Our guest today is Julie Walton Garland. As a third-generation owner, Julie has carried Walton's into a new era while honoring the legacy her grandmother began. After earning her B.A. from the University of Colorado Boulder, she returned home to Franklin, Tennessee and officially joined the family business in 2012. Since then, she’s earned her Graduate Gemologist diploma, expanded the brand’s online presence, led a full showroom renovation, and deepened Walton’s commitment to philanthropy and community involvement.

Julie’s love for Franklin, Tennessee, runs deep. She’s a passionate advocate for the continued success of Main Street and takes pride in creating a welcoming, elevated experience for every client who walks through the door.

In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn:

How Julie went from wedding planning after college to a co-owner of her family business
The things her grandmother taught her about running a business
The value of place to family businesses
How Walton’s competes with big national chains and the Internet
The surprising thing about running a family business
And more….

To learn more about Julie and Walton’s Jewelry, visit www.waltonsjewelry.com.

At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com.

If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant.

Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!