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Best of Series EP90: 10 Content Creation Ideas to Promote Your Next Jewelry Collection Launch

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 relat...

Best of Series EP87: How to Build an Email List for Your Jewelry E-Commerce Business

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Best of Series EP84: The #1 Way to Get More Traffic to Your Jewelry Website

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

EP213: Want to Make $100K Salary as a Jewelry Designer? Here's what it takes...

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

EP212: How to Get People to Open Your Emails with Tarzan Kay

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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

EP211: Taking Responsibility in Sourcing to the Next Level with Meri Geraldine

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, Me...

EP210: How to Recession Proof Your Business

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ou...

EP209: How to Find the Courage to Face Your Fears and Create a Life You Love with Ruth Soukup

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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

EP208: What it REALLY Takes to Go From $50K to $1 Million in Revenue

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s birthday season here at Flourish & Thrive Academy lately! If you didn’t know, our company is turning 7 this week! And we just passed Robi...

EP207: How to Increase Customer Lifetime Value to Scale Online and Off with Austin Brauwner

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you felt like you’re ready to scale your business for a while – but every time you think of getting started you just freeze up?? This is all ...

EP206: How to Transform Your Website Homepage to Make More Sales

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that when someone lands on your website you only have 30 seconds to make an impression? Kinda scary, right?!? After all of the love and h...

EP205: Where do your diamonds and gemstones come from?

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As designers, we’re aware of how much our industry is changing… A lot of jewelry sales is moving online. Wholesale isn’t the same as it used to ...

EP204: How to Elevate Your Brand with Packaging

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Unboxing experiences are a big deal these days… If you want to sell your product for premium prices, you have to think about packing! When customers...

EP203: What YOU Need to Know in 2019 About the Current Wholesale Climate

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week is Robin’s birthday! I’m so excited to be chatting with her about the rapidly changing world of wholesale… Robin is our go-to girl in ...

EP202: How to Lean into Your Creative Brilliance to Build a Better Business

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The amazing thing about designers is we’re each so unique… It's so cool how you don’t have to be a certain way to succeed in this industry....

EP201: How to Launch One of a Kind Collections and Sell Out in Less than a Month

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re running a jewelry business, sometimes you might forget why you started what you do… Running a business takes work. Persistence. Cons...

EP200: The BEST in Show Celebration

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wow! I seriously can’t believe this week was episode #200 of the Thrive by Design Podcast! I started this show because I wanted to serve the jewelry...

EP199: How to Get Big Exposure with Alternative Media Opportunities with Laura Powers

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pssst! There isn’t a “holy grail” to gaining big exposure. It’s gonna take some TRIAL and ERROR. After a lot of years as an entrepreneur, I’...

EP198: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property with a Manufacturer with Emma Grogory Boudah

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Finally! The weather is warm and days are getting longer. A perfect time to look forward to GROWTH in your business. Springtime is all about new possi...

EP197: The Simple Way to Bring Cash into Your Biz Fast

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does talking about making money in your biz make you squirm a little bit? It's super hard when you pour yourself into your biz but aren’t mak...

EP196: The 75% Rule

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s lots of confusion. What really matters to grow your business? Is it finances, sales, admin, social media, marketing, photography, pixeling ...

EP195: Guerilla Marketing Strategies that Actually Work with Aggie Burnett

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What are you waiting for? I asked my good friend Aggie Burnett, co-founder of Nomaterra fragrances, what she was waiting for to get to the next step...

EP194: How to set your website up for more wholesale orders

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I might sound like a broken record but… Do you know what your BIGGEST sales tool is? So many people are still getting it wrong! Your website is your...

EP193: The BEST Sales Strategy That Attracts Repeat Sales

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have 1000 True Fans? Trust me, it’s A-OK if you don’t. But are you ready to have 1000 people eager, willing and ready to support your busin...

EP192: The Best in Content Marketing Strategy from Traffic & Conversion 2019

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Traffic + Conversion = my 2 favorite words right now. Seriously! Can you name a better feeling than having your voice reach millions of fans? I know t...

EP191: How to train your customers to buy from you online

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you can sell your jewelry online! Or have you been doubting yourself? We all feel great doing what we know…but why is it so hard to pivot out o...

EP190: 4 Things Standing in the Way of Reaching Your Money Goals in the next 90 days

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Anna Shilina — she’ll help you make more money! At the end of the day we're all responsible for our own businesses, right? And if you&ap...

EP189: How to Avoid Burnout

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Big goals + Big responsibilities = Burnout? It doesn't have to! Are you tired? Like really tired? If you tell yourself “I’m busy but I’ve g...

