We Opened A Record Store: The Story of How It Happened & What We Have Learned + Q&A with My Wife!

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[@NextPlayRecords]

Y’all are so relatable and down to earth. Folks like that. Congrats on 10 years of marriage and a year of Noble Records store! We will be back to see you soon.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much! We try!

[@walterpen371]

Congrats to both of you. Dillon and Emily you truly are soul mates. Wishing you the best for many years to come. Peace.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you! We are!

[@stevedundee866]

Really inspirational to hear your story Dylan. Remember that Elvis was dirt poor and used to drive trucks. May you be blessed like he was ! Good on you for following your passion 👍

[@christopheratkins7746]

I'm from Wisconsin and when all of this bullshit is over I'm coming down to buy me some records. ...and thanks for the shirt, you two!! Hopefully see you soon !!!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks man! Hope to see you soon!

[@sidvicious3129]

Dylan you and your wife are “The American Dream”.

[@timothymartin548]

I’m wanting to get into collecting records. Stumbled on your videos. You guys are absolutely great! God bless!

[@XZITT]

Yes, They're. And you got a Smart lady there. Love 2 both of you. God Bless.

[@kayleebowman608]

This is giving my 16 year old, pizza working shop self some hope for the future, thanks a lot, so glad for your success! Love supporting the local vinyl shops during the pandemic 😌

[@aminoto-3]

Well don’t you two look beautifully happy together.. I love this channel, best find this year.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@05645ci]

I'm so impressed with your work ethic, determination, and passion....as a wholesale rep in the shoe biz for 40 years I've met 100's of independent retailers, and I'm immediately drawn to the both of you....you have all the intangibles to be a very successful merchant, and believe you me I'm rooting for you and your family. Your love and dedication to each other is so inspiring. I'm 67 and just recently had my vintage turntable restored, and replaced all paper & plastic sleeves for my record collection. I live here in Charlotte and I'll be by to congratulate you on your success and buy some records from you. Best wishes for your continued success, y'all rock!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much! I’m always there Fridays and Saturdays! Sometimes throughout the week! Hope to see you soon!

[@1drible]

I've always wanted to have a record store since I was a child. I think you give a lot of people inspiration. You seem like a good dad on you bust your ass.. you and your wife are amazing. God bless you and I hope you prosper and God bless Noble!

[@donbeals8894]

Happy for you guys and keeping that vinyl groove in your life.

[@weirdspins6315]

Some days I struggle. Thank you for helping me today with feeling better about being myself.

[@markfoster4332]

Hard work and determination pay off. Glad you are still around!

[@218maryland]

This was very inspiring. You both are brave as hell also! Kudos to you two, all the best

[@rockabillyproject8266]

Great video from the archive. I really enjoy your channel and think its great that your wife has been so supportive of you opening a record store and its continuous success. Your passion for music definitely shows through and your channel's videos have been a great part of my vinyl collecting journey as well!

[@BaldyFella]

Fair play to you both for your vision and dedication.

[@bendavis5767]

Really appreciate your authenticity and the passion you have for the things you love. Really enjoy the videos you put out. Keep up the good work!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much!

[@robison5396]

Great to hear your story guys.So happy for you that you've ridden the storm of Covid and you're still going strong.It's so true what you say about " delayed gratification " . Good things always come to those who wait.Vinyl collecting is also about time and nostalgia and to nurture and appreciate, but like a warm fuzzy place, we want to keep returning to it.I wish you both continued success.😉👍

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much man!

[@stinkenstine]

God Bless & good luck ! May your store thrive in prosperity! Keep the love of vinyl alive!

[@tedtimmis8135]

Very happy for you both!

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!

[@black_umbrella_design]

Love stories like this!

[@guyot1979]

Congratulations! Great story, great people, sounds like great shop. Love your vids.

[@DancehallWashington1]

I live in Germany, friends of mine also have a great record store and recently we often have the discussion about the important of local shops, local artists and local culture. We need that! We need people like you. We need shops like Noble Records. Its major essential to the society. Maybe one day i have the chance to visit you´re record store. Maybe... Awesome job and all the best for your and your families future :)

[@benjaminsavage4204]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@frankfedde5149]

Great teamwork, you guys, and wonderful story! Good luck for the future!

