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Video: Things Are Looking Good in the Jewelry Business … but Don’t Get Too Comfortable

It’s smart to get ready for a downturn even when times are good.

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5 years ago

November 2, 2018

Jim Ackerman

THINGS HAVE been looking pretty good in the jewelry business, says marketing expert Jim Ackerman.

But this is no time to get complacent.

In the video below, he explains how you can prepare for the economic downturn that will, without a doubt, come along eventually.

Take a look:

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Wilkerson: “They Feel Like Family”

Newton’s Jewelers in Fort Smith, Ark., was a true institution. But after being at the helm for most of his life, owner (and descendent of the original founder) Kelly Newton decided it was time to retire. He chose Wilkerson to handle the sale. “I’ve known the owners of Wilkerson for a long, long time. I felt at home with them,” he says. The final retirement sale was just a “blast” and the Wilkerson sales team made it so very simple and straightforward, says Newton. Would he recommend Wilkerson to others? Absolutely. “They’ve done incredible work,” says Newton. “They feel like family.”