Designer Profiles

5 Things We Never Knew About: Monica Rich Kosann

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Published

12 years ago

April 30, 2012

INSTORE Staff Instore May 2012 Issue

5 Things We Never Knew About: Monica Rich Kosann

“I was a child model and actress. I was all eyes so I was always picked to play the sad child.”
“I always wanted my mom’s charm bracelet. She gave it to my sister, but no worries — I started my own collection!”
“Everyone in my family calls me Gracie. As in Allen. Maybe it had to do with the time I put a fairly large deposit into the mailbox by accident.”
“My middle name is Agnes. I can deal with it now.”
“My first job out of college was working at Bloomingdale’s as an assistant buyer in hosiery. I had to take returns of dirty hose.”

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”