We're Opening a Bookstore!

We're opening a bookstore! Follow our journey from empty retail space to fully functioning fiction bookstore in Williamsburg, Virginia. This video kicks off our bookshop vlog series and shares why we’re building an indie, family-owned bookstore in 2025. Learn the reality of opening a bookstore, choosing a point of sale for bookstores, building DIY bookstore shelves, and launching a small business bookshop. Whether you're dreaming of opening a bookstore or just love seeing a bookstore come to life, this series is for you. Welcome to Spineless Reads!

📚 Check our website at: https://www.spinelessreads.com/

📍 Come see us at our store in Williamsburg, VA: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3TqcU67tJY6r...
4640 Casey Blvd, Unit 130, Williamsburg, VA 23188

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What's in this video:
00:00 — We're Opening a Bookstore!
00:51— Finding the Right Location
01:41— What This Video Series Will Cover
02:31— Why Williamsburg? Why Now?
03:21— A Family Bookstore Effort
04:11— Balancing Dreams with Family Needs
05:01— Thanks Pops!
06:01— What Kind of Bookstore Is This?
07:01— Not Competing with Big Booksellers
08:01— Other Indie Bookstores in Town
09:11— Our Location Advantage
10:01— Fostering Community, Not Competition
10:51— Upcoming Video Topics
11:31— Store Opening Timeline
12:01— Why You Should Watch This Series

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