007: From Goldie Girl To Go-Getter - Madison’s Journey To Success

Jen Thyrion: Hey there, I'm Jen Therrien and I'm so glad you're here. I'm a former nine to fiver that dove into entrepreneurship eight years ago with zero business experience.

I'm a wife, mama of two young girls, boutique owner, jewelry designer, and now the proud owner and coach leading GoldieLinks Permanent Jewelry.

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And I'm telling you, I had so many takeaways personally from her that I'm going to implement in my business because her marketing has been insane and she is just really killing it. So I hope that you fall in love with her as much as I have. Enjoy this episode. Okay. I'm here with Madison. We get to do this in person, which is amazing because she's in Colorado.

Madison is my newest Goldie girl. So she just started doing permanent jewelry literally like six weeks ago. So it's gonna be awesome to hear her experience so far, what's worked for her. And also, like, I would love to do a follow up interview with her in, like, six months or so, and see how things are going, because really cool to, like, interview someone right in the beginning of the business, having no experience with permanent jewelry or jewelry.

Literally zero. So first, Madison, tell us about

Madison: yourself. Okay, so I'm a Colorado native, one of like the few people still left here in this true cold ass state, and I have kind of been like all over the place my whole life just trying to figure out like what I want to do, where I belong, what fulfills me, all of the things.

Um, and I think what really kind of tugged my heart my entire life was becoming a mom. I had a ton of different jobs, you know, after college and never really found something. So what kind of jobs did you have? Oh my gosh. I mean, I was an ECE teacher. I studied, um, to go to law school cause I wanted to do that for a bit.

Okay. Um, I worked in the travel industry, um, and helped plan really fun, fancy vacations. Oh, that's fun. Yeah. Yeah. And then I met my boy's dad and had two boys who I love more than anything. And how old are they? They are three and nine months. Yes. Babies. Babies. I know. Crew and Bodhi. So after I had crew, um, I just like somehow randomly got into like loving houseplants and started my own collection at home and then I started propagating them.

And so I created like this whole wall in my house where I put all of my plant propagations and then I started selling them on Facebook.

Jen Thyrion: So that start, when did

Madison: you do that? Um, that was like two years ago. Okay. I literally just like posted a couple of things on Facebook Marketplace about plant propagations and then people were messaging me like all the time.

So I honestly became so busy with that. And then I was like, okay, maybe this is really something that I could start doing because I, I don't know like how it happened, but something you

Jen Thyrion: can do like with your kids being at home. Like, you know, cause you weren't after you had your first boy, were you working anywhere?

No. You were like a stay at home mom.

Madison: Yeah. Okay. Okay. All right. And I somehow just realized that like having plants really fulfilled me. And like, I, I mean, my house has over a hundred plants now, so I'm like obsessed with plants, but I'm like trying to keep my

Jen Thyrion: two alive.

Madison: I'll help you. And so then I just became super busy and started doing like pop ups and events and all these things.

Then it came to the point where like, it just was taking away from my family time. And a lot of my time at home was spent with plants. And then the other thing that was hard too, was that. Whatever I didn't sell, I had to take care of. And yeah, I was like taking care of myself and my one year old and all of my own personal plans.

I just, it was very overwhelming. Yeah. So I took a step back from that for a really long time. Ended up having my son back in March last year. Yes. And I still just kind of felt like being a mom, although it is amazing. I just wasn't, I needed something else. I'm a super creative person. And I, like, I don't know, I bow to the moms that, like, rotate their toys and do different, like, arts and crafts every day and all these things, and I'm like, you guys are freaking amazing, and I mean, I just, that was not, it wasn't

Jen Thyrion: for me.

ou know, after head Goldie in: 2020

So I wasn't doing these in person things. I just craved that like connection with people that I wasn't getting. And I was just, it was hard to be home with them all the time. So really,

Madison: yeah. Much as we love, I know, I know, of course, babbling all day. I mean, like you have to have something else. So agreed.

And so after Bodhi, I mean, the plant thing has still been on and off. I've been doing like pop ups here and there and things like that, which has been great. And then, you know, as luck would have it, I met you. I know. So when did we

Jen Thyrion: meet? What month was that? Gosh, I don't even know. I think it'll be about October.

Okay. So Bodhi at the time was like six months.

