Opening a Pack and Ship store

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Pack and Ship University

Pack and Ship University

Күн бұрын

Run down of my process so far opening a pack and ship store. Only 3 weeks from opening day! If anyone wants more information on any subject regarding opening a pack and ship store please let me know in the comment or email me at postalprospackandship@gmail.com. I appreciate all of the support and viewers I have received so far!

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@robinsutton5611
@robinsutton5611 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. You are appreciated
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@tianasmall4063
@tianasmall4063 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking your time to explain everything and making it VERY simple. You’re real and authentic..don’t pay ignorant ppl any mind. I’ve learned more from this one video than I did from any other video claiming to teach someone how to get started with this process. Continue to do what you do. You’re very appreciated.
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@le_th_
@le_th_ 8 ай бұрын
Hope your first holiday season went well! Congratulations on opening your new business!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
Happy holidays!
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood Жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about opening shipping store here in Las Vegas. You’re Very informative, please keep providing more details. Thank you
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Hello, and thank you I appreciate it. Will have more content soon!
@fieldnegro5620
@fieldnegro5620 11 ай бұрын
Hey Im in Vegas too, looking to do the same thing... and other things as well..
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood 11 ай бұрын
Oh cool bro! Yeah I’m trying to get one now. I heard it’s a great business
@user-tu7jq3ll6g
@user-tu7jq3ll6g 7 ай бұрын
Same I been thinking of opening one in Las Vegas as well
@rcrosby640
@rcrosby640 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking at doing the same out I'm Covington Ga... just starting my research now
@jeremychavez6581
@jeremychavez6581 Жыл бұрын
YES! A VIDEO ON FINANCING PLEASE!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Will make one soon!
@robertraykhelson7721
@robertraykhelson7721 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences 👍👍 looking forward to your next videos and hope to build my own store in the near future! Thanks again! - Rob
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@shadowfangs98
@shadowfangs98 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm about to sign a lease also. Your info helped alot 🙏
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@jaredkolleh2952
@jaredkolleh2952 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! This was educational
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@alexandretarifa8745
@alexandretarifa8745 5 ай бұрын
Valuable information. Thank you for sharing.
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@alexandretarifa8745
@alexandretarifa8745 5 ай бұрын
@@theipasa23 I'll get in touch when I'm ready to go.
@user-dj6pv6cs5s
@user-dj6pv6cs5s 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Newbie to your channel. If you haven't already, can you do a video of startup cost/expenses, (operational costs), such as utilities, deposits, permits, equipment rentals, signage, insurance, supplies, etc.
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 11 ай бұрын
My 5 year forecasting videos has the answers you may be looking for!
@user-dj6pv6cs5s
@user-dj6pv6cs5s 11 ай бұрын
@@theipasa23 thank you so much. It helped a great deal!!!
@lukasaranda6558
@lukasaranda6558 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TraderJane247
@TraderJane247 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. looking forward to more videos.
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@courtneywillis9584
@courtneywillis9584 11 ай бұрын
Mason thank you for sharing your journey. I'm definitely interested in opening a store in metro Atlanta. Need to do more research and understand more before putting in the real work. I'm also fworking on business funding now. I'll email for all the info. Continued success.
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support! Email me for sure would love to hear more about your future store in Atlanta!
@GaryHill-n9x
@GaryHill-n9x 8 күн бұрын
What about adding a Amazon return center
@ShawnnaJohnsonPublicFigure
@ShawnnaJohnsonPublicFigure 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge! Also yes I would like to know what you are pricing the boxes please. Thank you! God Bless!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@George-zj2ll
@George-zj2ll 4 ай бұрын
Would you mind sharing your projection please? I really appreciate your insight in this topic. Best luck to your business!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 3 ай бұрын
On my website at www.theipasa.com
@nuimage6336
@nuimage6336 Жыл бұрын
Hi there and thank you so much for sharing! I'm currently in the research phase but hope to one day open a store in my area. I'm not sure if I will require financing so I'm interested to know all startup costs involved (lease, pos systems, printers, mailboxes, boxes, etc..) so that I'd have a rough projection to open doors. I will email you for this information. Thanks again.
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I’ll reply to your email. Thank you!
@MinhVu-zf2fn
@MinhVu-zf2fn Жыл бұрын
@postalprospackship could I possibly get that information as well? I will email you right now.
