thrive by design podcast
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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It’s that time of year! Small businesses are gearing up for the holiday sales rush. I don’t need to tell you that it’s been a weird year, m’dear. But that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve successful holiday promotions.…
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If you couldn’t tell already, I’m something of a virtual trunk show junkie. That means we need to be creative about ways to engage with our Dream Clients – and virtual trunk shows are more relevant than ever.…
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Email marketing gets results, plain and simple. When you have direct access to your audience you can grow a business around any product in any economy. I’ve been saying this for years. And whenever I meet someone as…
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The word “sustainability” gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually take to have a sustainable jewelry brand? My friend Brandee Dallow has the answer. Through her involvement with the Responsible Jewellery Council, Brandee…
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Get ready for one of the most powerful interviews you’ve heard all year. Meet Jessica Zimmerman, the creative entrepreneur who went from working 16 hour days with no profit to building a 7-figure business with much less demanding…
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Is running a business with your spouse or partner a good idea? We brought in an expert. Jess VanDen runs not one, but TWO different businesses with the help of her husband – Epheriell Jewelry and Create and…
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If you’re running a side hustle and wondering – can I really turn this into a full-time business? You need to meet Gitti Lindner… Gitti is a ceramicist and founder of Cinder Ceramics. What began as a side…
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Do you have a clear vision of what you want out of your business? We creatives tend to dream big – and contrary to popular belief, that’s actually a gift in business, if you know how to use…
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What would it take to make at least one sale on your website every single day? Nearly every designer I know wants to increase their online sales. Especially now! But I’m tired of seeing designers busting their butts…
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