Tracy Matthews is an eco-luxury jewelry designer specializing in bespoke engagement rings, wedding bands and heirloom redesign. Her passion for making the business of jewelry fun led her to found Flourish & Thrive Academy, an online resource and community for jewelry designers. Her mission is to help designers get more of their DREAM clients and raving fans.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- ‘Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.’ – Albert Einstein
Business Failure
- $100,000 in jewelry orders need filling? No Problemo… And then, the crash of 2008 days afterwards. Mucho problemas!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Tracy learned how to let go…
Current Business
- Tracy is living her passion by building a community around the work she loves. So many great takeaways here, Fire Nation!
Small Business Resource
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Best Business Book
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
Interview Links
Sponsors
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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