ABOUT Jody McDonald Niklaus Owner/Designer/ Artist/Framer McDonald-Niklaus Framing & Treasured Gifts

We asked Jody some questions about her life, career and business. Below are her candid answers to these questions

• What was the main reason you decided to enter this field?

While attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, I managed an art and frame gallery. After graduation, I decided to open a frame, art and gift gallery in my hometown.

• Who was the one person who helped you the most in your professional career?

Roberta Franklin, the owner of the frame and art gallery in Pittsburgh.

• Tell us the one thing you really like best about your job.

The opportunity to be creative everyday and meet great people.

• What was the best business advice that you ever received?

To treat people right and offer a good product at a fair price.

• Tell us your philosophy for doing business.

The most important step of each project is the one you're working on.

• What is the most rewarding moments in your job?

Every time a customer is excited about the project we have completed.

• What is your ultimate goal?

To build a successful art gallery, frame and gift shop and, continue to promote art.

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