy Audit 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

It’s no secret that we’re in the middle of an economic downturn. Prices are going up, wages are stagnating, and your dollar doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. You may feel uncertain about the future of your small jewelry business, but you don’t have to let that uncertainty control you. Here’s what you can do now to protect your creativity and your biz when it feels like the world is ending (even though it’s not).   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Supercharge Your Online Sales Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge    Desired Brand Effect Book 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/    Resources For Jewelry Designers 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/programs    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Summer is a notoriously slow season for most jewelry designers, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these 5 simple steps to get some extra cash flowing in your biz during the sunny months.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Supercharge Your Online Sales Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge   The Desired Brand Effect Book 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/    Shopify FREE Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy

Jane Paradis left her job as Senior VP of Marketing at Lilly Pulitzer to start Jane Win Jewelry. She shares her story of transitioning from the corporate life to entrepreneurship and building a wildly successful jewelry business from the ground up.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Jane Win Jewelry 👉 https://janewin.com/    Need help with your biz? Book a FREE Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy    The Desired Brand Effect Book 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/    Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review the show Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram:   @tracymatthewsny @Flourish_Thrive   Clubhouse:   @tracymatthews   YouTube:   youtube.com/user/FandTAcademy