Madison: March. Yeah. Yeah.

Jen Thyrion: Okay. So like October we're, we're into February. Where are we for January right now? I don't know what year. Wow. I don't know what year is that. Okay. So October. And then we met. I remember like connecting with her because she was talking about having her, like her plants were at this boutique and she's like, Oh, well you should maybe pop up there.

And so that kind of was a cool, like little connection. And then you came and saw me maybe like the next month or so, maybe in November, you came and saw me at a pop up to get another

Madison: bracelet with my birthday money. Yes. With your birthday money.

Jen Thyrion: And, and then we just got to chatting. You probably were following me.

And I think I had posted something about wanting some help with making the beaded bracelets. I think that was maybe how it started, right? Cause I was like, Hey, anyone out there that wants to do something at fun at home? And I make these like non permanent stretchy bracelets. And so, um, she reached out and she was like, Hey, Like, I would love something on the side.

And then we, I also did do a pop up around the same time at the boutique that she did have her plans at at the time. Okay. And then we sat down and we really talked. And then you were sharing with me like certain things that were happening in your life. And so I was like, okay, well, hey, like. If you really need, you know, I have like these holiday things coming up.

Do you want to actually help me in person in events? I'm like speaking for you, but then she came, she, I think again, this again, all this, maybe the first weekend of December maybe, or like right after Thanksgiving, it was, she came with me to a pop up and she helped me at a really busy pop up and then she, I think like just seeing the process and like being there.

We got to talking about, she's like, Oh, how, I don't even know how it came about. How did it come about? Like, were you

Madison: just, Well, so I think when you popped up with me, um, at the store where my plants are. Yes. I sat down with you and I was like, my life is changing a lot. I'm going to need to start working, making my own money.

And you were like, well, I have goldie girls. And I didn't even know that you had that. And I was like, okay, that's, That is amazing. And so we started kind of talking about it before I even helped you. And I sort of knew I'm like, okay, this to me, I want to do this. And so that was always like in the back of my mind.

Jen Thyrion: So, and I told her at the time, I'm like, well, Hey, I'll reach out to you with all these dates of things I have in December. And if you want to like come with me and help me. So she only helped me at one event. She came and she actually brought some of her plants to put on my table. And then we sat down, I remember at the end of that pop up and I was like explaining to her how is even if she wanted to come on as like an extra welder, I gave her like options because you know, I thought like, why not?

Like she can be an extra welder. I can like, if she doesn't want to have a business, she can just weld and I can like pay per hour kind of thing. But then it was literally, I think that like the next day you messaged me and you're like, Nope, I want to do this. Like, I want to be a Goldie girl. Like, all right, cool.

Like, so then it just literally within. It happened so fast. We had her first party on December

Madison: 7th. I didn't own, I didn't own one thing. Like she,

Jen Thyrion: yeah, did not own a thing. I actually had her use my chains. And we did a party at her friend's house. And I just, she basically just paid like the, The material costs.

Yeah, yeah. And then everything else was hers and it just helped her. And she came to my house. We did a training before then and squeeze that in like three hours. Oh my gosh. I know. And then, so yeah, you just threw yourself into it. And I think a lot of people, that's what I like so appreciate about medicine and like, just love because it's like, some people always feel like they're not ready, like, or they.

They might feel like, Oh no, I need all my chains first. I need all my connectors. I need, I need to have everything perfect before

Madison: I start. Or the timing. Oh, right. Or I need to wait. Exactly. Like

Jen Thyrion: it's the holidays. Like things are so crazy. There's always a reason or an excuse basically. Right. But it's like Madison was like, Nope.

And whether it was the time you were in your life that you just felt like you needed it, but I, or that's who you are. But I think that's one thing people struggle with, honestly, is like feeling like they're not, we're ready. And. You just, just went on, she was on fire. It was almost like, I'm not lying because things were so fast.

It almost, to me, it was like too much because I'm like, Oh my God, Madison, like, you don't have your stuff. Like, and then there was one. So she got, she ordered her chains, but then she didn't even have her connectors and stuff yet. So she was, she had her, some things with GoldieLinks. We do have a starter kit.

