Creatives Rule the World

The Coronavirus situation has majorly disrupted people’s livelihoods all over the world, and small businesses have been hit the hardest.

It’s a scary and stressful time, but the good news is we’re …

We’re in the middle of some rocky, uncharted waters, m’dear. But that doesn’t mean we’re doomed!

It’s time to pull together as a community to support one another as we navigate this brand new terri…

Are you freaking out a little bit? Don’t worry, the voice of reason is here!

I’m talking about Jason R. Ayers, of course.

In Part 1 we talked about what you can do to protect your mindset and cr…

It’s a scary time to be a business owner right now. I’m sure COVID-19 wasn’t a part of your 2020 business plan, but here we are.

Things will go back to business as usual, but in the meantime you ha…

Do you ever stalk other jewelry designers on Instagram?

Yeah… I confess!

It was no wonder that after stalking this designer’s IG that I wanted to interview her. She’s a private jeweler and design…

Some people think selling fine jewelry online is impossible. Oren Katz from Carbon & Hyde is here to prove them wrong.

Oren founded the high-end fine jewelry brand with her sister Yarden. their col…

Jewelry designers are a kooky lot. We know how to embrace the weird that makes us unique in a world that would often rather stifle it.

My friend Re Perez is someone who knows a thing or two about emb…

When was the last time you got something fun in the mail from a brand you like?

The truth is, not a lot of companies are sending out snail mail anymore… which makes it the perfect opportunity for you…

What kind of questions are successful, in-demand jewelry designers asking about their business?

Today, we’re going to find out - and answer them!

I had some of our SOS students send in their most pre…

Every time I get an influx of new students, this question comes up in one way or another:

“Tracy, why do you care whether my jewelry business fails or succeeds? Why should I listen to you?”

Ouch, but…

Building a business takes courage.

I’ve seen designers try to do the same thing over and over again expecting things to be different because they’re afraid of what might happen if they try something …

I wish I could say the jewelry market isn’t saturated, but let’s be honest… it is.

But I’m not telling you this to discourage you. On the contrary, you need to know that it takes consistent strategy …

The jewelry industry can be notoriously secretive. In a true demonstration of #CommunityOverCompetition, Metalsmith Society is trying to change that.

Just as Flourish & Thrive Academy has created a s…

Let’s start the new decade off with a challenge!

I love January (even though it’s a slow month for us designers) because it’s an opportunity for a fresh start. Time to refresh your mindset, fast-trac…

What’s your money story?

When it comes to money, everyone has different stories they tell themselves, including you - though you may not even realize it.

Most people start out with negative money sto…

Let Go of Stories that Hold You Back

Sometimes you hold on to stories about the world and your place in it that hold you back from our true potential.

Those stories will keep limiting you until you a…

Have you ever thought about the impact your brand has on the environment and in communities around the globe?

There’s a shift happening in the jewelry industry right now. People all the way down the …

1) You Feel Overly Defensive of Your Biz

Someone asks a critical question about your business or offers constructive feedback, and you immediately snap into defense mode. That’s a red flag.

As the cr…

Do you ever feel like you’re trying to do everything at once?

This is a problem. When you’re trying to run a business and handle everything by yourself, it quickly becomes overwhelming and you end up…

In the six months since Peggy Houchin, the designer behind Peggy Houchin Jewelry started Laying the Foundation, she’s increased her online following by 75% and doubled her sales from last year!

I bro…