What it's Like Owning a Hobby Shop

Enjoy a day in the life. Filmed Summer 2023.

[wingtipsworld]

I worked in a large hobbytown for several years and the owner who was a flying buddy of mine told me one day, " you know you only have to work half days when you own your own business, you just have to decide which 12 hours you want to work, the first 12 or the second 12" lol....

[YECE]

Great video! The passion for the products sells stuff better because people gain confidence from yours. You know what you're talking about, and you stay on top of everything. That's dedication! The standing backflip was an excellent touch!!

[jacobbordin]

Only thing left to boost traffic is a mini rc drift course/crawling scale course to encourage people to hang out and make the place look more busy, attract more purchases etc but then again.. space is a big problem too im sure haha, imagine though! nice looking spot

[TXbeats]

Bro having toys is genius. We started going into our local hobbytown because they had kids toys. I now own like 15 RCs 6 months later

[Talkitoutt]

This guy deserves your biz. Great energy, full of knowledge, but most of all seems tapped into his community.

[fogcityrc]

I love this dude. Dang I wish I had a hobby shop near me with Chris as the owner!

[SuperMudbog]

I had no idea you were so close by, I live over in Tampa, and will definitely have to come visit you one day! I'll bring my Xmaxx along, it'll probably be broken as usual.

[scaleworksRC]

I actually called this shop a while back when I was looking for Arrma Vendettas when they were on sale. They were listed in stock online so I was calling to verify. The guy that answered the phone was super helpful, polite, and actually pointed me toward another shop that was closer to me which had the car in stock. That's good business and I'll definitely take a trip out there someday.

[endliberalism]

Dude if you are reading this you gotta know you are really talented and have a gift for sales or something really big ! First time I've seen your channel.

[lucifermorningstar]

I’ve been in a hobby, for at least 25 years, it was cold to see a video how to run a hobby shop. But what would be nice is a video on how you completely got started owning your own hobby shop from start to finish because I’ve always wanted to own my own shop and I have no clue.

[BrianandLilMansStuff]

Subscribed.
Good enthusiasm and lots of great choices in your shop. She did great with the camera as well.
Nice back flip too.
🏁😎👍👍

[jjayguy]

I love your energy! It's contagious! I have a Traxxas Maxx V2, and it gets a lot of attention at the park. It's a great way to meet new people.

[DPWian]

You got my subscription. Appreciate your knowledge and what you do for our hobby. Looking forward to the videos you come out with next.

[hotheadedfilmshhf]

That is a huge thing for me. I like going in and hanging out with other enthusiasts, talking ideas over, showing new builds your working on, and being able to see what your buying in person. Im in Vegas and the only hobby shores left are friendly hobby’s, thankfully they are great people.

[rafaelmendez]

Hey I must say you the man! You work your way up through the hobby and became a hobby enthusiast and on top of that you are now a owner operator. I see you care about your customers and you run a tight ship. Love your videos they are very informative keep up the good work and good luck.

[FeralRC]

We need a Chris in my area. All our hobby shops are a bit lacking and kind of sad. Nothing really close by or in one of the most densely populated counties in Ohio. Lots of more rural areas surrounding with tracks and courses too. We're mostly ordering online here. This actually makes me want to open up a shop and run it like Chris.

[suec]

This guy makes it sound like all fun and games owning a hooby store. It isn't. It's lots of hard work and worry. He didn't say anything about all the paperwork work you have to do. Having to deal with customers that are know it alls, people complaing that your prices are too high. The 80 hour work week that you have to put in. And all the headaches that go into owning a business. I ought to know I started out working in parents hobby store in 1965, the store had been in business since 1932. After working in/ owning it for 35 years myself I closed the doors. I just got burned out. When you own your own small business you have no time for yourself. And now days to open a store you would need at least a million dollars just to get started.

[SuperNikonlover]

Love the store and video! Your enthusiasm and knowledge of the hobby will help very helpful in your success.

[edwinlomonacofoolsend]

Wish this personality carried over to real life. In person is not the same. Not trying be negative. But you see this guy on YouTube and you walk in excited to meet him and assuming he's an enthusiast. What you actually get is a dulled down personality that seems to want to avoid conversation. And I'm one of those customers that comes in with part numbers in hand. So all they have to do is go get the part. I even check their site to make sure it's in stock. What would be amazing is if hobby stores carried aftermarket parts from Vitavon, Scorched, M2C, Hot Racing, Integy, Custom RC Upgrades etc. For us who build custom rc's these parts are always a week away. How awesome would it be if they had an inventory of things like 7075 bulkheads or titanium axles from Scorched rc.

[victorhalada]

That was EXTREMELY INCITEFUL!!! Wish I lived in your area.. May you have continued success!!😇🤙🏽