Best Practices

#133 ASK Tracy Q&A: How to Focus (NOT Procrastinate) and Stay Motivated Everyday

By Tracy Matthews / January 23, 2018

So many designers ask me how to focus on what really matters in business. It can be hard, and I’ll admit I used to get distracted super easily and it hurt my sales because I couldn’t stay on…

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#126 10 Questions to Ask if You Want to Have the Best Year Ever

By Tracy Matthews / December 5, 2017

Can you believe it’s already December??   Honestly, I love this time of year!   It gives you a chance to reflect on what happened throughout the year, and really envision what you want to create for next…

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#109 Visionary Series: How to Focus on What Really Matters in Your Business

By Tracy Matthews / September 5, 2017

As a creative business owner, you probably have lots of ideas!   It’s easy for you to say “yes” to new projects and fun ways to serve your customers.   The trouble is, when you start saying “yes”…

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How To Sell to Retail Stores in 5 Steps

By Tracy Matthews / August 4, 2017

As a jewelry designer, I’m asked all the time how to sell to retail stores. You’re ready. You’ve decided selling your jewelry wholesale is right for your brand, but you aren’t sure how to get started. Here are…

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#100 Top Insights from The Past 5 Years of Flourish & Thrive

By Tracy Matthews / July 4, 2017

It’s time to celebrate!   We love all things birthday here at Flourish & Thrive…and on July 5th we are celebrating F&TA’s 5th birthday!   This is also our 100th episode of Thrive by Design, which is super…

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#92 How to Hire a Virtual Assistant for Your Jewelry Business with Nathan Hirsch

By Tracy Matthews / May 9, 2017

The best part about owning a jewelry business?   You get the choose which 18 hours you work each day!   But seriously, did you think having your own business would eat up all your time?   Truth…

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#91 The 7 Stages to Accelerate Jewelry Business Success

By Tracy Matthews / May 2, 2017

Designers always ask me,   “Tracy, how did you create a jewelry brand that consistently generates multiple 6 figures and only spending 10% of your working time in it?”   Well, it wasn’t because of the 30 page…

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#85 Legal Protection for Your Business with Lisa Fraley and Genavieve Shingle Jaffe

By Tracy Matthews / March 21, 2017

We’ve all been there.   Your business is getting up and running, you have consistent sales, and everything’s just peachy!   It’s exciting!   Then you get a Cease and Desist letter in the mail.   Panic.  …

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#82 Top Questions From the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Answered

By Tracy Matthews / February 28, 2017

Have you ever wondered to yourself, How are other jewelry designers running their business?   Do you wish you could peek over the shoulder of a super successful six-figure designer and get a glimpse of how they’re getting…

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#76 How to Market and Grow Your Brand Like a Boss-Lady Even When the Sh*t Hits the Fan with Nicole Gariepy

By Tracy Matthews / January 17, 2017

Let’s face it… Owning a jewelry biz isn’t always easy.   … I know it hasn’t been for me.   So how are you going to deal with that fact?   Life doesn’t always cooperate. Shipments don’t arrive…

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