Thrive By Design: Business and Marketing Strategy for Fashion, Jewelry and Creative Brands

EP311: The 3 Pillars of Online Sales with Megan Auman

Educator, artist, and speaker Megan Auman breaks down the 3 pillars of a successful online sales strategy for any creative business owner.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Megan Auman 👉 https://www.meganauman.com/   Designing an MBA 👉 https://designinganmba.com/   FREE Timeless Brand Masterclass 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/timelessbrand   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help...

EP310: What to Do When Someone Blatantly Copies You

Three creative entrepreneurs share their experiences fighting plagiarism online and offer some practical tips on how to protect your business and your brand.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Bat in Your Belfry 👉 https://www.etsy.com/shop/batinyourbelfry/   Acid Queen Jewelry 👉 https://acidqueenjewelry.com/   The Pretty Cult 👉 https://www.theprettycult.com/   Momentum Coaching Program 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum   The Desired Brand Eff...

EP309: How to Use Pinterest to Get More Traffic to Your Site, Grow Your Audience, and Make More Sales with Andrea Li

Andrea Li on how Pinterest is changing, and how jewelry designers can use it to create evergreen content and make more sales online.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Andrea Li on Pinterest 👉 https://pinterest.com/andrealidesigns   FREE Strategy Audit 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy   Laying the Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star...

EP308: Key Takeaways from the Expand Your Audience Event

The seven key takeaways from our wildly successful Expand Your Audience - Grow Your Sales event.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Momentum Coaching Program 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum   Laying the Foundation 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf   Shopify FREE Trial 👉 https://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more bu...

EP307: From Seasonal In Person Events to Daily Sales All Year Round with Erin Heydenreich

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Momentum Coaching Program 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum   Betina Roza 👉 https://betinaroza.com/   FREE Shopify Trial 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every, single week.    Click here to review th...

EP306: From All Her Eggs In One Basket to Thriving Online with Meghan Boehm

How jewelry designer Meghan Boehm was able to quit her corporate job and turn her brand, Meghan Bo Designs, into a full-time, omnichannel business.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Meghan Bo Designs 👉 https://www.meghanbodesigns.com/   Momentum Coaching Program 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum   FREE Shopify Trial 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopify   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and revi...

EP305: Growing a Product Lifestyle Brand Where Your Personality is the Star with Katie Seller

Metal Marvels founder, Katie Seller, creates products for women who don’t fit the mold. Her journey will inspire you to stop worrying about what others think and bring your authentic self to the forefront of your brand.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Expand Your Audience & Grow Your Sales Workshop 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/amplifygrowth   Metal Marvels 👉 https://metalmarvels.com   Momentum Coaching Program 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.c...

EP304: 3 Reasons Your Audience Growth Has Stalled

If your audience growth online has stalled, it’s likely because you’re marketing to the same people over and over again and not reaching new audiences. Let’s talk about how to get unstuck.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Expand Your Audience & Grow Your Sales Workshop 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/amplifygrowth   Momentum Coaching Program 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum   FREE Shopify Trial 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/shopif...

EP303: The 5 Most Important Pages on Your Website with Coach Erin Alexander

Our resident Shopify expert, Erin Alexander, sat down with me to talk about the five most important pages on your website, and how to improve them.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Product Powerhouse 👉 https://productpowerhouse.co/   Expand Your Audience - Amplify Your Growth Virtual Event 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/amplifygrowth   Book a Growth Accelerator Call - Speed Up Your Results 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/   Shopi...

EP302: Clearing Emotional Clutter + Getting Out of Your Own Way

If you feel like a mess on the inside, your business will, too. So let’s talk about five steps you can take to clear your emotional clutter and get out of your own way.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Expand Your Audience & Grow Your Sales Workshop 👉👉👉 https://FlourishThriveAcademy.com/GrowYourAudience   Momentum Coaching Program 👉👉👉 https://FlourishThriveAcademy.com/Momentum   The Lefkoe Method 👉👉👉 https://www.MortyLefkoe.com   Are you enjoying the podc...

