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LOCATION LOCATION LOACATION ! - Scouting DT Merritt To Open a Game STORE! P1.

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Channel: Mike Martins · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Building My Dream Game Store, a documentary series that follows the real journey of opening an independent tabletop game store from the ground up.

Every successful business begins with an idea, and this is where my journey started.

In this episode, I walk through downtown Merritt, British Columbia, exploring several vacant storefronts and imagining what each location could become. I discuss rental costs, building layouts, square footage, visibility, customer traffic, renovation potential, and the realities of starting a small retail business.

At this point, nothing has been decided. There are no guarantees, no signed lease, and no certainty that the project will even happen. What you're watching is the very beginning—the research, the planning, and the excitement of trying to turn a dream into reality.

Throughout this documentary series, I'll be sharing every stage of the process. From finding the right location and negotiating a lease to renovations, permits, inventory, shelving, suppliers, budgeting, marketing, and finally opening the doors to the public, you'll see both the successes and the setbacks that come with launching a small business.

My goal is to create an honest record of what it really takes to open a tabletop game store. I'll share the lessons I learn, the mistakes I make, the challenges I face, and the victories that make the journey worthwhile.

Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, retail, board games, trading card games, small business ownership, or simply enjoy watching someone build something from scratch, I hope this series inspires you and gives you a realistic look behind the scenes.

If you've ever dreamed of opening your own business, I'd love to hear what kind of store you'd build. Leave a comment below and join me as we begin this adventure together.

Thank you for watching. If you enjoy documentaries, entrepreneurship, retail business, and behind-the-scenes stories, please Like, Subscribe, and follow along as we build this dream one step at a time.

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