Best Practices

How One Jewelry Designer Went From Single Digit Sales on Etsy to Quitting Her Day Job

By Tracy Matthews / January 25, 2019

Today we’re sharing a story on what can be accomplished when big dreams and strategy collide! When we first met Toby Myles in 2016 she had a love for motorcycles, a passion for jewelry making and a dream…

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#185 How to Use Storytelling to Sell More Jewelry

By Tracy Matthews / January 22, 2019

Think about all of the important lessons you’ve been taught in your life. Whether it was from a parent, or a college class, or an elderly person you met in line at the grocery store. Why are those…

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

By Tracy Matthews / January 16, 2019

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

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#183 How to Simplify Your Business to Make More Money This Year

By Tracy Matthews / January 8, 2019

What’s your word of the year? My word of the year for 2019 is ELEVATE! Last year, my word of the year was SIMPLIFY here’s why… Have you ever felt that making money is hard because there are…

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

By Tracy Matthews / January 1, 2019

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

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

By Tracy Matthews / December 25, 2018

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

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The Simple Way to Pay Income Taxes For a Jewelry Business

By Tracy Matthews / August 8, 2018

Probably the biggest question on your mind after becoming a jewelry designer is, “how do I pay taxes?” It’s not as difficult as you think to pay income taxes for a jewelry business. But, if you’re anything like…

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The Best Background for Jewelry Photography

By Tracy Matthews / July 18, 2018

Do I need a white background for my jewelry pictures?   The short answer is, “yes”   You make beautiful jewelry so why not display it in the best way possible?   A crisp, white background for jewelry…

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How to Build a Trustworthy Jewelry Brand Using a Little TLC

By Tracy Matthews / July 5, 2018

If you’re afraid of pricing your jewelry too high, you need to know the importance of building a trustworthy jewelry brand.   When Robin was working for Dogeared, a client told her that he didn’t trust the quality…

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Marie Forleo’s B-School: Can It Work For A Jewelry Business?

By Tracy Matthews / February 22, 2018

As a jewelry designer or maker, you’re probably interested in moving to online sales. There are so much upside and flexibility for you, but getting traction in a crowded online space is tough. Next thing you know, you’re…

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