EP301: Align Your Business and Get Your Time Back

The 5-step system we use to help you realign your business with your vision, get out of your own way, and finally achieve the success you’ve been reaching for.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   May 18 Align to Ignite Workshop 👉 https://FlourishThriveAcademy.com/AlignNow   Momentum Coaching Program 👉 https://FlourishThriveAcademy.com/Momentum   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reac...

EP300: Creatives Rule the World Celebration

In celebration of the 300th episode, I’m sharing 8 insights that have helped me create more abundance in my life, relationships, and business.   PLUS, I have two gifts for you in honor of this momentous occasion, so grab those while you can!   🎁 #1: FREE Aligned Vision Workbook 👉 https://FlourishThriveAcademy.com/PodcastReview   🎁 #2: Low-Investment Creatives Rule the World Workshop 👉 https://FlourishThriveAcademy.com/Workshop   Here are the resources mentioned in the show: ...

EP299: How to Bring the Joy Back to Marketing with Laryssa Wirstiuk

Author, podcaster, and founder of Joy Joya, Laryssa Wirstiuk, gets real about how jewelry designers can tap into their creativity and put the joy back in their marketing.   Feeling stuck? Grab our FREE marketing guide for jewelry designers and makers 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/marketingguide   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Joy Joya https://joyjoya.com/   Momentum Coaching https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/results   Marketing Guide https...

EP298: The Must-Have Email Automations for Jewelry eCommerce with Jessica Totillo Coster

Jessica Totillo Coster has cracked the code on creating automated email sequences that will build customer loyalty, grow your brand, and increase your sales.   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Jessica: https://ecommercebadassery.com/   FREE Business Accelerator Audit https://flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy   Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and a...

EP297: How to Unlock More Creativity (and Prosperity) in Your Business with Patricia Lohan

Patricia Lohan shares how the power of feng shui can help you unlock your creativity and turn your home into a magnet for attracting prosperity into your life.   Will you be joining Patricia and me in the FREE Prosperity Challenge? 👉🏻https://flourishthriveacademy.com/prosperity   Here are the resources mentioned in the show:   Prosperity Challenge: https://flourishthriveacademy.com/prosperity   PowerHouse Feng Shui: https://patricialohan.com   More Resources for Designers...

EP296: How to Get Over Your Fear of Video and Make Better Videos with Patrice Poltzer

Patrice Poltzer dissects some of the big brand secrets about making great video content that applies to small businesses, too.   Follow Patrice on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/patricepoltzer/     Patrice Poltzer Creative https://www.patricepoltzercreative.com/      Ways I Can Help Your Brand Right Now http://flourishthriveacademy.com/programs     Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy     Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flourish_t...

EP295: How to Balance Motherhood and Business with Damona Hoffman

Dating coach, entrepreneur, and mother of two, Damona Hoffman, talks about the joys and challenges of being a busy entrepreneur and parent.    Follow Damona on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/damonahoffman/     Damona Hoffman https://damonahoffman.com/     I Make A Living Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-make-a-living/id1296672479     Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/intensive     Momentum Coachi...

EP294: How to Become an Online Sales Master with Virtual Events

When you learn how to make sales online, you better prepare your business for anything the world throws at you.   Resource: Virtual Trunk Shows That Sell Done-For-You System https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/virtual-trunk-show/       Broadway, Bartering & Baton Rouge—Oh My! Jewelry Designer Turned a Dressing Room Hobby Into a 6-Fig Biz https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/broadway-bartering-baton-rouge-oh-my-jewelry-designer-turned-a-dressing-room-hobby-into-a-6-fig-biz/ ...

EP293: 7 Ways to Use Video Marketing in Your Jewelry Business

Marketing director and actor Alison Haselden talk through video marketing opportunities for brands who want to stay ahead of the noise and connect with their audience online.     Follow Alison on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alison_haselden/      Alison Haselden https://www.alisonhaselden.com/      Apply for Our Signature 12-Week Course: Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/intensive     Resources for Jewelry Design...

