Branding

#285 How this Designer Built a Values-Driven Business and More Than Doubled Her Sales this Year with Alyssa Miner

By Tracy Matthews / January 19, 2021

If you think getting clear on your brand values doesn’t need to be a priority, get ready to change your mind, m’dear. I’ve got an inspiring interview for you today. Alyssa Miner is a Laying the Foundation grad…

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Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Jewelry Business Names

By Tracy Matthews / December 9, 2020

Choosing a jewelry business name isn’t as easy as using an “instant name generator”. (Please don’t use those.) Let’s take a look at why your business name matters, then we’ll dive right into choosing the right name for your jewelry business. And after that? Business success.

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#275 How to Improve Your Website Conversions with Reese Spykerman

By Tracy Matthews / November 10, 2020

Is your website bringing in consistent sales or losing customers at first glance? Did you know that even some of the biggest brands get key parts of their websites wrong and lose leads and sales?  Reese Spykerman is…

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#272 Leadership Marketing with Lacy Boggs

By Tracy Matthews / October 6, 2020

In the world of e-commerce, content is king. But how do you design a content marketing strategy that fits your brand, draws in your customers, and stands out in a saturated industry? Lacy Boggs is here to tell…

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#271 The BIPOC Open Letter with Angely Martinez

By Tracy Matthews / September 29, 2020

The BIPOC Open Letter is making waves in the jewelry industry, and I got to interview the inspiring designer who organized it – Angely Martinez. Born in the Dominican Republic, Angely Martinez is an award-winning jewelry designer and…

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#269 From the Streets of Soho to Scaling Online with Lorraine West

By Tracy Matthews / September 15, 2020

What do Beyonce, Erykah Badu, and Zendaya have in common? They all love Lorraine West’s Jewelry. And you’re gonna love her, too! Lorraine and I met at NYC Jewelry Week’s Here We Are event, and I knew right…

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#254 How to Use Tik Tok For Your Jewelry or Creative Product Business with Elise Darma

By Tracy Matthews / May 26, 2020

How do you achieve freedom and financial independence? By taking risks. Elise Darma rebelled against her traditional upbringing and chose the freedom to travel instead of being tied down to a job.  She made her dream come true…

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#252 The Fine Jewelry Virtual Trunk Show That Brought in 39K in 2 Hours with Shehana Kimiangatau

By Tracy Matthews / May 12, 2020

Many designers feel weird about selling right now, but now is the time for online businesses to grow in a major way. People are cooped up at home and are shopping online more than ever.  With so many…

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#242 Becoming a Private Jeweler with Stephanie Gottlieb

By Tracy Matthews / March 10, 2020

Do you ever stalk other jewelry designers on Instagram? Yeah… I confess! It was no wonder that after stalking this designer’s IG that I wanted to interview her. She’s a private jeweler and designer of all things sparkly,…

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#241 Growing an Omnichannel Business with Carbon & Hyde

By Tracy Matthews / March 3, 2020

Some people think selling fine jewelry online is impossible. Oren Katz from Carbon & Hyde is here to prove them wrong. Born into a family of fine jewelers, Oren Katz and her sister Yarden turned their family-owned traditional…

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