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Encore Episode #422: She's On Track to Triple Her Sales This Year... Here's How She Did It!

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your jewelry business really just an expensive hobby right now?  If you have to make jewelry, but you also have to make it a viable business, toda...

Episode 469: How Shifting Focus Increased Her Cash Flow and Growth with Antoinette Elizabeth

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are times in your jewelry business where you might have to take a hard pivot to get what you really want.    That’s where Antoinette Elizabe...

Episode 468: How to Leverage In Person Events to Grow Online Sales (and Get 200 New Email + SMS Subscribers in 3 Days)

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you added 50, 100 or 200 new subscribers to your email list? It might not be intuitive, but every festival, trunk show and trad...

Episode 467: How to Get Loyal Repeat Customers Returning to Buy From Your Website in 90 Days or Less

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 466: What's Working in 2024 to Increase Your Website Traffic

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 465: 3 Lessons From Instagram and Facebook Crash Last Week

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 464: How to Increase Your Perceived Value With Packaging Design

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 463: The Enneagram And Your Business with Hillarie Kay

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know that you’re using your strengths and challenges and those of the people you bring into your company to support your business’ grow...

Episode #462: 3 Reasons Why You Aren't Attracting The Right Customers

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you’re not attracting the right customers? If the people walking up to you or meeting you online aren’t your ideal customers, it’s impor...

Episode #461 The Power of In-Person Events for Small Business

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about the power of live events and how impactful they are for growing your small business!  For years, one of my favorite thing...

Episode #460: Building a Community of Ethical Makers with Ethical Metalsmiths

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re diving into some incredibly important topics about ethical and sustainable jewelry production, making, and sourcing!   This is a hot topic th...

Episode #459: Finding Her Creative Flow Later in Life with Estelle Vernon

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking about starting a jewelry business in retirement or have been making jewelry but haven’t gotten serious about selling it to your dre...

Episode #458: Growing an Email List and Selling Out of Collections in a Day with Nicole Burch

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could just drop a jewelry collection and make $10k in 2 days because you followed a step-by-step roadmap?If that’s a goal of yours, list...

Episode #457: From Hobbyist to Scaling Her Jewelry Brand The Right Way with Audrey Allman

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to quickly scale your jewelry hobby into a wildly profitable business and take it to that next level (even if you want to work part-t...

EP456: How to Build a 5 to 6-Figure Side Hustle Jewelry Business with Coaches, Dawn and Chelsea

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is for all my jewelry makers out there who have zero interest in building a full-time jewelry business but who want a successful sid...

Episode #455: A Single Mom With a Cause Creates a Vision of Success Blythe MacDonald

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know how a single mom built a jewelry business she’s proud of so that she never has to work for someone else again, just by dedicatin...

Episode #454: How She Built A Successful Jewelry Business During "Naptime" with Paige Barbee

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how a new mom built a massively successful jewelry business during “nap time”? If you’re a new mom (or even just crunched on time),...

Episode 431: How a Free Bootcamp Transformed a TBI Survivor's Business with Danielle Burkett

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with business owner Ellie about how she transformed her business from foundling to flour...

Episode #453: 14 Key Milestones In Your Journey From ZERO to a 6-Figure Jewelry Brand

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the 14 key milestones you need to grow a successful, sustainable business past that 6-figure marker? The thing is, these milestones will ...

Episode #452: 5 Ways to Overhaul Your Jewelry Brand in 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want 5 easy positioning strategies to attract people who love what you do, turn them into life-long fans, and get them to refer your products o...

Episode #451: Building Unbreakable Wealth With Mike Brown

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your relationship with money impacting your ability to create wealth and find enjoyment in the things that you’re doing to generate revenue? I lo...

Episode #450: The 5 Steps to Manifest Your Dream Jewelry Business

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode #450: The 5 Steps to Manifest Your Dream Jewelry Business  Want my 5 steps to manifest your dream jewelry business and make it happen in 2024...

Episode #449: Using Failure As Fuel For Growth with Brad Pedersen

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get real about something that a lot of people are afraid of - how to overcome hardship and challenges, especially bankruptcy.  What do you do...

Episode #448: How to Build More Confidence as an Artist with Miriam Schulman

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to break away from self-sabotage and gain the confidence and clarity you need to create success and sustainability in your business? Whether you...

Episode #447: From the Projects to QVC and Oprah’s Favorite Things: The Joy is in The Journey with Lia Valencia Key

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that if you believe it, you can achieve it? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, you’re going to freaking love my gue...