So I, she had all that, that stuff, like her. Spools. And like the display. Let's talk

Madison: about that. Yeah. Yeah. I get a lot of questions like how did you even, you know, start out and this was one of the reasons why starting with you was so important to me because you literally had everything. Yeah. You've been doing it for a year.

You know what spools work great. You know what containers work well. You know, literally what will fit in the Hulkin bag like perfectly. Yeah. Row. The fact that you're like, I have everything for you minus what chains you want to pick. I was like, okay, done. Right. And then because

Jen Thyrion: of course the way GoldieLinks does start is GoldieGirl.

Like you do rent the machine. So yeah, you get the machine and that's actually part of like part of the starter kit. And then you pay a monthly fee after that. So yeah, you get the machine, you get everything you need to get started. Minus the chains, of course, you know, but she didn't have her connectors and charms after getting her chain.

So she had to come over and borrow my charms and then like, yeah, so that's what's been awesome with her being local is like, that's what's helped and I, it making it a little easier. Yeah. And then tell me, I guess, so you officially started and had her first party, like I said, with me kind of a training party on the seven, but I think your first event on your own was maybe the 15th or something, so.

Today is the 17th. So actually, you know, probably five weeks or something. So tell me your experience so far with

Madison: permanent jewelry. Jewelry is never my thing. Yeah. I mean, I literally have pearl earrings. I wear them every day. I never take them out. Yeah. And I don't wear any other jewelry. And so. Yeah.

After I got my first bracelet with you, I loved the fact that I could wake up every morning. I'm like a tired mom, you know, can barely even like wash my face. Right. And I would like always just look down at my wrist and see like a little cold sparkle. And I'm like, okay, I can literally wear sweatpants all day.

Yeah. Like haven't even brushed my teeth, can't brush my hair, like all these things. But like, I feel a little bit prettier. Yes. Just because of my little sparkle. And so that to me, I think finding something that I felt really good about made it really easy for me to then go talk to other people about it.

Yes. So that kind of is like what fired me up about this whole thing. And then as I started buying more charms and more connectors and more chains, and I'm like, holy crap, this is really fun. Yeah. I am a super creative person and I've never really looked at jewelry. With like a creative eye. Sure. So I think just seeing people come up and be like, Oh my God, there's so many fun options and seeing like what people choose with like, what chains to pair together or what chains and connectors to pair like.

That's the fun part to me. Yeah. Like my creative eye is really like, Oh my God, this, I don't know. It's super fun. Yes. And so aside from like, just sharing things on my social media, I've always been really present sharing, especially on Instagram. Like I literally will sit there and record Vody eating lunch for like 30 seconds.

And like, I don't know, I just love sharing things. And so it happened really organically that I started sharing my own jewelry. And then the fact that I was starting a business. Yes. And I know at first I was really hesitant about starting. And Instagram specifically for boldy links, because I have my Instagram, I made an Instagram for crew, which does not get a lot of attention, but he has his own Instagram.

And then, um, I have my Instagram for my plant company, sunny and co. And then I'm like, okay, one more Instagram. I'm like, do I even have time for this? Like, I don't know. But as I started connecting with people and they're like, you know, where can we see your stuff or like, where let me follow you on social?

And I'm like, okay, this is super important. Yeah. So I started the Instagram and just started posting. And one of the other things that I really loved about you is that you had a whole portfolio of pictures for us. Yeah. And guys, it's not like. Pictures that Jen's taking like on her dining room table with like less than optimal lighting and like whatever like

Jen Thyrion: dog hairs.

Madison: Like these are like professional pictures that she's like paying a professional to take with all of her inventory and doing it like very creatively And stuff that like fits in with the holidays and all of these things so like the fact that I could like pop on the canva on my phone even. And just download this picture, pop it on my Instagram.

Yeah, that was a super easy way to get started. Right. And then I am very fortunate that I have like such a great just community of like people, moms, friends in Colorado. And so when I started posting, you know, people had questions and I would also reach out to people and say, Hey, I just started a business.

You know, would you be willing to host a party for me? And so yeah, people were like, more than happy to do that. Super excited. Not only for me, but just. It's worth it. You know, to get jewelry and share it with friends. And I think people

Jen Thyrion: are like, it's funny because you have such a great way of communicating.

