Go behind the Bricks and Mortar with Miranda Black and find out what it takes to survive and thrive owning a local store.
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You know, when you're walking down the street and you see a store you've never seen before, it's suddenly catches your eye. Maybe the window display is a bit extra that day. Apparently it's been around for years. You just never noticed it. "What's this place?" you ask. Or it's a brand new store with some cool stuff and you want it.
What's this place? You hear it walking down the street, people discovering new stores in their neighborhood or tourists looking for that one special store they're going to remember forever. I used to hear it all the time at my store on Bloor Street in Toronto. People would stare at the windows and ask "What's this place?"
I want to take you with me inside these independent stores and find out:
what is this place and who created it?
Who had the guts to take four bare walls and turn them into a store that has a look, a feel, a vibe that's different from everyone else. These stores aren't created in a boardroom. There's no spreadsheet dictating how humans will flow and buy. They're born from creative vision, often just from pure instinct! Who are these shop owners and what gives them the balls to put up a sign and open a door, despite all the forces in the world saying, it's too tough bricks and mortar retail is over. I want to take you behind the bricks and mortar to the people who create stores. Premiering on September 28th, wherever you find your podcasts. Hit that subscribe button
so you can shop local and podcast local. What is this place? Let's go inside and find out.