What it's Like Owning a Hobby Shop

[@wingtipsworld5909]

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....

[@jacobbordin8718]

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

[@DaRevrin]

100% correct. Finding ways to encourage community involvement in places like this are how you can get long term success. So many hobby shops sell product, people take them home, and then become bored because they don't have anyone to enjoy the hobby with. If there are ways to bring that person back to participate in the fun, it'll drive long term business success and return customer.

[@jacobbordin8718]

@@DaRevrin Bingo!

[@3Y3ECE]

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!!

[@rafaelmendez1533]

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.

[@RCDriftTok]

Awesome video found it really interesting… Subscribed!

[@TXbeats62]

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

[@Sorcerer783]

Lol me too my friend got me into it I got 2 rc cars one is lipo and nihm im going to get 5 more 😂it's an addiction

[@TXbeats62]

@@Sorcerer783 lol no joke

[@fogcityrc4874]

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

[@SuperNikonlover]

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

[@TrokaRC]

Came up on my feed, clicked. Hooked from the go, straight to the point very straight forward. Energy level is thru the roof!!! 👍 21:04 put that in the intro, people scrolling can see 10 seconds before clicking. Way to get views i guess.

[@therclab.official]

Good advise. Thanks for watching!

[@Talkitoutt]

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

[@davidnieves2202]

This guy is a joke ran Sanford HobbyTown to the ground with his bad business piss poor knowledge, inferior knowledge of RC did nothing other than Traxxas and barely knew anything about Traxxas floating off of Mom’s dad’s money this is a old vid he is reusing

[@davidnieves2202]

Fyi he dosnt own the store anymore was negative profit for the years he ran it lol

[@wazupshaggy]

@@davidnieves2202 damn that's a shame, was fascinating and insightful and appeared to have good customer focus and heaps of energy. Any idea what the main influence(s) was for the struggle with profit?

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelsalice9952]

Great video, I wish your shop was my LHS.....The relationship with the customers is just as important as the products.

[@hotheadedfilmshhf6734]

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.

[@clautamiralves712]

What a find finding you here on KZbin, you have a awesome vibe, always smiling and making me smile here. U deserve success in you life. God bless you and your family

[@MikeDeckert]

Ive been going to my local hobby shop since 1990. They have slot car tracks indoor carpet track an outdoor offroad track and outdoor onroad track. My kids and I been racing there forever and now their kids are starting to race. Absolutely love the hobby

[@lucifermorningstar8541]

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.

[@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.

[@codycarpenter1672]

I live in NE ohio and it’s pretty slim pickings

[@victorhalada5800]

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

[@oscarcarrillo4924]

Dude, great work, greetings from Mexico. We need this kind of store in this country. Now you have a costumer in me.

[@falcondragonslayer]

Thanks for the video. My friend and I have been talking about opening a hobby shop someday and it was cool to get a look at the inner workings of one.

[@mikebianco7854]

Great video man!!! Awesome shop people definitely do understand running an expensive business cost paying bills.

[@arq.andresfelipemoralesvar9593]

I loved this video so much, even if it’s not the actual rcs driving, this part of the hobby is one of the coolest ever, I visited my first hobby shop 4 months ago at age 29. Probably one of my favorite memories of Orlando after riding VelociCoaster in island of adventure lol. Anyway I just wanted to thank for sharing this video I wish you the best in your store man, I’d love to visit to get my second RC 😊

[@OGRadRC]

Very informative. Good luck with the Hobby Shop Bro 👍🏾💯

[@redlew012]

Kinda cool this video just popped up and you're about 20 miles away. When I was younger I was in to RC grasshopper hornet then a RC10. And haven't messed with it in decades. Bought a rustler from a co-worker with all kinds of problems worked out many of them, but if I can't figure out the rest this is where I'll be going

[@manski209]

Awesome video. Its funny, the person you answered on the phone is from Tampa and i'm also from Tampa. My local Hobbytown i believe has closed down during the Christmas holiday.

