EP19: Is It Time to Take Your Business to Brick & Mortar? How to Find and Launch Your First Location
As an entrepreneur, perhaps you’ve been managing your business from your home, on the web, or via mobile means–but you may find yourself starting to outgrow these platforms. If so, maybe it’s time to find a location to call home for your business! The process of finding and opening a brick and mortar location can be intimidating, but we’re here for you! There are a lot of factors to consider (including if making the move to and the investment in a physical space is the right next step), and we’ll walk you through the most important variables as to setting up shop and launching your business to its next level.
In this episode, Toa will discuss:
How to determine when it’s time to take the leap into a physical location
Researching the right neighborhood and space for your business
Ideas on how to build out the space so it’s functional and represents your brand well
Tips for opening day and how to make it a success
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Resources Mentioned From the Episode
Quotable Moments From the Episode
“There's a lot of different ways to take a medium step or a baby step before you go into a brick and mortar location of your own; it is a really big decision and it is a really big step.” - Toa Green
“Of all the many locations I have looked at for various projects, none of them have ever been 100% perfect. You have to decide; what are the factors that are really important to you? Is it budget? Is it location? Is it clientele? Is it a specific neighborhood? You just want to make sure that you get your priorities in order." - Toa Green
"I really love creating experiences and placemaking. It's not just building walls; it's building and creating the full experience of what it's like when somebody walks through your doors. What is it going to feel like? What are they going to be able to purchase? What sort of energy are you trying to create?’” - Toa Green
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