letterfromtheeditor
Recognizing the industry’s next generation A new year always makes one think about fresh starts and new beginnings. In this issue we profile, Lana Schmidt, a Watch It! franchise owner whose unconventional entrÊe into the industry was a unique and refreshing one. Often in our industry the love for jewellery is passed down the family tree. There are many businesses, both retail and manufacture, that have survived the test of time by being passed from one generation to another. I found it very interesting that Schmidt who worked in healthcare for 20 years before taking over a Watch It! in Edmonton, with no history in the business or retail sectors, has made a great success of her new venture. Schmidt proves that enthusiasm and great customer service go a long way in opening doors in an industry where legacies and dynasties are the norm. We are celebrating not only a new year, but also a new generation of franchisees and retailers that show this industry is incredibly welcoming, inviting and scalable.
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Olivier Felicio Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
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