EP188: How to Protect Yourself From Health Hazards in Your Jewelry Studio

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is your studio healthy or hazardous? Here’s how to create the jewelry you love while keeping your health in check. Yep, I get it! You LOVE making je...

EP187: Visionary Series: Tips to Creatively Solve Problems in Your Business

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard the saying: Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems? It’s the idea that your problems don’t go away when you have more money (or your business g...

EP186: How to Become an A-Player in Business (and Get What You Want)

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who are some of your favorite icons in the world? Maybe it’s Beyonce, or Marie Forleo, or Oprah, or a world leader. They’re people that we look up...

EP185: How to Use Storytelling to Sell More Jewelry

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Think about all of the important lessons you’ve been taught in your life. Whether it was from a parent, or a college class, or an elderly person you...

EP184: The Truth About Why Most Jewelry Businesses are Broke (and What to Do About It)

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel stressed about money in your business? 💳 No matter how hard you try to make sales and keep the cash flow coming in, you can’t se...

EP183: How to Simplify Your Business to Make More Money This Year

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your word of the year? My word of the year for 2019 is ELEVATE! Last year, my word of the year was SIMPLIFY here’s why… Have you ever fel...

EP182: How to Face Fear to Grow Your Business FAST This Year

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year #ThriveTribe… Last week, I wrote about 5 words to live by (and tools to set the precedent for your New Year) because, well, it’s th...

EP181: Make 2019 the Best Year Ever With These 5 Words to Live By

25 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every year around this time, I reflect back on how I did… This year was no different… Always – ALWAYS – my reflection starts with my WINS! Gir...

EP180: How to Align Content With Your 2019 Sales Plan

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Content is King (yes, even for a jewelry brand). And when your content is marketed the right way, you can easily connect with those perfect customers…...

EP179: How to Create Branded Collaborations and PR Experiences

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A recent NY Times Article announced that Conde Nast is selling off 3 of its publications due to a shrinking pool of advertisers and changes in the way...

EP178: The Epic Online Promotion Strategy that Brought in $8200 in 4 Days

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

EP177: Spring Trends 2019: Fashion Month Recap w/ Delia Folk

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Following trends with your new collection is a great way to get inspired for Spring 2019. No matter what kind of jewelry you create, you can show thes...

EP 176: How a "Mystery" Blogger Selects Product to Feature

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Think you can’t keep a secret? The blogger behind A Thousand Facets has hidden her identity for almost 9 years on her blog! It’s so cool because s...

Ep175: Block Chain - Responsible Jewelry Sourcing - Your Story

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Blockchain isn’t just about BitCoin. In fact, cryptocurrencies were made possible because of Blockchain technology! So what does this have to do wit...

EP174: Fresh off the Runway: How the NYT T Magazine Editor Finds Brands

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want the inside scoop on how fashion editors discover new brands? I’ve got you! Sometimes editors feel impossible to reach because you put them on a...

EP173: How to Problem Solve When Trying to Scale Your Jewelry Business

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When you want to scale your jewelry business – you start seeing new problems to solve. It’s true, more money…more problems! Not exactly more, bu...

EP172: Strengthening Your Inner Fitness

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Business and life are integrated in so many ways. How we feel about ourselves and what kind of lens we view business through shapes our ability to act...

EP171: How to Use Linked In to Grow Your Jewelry Sales

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, LinkedIn probably sounds like Instagram’s awkward cousin in the world of social media. But what it lacks in flash, it makes up for in sub...

EP170: 13 Lessons Learned from Flourish & Thrive Live 2018

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Reviews of Flourish & Thrive Live are in – it was a total hit! Maybe you’re coming down off the NYC high, getting out of the jetlagged fog, or...

EP169 How to Create a Beautiful Branded Photoshoot on the Cheap

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP168: How to Get Your Jewelry Into Luxury Retail

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP167: How One Designer Grew Her Sales by 400% in 4 Months

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP166: How a "Total Control Freak" Left Her Biz for 2 Months Without Going Under

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ep165: The Secrets of a Successful Influencer Strategy

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP164: How to Use IGTV for your Jewelry Brand

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP163: Top 10 Lessons Learned from a 5 Week Creative Sabbatical

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP162: How to Tweak Your Website Quickly to Increase Conversions

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP161: The Surprising Way to Turn a Profit Every Year (even if your sales are slow)

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP160: Behind the Scenes of F&TA Live Part 2 ~ The Biz Panel

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP159: Behind the Scenes of F&TA Live Part 1~ The Marketing Panel