@juanitapulley1986
@juanitapulley1986 11 ай бұрын
Can you send me information also. Thanks
@TruthTiger
@TruthTiger 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video, thanks so much
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Candence.Candance
@Candence.Candance 8 ай бұрын
This is very helpful thank you
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dapperblue6165
@dapperblue6165 9 ай бұрын
Hey I really appreciate this video, there’s not many like this. I’m thinking of opening a UPS store myself after being a UPS customer myself sending about 150-200 packages a day
@dapperblue6165
@dapperblue6165 9 ай бұрын
Can you go over what commission the shipping store gets from say a 10 dollar UPS ground label or a $20 dollar 3 days label label? Thanks from New York
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 9 ай бұрын
I had a video discussing this but got in trouble with FedEx for showing percentages and rates. Sadly I cannot make another or disclose this info in detail. Label margins are another story, most stores are between 45-50% so a $10 label would be $5 profit for the store and $15 cost to the customer at 50% margins. Goes the same for any shipping type just depends on where you set your stores margins.
@dapperblue6165
@dapperblue6165 8 ай бұрын
thank u so much, u can delete my comment, i dont want u to be in any trouble thanks again @@theipasa23
@evesdiy3405
@evesdiy3405 7 ай бұрын
DON’T DO THE (U$$ S$$$$) The guidelines are ridiculous and if you don’t meet them they can take your store away from you. It’s best to do your own shipping store on your terms. I been working for that business for 5 years and been a manager for them for 1 year.
@dapperblue6165
@dapperblue6165 7 ай бұрын
@@evesdiy3405 thank u very much… one of my friends works at a UPS and he says that the rules r strict cus now u even need to open on Sunday’s
@CJ-vs5sl
@CJ-vs5sl Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this. If you can make a video about pricing , I would very appreciate.
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And will do when I get the chance.
@ShipMichigan
@ShipMichigan Жыл бұрын
You also may not need an industrial printer either based on the research I've done and talking with the owner of a ship and print store. They just have 2 printers from somewhere like best buy
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
I am going to rent an industrial printer to start and see how it goes. When I do a cost comparison of renting a nice one vs buying a couple normal office printers it’s pretty close. The rental is based on the amount of prints I do, so I can set my pricing and not have to worry about taking a loss on it at all. Will compare again once the store opens.
@cyannepeppermint9242
@cyannepeppermint9242 4 ай бұрын
Build box for the mailboxes to sit on. 😊 please put in comments how and where to order mailboxes and all supplies please. 😊
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 4 ай бұрын
I sell mailboxes or you can get them through Florence mailboxes
@TheBerlyn186
@TheBerlyn186 3 ай бұрын
Where did you order the mail boxes? And thank you for the insights appreciate the video
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 3 ай бұрын
Florence mailboxes or us post company
@marquepatterson6318
@marquepatterson6318 7 күн бұрын
Roughly how much money do u need to start your business?
@tomharvey5466
@tomharvey5466 5 ай бұрын
Tell me about boxing up a parcel....do u ever have to make a box? Like a custom fit size? Do the ups or fedex provide tips? Ty
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 4 ай бұрын
We have to make boxes occasionally. I typically will just order boxes special since Uline is close I can get them same day.
@nicolemashingaidze9178
@nicolemashingaidze9178 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for the content. Where did you get your P.O. Boxes and how much did they cost?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I got mine from this link: www.uspostcompany.com/standard-60-door-horizontal-mailbox-unit-front-loading-59-useable-10-high-1600106a?language=en&currency=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk96lBhDHARIsAEKO4xZLq-m205ObvP4Xv6BaZ5zHAIA1gXbGNmDYc0pwsdA2c0GaSw8TDFgaAvyDEALw_wcB
@quietkaoscorp
@quietkaoscorp 9 ай бұрын
Nice thanks for the info I was looking into opening something slightly different it would really be just P.O. Boxes and us actually just holding peoples boxes for them no shipping !a lot of new apts where I’m at and that seems to be a good idea if you don’t want stuff left at your house especially at apt but I had a question did you have to do anything specific for P.O. Boxes?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 9 ай бұрын
Sounds awesome! There are a good amount of mailbox specific stores out there but they do great. You just have to make sure you fill out the USPS 1583A form and have it signed by your local postmaster to be able to accept mail for others.
@quietkaoscorp
@quietkaoscorp 9 ай бұрын
Thank you....yes we are looking to add a monthly fee that includes us holding their packages with the box fee @@theipasa23
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
That will work great!