And even just the fact that you, like, ask, like, Hey, are you willing? Because it'd be one thing to share on your social and be like, Hey guys, I'm doing this. But if you're not truly, like, connecting with individual people and you're like, Hey, are you willing to like, or are you interested in hosting a party and straight out asking versus like just posting and expecting like, they'll come.

Do you know what I mean? Like, because, because people do want to, I think that they, it was something that like people put on the side and say like, Oh, maybe later or like they'll, they'll note it and be like, okay, Madison's doing this. That sounds cool, but whatever. But it like for you to actually like, I don't say put them on the spot, but in the best way, you know what I mean?

And then be like, well, sure. Okay. Yeah. Let me just try and get this together and make it happen. You know? Yeah. Yeah. And

kind

Madison: of like more history for me too. I was part of Arbonne for, you know, a long time. Yeah. And that to me is like what really got me out of my comfort zone. Yeah. I mean, I was like, So scared to reach out to people and be like, Hey, I have this or this, or Hey, do you want to try this or whatever?

And say that whole community pushed me so much over, you know, the time that I was part of it. Yeah. And that's where I learned about people like, you know, being scared or finding excuses or all of these things and not made me really brave about like just literally going for it. Yeah. Like you're never going to know what the answer is.

Like the answer is no, unless. You ask, right? So it's all of these like life experiences that I've had that have made me just realize like, I mean, the worst that can happen is that someone says no and you move on to the next person.

Jen Thyrion: Exactly. And I think it's always like, and I, I'll say this a million times, I'll probably repeat myself.

Cause I feel like the perspective of it too has to shift a little bit cause we're always so like consumed with what we think and the fact that we're going to be. But really, it's like, this is a fun thing. Like, we're offering something really fun. And like, when people have a party, like, everyone loves it.

There's no, never someone that regrets it or, like, this is terrible. Like, getting your girlfriends together and doing something custom or family and seeing all those, like, links that happen between family members. I This is a thing. It's like you're offering something really fun and like timeless and something that something's going to last.

And so exact, meaningful, purposeful. It's more than just, yeah, costume jewelry or something. You know what I mean? So yeah, I think that I know I got it.

Madison: But I think like besides Instagram too, the other like huge thing that has really been successful for me is Facebook marketplace. Yes. So I just took a couple of pictures in my house against, like, a wall so that, like, the jewelry was definitely, like, popping out.

It looked pretty. I took a couple pictures of my connectors and then posted, did, like, a marketplace post. Mm hmm. And put it in all of these groups that I'm part of. Cycle Highlands, ranch moms, little 10 yard sale. I mean, I have like probably 15 groups that I posted in and I was like flooded with people like asking questions, leaving comments, sending me personal messages.

Like I want to host a party and it's just like random people in the community. I don't know. I've never met. Yeah. And then something about me too, was like, I'm very. Anal about like follow up. I hate like leaving people hanging. I hate when like I have, you know, a million notifications on my phone so like although it did take like a lot of Time to like follow up with everyone and make sure I was like not missing anything Definitely.

I mean I have every single weekend in february, but Rosie I know. And it's been really great. And I feel fortunate because I can like be doing this throughout the day, like planning everything out. I am with Bodie cruising schools. I still be like a stay at home mom, although I am still working. Hey

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I don't have a studio yet. And then, um, Madison does as well. And so with posting on Facebook and I mean, she's also been taking a lot of in home appointments. Like, so that's also something you can do with your kids being at home. It's not always easy, but it's possible.

Madison: We know a lot of times I'll schedule it like when Bodhi's napping.

Yeah, exactly. A lot, but I mean, anytime someone's been over and he's been awake, they're like, Oh my God, can I hold him? I know. They're all day now. So, and then it's fun because people that come over, like get to know me. They like, see you like into my like personal life, all these things. And then they are really like.

I don't know, intrigued about like wanting to host a party. Yes. So that's been really

Jen Thyrion: great too. Yeah. Yeah. So how much, how many parties do you feel like you booked from people, you know, versus like Facebook at this point? Like, you know, especially even with the ones coming up, do you feel like? What's the percentage of that?

I would say

Madison: 30 percent of people I know and 70 percent people

Jen Thyrion: I don't know. I know. So she was like killing it on Facebook. Yeah. And part of me was like, Oh my God, why didn't I ever do this? Like I, I almost felt like, Oh my God, like she, like, why did I think of this? Yes. Because I always was thinking too that there was some regulation, but I didn't even think about Facebook marketplace.

