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Sanity Files: Jan Forrester

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The Sanity Files: Jan Forrester

How top jewelers keep their cool in a crazy world

Published in the February 2013 issue

JD Designs, Houston, TX
Jan Forrester, owner of JD Designs, has been in the jewelry industry for over 30 years in Houston. “I was a road rep for a while … joined a couple of family firms (including my own family’s) … have had my own store for 11 years … wouldn’t want to do anything else. In what other industry can your clients so quickly become good friends?”

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Sanity Files: Jan Forrester

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The Sanity Files: Jan Forrester

How top jewelers keep their cool in a crazy world

Published in the February 2013 issue

JD Designs, Houston, TX
Jan Forrester, owner of JD Designs, has been in the jewelry industry for over 30 years in Houston. “I was a road rep for a while … joined a couple of family firms (including my own family’s) … have had my own store for 11 years … wouldn’t want to do anything else. In what other industry can your clients so quickly become good friends?”

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Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless

When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time. "We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them. Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."

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