Starting my showroom again


 

Hello, audiophiles. I would like to get your honest feedback. Back in 2022, I had to close my business in Nashville owing to a series of unexpected occurrences (several deaths in the family, a rapid move to assist my mother-in-law, and a brain operation); all of this necessitated that I close the store in a matter of weeks. It was now a two-hour trek to Nashville. I worked as a glorified gate operator at a chemical company because that is all was available in our small town. I received an opportunity to become national sales director for an audio company, which would provide some income—not much, but enough to go back into the hifi business at the bottom level.

 

 

 

So now you know the incredibly brief version of the story. Here's the question: there is a little town about 30 minutes away that is booming and gaining more expensive retailers like Ulta and StarBucks. So here's the question.

 

Do you believe a small town like that might support an up-and-coming hifi business that sells receivers, speakers like PS Audio, KEF, and other manufacturers at a lower price point until the store can handle more expensive items? The closest "electronics store," Electronics Express, is nearly an hour and a half away. I have had an audio shop since 2003, beginning in Florida. Thoughts?

 

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Good to have you back! Sound advice as above. Consider visiting the (3) already established Audio shops -Atlier 13 Audio, Gestalt Audio and Hifibuys. Consult and talk with those guys to determine the current economy climate. The best news is that a new President will take office in January. Americans have the money but were afraid to spend it over the last 4 years. 2025 will change all of that for the better. Much better.

Second consideration, start small. Perhaps out of your home? You already have the experience and knowledge to test your local market. Nashville is growing with no end in sight. There is something to be said for auditioning Audio gear in-person.

Keep me posted on your progress.  Season's Greetings.

 

Happy Listening!