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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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Nov 30, 2023

Are you ready to think outside of the box and discover different ways to get in front of your target audience with public relations?

I chat with my very special guest Renee Warren who talks about about publicity in your business and some alternative ways that you might not be thinking about to grow your business. 

Here’s the thing - the way that we get exposure for our jewelry brands has changed and the old-school way of pitching print magazines is not really a thing anymore.

PR these days is a lot more about your experiences and how you're getting in front of the right audience with the people that you’re either talking to or connecting with who are promoting your brand. 

That’s why Renee dives into how you can do this and some of her favorite ways for jewelry business owners to get into the press!

Renee is awesome not only because of her life-changing expertise but also because she is a busy mom who is doing a lot of things in the world and making an impact, so the wisdom she shares is incredibly important for any busy woman who wants to get her business in front of more people. 

She’s here to help you build confidence and authority and gain the industry recognition and media exposure that you deserve! 

You’re going to love this episode!

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 446!

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Renee’s Planner

Renee’s Website

Renee’s Instagram

Apply to Momentum

The Desired Brand Effect

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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

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Nov 28, 2023

Did you know that masterminding will change your business and life forever?

Joining and creating masterminds is one of my top priorities because when you invest in a mastermind, you invest in catapulting your business to the next level. 

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I share how every single mentorship I’ve been in has opened the door for me (and countless others I know and coached) to create more wealth, a more profitable business, and more freedom.

We talk about:

  • How I took one of my past businesses from $300k in revenue to a 7+ figure brand in 3 years.

  • How mentorship helps you stay the course and make more money than ever before. 

  • Why not investing in myself during my first business was a HUGE mistake. 

  • More ways in which mentorships uplevel your life and business! 

Fast forward to today, and I look at investment in mentorship as an investment in my future and business’s growth…

Because my first mentorship turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. It was a profound experience that opened my eyes to all of the possibilities of what I could potentially do.

So join me as I dive into why masterminds are so incredibly powerful and how they will give you tools you might not even realize you need!

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 445!

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

The Collective → A Mastermind for High-Achieving Jewelry Business Owners Who Are Up to Big Things

The Desired Brand Effect

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Nov 21, 2023

Today is all about one of the core pillars of manifesting what you want in your life and business - being, acting, and emoting the energy and vibe of what you’re trying to attract. 

Because honestly, manifestation and positivity aside, sometimes life just goes sideways and you get served (as Jason calls it) a c-r-a-p ball.

Do you know what I’m talking about? 

The thing is, we’re human, and sometimes bad things happen to good people who are doing everything right. 

As a business owner, you’re going to face challenges every single week in your business, and there will be times when you come up with negative self-talk because of the hardships you’re facing (we all struggle with it).

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, that’s exactly why I talk about how to put a spin on gratitude and be grateful for everything that’s happening to you - even when it’s not so fun at the time. 

Because, even though it definitely doesn’t feel like it, your obstacles are taking you to the next level in your business and growth.

So how do you transform that crappy energy into a positive vibe or feeling of gratitude?

I’m excited to share some tangible advice on how to embrace challenges as a path to growth!

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 444!

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

My Inner Circle Mastermind

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Nov 16, 2023

Today my friend Zach Rehder is giving you an on-demand tool to use whenever you need a little grounding for yourself and your business! 

In this bonus episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, Zach walks us through a beautiful breathwork meditation!

Be sure to keep this short and simple session on hand for when you ever need to step back and take a few minutes to relax and reset! 

It helps you:

  • Hone in on an area of your life or business you’d like to change right now

  • Let go of control and open space to let in healing

  • Let go of stress, burdens, and overwhelm you’re carrying

  • Focus on what your business is inviting you to feel

I recommended that you do this at a place where you can let go of everything for a few moments and even close your eyes - so not while you’re focusing on something else that needs your attention. 

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 442’s bonus!

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Zach’s Website

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Nov 9, 2023

In today’s episode, we’re switching things up! We dive into an incredibly important topic - how every business owner needs to uplevel their mindset when it comes to money, once they hit their next level of growth. 

The thing is, we all have a glass ceiling that we eventually hit. When we hit an upper limit, we sometimes do things to self-sabotage or something explodes in our life and our business. That’s why mindset work is vital. Every one of us will face times when we need to break through our glass ceilings to get to the next level. 

This is so close to my heart because this topic has been coming up a lot lately in our community. So many are struggling with their mindset around money, and it’s literally keeping them from growing.

As I thought about this, I started looking at the goldmine of books in my Audible library on money mindset. So today is all about inviting you to binge-read them with me right now! I promise they’ll help you grow in ways you never thought possible and change the whole way you approach making and thinking about money. 

I can’t wait for you to join me as I dive into the top 5 amazing money mindset books that have changed my life!

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 443!

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

The Desired Brand Effect



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Nov 8, 2023

What do you do when you’re out of alignment with your biz and trying to get it to do something it’s not meant to do?

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with my dear friend, Zach Rehder, who is a breathwork facilitator, intuitive healer, and an amazing soul who works with deep trauma. He’s helped me through some of the hardest moments of my life when I was in a deep state of burnout. 

Understanding how to navigate when you’re at odds with your business and caught in the middle of a toxic relationship with it will make or break your business and goals! 

 

We talk about:

  • What you need to change before you can show up differently. 

  • How treating your business like a tool is holding you back.

  • Why you should embrace discomfort as often as possible. 

  • More wisdom that saved my own business! 

 

Today’s episode is incredible because Zach walks you through the very same process that he put me through! Get ready to become BFFs with your business so that you can do the things that you’re supposed to do with it.

If you’re considering burning your business down, listen to this episode as soon as possible - it will change everything. Chances are that you just need to change a few things or show up differently! 

Join us if you’re overwhelmed and burnt out with your business, or even if you’re unsure where to take it next. I know from firsthand experience that his wisdom will change your life! 

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 442!

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Zach’s Website

Momentum

The Desired Brand Effect



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