Yeah. Yeah. Like, I was just thinking those groups, you know, you have the local ones that are like for us, it's Castle Rock Tongue or something that, you know, for the community. But I think that, you know, there's regulations against promoting your business, but like you said, we don't like, you're like, I don't even know what the regulations are.

I just at least submit the post and they can deny it. Yeah. I mean, and then, but marketplace is such a good idea. So that's been really, and that's something you can consistently do. You know what I mean? Like, I don't know how long the marketplace post stays, but I know like there's an algorithm to anything.

I think that like, if you keep it like fresh, that's crazy. That's such a good idea now. Oh my gosh. And then you just never know what things can lead to. Like you said, someone coming over or a party. I have found to be even like, just think about the domino effect for us. We're in like, you know, because even meeting her at one party led to actually me doing a pop up because she, you know, had another boutique.

Which led to us like be sitting here now, you know, like, so it's like, you never know where things can lead, I guess. Totally. So, yeah, we, we did talk about this. So I wanted to like, kind of share, what was your investment so far? And everything to get started. So

Madison: starter kit, chains, connectors and then just kind of like random things here and there.

Yeah. I'd say around 2, 500. Okay. And that keep in mind was with me starting with a bunch of connectors. Mm hmm. And I think I chose like 40 chains or something to begin with. Yeah, yes. So I feel like that. As somewhere to start is like on the very high end because there's people I know that have their own businesses and they offer maybe like five of each type of chain or something like that.

I know and

Jen Thyrion: that's the beauty of it because you can do this however you want to. Like you can have just 10 chains if you wanted to or you could have like me. Ability. Yes. So, um, and then just like, it's a cool thing to like just continue to grow, like, you know, and just grow your inventory and do it slowly and like introduce new chains and connectors and, and then, so we looked at our numbers this morning actually and where she's at with doing so far since her first party, not counting the party that we did like kind of together initially.

She's at about 5, 200 that she's brought in. So basically already a profit. And that was amazing. I

Madison: mean, that was, I started. middle of December. That was over Christmas and New Year's, which

Jen Thyrion: also people always talk about that being kind of a slow period for feminine jewelry. So I'm so excited to see what she has in store.

We're actually doing a bridal show this weekend together, which will be awesome. But yeah, I just can't wait to like follow up to and just see where she's at and just effective. Like how, how do you feel like this flexibility of this doing this is different from like your plant business basically, because obviously you have to be somewhere doing a party or pop up.

So like How do you feel that's different? I guess.

Madison: I think schedule wise, it's not super different. I think the one thing that I really appreciate about this business is how easily mobile everything is. Yes. So with my plants, I mean, lugging plants and pots and boxes and all of this display stuff. And I mean, it was, I mean, I had to have help.

I could not do it by myself. So the fact that I can literally take everything and put it in my hulking bag and literally wheel it out the door, wheel it into my event. Yes. That to me, like the convenience of that has been, I know it's crazy

Jen Thyrion: because I even traveled with it. You know, obviously I've, I've gone to Michigan and done popups and you know, like other States and like how easy it is to also travel.

So it's like, so it's so funny because I was talking to my other girl, Ashley about this one time. I was like, every time I go somewhere. I should just look to see if I can do a pop up somewhere. Totally. Pay for my, uh, please like pay for my plate or pay for my trip while I'm there. You know, and just connect with someone different and kind of experience a different location, which how fun is that?

I don't know. Would you, I guess, I don't know if you already answered this, but what do you enjoy the most about permanent jewelry?

Madison: I mean, aside from the people and like, Being able to like chat with adults and get out of my house every once in a while. And I never thought this would really be an answer for me, but I have found myself to be very money driven.

Yeah. So the fact that I can book a party and I'm like, Oh my God, there's 20 people at the party and just thinking of like the possibilities because to me, like. Right now the money is so important to me because of what it's like affording me and my boys. So I, like if someone comes over while Bodhi's napping and I make a hundred dollars, I'm like, okay, that's literally a hundred dollars that is going to go on my table for, for kids.

