Tracy Matthews

#156 The F&TA B’day Episode: How to Make Your Business Work for YOU (instead of the other way around)

By Tracy Matthews / July 3, 2018

Time flies so fast, Flourish & Thrive Academy is 6 years old! On our birthday, we like to reflect on lessons we learned over the years and what we want to pass on to you in your business!…

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#155 The Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Retail Store

By Tracy Matthews / June 26, 2018

Starting your own retail store in this day and age might sound crazy. But when you focus on your customers and what they really want, you can create a great retail experience and a profitable business. You can…

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#154 Your Guide to Attracting Killer Holiday Press

By Tracy Matthews / June 19, 2018

Growing your jewelry business starts with growing brand awareness. If people don’t know who you are, they can’t fall in love with your jewelry! The best way to get noticed by your dream client is by getting your…

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#153 Like a Boss Part 2: How to Hire and Lead Your Team Professionally

By Tracy Matthews / June 11, 2018

Conflict resolution is a big part of leading your team professionally. When you do this right, you breed a culture of accountability, trust, and support. But when you get this wrong, you can create a culture or blame,…

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Questions to Ask Yourself When Partnering with a Wholesale Jewelry Supplier

By Tracy Matthews / June 7, 2018

If you’re considering partnering with a wholesale jewelry supplier, there are some things you need to know. Maybe you’re wondering what a wholesale jewelry supplier even is or why you’d need one. When you start a jewelry business,…

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#152 Like a Boss Part 1: How to Hire and Lead Your Team Professionally

By Tracy Matthews / June 5, 2018

Your goal as a business owner is to only do the work you love. It’s really possible if you learn how to hire a team of people who are super excited about your company! The freedom that comes…

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#151 Is Brick and Mortar Really Dead? How to Navigate the Crazy Changes Going on With Wholesale Right Now

By Tracy Matthews / May 30, 2018

Even though lots of people think retail is going away for good, there’s proof it’s not. In fact, brands like Warby Parker, which started out as an online brand, are actually opening stores across the country! There’s a…

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#150 How to Build Recurring Revenue with Jewelry Subscription Boxes with Michael Adams

By Tracy Matthews / May 22, 2018

Can you add recurring revenue to a jewelry business? The answer is yes. Recurring revenue is the holy grail of sales, why? Because your customers pay you every month (or year) for the services you provide! This is…

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#149 How to Know if It’s Time to Lean in or Quit

By Tracy Matthews / May 15, 2018

It’s normal to question your business now and then. I see this all the time when new designers join our community. They say before joining us they were about to throw in the towel and close their business.…

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#148 5 Surprising Ways to Increase Sales on Your Jewelry Website This Month (and for the Long Haul)

By Tracy Matthews / May 8, 2018

Selling jewelry on your website is all about experimenting! What worked last year might not cut it anymore. Instead of getting overwhelmed, just get started listening to this episode because I have a bunch of ideas to help…

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