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Gene the Jeweler Hired His Nephew … And at Least Insurance Covered the Damage

Hiring a relative can sometimes be a great idea. This wasn’t one of those times.

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6 years ago

May 28, 2018

INSTORE Staff

In this episode of the satirical Gene the Jeweler series, Gene talks about the time he hired his nephew Jason as a goldsmith.

Hiring a relative doesn’t always have to be a bad thing, but in this case, it didn’t work out so well.

You see, Jason had no experience at all. And there were other problems.

At least the insurance company paid for the damage.

Gene the Jeweler Hired His Nephew … And at Least Insurance Covered the Damage

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.”