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Episode 426: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools For Social Media Growth with Blair Kaplan Venables

By Tracy Matthews / August 10, 2023

If you’ve been wondering how best to use AI to improve your connections and content creation, you’re going to love this podcast episode. You’ll meet Blair Kaplan Venables, the founder of Blair Kaplan Communications and the Global Resilience…

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EP425: How 4 Designers Hit BIG Goals in Just 90 Days

By Tracy Matthews / August 3, 2023

What’s more inspiring than a jewelry designer, overcoming adversity and crushing her online sales and business dreams and goals? How about 4 designers achieving massive success in just 90-days! Each of these designers has a distinctly unique brand,…

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How to Leverage In Person Events to Grow Online Sales

EP424: How to Leverage In Person Events to Grow Online Sales (and Get 200 New Email + SMS Subscribers in 3 Days)

By Tracy Matthews / August 1, 2023

In this captivating episode of the Thrive by Design podcast I sat down with the brilliant jewelry designer, Alex Boxall, the creative force behind Alex Kathlyn Accessories. Join us as we explore Alex’s inspiring journey, from childhood creativity…

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Transforming Your Creative Funk Into Your Best Year Ever with Donnette Roberts

EP423: Transforming Your Creative Funk Into Your Best Year Ever with Donnette Roberts

By Tracy Matthews / July 27, 2023

Have you ever been stuck in a creative funk with your jewelry business?  As creative entrepreneurs, we all go through rough patches where we feel overwhelmed and burnt out in our jewelry businesses. It happens to the best…

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EP422: She’s on Track to Triple Her Sales This Year – Here’s How She Did It! with Erin Kandoll

By Tracy Matthews / July 25, 2023

Have you ever found yourself at rock bottom, ready to give up on your jewelry business, and questioning whether your passion for creating beautiful pieces is destined to remain just an expensive hobby?  Erin Kandoll of Twisted Ginger…

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Bonus Episode: Happy Thanksgiving + Gratitude Practice

By Tracy Matthews / November 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving m’dear!  Whether you celebrate the traditional holiday or not, I want you to know that I’m beyond grateful for you and the Flourish & Thrive Community. Before we launch into the chaos that is the Black…

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#326 Perceived Value is an Inside Job with Allyson Hayes

By Tracy Matthews / November 23, 2021

Could you be hurting your sales by pricing your jewelry too low? It might sound counter intuitive, but it happened to Allyson Hayes. Allyson is an amazing designer from our community, and the founder of Precious Elements Designs.…

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Podcast episode 325 Shop 1 in 5 Small Business Directory

#325 Shop One in Five (Small Businesses) This Holiday Season

By Tracy Matthews / November 16, 2021

The biggest pain point for small business owners to make more sales online is the struggle to get exposure. Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep, co-hosts of The Product Boss podcast and small business owners themselves, are rocking the…

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#324 The Desired Brand Effect – How to Create Desire For Your Jewelry Brand

By Tracy Matthews / November 9, 2021

Today is the day… This episode is going live on November 9, 2021. The official launch date of my book The Desired Brand Effect. If you’re a regular here at Flourish & Thrive Academy, you already know that…

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#323 Shows Are Back! It’s How You Leverage Them That Matters with Ana Maria Andricain

By Tracy Matthews / November 2, 2021

Great news, everyone, shows are back! In-person art fairs and trunk shows are back in full swing. They can be a huge asset for your business, or a total money pit — it all depends on how you…

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