Episode #446: Publicity and Your Jewelry Brand with Renee Warren

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ve...

Episode #445: The Power of a Mastermind Group

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that masterminding will change your business and life forever? Joining and creating masterminds is one of my top priorities because when ...

Episode #444: Embracing Your Challenges With Gratitude as a Path to Growth

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode #442 Bonus: Breathwork Meditation With Zach Rehder

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bonu...

Episode #443: 5 Must-Read Money Mindset Books

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re switching things up! We dive into an incredibly important topic - how every business owner needs to uplevel their mindse...

Episode #442: How to Be a Better Friend to Your Business with Zach Rehder

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode #441: 7 Key Takeaways From My Momentum + Mastermind Retreat

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to create financial freedom, flexibility, wealth, and space in your life to do those things you want to do?  In the latest episode of Thrive by...

Episode #440: Style Magnetism: Elevate Your Brand and Build Trust With Your Signature Style with Chellie Carlson

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to create style magnetism for your brand? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with Chellie Carlson - a transfo...

Episode #439: How to Use AI Without Getting Sued For Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how to protect yourself when using AI (and how to protect your work from others using AI)? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design P...

Episode 438: How to Take Incredible Branded Photography With Your Smartphone with Auguste Chocianaite

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to use amazing branded photographs to take your business to the next level, regardless of where you’re at? In the latest episode of the Thrive ...

Episode 436: What Every Jewelry Brand Needs to Know About Instagram SEO

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the hidden potential of Instagram SEO! Join us for episode 436 of the Thrive by Design podcast as we dive into the world of SEO, shedding lig...

Episode 435: How She Prepared For and Won the 7500K Halstead Grant for Her Jewelry Business with Stephanie Howell

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an inspiring podcast episode with Stephanie Howell, the founder of S Howell Studios. Stephanie's jewelry creations are inspired by th...

Episode 434: Jewelry with Impact: Creating a Legacy Jewelry Brand with Kristine Jenson

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to create a legacy brand that magnetizes dream clients and touches lives all over the world? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design...

Episode 433: From Burnout to Bliss: How She Reinvigorated Her Passion After 17 Years with Rickson Sharkey

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is burnout keeping you from success, joy, and fulfillment? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat with Rickson Sharkey - a seas...

Episode 432: How to Step Up and Play a Bigger Game This Holiday Season

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, I chat about stepping up and stepping out in your jewelry business. It’s time to gain beautif...

Ep 430: 7 Ways to Increase Your Exposure + Visibility for Jewelry Brands

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s vital to understand how to help more of your dream clients find you. Here’s 7 different ways to in...

EP 429: How Do I Market My High End Jewelry to My Target Audience?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when traditional grassroots marketing isn’t working because no one in your circle can afford your high end jewelry? If you need strai...

Ep 428: Ask Me Anything: Do I Need More Than One Dream Client for My Different Offers?

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In my “ Supercharge Your Sales Challenge: Ask Me Anything” session, Emmy, an artist and business owner, asked this question because she started ou...

Ep 427: Ask Me Anything: How Do I Market to Two Separate Jewelry Audiences?

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how to market to different client avatars without the overwhelm? You're not alone. Join me today on this episode of Thrive by Design ...

EP426: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools For Social Media Growth with Blair Kaplan Venables

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been curious about harnessing the potential of AI to enhance your connections and speed up content creation, you're in for a treat...

EP425: How 4 Designers Hit BIG Goals in Just 90 Days

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 425 of the Thrive by Design podcast, we have the pleasure of introducing four extraordinary jewelry designers who have achieved remarkable ...

EP424: How to Leverage In Person Events to Grow Online Sales (and Get 200 New Email + SMS Subscribers in 3 Days)

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this captivating episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, we sit down with the brilliant jewelry designer Alex Boxall, the creative force behind Al...

EP423: Transforming Your Creative Funk Into Your Best Year Ever with Donnette Roberts

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a creative funk with your jewelry business? We've all been there! As creative entrepreneurs, rough patches ...

EP422: She’s on Track to Triple Her Sales This Year – Here’s How She Did It! with Erin Kandoll

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom with your jewelry business, questioning whether your passion for creating beautiful pieces is destined to ...

EP421: The Power of Intention + Massive Action Helped This Jewelry Designer Sell $17K in Just 3 Days Rael Cohen

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if it's truly possible to manifest your dream business and create the life you've always desired? Well, get ready for some min...