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP158: Quickfire Accounting Tips with Accounting for Jewelers

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP157: How to Create 10x the Content in Half the Time

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP156: The F&TA B'day Episode: How to Make Your Business Work for YOU (instead of the other way around)

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP155: The Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Retail Store

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP154: Your Guide to Attracting Killer Holiday Press

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP153: Like a Boss Part 2: How to Hire and Lead Your Team Professionally

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP152: Like a Boss Part 1: How to Hire and Lead Your Team Professionally

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP151: Is Brick and Mortar Really Dead? How to Navigate the Crazy Changes Going on With Wholesale Right Now

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP150: How to Build Recurring Revenue with Jewelry Subscription Boxes with Michael Adams

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to know if it's time to lean in or quit

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP 148: 5 Surprising Ways to Increase Sales on Your Jewelry Website This Month (and for the Long Haul)

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What it really takes to make a $50K salary as a jewelry designer

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Become the Exclusive Jewelry Designer for a Blockbuster Film w/ Douriean Fletcher

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Create a Real Connection on Your Website with Your Dream Clients

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The 5 Best Places You Must Use Video on Your Website

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Rock “Instastories” to Attract Awesome DREAM Clients

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Overcome Terrible Etsy Sales

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

5 Tweaks You Can Make to Your Emails to Improve Conversions

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

PR for Jewelry Designers with Sabina

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Create a Brand Video on a Budget

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Test Your Opt-In Idea to Build Your Email List

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Test Your Opt-In Idea to Build Your Email List

The Top 7 Takeaways from the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Top 7 Takeaways from the Jewelry Brand Makeover Bootcamp

You Asked! She answered! Q&A with Marie Forleo

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You Asked! She answered! Q&A with Marie Forleo

How to Find the Perfect Balance Between Creative Time and Marketing Time

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Find the Perfect Balance Between Creative Time and Marketing Time

10 Business Books that will Blow Your Mind

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

10 Business Books that will Blow Your Mind

ASK Tracy Q&A: How to Focus (NOT Procrastinate) and Stay Motivated Everyday

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

ASK Tracy Q&A: How to Focus (NOT Procrastinate) and Stay Motivated Everyday

How to Stop Attracting Bargain Shoppers

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Stop Attracting Bargain Shoppers

7 Ways to Get (More) Consistent Jewelry Sales This Year

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

7 Ways to Get (More) Consistent Jewelry Sales This Year

The 11 Key Elements of a Remarkable Brand Story (Hint: It's Your Biggest Marketing Tool)

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The 11 Key Elements of a Remarkable Brand Story (Hint: It's Your Biggest Marketing Tool)

The 1 Word That Will Shake Up Your Life and Biz (in a Powerful Way) in 2018

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The 1 Word That Will Shake Up Your Life and Biz (in a Powerful Way) in 2018

End of the Year Audit: 5Questions to Ask Yourself to Kickstart 2018 with a Bang (Tease Bootcamp)

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

End of the Year Audit: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Kickstart 2018 with a Bang (Tease Bootcamp)

Fan Favorite Shopify Apps to Crush Your E-Commerce Sales

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fan Favorite Shopify Apps to Crush Your E-Commerce Sales

10 Questions to Ask if You Want to Have the Best Year Ever

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

10 Questions to Ask if You Want to Have the Best Year Ever

The Truth About Overnight Success w/ Abby Walker

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Truth About Overnight Success w/ Abby Walker

The Overnight Website Makeover w/ Kristen Baird-Rabun

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Overnight Website Makeover w/ Kristen Baird-Rabun

3 Easy Steps to Create a Jewelry Promotion that Gives Back

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

3 Easy Steps to Create a Jewelry Promotion that Gives Back

Forging Amazing Client Relationships w/ Robin & Andrea Li

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Forging Amazing Client Relationships w/ Robin & Andrea Li

How to Make $7,000 or More in 2 Hour Using Facebook Live w/ Lisa Lehman

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How to Make $7,000 or More in 2 Hour Using Facebook Live w/ Lisa Lehman

How to Make an Investment in Your Business When Your Bank Account is Saying "NO"

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How to Make an Investment in Your Business When Your Bank Account is Saying "NO"

5 Ways to Sell Expensive Jewelry Online

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

5 Ways to Sell Expensive Jewelry Online

Top Takeaways and Highlights from Flourish & Thrive Live Part 2

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Top Takeaways and Highlights from Flourish & Thrive Live Part 2

Top Takeaways and Highlights from Flourish & Thrive Live Part 1

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Top Takeaways and Highlights from Flourish & Thrive Live Part 1