Thank you for watching, if you find value in this video consider donating to my in shop coffee fund, follow the link: www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookpeddler
Micheal Slicker I love his videos and his content his help to new book collectors is invaluable I would like to thank him and yourself Phil for taking time to interview him.I live in Savannah GA but my mother lives in Lakeland fla and that’s not far away from his shop.I can’t tell you how privileged we are to have MR SLICKER thanks for all each of you do.
Thank you so much for those kind words. Mike is such a nice man and it was a treat being able to be in his shop and pick his brain. He's one of the best in the business, when I was starting out, I watched many of his videos and they helped me greatly in my development. I hope to be back to visit soon, he's a gem to the book world. Thank you very much for the support, if you visit make sure to tell him I said hello!
I've been to his new location in Dade City, FL. What an upgrade! So much more room, and well lit. It is such a treat to listen to this interview, as he has so much experience in the book trade. Great job!
I will be down to see his new location at some point, hopefully in the near future. Thanks for the comment, I really enjoyed meeting Mike, what a great guy, great shop and a wealth of information. When I first started out I was binge watching all his youtube videos and I aspire to be at his level at some point, so it was so cool to meet him in person. It was my first time doing something like this and I really enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!
You my sweet are an enabler, yes you are. Now I have another place to add to my growing list of wonderful places to visit on my next trip to the USA. We spent a week in Florida last October before driving across the middle of the country-best trip ever! I kept stopping though, every time we saw an old bookshop/Antique joint. You know what they say about air travel and luggage. I think I win the competition though for trying to get the most books on board to bring home, LOL. Michael is very knowledgeable. Subscribed for more book content, thank you. Had to come back and tell you how much I enjoyed this interview and would love to see more like this ( talking to booksellers/bookshop owners ) its fascinating.
Awe I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊 He's such a great guy too, you'll love his shop I'm sure of it! I'd like to do more videos like this, I love picking the minds of these guys who have been in the business for so long and have so much so share. Thanks for watching and for your support love ❤
Thanks for all your videos and putting out this interview. As a strictly online bookseller with a warehouse, I often romanticize this aspect of the industry and have limited ways to learn about it. Definitely gives me a lot of ideas for when I am out there scouting. Watching your videos is both entertaining and informational. Thanks Phil!
Appreciate the kind words Ari. It's probably a better bet overall doing a warehouse model in this day of age, I will say though I saw two fantastic operations in different states not to long ago that did both! 😊 and they're both VERY successful. When I talk with strictly brick and mortar book stores, they always say that the money is in the real estate not the material, who knows if you ever find a nice building and go for it you may have a lot of fun! And more grey hairs of course! Gotta really have a love for it to commit in that way. Sorry for the long response. Really appreciate the support on the channel, means a lot - wish you all the success! -Phil
I live and operate by New Paltz, so about 2hrs South of you. Next time I’m up scouting by you, I’ll try to game it to hit your store. Would love to meet you. You seem like the nicest dude, and I respect your work!
@@aribayvertyan4117 @Ari Bayvertyan no kiddin, doors always open, just call ahead if you have it in mind so I make sure I'm here. I never go out towards your way, the closest I get is going through Monticello to the city, if I ever do and I have it in mind I'll reach out. Again appreciate the kind words man, do the best I can!
@@thebookpeddleryah opening a book store in 2023 if you’re not already financially secure is a terrible idea tbh and if you do you better have one hell of a location