@Mskiki1942
@Mskiki1942 2 ай бұрын
So you can set up a carrier account without a firm address
@loricenicola9402
@loricenicola9402 Жыл бұрын
Great videos! How much does RS Associates charge you to get UPS? Do they charge a monthly fee?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! They charge $75/mo to become a “franchisee” of Package Hub who is able to give the UPS account.
@LaMacarenaRoblox
@LaMacarenaRoblox 8 ай бұрын
Hello! I have a question, when getting your private ship store setup do I have to comply with the USPS requirements for the mailboxes and have approved USPS ones? Thank you in advance :)
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
Hello! No you don’t have to have USPS approved mailboxes. They are only required for places where USPS would be sorting the mail into each box, which they will not do at a retail store.
@LaMacarenaRoblox
@LaMacarenaRoblox 8 ай бұрын
Ohh ok ok so they will leave the mail to you to sort out for your clients? and THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REPLYING!!!! I am in the process of getting one setup here in Puerto Rico and I was reluctant to buy the mailboxes because I dont know where I read it's needed if you want for usps to deliver your clients mail/letters. @@theipasa23
@AngelicLocs
@AngelicLocs 8 ай бұрын
Damn you had moneyyyyy
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
Opening a store is not as expensive as you might think!
@Joel-OOH.Schmucks
@Joel-OOH.Schmucks 11 ай бұрын
Just curious. What software are you using? Or is that setup from RS associates?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 11 ай бұрын
I use Postalmate for my shipping software, and it includes Cashmate for my POS system.
@ShipMichigan
@ShipMichigan Жыл бұрын
Peace, appreciate the info! I'm in Michigan and in the process of getting a store as well. What are you charging to rent the mailbox? I was looking at those same ones too lol. I know it maybe different here but what's your Sq footage and rent price when it starts? I may also have some amazon info for you, I'm gonna check once I get home. Thanks
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I will probably do $20/mo for the mailboxes. I won’t have 24/7 access so don’t want to get to crazy with the pricing. Will offer some specials for opening day and what not. My store is 2400 sqft and the full rent price will be $3500/mo + utilities. Seems like a lot but I won’t really need to market because of the volume alone in the plaza. If I can get to like 300 occupied mailboxes to cover expenses on a monthly basis that would be really nice. I’ve heard from other store owners getting to 500+ isn’t very difficult. I heard Postal Mates may be setting something up with Amazon soon so hopefully that works out. If you have any other tips for them please let me know. Thanks for watching!
@TiffanyT-LaDolceVita
@TiffanyT-LaDolceVita Жыл бұрын
Would you mind telling us what your initial investment was to open? Thanks!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Mine was about $54,000
@WanderReview_
@WanderReview_ 11 ай бұрын
Was that total for everything? Did you get any tenant improvements? How long of a lease did you end up going with? @@theipasa23
@nathancolbert9627
@nathancolbert9627 2 ай бұрын
How much should I ask the SBA for?
@campingtipstoday
@campingtipstoday 3 ай бұрын
So you're almost 1 year into this process. What % of mailboxes are occupied? How long did it take for you to get enough mailbox customers to cover the monthly rent?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 3 ай бұрын
I’m about 70% full of the 240 I originally ordered. I have done a ton of marketing for the mailboxes. I need 256 to cover all of my operating costs.
@nathancolbert9627
@nathancolbert9627 2 ай бұрын
Please make a financing video
@user-ep7xc8ry4f
@user-ep7xc8ry4f 8 ай бұрын
Here is a question. Do you think offering pickup services locally would help your business stand out and bring in another stream of revenue?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
That is something I have been considering for sure. I think it would take a while for it to be profitable but could see it in the future.
@kingsolo2980
@kingsolo2980 4 ай бұрын
Hey Great Video! Can you please share the fedex number to check location?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 3 ай бұрын
It’s in my ebook and I have a separate video on FedEx
@ericc1316
@ericc1316 7 ай бұрын
Also, where do you purchase your mailboxes?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 7 ай бұрын
US post company
@blue67strm
@blue67strm Жыл бұрын
I'm interested in seeing your pricing!!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
I will work on a video for that!
@blue67strm
@blue67strm Жыл бұрын
@@theipasa23 I really appreciate all the help you provide. It is extremely helpful.
@cici_47
@cici_47 Жыл бұрын
i emailed about the projections!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Sounds good! Will get a reply back to you shortly.
@kynndzy9103
@kynndzy9103 3 ай бұрын
I’m looking into opening my own shipping store would there be a way to posssibly get in touch with you more 1 on1 with the detailings of the opening n running of a store
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 3 ай бұрын
You can email me at postalprospackandship@gmail.com or my website www.theipasa.com
@Did.You.See.This.
