Jim and Brandy Adair Adair Jewelers, Missoula, MT
Jim Adair’s first foray into jewelry retail was a mall store he bought with his father in 1982. In 2000, Adair built a larger freestanding store that became well known in Montana. This year, he opened the Adair Bridal Center with his wife, Brandy. It’s a 24,000 square-foot facility anchored by the 8,000 square-foot Adair Jewelers and the 4,000 square-foot Last Best Bridal Shop, both of which they own and operate. They rent the remaining space to other bridal-service businesses, which allows for easy cross-promotion. They manufacture much of their own bridal and have a large selection of loose diamonds and custom pieces.
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The most important thing I’ve learned about selling engagement rings, is it’s easier and more efficient to talk less and listen more.
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The most enjoyable thing about living in Montana is that I absolutely feel blesssed to see elk, deer, vison, pheasants, and wild turkeys on most days while driving to and from work.
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My perfect day off doesn’t have to be perfect. It would just be nice to have them more often. When that does happen I’m sure it will involve a nap and a beer.
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My secret talent is, all dogs and small children like me. I consider them to be excellent judges of character.
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Right now on my “to-do-list” are these three things: 1) Full tilt Christmas merchandising 2) Hire more employees 3) Manage the website better
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Describe a dream trip? Maybe something with your wife, me-over here. The one that wrote all these, so it’s legible.
