Intentional Parenting Podcast - The Show About How To Be A Great Mom Or Dad And Parent With Purpose

Show Notes In this episode, I get to interview my father-in-law, as his business, Steffen's Jewelry, celebrates its 60th Anniversary. After spending a couple years working in a watchmaking factory, Roger Steffen's dad, Ray, moved to Rensselaer, IN and opened Steffen's Jewelry in April 1956. Like Father, Like Son Roger started working for his dad in 1970 after getting trained in watch repair and jewelry work. In 1986, Roger purchased the business from his dad. Ray retired a couple years later and Roger continues in the business today. It was not an easy start in 1956 as there were two other jewelry businesses in town at the time. But through diligence and hard work, Ray was built a successful business. Family Tradition Through the years, Steffen's Jewelry has truly been a family effort. Roger's mom, Lucille, helped with the book work and after Ray retired, Roger's wife Vickie came to work for the store. For several years they have also had help from their daughter, Heather, during Christmas season and at vario