[@carltruva8872]

I'm new to your channel and I loved this episode thank you for sharing

[@VictoriaJones-gy8es]

hey I've watched a few other of your videos in the past, but this video was really cool, its rare I watch a video all the way through without skipping a bit I've subbed cause I liked this video 👍👍

[@FamousTetsuoGaming]

this is so accurate. great job.

[@JamesBond-hz2tn]

Great video and your xrt looks awesome 👍👍

[@kregskorner8851]

Great video! Sounds like you need a service manager.. Busy busy.. would love to start a Hobby Shop..

[@RCgarageTexas]

Nice shop Man glad to see you Carry Nitro and electric Stuff you seem to have a great selection of parts on hand as well

[@TheNoNameRCPodcast]

Awesome video keep grinding!

[@SmithfieldWheels]

Esc and spur gear upgrades for the cordless vacuum?! I like your style. 👍👍

[@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 KZbin 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.

[@G__Mason]

My local shop does carry all the aftermarket’s you mentioned, maybe not all of them but a lot anyway. Hell I thought every shop did lol, guess I’m fortunate

[@whatsintheboxx]

You got a very cool hobbyshop. You seem to be a good, a funny guy. If I’m ever near ya shop I’ll definitely buy something 👍👍👍

[@TheAurabell]

yes I'm 44 and YES I would love to work there. seems like you run a great store bro.

[@kiethpederson7558]

Big ups my man I've never seen a hobby store with crayons in it love it

[@Rc_cars5]

Where is this hobby town located?

[@NM-nu8hj]

Sounds like he says Sanford when he answers the phone, as in Sanford,FL.

[@DaRevrin]

It's closed

[@Rc_cars5]

@DaRevrin So that is when I try to look it up it said closed

[@G__Mason]

Man I wish my local hobby shop was this dope… you’re killing it brother

[@dub2536]

Im in the DC area and locally my fav store is "Hobby Works" Rockville MD. A guy there is great at repairs etc, but I been to some other stores nearby that might claim to be capable with RC repairs etc but imo always fell short. I wish this guys shop was nearby indeed.

[@justonjacoby4455]

If you did get something for for a promo who cares its your man.. you have a great store man you seems to be a great guy and ower and operator!! CHRIS keep up the great work man... thanks for sharing guys and your wife behind the video camera...

[@MatthewSimm]

Awesome stuff bro! 👏

[@cristianandreswillemsenmla1837]

How important is an R/C track near the store?

[@jjonwards]

Nice shop, good vibe

[@stevejackson3564]

Awesome video do you cover any older vehicles like HPI any parts like that

[@kamikaze337]

Are drift cars a good seller at your store ? Which kits are the most popular ?

[@jguillermoii]

I have had a good experience with HobbyTown. Since hobby shops in British Columbia, do not always carry what I need, I often cross the border to pick up my preorders in Bellingham.

[@teamjc_NY]

Great video, no online store to support?

[@DadsRCGaragePNW]

I always tell my customers if your not gunna bring in the car to take a picture of it. then its easier to help identify it and all that. Cheers from Hobby Town Bellingham!!

[@Xbot4Life]

need more videos from you bro but i appreciate how busy you are

[@rcjoe406]

You made your store look like a hobbytown well played sir well played 😊

[@ChrisHouseHobby]

as a fellow chris... and a fellow hobby shop owner .. i like this video 6s on the dyson hahahaha smashing boxes... we could be best friends lol keep up the great work

[@lancephelps4871]

Great video! I am sure you have a plan-O-gram that you have to go by. If you have room for some RedCat Racing stuff. They are doing great right now. Easy to work with. I understand these stores are setup like Coke and Pepsi sales. Also your demographic location mite help or hurt your sales. Do you have any tracks near by? Or are you based on "Bashing" I would believe that repairs and parts are your biggest sales. I will also add I think you are doing a great job! We used to have parking lot sales. The local P.D. shut it down though.

