I've seen several Toy Federation business walk through videos and this was the best one yet. Good questions. Ryan seemed very comfortable with you and really opened up. Great video!!
What? This is super disorganized reseller keeps rummaging though Ryan’s stuff and distracting him while he’s trying to speak and interrupting him every time Ryan gets into a good story or talking about his business philosophy’s resellers like oh shit street sharks, or not really paying attention and picking through Ryan’s back room stuff …..should of done a interview and then a tour with just loose talking
@@George-de6hd the breaks did help keep things interesting though we would every once in awhile just see what he had on the shelves which is interesting for those that dont know about any of this stuff but like looking at things
One word ……. WOW, I’m 47 years old I would volunteer at your store Ryan I have more than 500 Transformers Vintage and Modern, Blessings on what you have accomplished and what you will accomplish 🙏🏽
With how it's all grown, it's crazy that I used to go to Ryan's house back when he just had a website, and his basement was his warehouse. He has a PROFOUND autograph collection - and we share a fascination with WWII. Man, I was such a nuisance to him and his family with taking such a ridiculous amount of time with picking out which items I'm gonna get...and he was over-the-top gracious with me being a burden while his family is upstairs ready to eat dinner. I only live 30 minutes away, but have only been to his current store once, because I had a bad car accident years ago (had a mild stroke), and didn't have collision insurance. If I still had a car, you bet your sweet ass I'd be milling around his store, basking in its glory on a weekly. It's like a toy museum...but everything is for sale. Ryan is *_genuinely_* a really good guy.
I don't give a shit whatsoever about toys and I absolutely loved watching this. Fascinating inside look into a fascinating business. Thanks Caleb and Toy Federation guy.
I run a toy booth and several online shops. All toys, for many years now. Getting inventory is HARD once you become successful. Ramping up was easy, growing past a certain spot is hard because people buy more than you can supply. This guy has mastered that by being in a spot people can find, which I envy. Also this store is beautifully displayed, something I try to do myself personally and people do comment on it. I'd love to open a shop myself, geared more towards toys for girls and women, a market that does exist by gets largely ignored because male collectors tend to be more plentiful. IMO. Owing the building is key as well as retail experience.
@@ChaseHenderson-kn2jr women change what they spend money on as they grow older but many of them never get rid of their toys to begin with and save them for their children and grandchildren rather than sell them. That inventory also does not justify the costs and shelf space.
I operated a booth a few months ago with more inventory gear to females- the guys buying "boy" toys were frugal, the woman went all in, the face on the females had excitement cause I reminded them of their childhood. And for reference, I sold them Jem dolls, Spice Girl Dolls, NKOTB dolls Polly Pocket and She-ra
My personal experiences with buying, selling, and trading with Ryan back in the day when his inventory was in his basement...he's absolutely very fair. There's no pretense or hidden agendas. A collector first, then a businessman. He's the real deal.
One of the big things I really appreciate about this man is the fact that he is honest and fair with his customers. There's so many people here on UA-cam (and everywhere else for that matter) that take advantage of people and give them pennies on the dollar for their old toys, video games, comics, etc.... then brag about how they got a "deal of a lifetime". The world needs more honest people. 👍
Ryan's passion, despite the hardship and doubters (especially from family), he is motivated to live what he loves. I hope to one day travel to Toy Federation, meet him, buy something from the backroom. That back room is crazy, but he has a vision that he sees to be great; inventory is a great problem to have as a seller, it's the avenues to take to sell them is difficult with limited time and money. Great interview
First time viewer of this channel and I have to say that the host/interviewer was very prepared, engaged and asked some great questions. I enjoyed that he picked up and featured some different toys. It is a toy shop after all and I’m in awe of the amount and variety of products he sells.
My family went on vacation to Maggie Valley, NC. Since I found Ryan’s channel on UA-cam. I had to make a trip to Greer, SC. From the moment I entered Toy Federation, I was transported back to my childhood. Ryan and his team are super nice and very knowledgeable about their product. I honestly could’ve spent my entire bank account on the vintage Star Wars, Transformers, and so much more. I would definitely make a trip to the Toy Federation and put it on your bucket list. Can’t wait to go back.
Yes indeed! It's a shame that I only live half an hour from his store, but not having a car anymore makes it virtually impossible for me to make it out there. I've only been to his current store once, but if I have the means, you bet I'd be going there every week. Even if you leave with not buying something, the experience alone is well worth the time and gas money. And here I am pointing out an hour round trips worth of gas money, but ppl travel a day or two to make it there.
