Tracy Matthews
The jewelry industry can be notoriously secretive. In a true demonstration of #CommunityOverCompetition, Metalsmith Society is trying to change that. Just as we’ve created a supportive space for jewelers to learn about business, Corkie Bolton has established a…
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Let’s start the new decade off with a challenge! I love January (even though it’s a slow month for us designers) because it’s an opportunity for a fresh start. Time to refresh your mindset, fast-track your sales, and…
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What’s your money story? When it comes to money, everyone has different stories they tell themselves, including you – though you may not even realize it. Most people start out with negative money stories that take serious work…
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How have you changed since the beginning of this year? 2019 has been a transformative year for me. I thought it would be a steady, average year. I had the systems in place in my business, so I…
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Have you ever thought about the impact your brand has on the environment and in communities around the globe? There’s a shift happening in the jewelry industry right now. People all the way down the chain, from consumers…
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There was a time when I didn’t believe that anyone knew how to grow my business better than I did. In fact, I was so ashamed to ask for help when I was struggling, that I pretended like…
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A few years ago, I got an inquiry on my website from a guy who wanted to buy a piece of jewelry for his wife. She loved sapphires and platinum and he was looking for something to commemorate…
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Do you ever feel like you’re trying to do everything at once? That’s not a good sign, m’dear. When you’re trying to run a business and handle everything by yourself, it quickly becomes overwhelming and you end up…
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I love it when a skeptical designer enrolls in our program – only to have their business totally transform! That’s exactly what happened to Peggy Houchin, the designer behind Peggy Houchin Jewelry. Peggy came to us because in…
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Not every jewelry designer has the same goals and dreams, but we all want the same things from our business: freedom to live the life you desire, control over your brand, and a sense of accomplishment at the…
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