EP292: Showing up Online with Authenticity with Jessica Zweig

Jessica Zweig gets real about how to come out from behind the scenes and build a personal brand that’s true to you and your audience.     Follow Jessica on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/jessicazweig/     Jessica Zweig https://www.jessicazweig.com/     Be. A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself https://www.jessicazweig.com/book     Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online http://flourishthriveadacemy.com/tycwa...

EP291: 3 of My Favorite Simple Strategies to Turn Offline Customers into Online Buyers

My favorite grassroots marketing strategies for jewelry and creative product designers.     Train Your Customers To Buy From You Online - Waitlist Https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tycwait     Virtual Trunk Shows That Sell Bundle Https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/virtual-trunk-show/     Episode #220 Building Community And Die Hard Fans Around Your Brand With Chelsea Farmer Https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/220     Facebook Https://www.facebook.com/flou...

EP290: How to Overcome Creative Blocks and Get Into Flow State with Dan Clark

CEO of Brain.FM, Dan Clark, shares insight into how to unlock your flow state and get more done in less time.     Follow Dan on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brainfmapp/     Brain.fm https://www.brain.fm/     12-Week Workshop: Train Your Customers to Buy From You Online https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/tyc     Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy     Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/  

EP289: 5 Tips for Jewelry Designers to Write Emails That Convert

Our very own Marketing Director, Alison Haselden, shares 5 tips to help you create emails that convert for your jewelry business.     Follow Alison on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alison_haselden/     Join the waitlist for our 12-week virtual intensive! https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/trainmycustomers-waitlist/     Emails That Sell Done for You Bundle https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/emailbundle/      How I can help you with your biz right now...

EP288: Do Less in 2021 with Kate Northrup

Kate Northrup talks about leaning into your “seasons” in business to create a personal and professional life that's based on presence, meaning, and joy.     Follow Kate on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/katenorthrup/     FREE Business Accelerator Audit https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/      Origin: Grow Your Business While Doing Less https://origincollective.com/waitlist/     The Do Less Planner https://katenorthrup.com/planner/      ...

EP287: Ask Me Anything About Your Jewelry Business

I hosted a live Q&A for designers and makers trying to grow their creative businesses. Here are some of the highlights.   The Ultimate Online Marketing Guide For Jewelry Designers, Makers, And Retailers https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/marketingguide   Laying the Foundation Coaching Program https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf   How I can help you with your biz RIGHT NOW! https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/ 

EP286: Before & After Laying the Foundation: Hear from 4 Students

Four successful Laying the Foundation grads talk about how they’ve transformed their businesses with the help of expert coaching.   Follow Nicole on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/fantaseajewelry/   Follow Tisha on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/andreglassjewelry/   Follow Dawn on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/davoria.jewelry/    Follow Carolyn on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/escentuellebycarolyndunne/    Laying The Foundation - Enrollme...

EP285: How this Designer Built a Values-Driven Business and More Than Doubled Her Sales this Year with Alyssa Miner

Founder of Jammin Hammer Jewelry, Alyssa Miner, was able to double her sales from 2019 to 2020 by tweaking a few very simple things.   Follow Alyssa on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/jamminhammerjewelry/    Jammin Hammer Jewelry https://jamminhammer.com/    Laying The Foundation - Enrollment OPEN https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf    Marketing Makeover Challenge https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/marketingmakeover    How we can help your biz right ...

EP284: 5 Reasons Your Marketing Isn’t Working with Alison Haselden

I sit down with our very own Marketing Director, Alison Haselden, to talk about 5 reasons your marketing isn’t working.   Follow Alison on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alison_haselden/    FREE 3-Day Marketing Makeover Challenge http://flourishthriveacademy.com/marketingmakeover    Ways we can help you with your biz RIGHT NOW https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/ 

EP283: Our Top 5 Marketing Strategies for 2021

The top 5 must-have online marketing strategies for jewelry and creative product brands as we head into 2021.   Marketing Makeover Challenge https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/marketing-makeover-challenge-v2/    Laying the Foundation Program http://flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf    How we can help you with your biz TODAY https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/ 