[@jddd8385]

Bro, your store is awesome. I’d love to visit it if I was around where you were I love RC cars. I do a lot of crawlers. I have a few nitro also.

[@antoneperez7217]

Nice shop bro 🔥💯 I wanna open one

[@keithcerce8445]

Nice shop

[@davidmiller7741]

Great video 😅 just started on 1/10 rc trucks then was gifted a Traxxas tmax and parts tools gas then bought a used tmax on eBay!! After a few evenings of fun engin locked up and I ended up breaking piston rod new engine on the way .any tips appreciated 😂❤ D. M.

[@zsevenz1100]

Your funny, you made me laugh several times 😂👍

[@edgardonegron9926]

Planning in getting back to RC, thats how I found this video and already subcribed, only one question where exactly located

[@conradmaceo]

Thought we were gonna see more of that RAMINATOR?🤷🏽‍♂️ That drift car is pretty cool! Also wanted to see the XMaxx on the table, what wheels are on it?

[@BashOnHobbies]

You should do a daily interaction video. I feel that could be interesting. Also I’m looking to open a shop of my own one day so cool out look on things.

[@mosrcz]

Fantastic video buddy,

[@therclab.official]

Thanks pal

[@nomusicrc]

Great video no loud intro no music while you're talking I love your energy

[@nicklashokanson1515]

When are we gonna get the Raminator video follow-up???? What is your asking price for it??

[@FAKE-NAME]

What arrma cars can do a standing backflip no mods on a flat floor/ground and at whats the lowest s rating vehicle can it pull it off

[@kennethmeyers5008]

Awesome

[@SlotCarMisfitsofallscales]

Slot cars are awesome!

[@Robert-uy5yx]

Why did you quit making videos I really enjoyed your videos

[@DaRevrin]

Shop closed

[@suec591]

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.

[@ajvolaj]

Those proline rims seen to break easily. The tires are solid but the plastic on the rims seems weak

[@bigcat7582]

Raminators aren't flying off the shelf?

[@therclab.official]

I think an indoor Raminator running video could be the ticket.

[@ErikBrabander]

Maybe I heard wrong… but did he say “Stanford hobbytown” ? I was just curious where it was so I looked it up in maps. It says it is closed permanently 😢.

[@SimplyRblxShorts]

there’s still a rc shop but a different company

[@ToddStolzSchroeder]

@@SimplyRblxShorts what is the name of the new shop?

[@KidAgainHobbies]

the main thing you need for a hobby store like this would be the 1/4 of a million dollars it would take to start a store like this and maybe have some to float a while. so you would need to be rich or have some major credit and collateral.

[@impgonad]

Why was drift stuff behind glass?

[@Rc_cars5]

We would want to visit

[@SandJ-Adventures]

I love Chris's videos and I'm so disappointed that I'm 4.5k miles from Sanford Hobby Town! But, I'm also sure that it's not a bad thing - Chris enthusiasm would no doubt have a seriously detrimental affect on my bank balance!😄 Great fun video though!👍

[@doityourselfrcdrew6807]

Great video! Most people don’t realize what it takes to own a business! Even a Hobby store can’t be all fun all the time! P.S. looking through your videos I noticed not 1 Arrma truck? What’s up with that?

[@user-jq6sx6zx2n]

Where is this store located ?

[@Deathed_Potato]

What model is the drift car?

[@MatthewChampnoise]

Bro u rock

[@JulianJohnston919]

How many pages was your marketing plan and did you create a LLC first?

