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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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Mar 26, 2024

What would life be like if 80% of your customers came back to buy from your website again… and again… and again?

It might sound crazy, but it’s possible! This week on the show we have our Head Coach, the fabulous Chelsea Farmer of HorseFeathers Gifts, here to teach you exactly how she does it.

Here’s a sneak peek of what we cover:

  • Why return customer rate is a key number in your jewelry business, and why focusing on this area can create a huge community of ‘true fans’ desperate to buy every time you drop a new collection

  • 4 key strategies Chelsea uses to build a thriving community around her brand that keep people coming back

  • Chelsea’s best advice for fixing your customer return rate (hint: it’s not offering discounts!). This is a huge deal if you find selling in person really easy but haven’t figured out how to make that come across online yet

  • Opening up the communication channels with new customers and how to train people to talk to you and connect with your brand and that you care about their input (which also boosts your brand with the internet gods)

  • How Chelsea sells out collections by designing for specific customers from her loyal fan base (and how you can become super confident doing the same by nailing down a few key parts of your brand)

This episode is a must-listen – it’s packed with actionable strategies that could transform your business for good. 

If you’re fired up thinking about doubling your return customer rate, make sure you sign up for our free Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge. 

We’re going to be challenging you to get into action and start making money in real time. It starts April 8th, so click here to get on the waitlist: www.flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge

This will give you a little taste of what Chelsea and our other amazing coaches will be teaching in the Train Your Customers to Buy from You Online program, which is starting on April 23rd, 2024. Check it out at https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc/ 

Join us to learn the insider secrets to creating unbeatable brand loyalty and a thriving community around your jewelry business!

 

xo, Tracy

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

 

Follow Chelsea on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/horsefeathersgifts/

HorseFeathers Gifts - https://horsefeathersgifts.com/

‘1000 True Fans’ by Kevin Kelly - https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/

Supercharge Your Online Sales Challenge - http://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge

Train Your Customers to Buy from You Online - https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc/

 Apply For Early Bird Enrollment to Train Your Customers To Buy Online - https://flourishthrive.typeform.com/to/BRAFDJMF?typeform-source=app.asana.com

 

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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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

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Mar 19, 2024

Want the best 2024 strategies to drive more traffic to your website and sell more online?

I’m sharing a bunch of super valuable data and statistics with you that prove how powerful online sales still are when growing your jewelry company (and that show you where to focus your efforts). 

I also walk you through how to holistically think about all of the different online sales channels available today and how to uplevel your marketing and visibility with some crazy-effective tactics!

I talk about:

  • What you need to monitor constantly (so you don’t lose sales)

  • How to increase your conversion rate up to 30%

  • Using AI to enhance sales and customer service

  • More of the most effective ways to skyrocket sales! 

Learn how to build a multi-omnichannel brand that sparks more sales and repeat customers!

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 466!

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Subscribed! 11 Ways to Grow Your Email List With High Paying Jewelry Buyers (Using Free Social Media)

Apply For Early Bird Enrollment to Train Your Customers To Buy Online

Learn More About Train Your Customers To Buy From You Online

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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xo, Tracy Matthews

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Mar 12, 2024

How do you life-proof, recession-proof, and algorithm-proof your jewelry business?

Raise your hand if you’re overly reliant on Instagram or Facebook to make sales, and you notice anytime the algorithm shifts or something changes that you see a dip in sales. 

If that’s the case, it’s time to think a little bit differently about these platforms. We don’t own our followers on Instagram or Facebook, and at any given moment we could lose access to all of those people. 

I tell you how to use these platforms to grow your business strategically, instead of putting your business in jeopardy!

I talk about:

  • Driving sales to your website in your sleep

  • Training your customers to buy from you online 

  • Why you need to give customers a reason to shop from you online or you’re wasting your time and energy 

  • More strategies to ensure your business isn’t “fragile”! 

I’m excited for this quick and dirty episode about 3 lessons from last week’s Instagram and Facebook crash and how to take your power back starting today with active marketing strategies!

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 465!

 

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

Subscribed! 11 Ways to Grow Your Email List With High Paying Jewelry Buyers (Using Free Social Media)

Apply For Early Bird Enrollment to Train Your Customers To Buy Online

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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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

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Mar 7, 2024

Do you know how to use packaging to increase your product’s perceived value and bring customers back again and again?

To make more money and attract more customers, you need a strong brand - and a strong brand is centered around strong packaging design! 

I interview Kelley Kempe who is the branding and packaging genius behind Hidden Path Creative - a graphic design studio supporting product-based businesses with packaging designs that genuinely represent their brand identity.

We talk about:

  • Why 72% of people buy because of packaging 

  • Creating recognition and memorability with an unforgettable unboxing experience 

  • Building brand awareness on a budget 

  • More amazing tips to use your product’s packaging as a sales tool! 

Join us to learn how to elevate your packaging with storytelling and sustainability to attract more of your dream clients!

 

Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 464!

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

 

Hidden Path Creative’s Website

Hidden Path Creative’s Instagram

The Ultimate Product Party

Laying The Foundation

Book a free Discovery Call

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. 

 

  1. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform

  2. Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

  3. Share your favorite insights and inspirations

 

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xo, Tracy Matthews

 

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