EP282: How to Find Your North Star & Align with What Matters

Jason Ayers reveals some of the guidance and strategies he uses to help business owners seek alignment in their business on a number of different levels.   Get on the waitlist for the Marketing Makeover Challenge https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/marketingmakeover    Follow Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jason_ayers/   

EP282: How to Find Your North Star & Align with What Matters

EP281: 7 of My Fave Books for Holiday Downtime Reading Pleasure

I wanted to take a break from all the serious stuff we’ve been talking about lately and nerd out on some of my favorite books for creatives and entrepreneurs.   Vivid Vision - Cameron Harold https://www.cameronherold.com/vivid-vision/   Master Your Money Mind - Amber Lillyestrom https://www.amberlilyestrom.com/master-your-money-mind   Real Artists Don’t Starve - Jeff Goins https://dontstarve.com/   Slanted - Sharyl Attkisson https://sharylattkisson.com/slanted-preorde...

EP280: 3 Tips to Set Boundaries Between Work and Personal Life

When your work is your passion, it’s so easy for the boundaries between your work life and your personal life to become blurred. Here are 3 important ways you can establish work-life boundaries ASAP...   Marketing That Matters Bootcamp https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/marketing   Momentum Program https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/results   Laying the Foundation https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/getltf

EP279: 8 Ways to De-stress This Holiday Season

Take a break from constantly running through the mental to-do list in your head, and let’s talk about 8 simple ways you can reduce your stress and stay healthy, inside and out, this holiday season.   Marketing That Matters Bootcamp https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/marketing   Momentum Program https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/results   Laying the Foundation https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/getltf   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy ...

EP278: How to Use Text Message Marketing to Make More Sales

With open rates as high as 98%, what’s keeping you from launching an SMS text message marketing campaign?   Marketing That Matters FREE Masterclass https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/marketing   Lively https://www.wearlively.com/

EP277: Conversations and Community Building on Social with Laura Milne and Betsy Milne from Luscious Hustle

Laura Milne and Betsy Milne are a transformational business and branding coaches, podcast hosts, and creators behind the growing tribe and coaching brand, Luscious Hustle!   Luscious Hustle https://www.luscioushustle.com/   Follow Betsy and Laura on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/luscious.hustle/   Follow Luscious Hustle on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LusciousHustle/ Listen to the Luscious Hustle Podcast https://www.luscioushustle.com/blog   Flourish & Thr...

EP276: The Evolution of a Creative + BIJULES Incubator with Jules Kim

From designing golden pasties for Cardi B to mentoring up-and-coming designers, Jules Kim of Bijules does it all.   Follow BIJULES on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/bijules/    Follow the BIJULES Incubator on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/bijulesincubator/   Bijules https://www.bijules.me/  Wolf & Badger https://www.wolfandbadger.com/us/designers/angely-martinez-jewelry/    F&TA Bipoc Scholarship https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/bipocmentor   

EP275: How to Improve Your Website Conversions with Reese Spykerman

Did you know that even some of the biggest brands get key parts of their websites wrong and lose leads and sales? Reese Spykerman is here to change that.   Design By Reese http://www.designbyreese.com   Follow Reese on Instagram! http://instagram.com/designbyreese/   Free Gift: Secrets to Turning Your Website into a Magical Selling Machine https://www.designbyreese.com/secrets/

EP274: Here's What to Focus On to End the Year Strong

EP273: 3 Ways to Identify If Your Marketing is Working or a Waste of Time

When you identify which parts of your marketing are working and which parts aren’t, you’ll free up more time by eliminating the aspects of your workload that aren’t getting results.   FREE Masterclass: How to End the Year Strong with Marketing That Matters http://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strong   Emails That Sell Bundle https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ets   Stop Checking Your Likes by Susie Moore https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608686736/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_lnD1Db011AGB4

EP272: Leadership Marketing with Lacy Boggs

How do you design a content marketing strategy that fits your brand, draws in your customers, and stands out in a saturated industry? Lacy Boggs has the answers.   Follow Lacy on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/ghostbloggergb    Lacy Boggs Content Direction Agency https://lacyboggs.com/  FREE Editorial Calendar Template https://lacyboggs.com/flourish/    Apply for a FREE Business Accelerator Audit https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/    The Ultimate Holiday Sa...

