New Orleans Brick and Mortar-Who wants it?

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elmattias

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Here's the latest update:

Working hard to get everything ready to go ASAP. I may have to just open as a juice/limited supplies shop for the first couple of weeks. I have orders placed for store stock, but it's looking like that might not arrive for another few weeks.

Since the liquid is 100% US sourced I can (have) get that quickly, but overseas hardware shipments take a while, especially this time of year.

I'm getting the licensing stuff rolling this week and will let you know when you can come in for liquids or to just check out the shop.

even if it's just a juice bar...I'm stoked....I've been saving a few bucks specifically waiting for opening day so I can nab a bunch of juice

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Ok. It looks like we'll have to delay the opening date by one week. Basically we're going to be having some carpentry done that won't be done by the 17th.

The following Saturday is Small Business Saturday and what better time to launch a small, local business? It's two days after Thanksgiving. The day after the Black Friday madness.

The details will be here first.

Also, the couch is here. The furniture may change out after being open for a while, I just wanted to make sure to have some stuff to open with.

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Ok. It looks like we'll have to delay the opening date by one week. Basically we're going to be having some carpentry done that won't be done by the 17th.

The following Saturday is Small Business Saturday and what better time to launch a small, local business? It's two days after Thanksgiving. The day after the Black Friday madness.

The details will be here first.

Also, the couch is here. The furniture may change out after being open for a while, I just wanted to make sure to have some stuff to open with.

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oh well...guess I'll head up to the renaissance fair this weekend then.

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Mattias- When we're open and you come in, I'll have a sample for you to let me know what you think. It'll be called "Sports Drink" per your request. This one will be lemon-lime. I'm also working on different varieties. Sports Drink Grape and Sports Drink Orange. I think I have the lemon lime pegged though.
 

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Mattias- When we're open and you come in, I'll have a sample for you to let me know what you think. It'll be called "Sports Drink" per your request. This one will be lemon-lime. I'm also working on different varieties. Sports Drink Grape and Sports Drink Orange. I think I have the lemon lime pegged though.

cool beans....I'll sure let you know how it is.

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I don't right now. I'll have to configure tax codes on the site once the store is open. If you want to call in orders that would work fine though.

I just wanted to know because my blunt tipped needle just broke x.x...I'll just put in an order and set the Genny aside for a bit

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Just saw your thread and thought I'd stop in, even though I'm not from Louisiana. We are lucky to have quite a few shops here in the OKC area I live in. My favorite shop to go to is one that has a vapor bar. They have an 510 tank system for every flavor they make, and even have a small 510 battery if you don't have your own to test it. They make your juice behind the counter while you wait. It's actually very similar to a bar experience, but for vaping :) People sit around the bar, chat about their experiences with it, and chat with the "bartenders" about this that and the other. There's a separate glass counter for vaping supplies if you need. Great shop, and something I could see really helping a new business starting out, with getting people in off the street to try out your new stuff. Would definitely help convert some passerbys with the free trial system at the bar. Just something I've seen here locally, thought I'd mention it in case you were interested.
 

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Hi Mike, thanks for your ideas. It actually brings up something that I've been wrestling with myself about. Mixing to order.

Currently if you place an order on the website the liquid is mixed then. I'm trying to figure out a way to mix to order in the store without having extended periods of being in the mixing room.

I have to safety that I don't like the idea of mixing in front of the customer. We have a mixing room because variables can be controlled three. I want the juice to be as clean as possible when I sell it. I pay extra for the pharma grade ingredients. I want to be sure there are no contaminants in your liquid.

I'm sure I'll figure something out.
 

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Hi Mike, thanks for your ideas. It actually brings up something that I've been wrestling with myself about. Mixing to order.

Currently if you place an order on the website the liquid is mixed then. I'm trying to figure out a way to mix to order in the store without having extended periods of being in the mixing room.

I have to safety that I don't like the idea of mixing in front of the customer. We have a mixing room because variables can be controlled three. I want the juice to be as clean as possible when I sell it. I pay extra for the pharma grade ingredients. I want to be sure there are no contaminants in your liquid.

I'm sure I'll figure something out.

just an idea on this:

why not make a few gallons of your more popular nic concentrations set up in pump bottles and just drip a few flavor drops in the sale bottles? i know it's more complicated then that...i've dabbled in DIY a bit (though i have to admit its quite a chore and i'd rather support the industry) but i could see where it could be doable....the only issues i have with super fresh juice though is that some flavors need a bit of time to steep before it's palatable (IMHO)

on a side note: took a razor blade to a bottle and have no need for a syringe anymore....happily vaping on genny once again.
 

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So I called today because I figured that I would have heard something by now, but I haven't. "The license is still processing" and they're closed after today until Monday. So unless there is some kind of Thanksgiving miracle at hand, I won't be able to open Saturday.

The funny thing is, the state got me approved in less than 48 hours. I'm guessing they see more applications than the city does... I'm currently unhappy.
 

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So I called today because I figured that I would have heard something by now, but I haven't. "The license is still processing" and they're closed after today until Monday. So unless there is some kind of Thanksgiving miracle at hand, I won't be able to open Saturday.

The funny thing is, the state got me approved in less than 48 hours. I'm guessing they see more applications than the city does... I'm currently unhappy.

/sadface

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