@Did.You.See.This. 7 ай бұрын
Can you tell us who your renting the printer from and the cost? Thanks
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 7 ай бұрын
Pacific office automation
@Mskiki1942
@Mskiki1942 2 ай бұрын
Yea financial video
@bondh20polo21
@bondh20polo21 Жыл бұрын
What is your square feet? Let us now what marketing works and does not work?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
I have 2250 sqft. Will certainly keep everyone updated on marketing and share the analytics when I have them.
@blakegunnels1252
@blakegunnels1252 7 ай бұрын
What’s the square footage of your store?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 7 ай бұрын
2100
@blakegunnels1252
@blakegunnels1252 7 ай бұрын
@@theipasa23 Thank you.
@whitneyadams2440
@whitneyadams2440 7 ай бұрын
Where do you order the mailbox’s from ?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 7 ай бұрын
US post company
@ericc1316
@ericc1316 7 ай бұрын
what computer software do you use for packing and shipping?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 7 ай бұрын
Postal mate
@jerrymebane7825
@jerrymebane7825 3 ай бұрын
How much money did you spend out of your own pocket to start up your store?
@jerrymebane7825
@jerrymebane7825 3 ай бұрын
Where did you get approved for the loan?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 2 ай бұрын
$54,000 all in
@jerrymebane7825
@jerrymebane7825 2 ай бұрын
@theipasa23 ok, thanks. I'm almost there. I'm trying to get approved for a SBA loan to help give me a push.
@nicholasscott5426
@nicholasscott5426 8 ай бұрын
Question , I’m looking into opening a store , do shipping stores get paid for being a drop off point for FedEx & ups ?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 8 ай бұрын
Yes they do! The payout is between $0.50-$1.25 depending on the carrier and label type
@getmymail2676
@getmymail2676 Ай бұрын
​@@theipasa23another appreciative business person here! Keep up the great work ! You mentioned label type? BTW my son's friend he was stationed there in WA with sold his 5 shipping stores there and retired to S. Africa
@terryw5500
@terryw5500 Жыл бұрын
did you get the free boxes from ups and usps
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
They only provide boxes for their flat rate type programs. If you want to have a variety of box sizes you have to purchase them yourself and resell.
@terryw5500
@terryw5500 Жыл бұрын
@@theipasa23 I like your channel you did give info that no one else does
@monishagibbs5595
@monishagibbs5595 10 ай бұрын
Where did you purchase your mailboxes from?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 10 ай бұрын
Florence Mailboxes
@dapperblue6165
@dapperblue6165 9 ай бұрын
@@theipasa23thanks bro
@jasminehernandez5161
@jasminehernandez5161 Жыл бұрын
financing video please!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 11 ай бұрын
Will do!
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood 11 ай бұрын
Do you think rent of $3750-4400 too high for a postal shop?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 11 ай бұрын
Depends on the location. If it is next to a good anchor store and in a high traffic area it’s not to high.
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood 11 ай бұрын
@@theipasa23 no major anchor but very high traffic on a major street. Residents not too much around more businesss and industrial businesses around the area. I just want to know if a postal business can generate enough revenue for my expenses in the first year. Thank you for replying
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood
@romuelvaldiviacomicbooksfood 11 ай бұрын
I found a total of two places. Can’t decide wondering if you can help me decide. The other place has cheap rent $2500 monthly, lots and of residential houses around. This place is a small shopping center with small businesses such as restaurants and gas station. Traffic is somewhat busy. A mile or so there are two postal shop diagonally opposite across from each other. I would be be only one south of them for a few miles around. Which do you prefer?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 11 ай бұрын
If you have some links to the space your looking at leasing I can give you a better answer. Email me at postalprospackandship@gmail.com
@skalimit12
@skalimit12 5 ай бұрын
How’s business going?
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 5 ай бұрын
Good getting busier every day!
@makimuncher4893
@makimuncher4893 Жыл бұрын
If you decide to make more videos, please work on how many times you say "um". After about the 50th one, it was getting pretty exhausting. It's a common newbie public speaker problem but it's not incurable. Thanks for the info otherwise!
@theipasa23
@theipasa23 Жыл бұрын
Said from the beginning I’m not a public speaker and my videos wouldn’t be the best quality. Just getting the info out there for people who would like it. I don’t edit or even rewatch I just post after recording.
@getmymail2676
@getmymail2676 Ай бұрын
​@@theipasa23great response!!! Keep going bro!
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