You gotta stop cutting the guy off every time he’s in the middle of saying something bro. He’ll be about to say something interesting and get into more detail and you’ll hold up some random toy, like just stand and listen to what he’s saying lol
And stop getting distracted and looking through all the toys and rummaging around in his stuff and give him your attention while he’s talking maybe 🤷🏻 lol very disorganized interview
@@Flynn-7567 yea not hating cause I love the videos. Just I find in this one so many train of thoughts just withered away because of getting distracted by random toys he’d pick up
This was an amazing video to be a part of shooting. Except for the many times I almost broke my neck tripping over something in the backroom while trying to hold the camera and marvel at everything 😅
Excellent video!!! I visited the store this past summer, and honestly, the owner and whole crew are really nice people. Super fair prices and also had the chance to make an offer which other stores don't accept offers at all. I know some people have criticized them due to the low prices they pay to the customers that go to the store to sell them vintage figures, but that's how the business works around a Toy/collectibles store. People think those businesses should pay them what they might seem on eBay or Toy shows.
Awesome video and my mind is blown with just how much inventory he has. Plus how much vintage toys are displayed from my childhood that I had forgotten about. Thank you I will checkout your whatnot shows and ebay store
This is ridiculous. I love the diverse mindset of shop owners and am glad to see he hired a couple people to sell on Ebay. I'm of the mindset of having as little backstock/unlisted inventory as possible so this would be an absolute nightmare. On the flipside, an absolute goldmine if it he can operate those backrooms down to one or two and run an Ebay business in the back, shop in the front. Best of luck and nice interview!
These videos are so great. I'm a big fan of the Toy Federation youtube channel because I learn so much about both collecting and reselling. And Ryan's very right when he says the competition for new products is so fierce now, because all of the brands and manufacturers sell their products online now, and many times for *under* wholesale price. So if I'm a professional retailer and pay rent, business taxes, etc and buy products wholesale, how am I supposed to compete with an online retailer that's selling the product for less than wholesale? People talk shit about "resellers" and think everything is selling a $1 item for a massive profit. If everything I sold was bought wholesale or for market price, I'd lose money every day of the week.
As a card shop owner I would like to thank you Phoenix Resale for putting up these kinds of videos... I like how you ask relevant questions positioned in a way that it would be beneficial (and motivational) for small-time business owners like me. Also, The story of Toy Federation is remarkable. From getting out of your comfort zone, starting small, and to not always give up. Learned a lot from him. Thank you!
Toy Federation truly is a modern American Dream fulfilled. Great interview and insights revealed. Hard work and perseverance, striving for excellence! Outstanding!
I live about 30 minutes away from Toy Federation, very cool place. Seeing the building and seeing the store you're like, only 20% is store, 80% is inventory in the back. Ryan is a very cool dude and always super nice to anyone who walks thru the door, even if it's just a simple hello while he's doing a trade. If he can, he will make the effort to shake your hand because he really appreciates you coming into his store.
That's awesome man! I'm 30 minutes away too, in Simpsonville...but had a mild stroke years ago while driving. I didn't have collision insurance, and I've yet to get ahead to be able to purchase another car. Ryan really is a perfect case of what you see is what you get. A really solid dude.
Love what you do here. As I have gotten older I have slipped away from video games and toys to become a workaholic and family man. This has definitely brought me back to a healthy medium and I’ve started collecting again. Thank you.
Great questions and interview. Good to hear that through the struggle he was able to persist and keep going with his dream here despite all the setbacks and doubts. Thanks!
Froggy Flips cameo at the end, lol. Fascinating insight. You get glimpses into what goes on at Toy Federation through the channel. But this was pretty comprehensive nuts and bolts + history. Seems like Ryan is still grinding after all these years, despite all his success. A great Toy (Store) Story. Did lol every time an old childhood toy caught your eye and took you on a trip down memory lane. Hello Street Sharks, I'm looking at you! The power of nostalgia, damn. No way you left the store empty-handed. So yeah, what did you buy?
what a faking amazing story man. You got me in the feels around 17:00 - 19:00 thanks for your story and thanks to the shop owner for doing what you do man. your store needs to be turned into a Museum . . yeah, a museum, perhaps your next chapter. Let me know when you do and I will help you move stuff free of charge. "Protect this Man" comes to mind after watching this.
To much jump here and there in between conversations ( too many distractions form the toys that sitting at the shelf ) but still focus to answer the question after a bit chitchat 😂...i love it
Looking at the storefront, it gives you an idea of the shops size but once you walk inside and then travel through the maze of backstock and all the rooms, it seems like it’s a 60,000 square-foot warehouse!! The store is obviously longer than imaginable.
The most thorough video out there on UA-cam giving us insight into Toy Federation… Bravo… fantastic video….really , really interesting watch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you UA-cam algorithm for suggesting this video. You asked most of the questions I would have for Ryan on how he runs his business. The only question still unanswered is how he keeps track of what he pays for stuff versus what he sells it for. Love the video!