Exactly. I just think like how meaningful it has all been if it were not right now. And I think that'll change over time, which I think is really cool when I get into like, I mean, if I start helping you beat bracelets and sure, that might be really meaningful because then I'm literally handing someone something that I made, right?

I just think there's like so many different ways that this can be meaningful to people, but I'm excited to see how.

Jen Thyrion: I'm excited too. I feel like for me, my struggle has always been trying to, I've always wanted to have a lot of meaning and purpose packed into the jewelry I made prior for years. And I'm like, I feel like permanent jewelry has like answered that for me.

Like, that's why I feel so passionate about it. And even the beaded bracelets, the fact that like, I do, I, that's what I want. I want, like, I want stay at home moms and moms that, whether it be single moms or whatever, something that can work around your schedule to supplement. You know what I mean? Because I'm just, I know how hard that can be, you know, and, and wanting and needing money, but it's hard when you have to like, you have little kids, like, what do you do?

You know? So I think a lot of people can relate to that. And then where do you find the, like, basically with help for your kids, is it pretty like flexible? Like you can like give someone ahead of time, you have like help

Madison: with them. I mean, the boy's dad has been. Amazing. Good. Anytime, you know, I have a party or something, he's there to help them.

And I'd yeah. Great. Because he is like such a great dad for hands on knows our schedules, knows the routines. The boys are freaking obsessed with him. Yeah. That's awesome. And if there is a time, you know, when he's not available, like getting a sitter, I know every family is different as far as parenting time and things like that.

So I feel super fortunate that he has been just super. hands on and helpful. So yeah. Okay.

Jen Thyrion: Is there any challenges you've had with permanent jewelry so far? Like anything you can think of that's been a challenge like with growing this business so far?

Madison: This is kind of like a positive answer to that, but honestly, I think the hardest part is not spending all the money I make on new things.

Yeah. I'm the type of person I mean, I'm like, okay, I have, you know, 10 different connector options, for example, right? I started off really low and then as I'm making money, I'm like. Okay. You know, I just made 1, 000 on this party. I can spend 200, get more connectors. And so like, even yesterday I'm like running to my mailbox and I'm like, okay, this was like kind of addicting.

I mean, for me, like self control and the spending department specifically is probably my biggest challenge. Yep. I mean, after like my first couple of parties, I mean, I was definitely nervous. Yeah. It's like, It's hard going from like being a mom and I had two boys and a dog and all these things and like I'm just constantly going I don't have a lot of time to like sit and focus and be still with my hands and still with my mind and like these things and so kind of learning how to go from one extreme to another where you're literally sitting and you have like this chain and connector that's like, I mean, Falling through my fingers all the time.

Like that was definitely hard in the beginning, but just like, as I done it more and more, you just get more confident. My biggest piece of advice to other girls is to keep your nails short because I was not a short nail girl, but now I am. Yeah, things are a lot

Jen Thyrion: easier. So to wrap this up, I feel like a couple of things, like, what do you feel, what is your biggest piece of advice to someone who is thinking about getting started or just got started?

What is your, what is your best advice?

Madison: So to someone thinking about getting started, I always just say, like, just do it. It doesn't have to be perfect. You don't have to go from zero to a hundred. This doesn't have to be your full time all day, you know, everyday job. This can literally be something that you spend 500 bucks on, whatever, somewhere between, you know, 500, a thousand bucks and you're doing in one or two times a month.

Maybe you need, you know, extra help with groceries or maybe you want to be able to do more fun things with your kid jumping into this and committing to it. on your own level is totally up to you. So you kind of have to jump in and think, what is my why behind wanting to do this? Yeah. What's the money going to mean to me?

What is your goal of how much money, you know, you want to make in your first couple of months and then literally just go for

Jen Thyrion: it. Yeah. All you can do is try and take it from there. What do you feel like the qualities or something that someone needs quote unquote, in order to, for it to be like successful.

Madison: I think someone that's personable is probably one of the biggest things because I know, like, it's fun being on this side of it where I'm actually, like, working and putting jewelry on someone, but I've also been on the other side of it, right? Right. Where I was just a random person at my friend's house, you know, random girl sitting at the dining table, like, doing jewelry.

Yes. And, Just hearing you speak about your products and then like coming up to you and telling you what I wanted. It just was like very organic and it was fun and I was like, I felt connected to you and I think that is going to be one of the biggest things. I mean, you're like literally your business, right?

