Tracy Matthews Reimagining the Jewelry Design Industry

Tracy Matthews is a renowned jewelry designer, but her biggest fans
will tell you that's not why they love her. You see, the jewelry
industry is very tight-lipped, and it's difficult to get help or
information. Tracy had to figure it out herself, but she is now
bucking that inhibitive trend. Tracy co-founded the Flourish and
Thrive Academy, where she and her partners teach new designers the
ropes of the industry. And more importantly, she teaches them the
business skills they need that will allow them to successfully sell
their masterpieces. Tracy's audience goes beyond jewelry designers,
and there's no doubt you'll find something useful if you are a
designer. Key Points At 3:00 - In a time when the jewelry industry
was only in the wholesale realm, Tracy bucked the trend. At 6:00 -
Tracy talks about the fundamental mistake she sees other designers
make, that prevents them from growing their business. At 12:00 -
What happened when Tracy began selling her services as a
consultant, and how she handled the fact that she had failed in her
business. At 14:00 - Tracy talks about launching her own online
education company, and the funny part was she had no idea what she
was doing. But there was one simple thing that put her ahead of the
game. At 20:00 - Tracy talks about the terrible oversight that
jewelry designers face, where they're prepared for everything
except the one thing they need the most, and it's also relevant for
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