EP271: The BIPOC Open Letter with Angely Martinez

How one outspoken designer is uniting the jewelry industry and pushing for change. You won’t want to miss this inspiring interview with Angely Martinez.   The BIPOC Open Letter https://bipocopenletter.com/open-letter   Follow Angely on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/angelymartinezjewelry/   Angely Martinez Jewelry https://angelymartinezjewelry.com/    Flourish & Thrive Academy BIPOC Scholarship and Mentorship https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/scholarship-waitlist/ ...

EP270: 3 Ways to Test Your Black Friday Offer Before Cyber Weekend

Now is the time for you to get ahead of your Cyber Weekend promotion to make sure it goes off without a hitch.   The Ultimate Holiday Sales Machinehttps://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/salesmachine   Apply for a Free Business Accelerator Audit https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/mentorship   The Momentum Program https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/results   Virtual Trunk Shows That Sell Done For You Bundle https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/vts   Episode 268: Here'...

EP269: From the Streets of Soho to Scaling Online with Lorraine West

What do Beyonce, Erykah Badu, and Zendaya have in common? They all love Lorraine West’s Jewelry.   Follow Lorraine on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lorrainewestjewelry/   Lorraine West Jewelry http://lorrainewestjewelry.com/   Here We Are Initiative http://nycjewelryweek.com/here-we-are/   Flourish & Thrive Academy BIPOC Scholarship https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/bipocmentor

EP268: Here's How to Have the BEST Black Friday - Cyber Monday Promotion This Year

Today’s episode is all about planning, plotting, executing, and pulling off a profitable BFCM Trifecta weekend.   BIPOC Mentorship Program https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/bipocmentor   Ultimate Holiday Sales Machine https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ultimate-holiday-sales/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=sales+machine   Episode #267 7 Epic Virtual Trunk Show Ideas to Boost Your Holiday Sales https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/7-epic-virtual-trun...

EP266: 7 Epic Virtual Trunk Show Ideas to Boost Your Holiday Sales

EP267: 7 Epic Virtual Trunk Show Ideas to Boost Your Holiday Sales

Need new creative ways to engage your customers online this holiday season? Here are 7 ideas for virtual trunk shows to get you started.   The BIPOC Open Letter https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/   Follow Angely on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/angelymartinezjewelry/   Angely Martinez Jewelry https://angelymartinezjewelry.com/   Flourish & Thrive Academy BIPOC Scholarship and Mentorship https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/scholarship-waitlist/   Wolf...

EP266: The "No-Discount' Abandoned Cart Email Sequence with Chris Orzechowski

Chris Orzechowski reveals three email marketing strategies that basically make you free money. Follow Chris on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/chrisorzechowski/   The Email Copywriter:https://theemailcopywriter.com/   Make It Rain: The Secret to Generating Massive Paydays From Your Email List:https://themakeitrainbook.com/   Orzy Media: https://orzymedia.com/   FREE Business Audit https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/

EP265: Responsibility in Sourcing with Brandee Dallow

The word “sustainability” gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually take to have a sustainable jewelry brand? After years of working with the Responsible Jewellery Council, Brandee Dallow has the answer. Follow Brandee on Twitter! https://twitter.com/bambee395   Responsible Jewellery Council:https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/    Ethical Metalsmiths: https://ethicalmetalsmiths.org/   Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference:https://responsiblejewelryconfere...

EP264: Pinterest Tips from a Wedding Industry Insider with Jessica Zimmerman

Meet Jessica Zimmerman, the creative entrepreneur who went from working 16 hour days with no profit, to working 6 hour days and building a 7-figure business. Her story will change the way you think. Follow Jessica on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman   Sleeping With A Stranger:https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger   For more resources, check out Jessica’s website!: https://jessicazimmerman.com/   The Zimmerman Podcast: How to use failure to bu...