The What Sold Podcast - Episode 95 - To Open A Brick And Mortar Shop Or Not To...That Is The Question
Update: 2025-08-06
Description
In this episode of What Sold podcast, Brandon and Matt (aka Rusty) discuss the complexities and considerations of transitioning an online reselling business to a physical brick-and-mortar store. Exploring detailed aspects such as costs, time commitment, storage logistics, and potential benefits, they offer essential advice for anyone contemplating opening a physical storefront. They emphasize the importance of thoroughly understanding your personal goals, financial status, and business model before making such a significant move.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
01:45 The Myth of Easy Money
02:06 The Goodwill Whiskey Flask Story
04:37 Listener Feedback and Business Philosophy
06:16 Challenges of Storage and Scaling
12:11 Practical Considerations for Storage
22:00 Challenges of Selling Large Items
23:28 Considering a Storefront
24:33 Evaluating Store Locations
28:00 Pros and Cons of Having a Store
28:31 Financial and Time Costs
32:37 Marketing and Additional Costs
33:55 Personal Reflections on Business Decisions
38:23 Final Thoughts and Advice
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#brickandmortar #consignmentselling #excessinventory #whatsoldpodcast #rustythereseller #whatsold #reselling #ebaystore #sellingonebay
https://www.youtube.com/@RustyTheReseller
What Sold:
https://www.youtube.com/@whatsold
Postcard Planet:
https://www.youtube.com/@postcardplanet
What Sold Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc513e2aPbloS20mTwuv8bA
00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
01:45 The Myth of Easy Money
02:06 The Goodwill Whiskey Flask Story
04:37 Listener Feedback and Business Philosophy
06:16 Challenges of Storage and Scaling
12:11 Practical Considerations for Storage
22:00 Challenges of Selling Large Items
23:28 Considering a Storefront
24:33 Evaluating Store Locations
28:00 Pros and Cons of Having a Store
28:31 Financial and Time Costs
32:37 Marketing and Additional Costs
33:55 Personal Reflections on Business Decisions
38:23 Final Thoughts and Advice
The What Sold Podcast Subreddit
#brickandmortar #consignmentselling #excessinventory #whatsoldpodcast #rustythereseller #whatsold #reselling #ebaystore #sellingonebay
Rusty the reseller:
https://www.youtube.com/@RustyTheReseller
What Sold:
https://www.youtube.com/@whatsold
Postcard Planet:
https://www.youtube.com/@postcardplanet
What Sold Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc513e2aPbloS20mTwuv8bA
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