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Why Start A Retro Video Game Store? with Josh Rook
Manage episode 450258576 series 2849564
Josh Rook shares how he transformed his passion for retro gaming into a thriving store called 8-Bit Legends in Jonesboro, Arkansas, all while working as a full-time firefighter. He progressed from being a home-based reseller to owning a physical retail location and discusses the challenges associated with a brick-and-mortar. Josh shares insights on how he balances these two roles and emphasizes the importance of physical media.
Connect with Josh!
Facebook: facebook.com/8BitLegendsVideoGames
Instagram: instagram.com/8_bit_legends_video_games
Chapters
1. The Impact of Physical Media Ownership (00:00:00)
2. Optimizing Store Credit and Sourcing (00:13:24)
3. Game Store Inventory and Profit Margins (00:26:51)
4. The Future of Physical Media Ownership (00:33:17)
5. Expanding a Game Store Business (00:44:18)
80 episodes
Manage episode 450258576 series 2849564
Josh Rook shares how he transformed his passion for retro gaming into a thriving store called 8-Bit Legends in Jonesboro, Arkansas, all while working as a full-time firefighter. He progressed from being a home-based reseller to owning a physical retail location and discusses the challenges associated with a brick-and-mortar. Josh shares insights on how he balances these two roles and emphasizes the importance of physical media.
Connect with Josh!
Facebook: facebook.com/8BitLegendsVideoGames
Instagram: instagram.com/8_bit_legends_video_games
Chapters
1. The Impact of Physical Media Ownership (00:00:00)
2. Optimizing Store Credit and Sourcing (00:13:24)
3. Game Store Inventory and Profit Margins (00:26:51)
4. The Future of Physical Media Ownership (00:33:17)
5. Expanding a Game Store Business (00:44:18)
80 episodes
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