thefed
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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I've started,sold, operated, and profited from many businesses so far in my life.
My newest brainstorm is to open a retail store that focuses on one thing that REALLY interests me...and is legal! Lol . I've never been able to put a finger on a RETAIL/STOREFRONT business that I'd be interested in running, and could turn an easy profit.
For those who dont know, I;ve had a law enforcement-influenced past. One thing I took well to was growing plants indoors. As I progressed from a hobbyist to a professional, I took a look at the establsihment I dealt with on a constant basis. The grow shop I dealt with was not too far from home..only 10 miles or so. I knew about it because the guy had another one about 45 minutes away from there. It worked so well for him, he has opened yet another hydroponic garden center. They sell lights, nutrients, soils, hydroponic supplies etc.
The un-spoken truth in the industry is that 99% of the products are bought by farmers of marijuana. Nevertheless, the police cant do anything to the shops as long as they dont refer to/mention/show/possess said pot.
I SEE the potential for a lot of traffic...a niche market you might say. I see the owner of the other shops regularly, and his story is remarkable - jailed for 5 years for running a lmarijuana growing FACTORY in the old Budweiser plant. A year after his release, he turns around and opens a very successful, to-the-letter-legal and legimitimate business tha has thrived for quite some time.
Here's my problem: WHERE DO I GET THE PRODUCTS? DO I need to compile a list of everything I want in my store, contact each company, and buy directly from them? I assume I'll be buying cases and having a huge inventory? OR, is there a company out there who can supply the whole storefront plus some backup. so essentially a middleman. I know theres several vendors that do this for places like gas stations or convenience stores...but what about an indoor garden center?
Ive never thought about retail and am just getting the wheels in motion. I really just want to get some #'s together and see what there is
Thanks!
My newest brainstorm is to open a retail store that focuses on one thing that REALLY interests me...and is legal! Lol . I've never been able to put a finger on a RETAIL/STOREFRONT business that I'd be interested in running, and could turn an easy profit.
For those who dont know, I;ve had a law enforcement-influenced past. One thing I took well to was growing plants indoors. As I progressed from a hobbyist to a professional, I took a look at the establsihment I dealt with on a constant basis. The grow shop I dealt with was not too far from home..only 10 miles or so. I knew about it because the guy had another one about 45 minutes away from there. It worked so well for him, he has opened yet another hydroponic garden center. They sell lights, nutrients, soils, hydroponic supplies etc.
The un-spoken truth in the industry is that 99% of the products are bought by farmers of marijuana. Nevertheless, the police cant do anything to the shops as long as they dont refer to/mention/show/possess said pot.
I SEE the potential for a lot of traffic...a niche market you might say. I see the owner of the other shops regularly, and his story is remarkable - jailed for 5 years for running a lmarijuana growing FACTORY in the old Budweiser plant. A year after his release, he turns around and opens a very successful, to-the-letter-legal and legimitimate business tha has thrived for quite some time.
Here's my problem: WHERE DO I GET THE PRODUCTS? DO I need to compile a list of everything I want in my store, contact each company, and buy directly from them? I assume I'll be buying cases and having a huge inventory? OR, is there a company out there who can supply the whole storefront plus some backup. so essentially a middleman. I know theres several vendors that do this for places like gas stations or convenience stores...but what about an indoor garden center?
Ive never thought about retail and am just getting the wheels in motion. I really just want to get some #'s together and see what there is
Thanks!