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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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Now displaying: April, 2023
Apr 25, 2023

There’s one thing I know for sure…

…just when you’ve streamlined your business processes or nailed some new piece of tech, things change! 

And probably more than once if you’re in business for more than a minute.

As a business owner of multiple 6 and 7 figure businesses, I’ve learned many lessons over the years, but this one thing has been key to my growth, resilience, and survival... 

Being resourceful.

If you can relate, you’ll love today’s episode!

EP#404 is packed with loads of juicy nuggets:

  • What we learned about pivoting and resourcefulness from the Great Recession in 2008

  • How one of my favorite brands Eliza Page, is rocking it online, utilizing multiple sales channels to keep her customers coming back for more

  • Why having a resourceful success mindset is key to recession-proofing your business

  • And more…

So if you’re committed to doing whatever it takes to grow your online strategy…

Listen to episode #404 of Thrive by Design Why Having a Resourceful Success Mindset is Crucial to Growing a Thriving Jewelry Business

Get comfy, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy learning what it takes to grow a successful online jewelry brand!

 

Xo, Tracy

 

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Apr 18, 2023

Is Instagram still a viable marketing channel for your jewelry business?

Great question which comes on the heels of a maker movement happening on Instagram right now.

Here’s the short of the long: a jewelry maker announced on Instagram that she was closing her business because the “Instagram-algorithm” was not showing her posts to her followers.

The video went viral and started a movement of frustrated makers “begging” Instagram to change their algorithm back to how it was 5 years ago. 

My guest today, Alexandra Camacho, and I understand your frustration with Instagram and want to assure you that begging IG to change is not a very good use of your time.

Instead, it’s time to diversify how you market your jewelry business. 

During EP#403: Instagram is Dead? How to Diversify Your Jewelry Marketing Strategy, we chat about the following…

 

  • What you need to know about the Instagram Algorithm in 2023

  • The modus operandi of Instagram’s holding company, Meta

  • Why being an IG hater is just a waste of time and energy – and what to do instead

  • How to create a jewelry business that thrive even when Instagram algorithms change

  • Multiple tips on using Instagram to your advantage for long term growth

  • And More…

 

Enjoy this awesome episode and think differently about your jewelry marketing.

xo, Tracy

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Follow Alexandra on Instagram!

Acid Queen Jewelry Website

Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect

Book a Discovery Call

 

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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

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Apr 6, 2023

Q: How do I grow my jewelry sales on my website?

A: Growing your online jewelry business sales is part strategy, part consistency, and part daily practice. 

One of my favorite things to do is to answer your burning questions!

That’s why from time to time, I do an Ask Me Anything Q&A and today’s topic replay is all things online sales. 

Listen to episode #402 of Thrive by Design to get your all-access pass to Ask Me Anything Q&A – Online Sales Edition

During this episode, I answer questions like…

  • How to handle instagram Shopping vs. website shopping?

  • Which advertising platforms should I run ads on?

  • How do you scale a jewelry business?

  • What’s a reasonable return policy?

  • How should a “handmade” jewelry maker explain that there’s a team making your jewelry?

  • And so much more.

I hope you love my insights in this episode! And if you’d like some support growing your online sales, join us for the Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program and get the training, accountability, and feedback you need to grow this year!.

 

xo, Tracy



Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program

Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect

 

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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

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Apr 4, 2023

If you’ve been struggling to grow your online sales using your website as a sales tool, you’ll love today’s episode!

Last week, I hosted a panel of makers who shared how they grew their jewelry businesses, online,

Every story of growth is different AND every designer is at a different level of success. The designers featured  have customized designs, handmade jewelry, metal clay jewelry, fine jewelry and more. 

So if you’d like to get more warm traffic and convert more customers from social media, email, sms, and more listen in today.

During today’s panel episode, you’ll hear how…

  • Joel increased her sales by 30% over last year and maps out her year far in advance

  • Morgan gained confidence and increase her customer base by 20% and website traffic by 11% in just 6 months

  • Kari took a leap of faith that forever changed her business during her re-launch

  • Ulka doubled her 5-figure January sales by leveraging a social strategy (and made more than most people make in a year)

  • Kim leveraged her in person shows to make more online

  • And a lot more inspiring goodness

 

All of the makers featured today are graduates of our most recent cohort of the Train Your Customers to Buy Online Sales Accelerator.

The next cohort starts April 18th.

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Apply to The Train Your Customers to Buy Online Program

Ulka Rocks on Instagram

Draw the Line Jewelry on Instagram

Darshan Sacred Jewelry on Instagram

Skinny Dip Jewelry on Instagram

Loveable on Instagram

Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect



Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. 

 

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  3. Share your favorite insights and inspirations

 

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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

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