You're your brand. And so if you have a hard time in public or don't really like chatting with people or all of these things, like it might not be the best fit for you, but if you are super bubbly and outgoing and just like chatting with people. I mean, I think this would be an amazing fit. I

Jen Thyrion: think that's something to be underestimated too.

Like I have to say having a previous business and you probably can speak to it even with plants. Like don't get me wrong. I would do markets and speak to people in person. And, but at the same time, they're, they're still shopping these products that you don't have to put on them, right? They just buy a piece of jewelry.

Sure. I made it. We can like talk about it, but, or a piece of clothing when I, you know, did markets with my boutique and whatnot, but actually to go into someone's home and like also just. There's just so much meaning impact in it. So it's not even just about you putting on this piece of jewelry they're going to like.

There's like more to it. So the like, know, and trust factor, I feel like is really high in this business and really feeling like you like people, like you want to connect with people. I think that is honestly probably the most important thing, I think. And other than obviously, like you said, it's like, wow, I'm not even a jewelry person.

And I really just. I actually love this, you know, like, I mean, you have to have a love for the jewelry too in the process. But I think that honestly, what I have found is that people want to, especially to go into your home and feel welcome or in your studio, whatever you have going on, you know, they just want to like it there, you know, like you and you're super likable.

So, um, so anything, what are you looking forward to? What do you kind of see for this first year of permanent jewelry? Like what, what are you looking forward to?

Madison: So this is. I'm getting personal. Yeah. I have a number in my head for how much money I want to make. Do you want to share it? Do you want to share it?

Okay. So in all of my jobs working in the past, I mean, I've never done something where I'm making like a ton of money. It was never important to me until now. Yeah. My number is a hundred thousand dollars. Yes. And just based on some of the things we've shared with like other Goldie girls were. You know what it looks like for them time wise and occasion wise, things like that.

I think if I'm doing this as my full time, full time does not mean nine to five. It means my only, like I'm doing this, you know, when I can, right? Throughout the day. But it's my, my number one focus besides being a mom. So that's my

Jen Thyrion: goal for the year. That's amazing. Yeah. I totally believe you can. I totally believe I can't wait to like I can't wait to talk, talk about it.

I know. And honestly, the whole thing of like the fact that you're so driven for money, which, I mean, again, some people can look at it like that's a negative thing, but it's because I know some people have these issues with money and money mindset, but the fact is like your mission behind why, I mean, you have these boys and that you have to support now and support yourself.

So. That is, that's why really. And of course the money is the street, you know, there's a lane of how to get there, right? I mean, like that's, that's your vehicle, you know, so proud of you. And I'm so excited to have you on like as a Goldie girl. Last thing I'll ask, cause I feel like we can talk forever. What you said about full time hours.

Like I want to touch base on that because. Obviously as like when being especially she's home with her little one all the time, you know, and like, what do you do consistently you feel like for goalie links that serving your business that you can do like when again, nap time or if you wake up before him or whatever, like, what do you feel like those things that you're doing consistently that serve your business that I would

Madison: say either social media posts, I think stories are great to do when you can, but like having posts and like creating your brand on your page is very important.

Okay. And then just like follow ups and reach outs three new people a day, five new people a day, whatever your number is. Super quick. Like, hey, you know, I know we talked about a party. How about these dates? Yeah. Whatever that may be. Stay

Jen Thyrion: fresh in their inbox. Yeah, . Yeah. So I mean, people get busy and that's the thing.

People think they're bothering people. Yeah. But I have to say, especially as my life and also since I've had children, like you literally just have like a million things going. You know? There's always something to do. Always. So like if you, you're following up in the nicest way. You're not like. Hey, you know, , you said you were gonna

Madison: book a party like, hello

No. Like,

Jen Thyrion: you're, you're obviously doing it in a very nice kind way and it'd be like, Hey, you know, I'm sure you're busy. Uh, I just wanna follow up with you. Like, how do these dates look? Or, you know, one thing that I

Madison: love saying too is, Hey, my schedule's really filling up with Party. Yes. Here's what I have left.

because then it kind of like creates a little bit of like totally, God, I better get on the schedule. Like she's super busy, which I obviously am. And you are. It's not, its honest. Sure. But, um, I think that verbiage helps a lot, I

Jen Thyrion: think. Yeah. When people, and like we can say that if anything, I'm sure you feel the same way, like the sense of urgency.

