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On Store Ownership: Many Hats, One Head

Delegate all you want, but ownership has its own set of rules.

BY DAVID BLITT

David Blitt: Many Hats, One Head

Published in the April 2014 issue

I thought of this last Friday as I reached exhaustion at the end of a long day. I had worn the following hats:

Started with a difficulty in our QuickBooks … bookkeeper.

Had to deal with a staffing issue on a commission … arbitrator.

Sent out two online wires and confirmed banking balances online … banker.

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Custom designed a wedding band for a client … designer.

Confirmed that a pearl strand and white gemstone in an inheritance were not genuine … gemologist.

Dealt with an irate client over a return because she “hates jewelry and did not know why her husband would buy her earrings?”… customer care representative.

Calmed down small children of a client while the customer was with a staff member and children were going wild on the water fountain … baby sitter.

Had to repair the fence outside as wind blew out some boards the evening before … carpenter.

Repaired an expansion bracelet for an older client, free of charge … watch-repair person.

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Finding the repair that nobody can find and “has disappeared” (and they say that men can’t find things!) … super sleuth detective.

Added two new items to our inventory and placed two online orders … inventory control personnel.

Had to show staff why computers in network were working but “not for them” … IT specialist.

Worked on creative for new radio ads and went over idea with manager for new promotion … marketing specialist.

Repaired a tip with the new Orion arc welder … goldsmith.

Changed an LED strip in showcase … electrician.

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Prepared details for small claims court case I launched against a radio station … paralegal.

I think I may have had a couple more chores, but stopping at this point seems reasonable as my neck was sore from supporting so many hats. And for the people who say I should delegate more, I am doing just that. It is just that “stuff” happens and ownership has its own set of rules.

David Blittis the owner of Troy Shoppe Jewellers in Calgary, Canada. He’s still looking for a hat that fits more than 10 gallons

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David Blitt: Many Hats, One Head

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On Store Ownership: Many Hats, One Head

Delegate all you want, but ownership has its own set of rules.

BY DAVID BLITT

David Blitt: Many Hats, One Head

Published in the April 2014 issue

I thought of this last Friday as I reached exhaustion at the end of a long day. I had worn the following hats:

Started with a difficulty in our QuickBooks … bookkeeper.

Had to deal with a staffing issue on a commission … arbitrator.

Sent out two online wires and confirmed banking balances online … banker.

Advertisement

Custom designed a wedding band for a client … designer.

Confirmed that a pearl strand and white gemstone in an inheritance were not genuine … gemologist.

Dealt with an irate client over a return because she “hates jewelry and did not know why her husband would buy her earrings?”… customer care representative.

Calmed down small children of a client while the customer was with a staff member and children were going wild on the water fountain … baby sitter.

Had to repair the fence outside as wind blew out some boards the evening before … carpenter.

Repaired an expansion bracelet for an older client, free of charge … watch-repair person.

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Finding the repair that nobody can find and “has disappeared” (and they say that men can’t find things!) … super sleuth detective.

Added two new items to our inventory and placed two online orders … inventory control personnel.

Had to show staff why computers in network were working but “not for them” … IT specialist.

Worked on creative for new radio ads and went over idea with manager for new promotion … marketing specialist.

Repaired a tip with the new Orion arc welder … goldsmith.

Changed an LED strip in showcase … electrician.

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Prepared details for small claims court case I launched against a radio station … paralegal.

I think I may have had a couple more chores, but stopping at this point seems reasonable as my neck was sore from supporting so many hats. And for the people who say I should delegate more, I am doing just that. It is just that “stuff” happens and ownership has its own set of rules.

David Blittis the owner of Troy Shoppe Jewellers in Calgary, Canada. He’s still looking for a hat that fits more than 10 gallons

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After 139 Years, A Family Legacy Finds Its Perfect Exit With Wilkerson.

When third-generation jeweler Sam Sipe and his wife Laura decided to close Indianapolis’ historic J.C. Sipe Jewelers, they turned to Wilkerson to handle their retirement sale. “The conditions were right,” Sam explains of their decision to close the 139-year-old business. Wilkerson managed the entire going-out-of-business sale process, from marketing strategy to sales floor operations. “Our goal was to convert our paid inventory into retirement funds,” notes Sam. “The results exceeded expectations.” The Sipes’ advice for jewelers considering retirement? “Contact Wilkerson,” Laura says. “They’ll help you transition into retirement with confidence and financial security.”

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