EP420: 5 Ways to Increase Instagram Engagement Without Running Ads

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the secrets to a thriving online jewelry business on the Thrive by Design Podcast! Join host Tracy Matthews in Episode 420 as she shares how to...

EP419: New Social App Update: Instagram's Threads App

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Threads is all the buzz lately! 100 million new users join in just the first week, which is crazy!   You have to ask yourself (because who really nee...

EP 418: You're Perfectly Flawesome with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani, author of the empowering book, Bec...

EP418: You're Perfectly Flawesome with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani, author of the empowering book, Bec...

EP417: Anniversary Episode: Become Your Best Salesperson

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you started your journey as a jewelry maker, you probably didn't anticipate the need to become a professional marketer as well. But here&apo...

EP416: 11 FREE Ways to Build an Email List for Your Jewelry Business Using Social Media

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to leverage the power of social media platforms like Instagram to supercharge your email list growth? Don't worry, I won't leave you h...

EP415: How to Prepare to Give Your Two Weeks Notice with Amy Porterfield

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of the nine-to-five grind? Do you yearn for the freedom and fulfillment that comes with running your own business? If you've ever c...

EP414: Grow Your Jewelry Business 3x Faster When You Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up in a dysfunctional environment with an alcoholic mother, ADHD, drug abuse, foster care, and prison, best-selling author of Buy Back Your Ti...

Episode 413: Summer Reading List For Jewelry Business Owners – 2023 Edition

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you feel that?    It's the warm embrace of summer wrapping around us, bringing with it a welcome slowdown for most jewelry business owners,...

Episode 412: Meet Your New Favorite Summer Read – Tough Titties by Laura Belgray

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Your New Favorite Summer Read – Tough Titties by Laura Belgray If you don’t already know Laura (ummm…hello?), then you should! She's a...

EP411: 5 ways to grow your business during the slow summer months

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the reasons jewelry business founders feel frustrated during a slow season is that they're focused on a lack of sales instead of shifting ...

EP410: Creating a Clear Vision for the Future of Your Jewelry Business

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a Clear Vision for the Future of Your Jewelry Business Do you have a clear vision for your business? If not, it's time to shift your foc...

EP409: The 3 Crucial Steps Every Jewelry Business Owner Needs to Scale

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest mistakes I see a lot of jewelry business owners make, and business owners in general, is not taking the time to plan and document a...

EP408: How to Work With a #2 To Scale Your Business

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve hit a growth plateau in your business, there’s a good chance it’s time to hire your second in command. I’ve seen designers in our Fl...

EP407: How to Feel Cash Confident in Your Jewelry Business

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when I was happy to stick my head in the sand when it came to business finances, P&L statements, and balance sheets.  That didn’...

EP406: 9 Step Process for Hiring an Awesome Team Member

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the beginning, when you're building a business on a shoestring, you’re probably doing everything yourself.  But as your business grows, it ...

EP405: How to Focus Your Time When To Scale Your Business from 100K to 500K to 1MM

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to Focus Your Time When To Scale Your Business from 100K to 500K to 1MM What got you here is not going to get you there.  Even when you’ve had ...

EP404: What's the Objective? How Your Online Strategy Grows Your Entire Jewelry Biz

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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!  An...

EP403: Instagram is Dead? How to Diversify Your Jewelry Marketing Strategy

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Instagram still a viable marketing channel for your jewelry business? Great question which comes on the heels of a maker movement happening on Inst...

EP402: Ask Me Anything Q&A

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 prac...

EP401: How They Did It – Online Sales Panel

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

EP400: From Extreme Burnout to Creatively Inspired with Morgan McGoff

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Overcoming Creative Burnout in Jewelry Business: Discover how Morgan McGoff of Skinny Dip jewelry rekindled her passion, boosted sales by 26%, and fou...

EP399: Your Business Will Only Grow As Much as You Grow

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt stuck in the same place for a LONG time?  Or maybe you say that you want something to change or be different but you aren’t taki...

EP 398: From Shopaholic to Personal Shopping + Custom Jewelry Design with Ulka Wilson

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all Shopahoolics and Bright Shiny Object Lovers! This podcast is for YOU! What if you could transform your LOVE of pretty things and shopping ...

EP397: Why Many Online Sales Strategies Fail

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a jewelry business owner struggling to make sales online?  You’ve put up a beautiful website and you’re marketing on social media. Perhap...

EP396: How Live Selling Transformed Her Online Jewelry Sales

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot that goes into growing your jewelry sales – online.One thing is for sure,  Live Selling is a great way to create “community” ar...

