What I learned from OPENING A RETAIL STORE for my CLOTHING BRAND: Good and the Bad.

[@davidgreen3953]

Dtf has changed the game..then maintaining rent is tuff with no sales..I do embroidery and screen printing.this was a tuff yr.thanks for the video.. Most don't understand timing in life...

[@russtaka]

Thanks for sharing that. It definitely has been a tough one. You're definitely right too. DTF and DTG are game changers. I do screen printing still 99.9% of the time but it is beginning to feel archaic. It feels like still using a printing press when you can just buy a home printer and the world wouldn't care. I guess I am a purist but that will ultimately be the death of me unless I get out of my way and adapt to modern times. Wishing you the best and much success. Keep on fighting the good fight. Hopefully we find a way to win! 🏆🤝✌️

[@ToxicMetropolis]

Mate, I love your designs - typography, subtle messages, etc. - really cool - keep grinding' - sending you all the high fives from London.

[@russtaka]

Wow. Thank you so much. Really appreciate the kind words! 🙏🙏🙏

[@otbvisuals]

Just found your channel. Love the vibe of your channel bro.

[@russtaka]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate that!

[@SixthQuarter]

Great video. If I was local I’d absolutely be in your store. Looks really cool and the designs are awesome. I know someone with a store and they set up a music night every month or so to help promote the store and the artist/dj playing. I think your store would be perfect for that. No idea on the logistics on that where you are, but seemed to work well for my friend. We’re in the UK so possibly different laws to if you can?? I don’t know. I just saw your store and thought, what a great place for a gig of some kind. Anyway. Keep up the great work, on the brand and the videos. 👊🏼😎 New subscriber here for sure.

[@russtaka]

Thanks for the kind words and great ideas. I have been wanting to do some events, a music night might be something to look in to. Thanks so much for the sub! 🤝

[@carlomiguelcavalida9180]

Thank you for sharing, this is very helpful!

[@russtaka]

You are so welcome! Glad to hear that. 🤝

[@TheUnholyPosole]

You think it would be better to include a cafe into a retail store, so it's not just clothes?

[@russtaka]

I definitely think if you have the ability to dual purpose it's a much better option in today's market. I am actually right next door to a cafe so wouldn't do that in my case. But it's smart thinking.