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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - faceless brands are dying. As sales move to the online sphere, social media is shaping buying decisions more than ever. People buy fro…

I have the amazing Lisa Lehman here from Studio Jewel with me to talk about her very successful Facebook live sale!

The girl made $7,000 in just two hours using Facebook live, like, are you kidding m…

I’m often asked: what does it really take for an emerging jewelry brand | designer | maker to successfully sell jewelry online?

It requires 4 things:

• Strategy
• Resourcefulness
• Creativity
• A Can Do Att…

Creating online content for your product-based business doesn’t have to be a headache if you have an effective strategy.

I’d like to introduce you to two incredible ladies who have been working with …

Running a business is a full-time job. There’s so much to keep track of, and it takes serious focus to stay on top of everything. Now imagine running TWO!

Introducing, Mary Ann Saville…

Mary Ann owns…

If you’re struggling with social media, read on…

You can have a strong social media presence and an online community of raving fans without having millions of followers.

What’s more valuable than nu…

I am just beaming today, m’dear! My team and I just wrapped up our quarterly SOS Live Retreat in NYC… and it was incredible!

When I was just getting started in business, it was mastermind sessions wi…

Have you ever noticed that grocery store layouts are all pretty much the same?

The bakery is near the front, where you’re met with the comforting aroma of fresh bread. The dairy is in the back, so y…

I am constantly blown away by the resilience and creativity from the designers in our community.

Twyla Dill is one radiant example.

While living in Turkey, Twyla learned how to make Oya, a delicate l…

We both know that selling at shows can be back-breaking work, m’dear. And it doesn’t get easier as you get older… trust me.

Plus, what would happen to your biz if you had to take a break and couldn’t…

What makes a jewelry designer successful?

Is it talent? Hard work? Luck?

Not even close! If being talented and working hard was all it takes to make it in the jewelry biz… most jewelry designers woul…

Are you struggling to come up with content ideas for your brand? I’m here to help…

When someone buys from you, it’s your chance to build a relationship and gain a loyal customer. Content is an empowe…

Ever wonder how you’re supposed to convert people who land on your website into actual paying customers?

There’s so much talk about getting more website traffic, but there’s a big piece missing in th…

Slowly but surely, summer is winding down…

In our industry, the summer season is often one of plans and strategy.
With the busy holidays ahead, I’m gonna guess you’ve been thinking about how to ramp …

For most designers, making a $100,000 salary is what it will take for you to quit your job or achieve your goals.

I hear it all the time. “Tracy, I want to make $100,000 a year. What does it really t…

Wanna know what’s crazy? Business owners notoriously underutilize their email list. They’re missing out on a HUGE opportunity for growth.

This week I chatted with the clever and energetic Tarzan Kay!…

I am so thrilled about this week’s guest, you guys! She’s the kind of woman who talks the talk and walks the walk.

Before getting into jewelry, Meri Geraldine worked as a sustainability consultant. B…

Today’s topic is very close to my heart: recession-proofing your business.

If you’ve listened to my story, you know my first business got wiped out by the Great Recession of 2008.

I used to carry a l…

I’m beyond stoked about this week’s topic because it's something the Flourish & Thrive Academy community knows all about… FEAR.

Being an entrepreneur by definition pretty much means facing your fears…