[@jw7109]

Man, what a great story! I watch you're channel almost everyday. I wish you guys the best of luck!

[@christopherhenderson6525]

Proud Of Y'all! Dreams Come True! Congratulations On Both Anniversaries Marriage & Family Business! My Wife , and I Def. Need to Visit Noble Records!

[@groovekickerkb]

It is so lovely that you share your story. Especially so because you are so frank about the financial challenges, so many people want to pretend it’s all glamorous. Its really refreshing to hear the real of it not just the frosting on top.

[@_Vinyl-zs8fe]

So glad for you and your family. Great story and it couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Blessings to you and yours my friend.

[@andrewm7304]

All the best to the both of you!!

[@dzh70]

Hey guys, just so you know, I discovered your channel during the lockdown here in Serbia, Europe and you make those shitty days brighter. :) Thanks for all the great videos and recommendations that helped me discover a lot of cool music. Keep up the great work and hope your shop stays open for many many years. :)

[@chrismcgovern1647]

Congrats to you both on the store! This is a great story! I have wanted to open a record shop myself, and this is an interesting but also rather grave reminder of how difficult it can be along the way.

[@bkatbamna]

Very happy for your success.

[@sylvainripaud]

I'm glad I watched the video till the end. You made my day with the parental stuff ! But congrats for your amazing and also very emotional story. Long Life Noble Records 🙏

[@vinylcarolina3407]

Cheers on many more years out there! Looking forward to stopping in again soon, and hopefully on a day when you'll be there. Would love to meet you.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!!!! I’m usually there for sure Fridays and Saturdays.

[@bdbeatle1]

What a great success story!!!!

[@robcundari3406]

Congratulations Guys! Great to see the progression of your passion to something substantial and enjoyable. Keep the dream going!

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!

[@SPSteve]

There was a record store in Sioux City Iowa called Uncle John's that was located in an older residential area. The store had tremendous atmosphere and amazing music was always playing back when vinyl was king (CD's didn't exist). The store was a destination. If I had my vinyl moved to digital I'd offer up my 550 LP's. I'm enjoying your videos and I'm buying a t-shirt. Good luck with the store!

[@DanteOligueri]

You both seems to be such nice people. Good luck in all your projects!!!!

[@morganboy1]

Great hearing your story. I have a sole proprietor business myself. I actually started watching your videos a while back not knowing that your shop is literally five miles from my house! Once I figured that out I've stopped in a number of times. Great selection and wonderful shop, I will definitely be stopping in on a regular basis. I wish you guys the best.

[@tanduay64]

Fantastic video...such a positive influence. Thanks for laying it out there.....

[@noblerecords]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@sonsaanich]

Hey! I’m up in Victoria, BC. I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos- the finds, the grails, life through your collecting and your commitment to open a store. You 2 rock! Visiting your store is now on my bucket list.

[@tkahres]

Such a sweet video. I've been wanting to open my own shop for most of my adult life, and you guys gives me hope that one day that might be a reality. thanks

[@FlyingTies]

Love this channel, thanks for all the videos!

[@lanesumner2293]

Great story. Thank you.

[@utp216]

Such an awesome story! And you have the best partner in the world! 🤗

[@scullybyrne]

Amazing story guys, congrats on coming up on 2 years. Love the channel

[@Roberob1189]

I’m glad you both did well, and then survived during the pandemic. You both are great and I absolutely love your videos. Keep it up. It will only get better. It will only go further. I always had records. Never really listened much. Just had them because they were part of “history”. Recently about a few months ago I got into vinyl heavy. Going a a search for specific records, coming home from a long day of work and laying down vinyl is amazing. I bought high end speakers, a high-ish middle of the line record player and added a bunch to my already existing collection of records all in the last few months. It’s great. Wish you both the best.

[@ufobigfoot4002]

Man I’ve been following your journey for awhile and can’t express how much i respect you and your family for following your dream. And I will get to your shop one day and buy all the punk and new wave!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks man!!!

[@thamaskedcollector7041]

It must have been a liberating feeling to do what you love. If you’ve made it through this year, next year should be a breeze. Continued success.

