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Thrive By Design: Business and Marketing Strategy for Fashion, Jewelry and Creative Brands

I’m your host, Tracy Matthews, Chief Visionary Officer of Flourish & Thrive Academy. After 20+ years in the jewelry industry, I believe you deserve to make money doing what you love, without spending every waking minute doing it. I’ve built two jewelry businesses: one that totally flopped after years of stress and burnout, and then one that I built around MY desired lifestyle, which is still thriving to this day. Both were fueled by equal passion and dedication. The only difference is that I realized your business should be built around your lifestyle, not the other way around. I founded Flourish & Thrive Academy because it’s my mission to help independent jewelry designers and handmade product makers like you build a business that THRIVES in today’s market and aligns with what YOU want. Every week, I’m dedicated to demystifying the secrets of the jewelry industry and teaching you tips and strategies that are working now, so you don’t have to learn the hard way, like I did. My Desired Brand Effect Methodology has helped thousands of jewelry designers and makers build and scale businesses that create financial freedom in their lives. Building a business is a marathon, not a sprint, and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m so happy to be on this journey with you. You can subscribe to the show here and watch every episode on YouTube here. Follow us on Instagram @flourish_thrive or slide into my DMs @tracymatthewsny. Visit flourishthriveacademy.com to learn more about our mission and our high-level coaching programs for dedicated business owners, Laying The Foundation and Momentum. And if you want to learn more about The Desired Brand Effect, I wrote a whole book about it! Read the first chapter for free here. Welcome to the #ThriveTribe, m’dear. I’m always dropping new resources, masterclasses, and opportunities for independent makers, so stay tuned!
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Dec 29, 2022

Mindset! It’s such a powerful tool for success and necessary for any jewelry business owner to reach their goals.

Mindset is especially important for people who want to make at a minimum $100K in annual sales as a jewelry maker or designer

I’ve noticed, after mentoring thousands of people with their business, that there’s a lot of shame and avoidance around the topic of creating financial success and security – and using their jewelry business as a vehicle for wealth creation. 

Which got me thinking, why aren’t more women and creatives making what they really desire or deserve? 

On the podcast today, I share my vision for helping jewelry business owners cross the 100K in revenue mark in 2023. 

And I’ve decided that I want to commit to empowering a larger group of women (and men) to overcome the hurdles that hold you back from creating financial success for yourself. 

If you’re ready to play big or go home…. Listen to today’s episode!

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Sponsor: Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide

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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

Links:

 

Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp

Laying the Foundation Program

Momentum Growth Accelerator Coaching Program

Apply for a Free Strategy Audit

Episode147 What it really takes to make a $50K salary as a jewelry designer

Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect

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Dec 27, 2022

In this episode I will be giving a couple of tips to help you build sales confidence and keep going in the new year. 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Jewelry Business Owners Growth Guide

Laying The Foundation

Discovery Call

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Dec 22, 2022

Paying taxes is a necessary part of running your jewelry business and a great indicator of the profitability of your jewelry company. But let’s face it – no one likes paying taxes and there are legal ways to reduce your tax liability this year.

Reducing your tax liability can feel impossible, especially this late into December. These tips are simple, actionable steps that you can take right now before January hits.

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

  • Apply for a Free Discovery Call and let’s see how we can help you grow your business faster.
  • Download the Jewelry Business Owner’s Growth Guide and get to your next level 10x faster.

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Dec 20, 2022

The fastest way through anything, whether it's a tough decision or getting over this procrastination thing is through.

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

 

Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/ 

Traffic on Fire Accelerator 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum/#traffic 

Leila Hormozi YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi3996 

 

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Dec 15, 2022

Get inspired by Twyla Dill’s BIG goal as she shares her story of how she sold $100K of jewelry in just 55 days without an advertising budget or fancy marketing. She did it all by showing up and being herself.

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

 

Traffic on Fire Accelerator 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tof

Momentum Growth Accelerator for Jewelry Makers  👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum/ 

Book Your Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/

Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/

 

Guest links:

Twyla Dill Website 👉 https://TwylaDill.com

Twyla Dill on Tik Tok 👉https://www.tiktok.com/@twyladill

Twyla Dill on Instagram 👉http://instagram.com/twyladilldesign

 

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Dec 13, 2022

If you need to calm yourself from anxiety and get clear-headed and focused, especially during this holiday rush, I’m sharing a Tip for Managing Stress During the Holidays. I’ve never felt clearer after implementing this simple de-stressing exercise. So tune in and try it yourself.

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

 

Zach Rehder Breathwork 👉https://www.zachrehder.com/

 

Apply for Traffic on Fire 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tof/ 

Momentum 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum 

Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/ 

 

EP376: Simple Ways to Express and Embody Gratitude (Even When Things Are HARD) 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ep376-simple-ways-to-express-and-embody-gratitude-even-when-things-are-hard/

 

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Dec 8, 2022

Reach more new customers and run paid ads on a limited budget using these 3 overlooked website traffic sources. Plus, they’re cost effective and provide longevity for your ad efforts. 

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

 

Traffic on Fire Accelerator 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tof

Book Your Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/

Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/  

 

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Dec 6, 2022

If you're not getting the results you want in business, the number one thing that is standing in your way is your mindset.

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/ 

Laying The Foundation 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/ 

Momentum 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum 

 

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Dec 1, 2022

3 core habits that set million dollar makers apart from struggling small business owners.

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

An Inside Look At A 7-Figure Jewelry Brand 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/7figures

Book Your Free Discovery Call 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/discoverycall/

Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/  

 

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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

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