Focus on a Veteran Owned Business: TheJewelryRepublic.Com
My Boot-Ass mistake turned into an unexpected career & a new mission.
In the early days of my service as an enthusiastic and very confident E2, armed with a fresh haircut and a guaranteed paycheck, I rushed into a mall jewelry store to purchase something unique for my girlfriend. This decision seemed like a good idea at the time; however, it would immediately affect my near-term financial well-being and general mental health. In short order, I was buttered up, upsold, approved for an excessive loan, and ultimately ripped off. That decision became precisely what I didn't want it to be - an embarrassing and difficult problem to resolve personally and professionally.
This experience and the following consequences became a defining moment for my post-service career. Having survived the aftermath of the East African Embassy Bombings in 1998, a tour to Iraq, and eleven years of a USMC grunt lifestyle, I decided to create a business with a purpose and generate funds directed to the Veterans community and its causes. I found my niche by engaging in the jewelry business and serving veterans to Honor Your Journey©.
Finding Together We Served & Honor Your Journey©
I was one of the very early subscribers of TWS and have always found inspiration from legendary stories shared by many of you. We are creating TWS members a custom military signet ring because they are conversation starters; each one of them holds a story worth sharing within. Our rings typically become an energetic talking point at summer BBQs, poker nights, and unit reunions. They do a great job keeping our crazy stories & past battle buddies alive in the present.
After a busy 11 years, I left the USMC and ultimately took the entrepreneur route. I earned my credentials from the Gemological Institute of America and worked in the industry for over 10 years. Building upon my industry and USMC experience, I created the Jewelry Republic, which contains everything from a design studio to a full-service factory. Our goal at TJR is to create unique products for America’s best sons and daughters, you. I also made a vow that my passion would serve the military community with integrity and honor.
Like TWS, we collect memories. We express yours through customized and personalized military signet rings because we want to Honor Your Journey. We’ve seen that our fellow warriors feel prouder when they’re wearing their story with them. But, especially in moments of pride and anniversaries, those rings become the visual memory of the legends that men and women of TWS can understand and grasp.
The Jewelry Republic: Where Veterans Buy Jewelry®
As a fellow veteran, my team and I are dedicated to making your memories live forever with creativity and passion. We love working with TWS members because we’re one of you, and we're proud to be on the same team. Our duty is to be a part of your journey so we can be there for each other through stories told in the shape of a ring. Our commitment is to make sure we create art that makes you complete and that you can pass on to your sons and daughters.
We offer our range of services and products to this great community at an exclusive member offer with a "TWS2003" 20% discount code. Remember that we are not simply selling a product, but we are writing a story together. Our joint endeavors in sacrificing to get to where we are today making one thing for sure: you will love and embrace your legacy through your ring.
Giving back to the community!
The Jewelry Republic is a synonym of what being part of the military community is all about. Because of it, my team and I feel much more robust and more dedicated than your average jeweler. Thus, I've embraced the privilege of being part of the most hard-working community in America, its veterans and service members.
We have committed a serious amount of our time and earnings to giving back to the military and veteran community because this is much more than a business. The Jewelry Republic has focused its energy and share of annual revenue on the Racing for Heroes team. Through such initiatives, we want to be on the front lines of fighting the veteran suicide pandemic. Our blog explains this best. We want to fulfill our obligation of being there for those fellow veterans who are struggling. TJR is where the veterans are!
What can TJR do for you? Reach out today and be sure that he’s always got your six!
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