EP395: 3 Rules for Planning Your Next Online Sales Promotion

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest challenges many jewelry business owners face is planning and hosting a successful promotion for a collection launch, a holiday, or ...

EP394: What's Working Now: SMS Marketing For The Jewelry Industry with Taylor Frame

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 95% of all SMS (aka text) messages are opened, read and responded to within 3 minutes?  If you think about this when it comes to ma...

EP393: We're hiring! Plus, Tips For Training a Marketing Assistant

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing is the gasoline that fuels the sales engine in your jewelry business. It’s one of the most important revenue generating activities a busin...

EP392: How to Grow Your Custom Jewelry Business in 2023

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best moves I ever made as a jewelry designer was scaling down my jewelry business to focus only on fine, custom jewelry for private clients...

EP391: 3 Questions You Need on Your Custom Jewelry Forms to Close More Prospects

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you a fine jeweler designing custom work, this quick Thrive by Design Short Episode will hopefully serve you.  Update your custom jewelry form wit...

EP390: 5 Ways to Increase Your Online Sales Conversions for Fine + Custom Jewelry

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you design custom fine jewelry?  Are you a private jewelry designer who works only with private commissioned clients?  Are you thinking about add...

EP389: Can I Grow My Jewelry Business Without Social Media?

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you completely overwhelmed or baffled by how to use social media like Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok for your jewelry business?    If that’s...

EP388: Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp Recap

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am still coming down from the HIGH of the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp! What about YOU?    On the show today, I did a quick and dirty recap of ...

Tuesday Tip Bonus: Building a Business Aligned With Your Vision of Success

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of the day, things will settle out at a certain point. And it's not going to always be like this. Remember that this is just a cycle. ...

EP387: How Much Should I Pay Myself As a Jewelry Designer?

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We just wrapped up the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp and it was AMAZING! We welcomed 172 (and counting) jewelry business owners into our Laying the ...

Tuesday Tip: How to Find the Money to Invest in Your Business

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you're investing in your business, I want you to think like this isn't about the output that's coming out of your bank account. It...

EP386: When is the Right Time to Get Coaching For Your Jewelry Business

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone looks at the cost of a book, coach, or program. Nobody considers the cost of being in the same place 1 year from now. If you’ve been consid...

Tuesday Tip: Having the Courage to Bet on Yourself

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're still working a full time job and you're trying to grow your jewelry business. If you're someone who is a full time mom, tryi...

EP385: Her Jewelry Business Became a Safe Haven From an Abusive Relationship

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It takes a lot of courage to walk away from an abusive relationship. So, when your jewelry business is part of the reason that you’re able to get ou...

Tuesday's Tip: From Corporate to Intentional Jewelry with Joel Ingalswon

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest reasons that creative businesses fail is because they aren't structured and they don't have a systematic way to grow thei...

EP384: Growing a Jewelry Business in Retirement with Rina Luban

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine it’s 6 months from now and you have a website that’s making sales from people you didn’t know, collections that are sold out, and an inc...

Tuesday Tip: From rags to riches with Quay Flom

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inspiration comes in a lot of places and today I want to feature an amazing story. You could say from rags to riches maybe of a student of ours named ...

EP383: From Soul-Sucking Day Job to 23 Wholesale Accounts in 1 Year with Rosie Harris

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have one of those “soul-sucking” day jobs with no opportunity for growth…. Or you just want to be inspired by another jewelry maker doing...

Tuesday Tip: Tracy's Take on Signature Style

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to come in and talk today a little bit more about creating your signature style and a look that you're known for.But what I really want ...

EP382: How to Shake Things Up to Get the Business You Want in 2023

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have a theory – a lot of people prefer to suffer than break up with a toxic habit. I’m embarrassingly guilty of this… A few weeks ago, I broke...

Tuesday Tip; 3 Ways to Start 2023 with Intention and Action

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Tuesday Tips: I really want to help you to start the year with intention. And that starts by creating a theme or a word of the year...

EP381: How to Make Bold Moves By Overcoming Mindset Hurdles in 2023

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mindset! It’s such a powerful tool for success and necessary for any jewelry business owner to reach their goals. Mindset is especially important fo...

Tuesday Tip; The More Confident YOU - 2023 Sales Edition

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I will be giving a couple of tips to help you build sales confidence and keep going in the new year.  Here are the resources mentione...

EP380: 9 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes for 2022 - End of the Year

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paying taxes is a necessary part of running your jewelry business and a great indicator of the profitability of your jewelry company. But let’s face...