[@permit40]

I have a huge collection of records and CDs. I will visit your store one day! I live in Florida, but my family was in North Carolina since the late 1700's Waxhaw NC. The earliest ancestor, Jaz Wilson owned a general store and blacksmith shop in Waxhaw. Love your passion for music!

[@zbrady]

Bro when I clicked your link I had no intention of watching this whole video, but so inspiring. You hit the nail on the head...your wife can make or break your dreams! I ordered a T-Shirt but I hope my family can come to the shop soon!

[@noblerecords]

Zach! Long time no see! Let me know when you can visit! I’ll make sure to be there! Would love to catch up!

[@route66rob1]

You two are such an amazing couple !!! I wish you both all the best.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!!!

[@adamscott1205]

Loved this video guys! Had just watched your podcast one talking with Emily about all the years leading up to the store. I know you will continue to have great success because of all the hard work and sacrifices you have both endured to get where you are! God had the plan all along- you guys had the faith, endurance and love to make it happen. Great couple, great story and an amazing record store! Blessings to you and your boys.

[@troupetrice3720]

Just stumbled on your channel and love y’all already! Bravo on taking the risk and better yet, doing it together! Love it!

[@rocky-o]

God bless you guys...you are indeed noble...and noble records ain't goin' nowhere...keep on keepin' on my friends...peace always...rocky

[@mlblue5355]

Amazing people! I’m very happy that you followed your passion. It must be very difficult to sell some of the albums you acquirer. I hope things can continue to get better and better! Your videos are awesome! I’m learning a lot! Thanks!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@donwest2513]

Love your story! Can't wait to visit from Florida. Happy 10th Anniversary (You compliment each other so well). Wishing you all the best!

[@drewmihans5266]

Congrats! Can’t wait to visit someday.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks for watching!

[@TrevorandRana]

much love from Detroit, gotta order a T-shirt from you guys someday. This video really reminded me of how important it is to support your local shop. I'm in southeast Michigan about 15 minutes from Detroit and there are shops all the way down Woodward to Detroit to jack whites third man shop. All of those shops are so great and all of them have their own niche. Found sound is where you go and they'll have all the new stuff from all sorts of genres. Solo records is a fun digging spot you really never know what you'll find from them. And my favorite shop, The Detroit Record Club. They just opened a little over a year ago and it's my favorite. They take amazing care of everything that comes in the shop, everything is cleaned and put in an outer sleeve. Plus just the relationship I've developed with the guys who own/work there is the best. We've gotten to know each other through music and it's just something really special.

[@chrisbarry1014]

This is an amazing story! Congrats and more power to both of you!

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!

[@thephantomwire2215]

Love y’all’s story!! Very inspiring :)

[@bryanakers6023]

I'm from Cleveland, but travel down south from time to time. Love records, and if we're ever in Charlotte - we'll stop in!

[@matthewschottel]

Loved the video! Congrats on all of your success.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelday1192]

I'm just getting into records, the more time I spend with the vinyl the more I learn. 6 yrs ago I inherited a collection been through the 45's three times organizing now I'm starting the Lp's getting a lot of sealed or nm. Uncle had a collection of over 30 yrs.

[@georgealanlpsandcds9311]

What you guys did is pretty awesome - I am in the process of rebuilding my record collection that I gave up years ago. Congratulations!

[@matshult4781]

Big Hello from Sweden. So great to see you to talking about opening Noble Records and all the efforts you had to put in to get it running. Also thanks for all the great videos Dillon. It is very inspiring I must say. Cheers and peace from Malmo Sweden.

[@ASennaFan]

Great video and very inspirational. I also have an autistic son and can relate, it sounds like you are great parents and I hope you have all the success you deserve with Noble Records.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@mikehaden6553]

Good stuff! Loved hearing your story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks for watching!

[@latisharivera995]

This is so encouraging!

[@noblerecords]

🙏🙏🙏

[@johnmiller3689]

Awesome story, made your dreams come true!

[@kendellchurch15]

i needed this. i just got my first job and it’s already taking it’s toll on me and this video made me realize how much control over my life i really do have. just awesome

[@noblerecords]

You do have control over your life and future. I worked a lot of jobs I hated, sometimes you have to pay your dues, but always work towards your goals. Thanks for watching!