Ryan is the man....for sharing, bein Fair on his offers.nice guy,love his channel,wish he would edit in more commercials,like when he 1st started YT,he deserves all the success,think he has to many employees thou
great interview caleb! im a big fan of both channels and seeing you interview ryan was great insight on how he really runs his business! i hope you also an interview with josh and hailey (hairy tornado) and im still hoping for a serious sit down interview with the pixel game squad.
This video is so insightful! Been watching Toy Federation for a while and as someone who owns their own business hearing this information is so inspiring and helpful!
Wow. Such massive inventory. And so much potential for sale and expansion. I will enjoy working for this guy. Being a toy guy myself.. hearing his worries and problems.. I got ideas. If i was there i could him help a lot.
I’ve followed Toy Federation for its love letter show to my 6 year old self. Ryan from his videos has showed that he’s a very fair salesman who treats people the right way according to his videos. I grew up in the 80’s so I’m most likely biased but I love his business. Great video and I loved every second of it.
I walked into this store by mistake a few years ago (trying to get to Upstate Games in the same building) and walked out with a few things. I was so glad to return this year and see so many customers on a weekday. (And sure enough, there was a deal in progress on the floor.) Glad to see Ryan and the crew are doing well and I would encourage anyone visiting the area (particularly those of you attending Southeast Game Exchange) to stop in and check it out.
Really awesome video! Interesting, engaging and very entertaining. Watching this is making me consider personally selling toys for my own Ebay shop. Great stuff man
Hey thanks for this! Love your questions to Ryan. It’s cool hearing all the background stories about his store. I talk to Ryan all the time on IG 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I will make sure to post this video 😃👌🏽
Toy Federation needs to expand online it looks like, probably by a factor of 4 or 5. Two full time workers should easily 4x 25k on that 90 day total with that amount of easily accessible, relatively quick shipping and listing inventory
Just sneaking in the FroggyFlips cameo at the very end xD These types of stories are so inspirational and very humbling. It's always hard to say yes or no to someone who wants to start a business like this. Either they have to be ready to face the hardships or they don't follow their dream.
Been watching a lot of your videos lately. I like when you do the behind the business videos. I know you focus on videos game stuff but would like to see you do different kinds of businesses to see the differences and the issues/perks per business and business models. Keep up the great work.
I have to agree with the rest of the comment section that this is THE BEST Toy Federation walkthrough I've seen. Like many others I watch their videos like Saturday morning cartoons weekly and hope to visit there one day like it's Disney World lol
He’s 100% correct, it doesn’t matter where you are, toy people find you. I search in depth for trading card shops, or any shops that have vintage Pokémon cards. Would’ve never found the places if I didn’t dig for them.
You say you need more options . You could always do booths in antique malls and flea markets . Why not ? Unless you weren’t making enough sales - but , at least from my experience , it has been 100 times better than expected . I’m one of the only Xbox specialists out there . My advice would be to do your thing . Stick with whatever that is and expand with 100 buck booths . The market is infinite if you know how to do it & all you have to do is restock every week or so . The special number is 13% . That’s the normal 10% plus the probable 3% card fee . If whatever you’re doing is doing less than 13% then you’re doing something wrong man . Anything more than that 13% is worth doing .
What an excellent interview. And tour. I went there for the first time this year traveling through. And they were kind and more than fair in their trade with me and I picked up a few grails.
Hadn't watched the channel in awhile, but this was a great interview. Love his channel too. As a dude from Lexington, KY that now lives in Tokyo - this gave me some good ideas. Thanks!!
Been watching Toy Federation for awhile now, lots of notsalgia every time a watch and I also love the goofy and awkward moments. He loves what he does for a living and you can see it every time someone brings in what looks like junk.
I've seen several Toy Federation business walk through videos and this was the best one yet. Good questions. Ryan seemed very comfortable with you and really opened up. Great video!!
What? This is super disorganized reseller keeps rummaging though Ryan’s stuff and distracting him while he’s trying to speak and interrupting him every time Ryan gets into a good story or talking about his business philosophy’s resellers like oh shit street sharks, or not really paying attention and picking through Ryan’s back room stuff …..should of done a interview and then a tour with just loose talking
@@George-de6hd the breaks did help keep things interesting though we would every once in awhile just see what he had on the shelves which is interesting for those that dont know about any of this stuff but like looking at things
I love to hear these types of stories of what it really takes to run a business.
One word ……. WOW, I’m 47 years old I would volunteer at your store Ryan I have more than 500 Transformers Vintage and Modern, Blessings on what you have accomplished and what you will accomplish 🙏🏽
Probably the best walkthrough/ interview of toy federation on the web period! Great job man!
@oldirtydave22 I totally agree!! And I’ve been following Ryan and the guys at toy federation for awhile now 😆🙌🏽
With how it's all grown, it's crazy that I used to go to Ryan's house back when he just had a website, and his basement was his warehouse. He has a PROFOUND autograph collection - and we share a fascination with WWII. Man, I was such a nuisance to him and his family with taking such a ridiculous amount of time with picking out which items I'm gonna get...and he was over-the-top gracious with me being a burden while his family is upstairs ready to eat dinner.
