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Jimmy DeGroot

IN THIS EPISODE of the satirical Gene the Jeweler series, Gene talks about the the deal he struck with another local business.

They’re supposed to promote each other, and Gene considers this to be his “best trade ever.”

Working with other local businesses can, of course, be great. But in this case there’s a problem: severe lack of synergy.

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Video: Gene the Jeweler Talks About Work Stress

Some of his anxiety may be self-induced.

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February 6, 2020

Jimmy DeGroot

IN THIS EPISODE of Jimmy DeGroot’s satirical Gene the Jeweler series, Gene again talks with his therapist, revealing a few tidbits about his work stresses.

As Gene says: “There’s a lot to consider there.”

We’re not trained in psychiatry or counseling, but we have to wonder if implementing better business practices might clear up a lot of Gene’s anxiety.

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Video: How Gene Got Into the Jewelry Business … And the Talent He Never Used

Gene was a prodigy of sorts.

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4 months ago

October 29, 2019

Jimmy DeGroot

IN THIS EPISODE of Jimmy DeGroot’s satirical Gene the Jeweler series, Gene continues his psychiatric therapy, divulging a bit more about his childhood.

One thing’s for sure: Gene sure comes from a dedicated family of jewelers.

But you get the feeling Gene’s parents may have pushed the family business on him a bit too hard.

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