Mm-Hmm. . When it comes to something, you know, you can buy anytime versus, for instance, if I go to Home Goods and I see something like a piece of furniture, it might not be there tomorrow. Just tomorrow. Yeah. And it's not something I can get online. Yeah. So you definitely have the sense of urgency with things like that.

There's a timeline or something, so Of course, yeah. Just planting that seed where they feel like, okay, like I really Mm-Hmm. wanna get in.

Madison: Yeah. You know, I mean, you don't have to have people over every day for in-home, but I think those are really nice because Yeah, I mean, they're. They're there for maybe 15 to 30 minutes.

Literally, so fast. I know. Um, I have people just like kind of linger and chat with me after, which is fine. I enjoy that. Yeah. So doing those two things on the side, like in your free time

Jen Thyrion: and And those kind of break up your day, especially if you're home with like your kids all day. It's like, all right, cool.

I know. Hopefully they'll cooperate, but also like I have some like adults coming over for a little bit. Yeah. Which feels like a little bit

Madison: of It's so funny because Cruz, only three, but he will literally talk to anyone. So I was going to come over and he was like, what chain are you getting? I like this one.

So cute. Oh, see, can I wear the glasses? Like all the questions, all the things that I just think that's fun about. So, you know, every, every person running these businesses is yeah. And yeah. Yeah.

Jen Thyrion: And also I feel like what I really want to emphasize too, is, you know, when we talk about, even though she's part of the Goldie links brand, I still like, obviously encourage like my girls to like be their own person and obviously like.

You can obviously have connectors I don't have or whatever. Like when that comes to that, there's freedom, but also just with your plant business, the fact that you can like add that in and that just be an interesting part of you too. You do permanent jewelry, but people come over and see all your plants and be like, Hey, these are, you know, for sale or they're, they're available.

Like you never know where that can lead to. Most, I think like having that other. Um, side hustle too with that and just bringing additional income is awesome too. Yeah. Cause that, like you said, it's kind of like, it fills your soul, like the whole plan. So you don't want to like give that up, but it's like kind of can be something additional.

Madison: Yeah. I think a brick and mortar would be fun to have on the horizon with plants and jewelry and yeah. Champagne while you shop and right. All the fun things. Yes. I love

Jen Thyrion: it. Goals. Yes. Hashtag goals. Okay. Where can someone find you? Because I love that just being, being that you're just starting to, what I have to say about your Instagram.

Yes. You've used pictures and video and stuff, maybe that we offer it through GoldieLinks, but she's really great about showing her and like, even like. just even behind the scenes stuff, which also too, I think plays into people getting to know you and feeling like, you know, there's something about seeing, especially cause this is in SERP, like in person service.

Like if there was for me of a permanent jewelry, where it was like all just chains and all the product, but not seeing the person behind it, they want to feel like they have a connection with you. So I think Madison's done a really good job about. Just showing her in her, like even in her home, just doing simple things with permanent jewelry and like cruising

Madison: a ton of my videos.

Yes. So

Jen Thyrion: cute. Yeah. Um, so where can we find you? In my house.

Madison: All the time in her house. I never leave my house. No, I'm just kidding. I And this is kind of on my to do list now that the holidays are over, I got to start doing more pop ups. So, as I get that schedule, I'm set in Lollygag in Jackson Boutique, in Dobson and Littleton.

Jen Thyrion: But where can we find you on like social media? Where can people like look at your, like what's your handle? What you mean? Yes. I mean, yes. . Um,

Madison: okay. So Goldie Links, CO Colorado. All right. Well, thank you. Thanks for having me. Of

Jen Thyrion: course. Well, how do you feel? I hope you found value in today's episode. Any walkaway feeling inspired?

I would love to hear from you. Let's link. You can find me on Instagram at GoldieLinkSociety. You can find out more about our permanent jewelry membership at GoldieLinkSociety. com. Our handmade permanent jewelry supplies of connectors, chain, and more at GoldieLinkSupplies. com. Okay, I will see you next time.

Have a golden day.