[@Sugabuttz_Snacks]

ill tell you waaaat id take this Life over Manual Labor or anything related any given time of the day month or year sheeeesh this looks like its Super Amazing to be at 💯

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

My local hobby shop is a Hobbytown. It, well, it's not the greatest. I learned that it has a lot to do with the area I live in. Small town. They don't carry a whole lot and it seems like they only stock what they want. Maybe that's not the case but it just doesn't make much sense how they stock things. You'd think they'd have new releases as soon as possible. They do carry anything Traxxas, but that's it. They have still yet to get a Phoenix, Fordyce, Knightwalker, Yuul, CJ7 and so on. I'm not new to the hobby but have only been in the hobby a few years. I shouldn't be more educated on stock than the stores employees. That store pick up you talked about. Yeah, I tried that twice and each time I never received an email saying it was ready and when I did go into the store to pick it up, I was told, "we don't do that here." 😂. They also have a bad habit of not keeping up with Hobbytowns website pricing. The website listed a reedy 3s xt60 lipo for $35 a couple of weeks ago. It was in stock at my lhs. So, I went to get it. They charged me $50 for this lipo. I tried to explain the price on the site and he acted clueless. I just left. I give up on them. Amain from here on out 😂

[@DynamicistDante]

Where is your store located? I want to get my next (4th one) RC from your store just because you sound like a genuine dude.

[@justinstrong3803]

Where is your store located

[@JamesRussoJr]

I love all Traxxas rc cars and rc trucks.

[@kanenstuff]

Cingtrats a dream if .ine to have a hobby store one day.

[@ghoststorm7082]

I can handle paperwork, consumer discourse, and maintaining store appearances…I know nothing about repair work on rc cars and and such! Is repairing rc cars or model trains an essential part of “OWNING” a hobby store? Is repair work a learn as you go thing or is there a hobby repair shop course I need to sign up for?

[@IISG93II]

Perfect Grade Unicorn Gundam on the counter. You have my respect!

[@therclab.official]

Gundam FTW

[@maddmechanic2386]

What is the name and location of your store?

[@dub2536]

My fave large truck is my 2 year old XRT. Its body is wearing out. I recently received a "indestructible" third party body for it after hunting high and low online for it. After almost 2 months waiting it arrived from Russia. It requires cutting etc. Do you offer decals for body? It is a 3mm thick white mold. It seems far stronger imo. Also I need new tires and was going to buy newer belted ones until I heard a rumor that due to them not ballooning like unbelted tires the "arial acrobatics" and maneuvering is compromised significantly due to belting in tires. Is this true? New subscriber. cool video. That standing backflip was "sick". Is that XRT stock out the box gears etc? I like how Traxxas has "snap on n off bodies without pins. I like their chargers ease of use. When u mentioned the "Hoss" truck I thought u meant "Hosim". lol. Main reason I no longer buy em is their use of "Phillips head screws. I only want HEX. peace.

[@DB-qm4jx]

My hoss doesn't have any Phillips

[@ryurc3033]

I wish there was a store like this near me. The local spot is drag guys and thats about all they do. They stock a few basher parts, but only basic crawlers and 0 crawler accessories other than tires. There is a hobbytown about an hour away, but unfortunately I'm more educated about parts and new releases than 4/5 employees, and they don't want me to hang around, because I end up helping customers. Just looking for my peoples......

[@NorgeSquad]

Do you guys have the Radiomaster MT12?

[@rollingmotion]

I'm curious if it cost a lot to start a business like this. Seems it could cost a ton of money in inventory.

[@PHANT0MIX.]

Whats the name of the hobby shop and location?

[@Nick_VR_Gamer]

hello may not remember me but i bought a sledge and the motor is destroyed but gears are good😎😎 also what is your avg price on the trx4m defender bc i want to get a rock crawler or a drift car while my sledge is down😭😭

[@Joe-h1e]

Does anybody know where this STORE is located at?

[@RcFanaticYt]

same place

[@Joe-h1e]

@@RcFanaticYt Do you know where this hobby shop is located at? Like what city and state it is in. Do you know what the shop's name and phone number is? So I could check it out.

[@RcFanaticYt]

@@Joe-h1eIt is closed permanently

[@Summervacation13]

Hello guys, just wondering I used to come to your shop what happened to it?

[@RcFanaticYt]

They closed down

[@MrJimdawg13]

Has this store opened back up ?

[@Aaron11411]

Wish you were in Colorado man.