Details and processes so far that I have gone through to open my personal pack and ship store. I expect to be open by the end of August 2023, and will have more videos of the processes going forward.
That is awesome! I am with you. I looked at doing a UPS franchise and got pretty seep into the process with the UPS rep, but there is so much more hidden money given to UPS it is far too expensive for the average person looking to invest in their own business. I am hoping to have a few franchises of my store in the future if the first store does well. If you ever need any information or help with anything regarding your store plan, please feel free to reach out to me at postalprospackandship@gmail.com. I can try and help with the real data I have from my plans so far. Thanks for watching!
I want to thank you so much for this video! This has helped me so much, I’m strongly considering opening up my own store. I work a 9-5 and just want more for myself. God bless you🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
Don't think I've ever been a 1st to comment or rate a video on RU-vid EVER! Exactly the content I was looking for. Looking forward to additional videos from you.
Thanks for sharing the video. I am planning to do something similar down the line in 6 to 8 months. Your video was a quick run down of everything. Appreciate it
This was very helpful and informative!! Thank you so much. I'm aiming to open a shipping center this summer and will definitely keep watching your videos to help guide me.
I’m sure I don’t have much to add onto the other comments, but I still want drop a comment thanking you sharing this info for free, as most would try to charge off this information. I’m sure you’re video will gain lots of traction in the future as you’re one of the only ones specific to this niche. Goodest of luck!
Hey Mason this was a great video. I really appreciate the time you spent sharing your journey. I see you have others and will watch them too. I hope the store is going well (maybe I will learn updates in more recent videos). I was curious about your startup costs in particular I did not see any costs for printing and copying equipment or legal fees. Do you have a final actual total startup cost to share? Again, thank you for a very informative, interesting and detailed video. Good luck!
Thanks so much for this detailed video! I was under the impression that Amazon actually doesn’t pay the business monetarily, but by the foot traffic they generate? I know for the lockers at least, they do not pay.
Thank you for watching! And you are correct, Amazon does not pay for becoming a counter or having a locker, but do provide some compensation for doing Amazon returns if you can get the account. Really just the slight profit from the boxes you would supply.
@@theipasa23 I appreciate all the information you are providing to us! I actually found a promising location as well and you were so smart in calling FedEx to see if the location qualifies for their program before signing your lease. I just had one question. For the USPS form 1583, do customers have to fill it out and then get a response first, before their mail could actually start being delivered? Do you submit these forms at your local post office? Could you just shed a little light on that? Thank you again!
@@j0epark1 no problem! That is awesome you found a location as well, would love to keep in touch and hopefully we could help each other out along the way. My email is postalprospackandship@gmail.com For USPS form 1583, customers just fill it out and can rent a mailbox same day from you. The form is only to let USPS know the customer is allowing you to accept their mail. USPS also uses it to track mail so if there was something illegal happening they can trace it back to that customer. USPS provides and email to scan and send the filled out form to once complete.
Thank you!! I have been looking for a video like this. I could use the information about the fedex number for store restrictions that you mentioned! Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!
Very useful information... I am also checking if I can start a pack and ship business. I am still trying to find a good spot to start creating the accounts with the carriers
You can check with RS Associates - they have a Package Hub programs that gets you an automatic approval with each carrier (UPS, FedEx & DHL). You can also apply independently through each carrier but it can be a tough process (UPS denied me three times before finally approving me to be an ASO). I used Package Hub as a 'last resort' option but ended up not need them (thankfully). Hope this helps.
Question: Do I fill out the apps (FedEX, USPS & UPS) before or after I find my location? I found a location and spoke with the guh and he told me to sign the lease before applying to become an authorized shipper. But my fear is what if I do not get approved for any of them. Then ill be signed to a lease that's not needed.
I got the preliminary yes from the carriers before signing the lease which makes it where you can then apply. It’s territorial so have to make sure the location would be able to get the accounts before signing the lease
Did you acquire funding before talking to the landlord and signing the lease? Which bank did you use? I found the perfect location, just need to talk to a bank to get funding, i have a mid 700 credit score
I was fortunate enough to have saved up enough to be able to fund the entire buildout myself, but am in the process of securing an SBA loan to pay myself back. The SBA loan is nice but it is a long process to receive the funds considering it is through the government. A ton of banks offer SBA loans through their business services.
Would you put in the comments the store that you bought all the operating equipment? The stuff that game in a bundle. I couldn't see it or tell who you said. Thank you.🎉
For the rental mailboxes you would use your own stores address and then add in the box number for each customer. When you order the mailboxes, they will ask how you want the boxes engraved numerically. Standard is to just start at #101 and go up
There is still great revenue in shipping. But the steady reoccurring revenue from mailboxes is what makes pack and ship stores so consistently profitable
you have to set up authorized accounts with each carrier, once approved, they will set up times to do their pick ups and drops on a daily basis with you
Thanks for the all the info very helpful. working on oping my first one now.. Central Florida hope all goes well... I contact you later at your email thanks Brother!!
