Creatives Rule the World

You started something that you’re so passionate about, and you’ve poured your heart into it for a long time, but for some reason your business is starting to burn you into the ground. Let’s talk about how to recover from burnout and step back into the role of the visionary leader your business needs.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   FREE Timeless Brand Masterclass 👉 https://flour...

Sarah Hawley, author of Conscious Leadership and founder of Growmotely, shares how to become a conscious leader in your business and build authentic, loyal teams who will be dedicated to your vision.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Read Conscious Leadership 👉 https://sarahhawley.life/book/     Check Out Growmotely 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/growmotely     Apply for TYC...

How to make online sales the easy way as a busy, independent jewelry designer.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Apply for TYC 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc     Ramp Up Your Holiday Sales Replay 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/rampup     Read the First Chapter of The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapter1/   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d...

If you’re scrambling to get everything together at the last minute this holiday season, your marketing is not going to be very effective, and your sales will take a huge hit. Here’s how you can avoid that, from one procrastinator to another.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   TYC Holiday Sales Accelerator 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc     Claire Mannheimer 👉 https://flou...

Momentum student Claire Mannheimer shares her brilliant, “lazy” Reels strategy that grew her Instagram following from 2,500 to 26,000 in just six months and doubled her sales. The best part? She does it all while relaxing on her couch.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Follow Claire on Instagram 👉 https://instagram.com/adorn.to.rise/     TYC Holiday Sales Accelerator 👉 https://fl...

Momentum Head Coach Lisa Elizondo built a jewelry company selling on TV shopping networks like QVC and HSN. Now, she’s teaching you how to use those same sales strategies to grow your online sales, host successful virtual trunk shows, and become an expert at selling your products in-person.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   TYC Holiday Sales Accelerator 👉 https://flourishthriveaca...

If there's anything that the last couple of years has taught us, it's that you should be prepared. In this special episode, my co-founder, Robin Kramer, and I talked about the future of the jewelry industry and how you can stay ahead of the curve. We also shared a ton of tips, strategies, and real-life observations of what jewelry designers and makers who are crushing it are doing in the...

Copywriter and pre-launch strategist Brenna McGowan on how creating a pre-launch strategy can build anticipation, increase your visibility, and boost sales for your next big promotion.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Brenna’s Free Cheatsheet 👉 https://brennamcgowan.co/cheatsheet/     Holiday Sales Accelerator 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/holidayaccelerator     The Desire...

How to build an email list for your jewelry brand using Etsy - without breaking the rules and getting your shop shut down. An interview with our community manager, Lauren Shaddow.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Lauren Shaddow 👉 https://www.laurenshaddow.com/     Supercharge Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge     Book A FREE Strategy Audit 👉 https://ww...

It’s no secret that we’re in the middle of an economic downturn. Prices are going up, wages are stagnating, and your dollar doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. You may feel uncertain about the future of your small jewelry business, but you don’t have to let that uncertainty control you. Here’s what you can do now to protect your creativity and your biz when it feels like the world is ending (eve...

Summer is a notoriously slow season for most jewelry designers, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these 5 simple steps to get some extra cash flowing in your biz during the sunny months.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Supercharge Your Online Sales Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge   The Desired Brand Effect Book 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/chapte...

Jane Paradis left her job as Senior VP of Marketing at Lilly Pulitzer to start Jane Win Jewelry. She shares her story of transitioning from the corporate life to entrepreneurship and building a wildly successful jewelry business from the ground up.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Jane Win Jewelry 👉 https://janewin.com/     Need help with your biz? Book a FREE Strategy Audit 👉 h...

Now is the time to start planning your holiday PR strategy. Veteran design publicist Nora Wolf, of Wolf PR and Wolf Craft, talks through the basics of how to pitch your products to holiday gift guides in a way that will actually get your brand noticed.    Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Nora’s Holiday PR Workshop - June 7 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/holidaypr     Wolf Craft...

Marissa Hess is the founder of OSO Design Lab and one of our incredible Laying the Foundation students. She’s been designing jewelry with her husband for the last four years and together they’ve built a successful side hustle. Now, they’re ready to take it to the next level. In this live coaching session, we strategize the best way to turn her side hustle into a full-time creative business that ac...

Phillip Stutts identified three distinct buyer personas as a result of his cutting-edge 2022 market research with Win Big Media. I’m breaking down each persona and discussing how you can use his research to make informed marketing decisions for your jewelry brand.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Amy Porterfield & Phillip Stutts Interview 👉 https://www.amyporterfield.com/2022...

In this Thrive By Design episode, expert jewelry storyteller Siobhan Maher reveals her creative process for crafting powerful and persuasive stories that captivate your audience's attention and help you stand out in a saturated market. Whether you're an independent designer wanting to increase sales or just looking to connect more with customers, this podcast will give you the tools you...

Manda Wylde shares her amazing story of overcoming her fear of pricing her jewelry while dealing with a debilitating illness. In this episode of Thrive by Design Podcast , she talks about how she raised her price despite her self-doubt, mixed customer feedback, and personal challenges being diagnosed with a debilitating illness. Her unstoppable creative spirit will inspire you so tune in to this e...

Whether you’re a total newbie or in a place where you’re trying to grow, you’ll love this episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast . I walk you through 9 things I wish I would have known in the beginning stages of my jewelry company. So whether you’re starting a business, you’ve been at this for a while, I hope you find some value in these tips. Whether you’ve had a jewelry business for years or yo...

Etsy is a very competitive marketplace for jewelry designers, but they have been on the receiving end of a backlash from sellers as they implement higher fees. Is there a way for sellers to use this price hike to their advantage? Listen to this episode to know the thoughts of Flourish & Thrive Chief Visionary Officer on this controversial event.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:...

Challenges business owners whose sales have plateaued or worse, have decline to reflect and evaluate. By asking themselves these key questions, business owners can pinpoint areas where they need to improve and make the necessary changes to see results. Listen to the full episode to find out the most important ingredient in one’s success.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Laying the...

In today's episode, we're talking about how to stay focused on our goals when our world is disrupted by an economic downturn. The massive inflation affects our business in so many ways like the fuel price hike which has a domino effect on shipment, cost of raw materials, plane flights, and many more. But we don't have to sink further into the rabbit hole. Listen to the full episode...

Copywriting is a powerful tool that can help independent jewelry designers make sales from their websites. You can create headlines that stand out, capture attention and sell products at one glance. But not all business owners are skilled copywriters — and they don’t have to be. Today’s guest, Reese Spykerman shares the formula for attention-grabbing headlines that will stop your audience from scr...

Stephenie Denault is the Chief Visionary Officer of Le Dragon Argenté, a jewelry business in Quebec, Canada. As an artist, she struggled from having dyslexia, ADD alongside the lack of a supportive community. She was surprised when her TikTok video of jewelry products went viral. And after taking the Momentum program, she made a whooping $265K in sales in 2021— twice her usual income from her cust...

Tiffany and Amanda Reis of Emery and Opal launched their handmade jewelry line on Etsy years ago. But after experiencing zero sales due to Etsy being offline, these sisters realized the dangers of relying too much on the platform. With the help of our Momentum Program, Tiffany and Amanda learned how to diversify and use multiple channels to grow their handmade jewelry into a million dollars. Disco...

If you want to increase the odds of survival of your jewelry business, you need to learn how to manage your business finances. Melissa Houston, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) for over 20 years helps successful business owners increase profit margins so they can keep more money for themselves and increase net worth. It's her passion to help entrepreneurs and business owners understa...