[@philipmcp]

I think some folks assume that record store owners have some kind of magic pipeline to riches (and 1st presses). Your story of feeling unfulfilled to opening your dream shop is highly relatable. And an inspiration to those wanting to take a leap in their life to feel nourished when they wake up to face the day. Can't recall how the algorithm brought me to you but I appreciate all the videos. This one especially.

[@Techrewinds]

Congrats on your new records store !

[@utubernan1223]

I have been collecting records since I was a kid when I discovered my Dad’s collection. That was the 70s. In the mid 80s, everyone got mesmerized by CDs and threw all their records away and I kept mine cuz I loved them. CDs are portable and great but nothing beats the classic sound of vinyl.

[@budokarate6212]

I have a great amount of respect for both you and your wife. A very inspirational story. Thanks for posting.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks!!!

[@jamescurcio4852]

God Bless! Your story is awesome. Dreams can come true with belief and hard work!

[@dimebagdave77]

I'm here in New Bern, N.C. I've been watching you grab those cool collections for the store and enjoying seeing your personal stuff.especially the Led Zeppelin 🤘🔥 I admire what you two have done man, something I've always wanted to do myself

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much man! It’s been a Wild ride!

[@ratherunfortunatelol]

Super inspirational. I’m in Southeastern VA and I hope to make it out there one day.

[@curaeus007]

Hi from Australia. Love your videos. Great to see you having success doing something you obviously love. And you are lucky to have Emily right by your side-what a lady! Retail is hard all the time everywhere, even without Covid. Hope you continue to be successful.

[@larstu24]

I just found this video and I will watch the others. Good on both of you,, all the best.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you! 🙏

[@smalaveetil]

First time coming across your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. It's so easy to hoard skills, traits, lessons learned for fear of competition. Your openess is going to bode well for you and give you many returns. I hope to have my own shop one day in VA.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much for watching! Good luck!

[@iconicon5642]

Inspirational work guys.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!

[@peterrech2307]

greetings from Melbourne, Australia. great video again, i hope to get over there once our border opens again and i can get a flight.

[@aaperez58]

I'm a music junkie and I live in New York City and I just of course do the pandemic have had a life adjustment LOL anyhow I've been going through KZbin and I came across your channel and I absolutely love it and this particular presentation with you and your wife and how you got started is absolutely just an incredibly beautiful story of what two people who believe in each other can achieve and when they work hard to be in sync going in the same direction what the result can be well all I can say is congratulations on the first of multiple decades and of course hopefully someday if I pass through North Carolina I will stop in at your store. God bless you both and keep this world rocking with all the good music that there is because music is a universal language.

[@JohnMacRae23]

Following you recently, live far away in NY, but love your story, and your videos. You seem like super good folks, I wish you long long success with the record store.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@danakimborowicz5812]

Great video guys, I loved it!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks man!

[@arcadiabay8206]

Dude that is so awesome you made your dream come true, you guys give me hope! I just quit my own soul sucking job to begin an apprenticeship building guitars. Rock and roll babayyy!!!

[@webdoc90]

Finally got to visit today. Saw you for a second. I opened a small business Feb 2020. Doing well just like you are. Congrats. I purchased your Cork City recording from the wall.

[@andygoldblatt]

What an inspiring story. Best of luck to you and congrats on following your dream. I know exactly where you're located and look forwarding to visiting next time I'm in Charlotte.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks! Hope to see you soon!

[@tonypoulos1187]

Condrats! Keep the "Mo" Going!

[@krystaltee9769]

Great video! Keep 'em comin' 🙂

[@noblerecords]

Thank you 🙏

[@LaxnessUthaug]

Great video you guys, I have been watching from Denmark ever since the pandemic first broke out, and I started to get into the hobby again! And you videos really opened my eyes to many great records, I hope to visit Noble Records some day!

[@coreysmith9195]

This video made me wanna subscribe. Stumbled upon you recently collected forever, been a full time Vtg dealer for years, got over records when it felt stale and hard to find, now clothes are stale and I am diving deeper into selling records and loving your videos and your taste.

[@bigboxbobby2]

I wish I could come over to Noble Records in Charlotte and buy a ton of records but I live in London in the UK and a trip stateside isn't going to happen for a while yet. I am sending you positive vibes. I love hearing about your adventures. You guys are inspirational. thanks Bob

[@wesleysteyn3006]

Awesome post guys!! I am so happy for you two that you guys were able to ride the pandemic out so far. May your business just go to new heights year after year. I love your you tube channel and will definitely buy some merchandise, all the way from the UK 👍🏻

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much!

[@GilWandered]

I searched up how to open a record store and this was the first video I clicked. Sure it was 42 min long but I was listening to this as if it were a podcast and re-sleeving a bunch of records! I'm so happy I found this video and it was so relatable, to an extent. New sub and I love the content you have Dylan and Emily, I'm definitely going to stop by when passing through town! Hope you guys are still doing great and business is booming!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much!

[@Bootradr]

Good luck with the new record store! I'm sure it doesn't feel new after already doing it for a year. But whatever the case, I hope y'all are very successful with it. I found your KZbin channel through a comment made on another KZbin channel I am 95% sure as I have been learning and reacquainting myself with the vinyl passion again. And I've enjoyed your videos and the knowledge you share in those videos. I'm a diehard Led Zeppelin fan as well as the diehard Journey fan (certain eras of Journey anyhow). But I just love music and have since I was a kid. I love all kinds of good music and thrive on the mid-60s to maybe mid '80s era of rock and roll the most. My tastes and ear for music has changed through the years as well and I have noticed that vinyl collecting really expands my desire to check out things I never even considered checking out during the CD years. I don't know why? But I know that it's something I have noticed. It could be the fidelity of the medium or the memories associated with the albums I grew up listening to. Music can take you places in your mind, back to specific times and moments in your life, like nothing else can do. At least it's that way for me and a lot of people I know. So I'm always a supporter of those who are trying to help me with my passions. And especially when they share the same passions themselves. I'm legally blind now and I didn't really think I'd be able to get back into vinyl collecting like I used to do until I actually did it. Not only for visual reasons but financial reasons as well were factors since I don't make the money I used to when I had a normal job. But I'm so glad I took the plunge a little over a year ago and started collecting again when I had the funds to purchase a good turntable and start purchasing the music I wanted on vinyl. It's definitely a trip down memory lane and it's something I have been very active in, and learning a lot about, over the last year and a few months. I can't explain what it does to me when I'm able to sit back and enjoy the incredible audio and remember, and sort of relive, what the music did to me decades ago when I was first getting into it. It's a wonderful medium and I'm glad to hear that so many others have been getting into vinyl again as the vinyl revolution surges. I didn't even know that was happening when I was able to finally start back. I just learned about it as I learned about a lot of things dealing with vinyl and vinyl collecting nowadays that I didn't really know about when I was younger. But it's great to see the community of vinyl enthusiasts that are out there today and see how well this passion is thriving! Oh yeah, and not to forget mentioning the younger generation I have seen getting into a lot of the older music on vinyl. I had all but given up hope on the "youngsters" (I'm 55) carrying on any of the great classics we love. Little did I know, there really are quite a number of new collectors that are really young and getting into the same stuff like Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd or whatever that we did when we were there age. They're going to be the ones carrying it on in the decades to come once we are gone :-) Again, good luck on the record store and if I'm ever out in your part of the country I will definitely be stopping in and browsing/buying. I'll probably be buying from you online before that too haha. God Bless and keep up the good work! 🎶😎🎶.

[@waynec8035]

Congratulations on a successful business to both of you and for sharing your experiences. I know it wasn’t easy. I was part of the recording industry and helped engineer and mix many local albums here in Hawaii during the 70’s. I applaud you keeping the vinyl recording industry alive and enjoy your channel. I just ordered one of your t-shirts I thought was very appropriate. You are correct, “Vinyl is not going anywhere”. Aloha and stay safe to you both.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much!

[@Pauldjreadman]

I used to run a record shop. I'm back selling vinyl online. I love it. Not enough stock at the moment as its a hobby, but I like it.

[@EnzoRocks]

Love it, Great story. I can relate, so happy for you guys~🤘🏼 I have renewed faith in the possibility of a rewarding personal relationship too, Ha! Emily is your grail, Congrats. ✊🏼 Keep up the good fight!