I only live 30 minutes away, but have only been to his current store once, because I had a bad car accident years ago (had a mild stroke), and didn't have collision insurance. If I still had a car, you bet your sweet ass I'd be milling around his store, basking in its glory on a weekly. It's like a toy museum...but everything is for sale. Ryan is *_genuinely_* a really good guy.
get an Uber, go see your friend. 😁
I don't give a shit whatsoever about toys and I absolutely loved watching this. Fascinating inside look into a fascinating business. Thanks Caleb and Toy Federation guy.
I run a toy booth and several online shops. All toys, for many years now. Getting inventory is HARD once you become successful. Ramping up was easy, growing past a certain spot is hard because people buy more than you can supply. This guy has mastered that by being in a spot people can find, which I envy. Also this store is beautifully displayed, something I try to do myself personally and people do comment on it. I'd love to open a shop myself, geared more towards toys for girls and women, a market that does exist by gets largely ignored because male collectors tend to be more plentiful. IMO. Owing the building is key as well as retail experience.
A toy store for women and girls only would not make it. There's a reason you don't see them.
@@ChaseHenderson-kn2jr women change what they spend money on as they grow older but many of them never get rid of their toys to begin with and save them for their children and grandchildren rather than sell them. That inventory also does not justify the costs and shelf space.
i would absolutely 100% love and support something like this!
Girls dont sell their keepsakes tho.
I operated a booth a few months ago with more inventory gear to females- the guys buying "boy" toys were frugal, the woman went all in, the face on the females had excitement cause I reminded them of their childhood. And for reference, I sold them Jem dolls, Spice Girl Dolls, NKOTB dolls Polly Pocket and She-ra
I have been loving these business owner interviews that you have been doing. Keep it up!
Being fair with your customers is key to a successful business, and this man sounds like he is fair.
My personal experiences with buying, selling, and trading with Ryan back in the day when his inventory was in his basement...he's absolutely very fair. There's no pretense or hidden agendas. A collector first, then a businessman. He's the real deal.
One of the big things I really appreciate about this man is the fact that he is honest and fair with his customers. There's so many people here on UA-cam (and everywhere else for that matter) that take advantage of people and give them pennies on the dollar for their old toys, video games, comics, etc.... then brag about how they got a "deal of a lifetime". The world needs more honest people. 👍
You’re joking right? He’s constantly giving lowball offers to elderly people who don’t know any better
@joythief they are talking about the guy from toy federation genius.
But wait.....get this....Nobody has to take any offer at all, period. Nobody has to Sell anything to Anyone...Takes 2 to complete a Transaction
@@Vub. That's who I'm talking about, sweetheart.
@joythief well kept talking, no one cares.
Ryan's passion, despite the hardship and doubters (especially from family), he is motivated to live what he loves. I hope to one day travel to Toy Federation, meet him, buy something from the backroom. That back room is crazy, but he has a vision that he sees to be great; inventory is a great problem to have as a seller, it's the avenues to take to sell them is difficult with limited time and money. Great interview
Type of content needed for all entrepreneurs
First time viewer of this channel and I have to say that the host/interviewer was very prepared, engaged and asked some great questions. I enjoyed that he picked up and featured some different toys. It is a toy shop after all and I’m in awe of the amount and variety of products he sells.
My man is smart. He really had great reasons for everything he did.
My family went on vacation to Maggie Valley, NC. Since I found Ryan’s channel on UA-cam. I had to make a trip to Greer, SC. From the moment I entered Toy Federation, I was transported back to my childhood. Ryan and his team are super nice and very knowledgeable about their product. I honestly could’ve spent my entire bank account on the vintage Star Wars, Transformers, and so much more. I would definitely make a trip to the Toy Federation and put it on your bucket list. Can’t wait to go back.
Yes indeed! It's a shame that I only live half an hour from his store, but not having a car anymore makes it virtually impossible for me to make it out there. I've only been to his current store once, but if I have the means, you bet I'd be going there every week. Even if you leave with not buying something, the experience alone is well worth the time and gas money. And here I am pointing out an hour round trips worth of gas money, but ppl travel a day or two to make it there.
You gotta stop cutting the guy off every time he’s in the middle of saying something bro. He’ll be about to say something interesting and get into more detail and you’ll hold up some random toy, like just stand and listen to what he’s saying lol
And stop getting distracted and looking through all the toys and rummaging around in his stuff and give him your attention while he’s talking maybe 🤷🏻 lol very disorganized interview
Glad someone pointed it out because I found it so rude
Phoenix does great but that is pretty common during these interviews
@@George-de6hd yea like while I’m watching I’m just on edge cause I know the guy is randomly gonna be cut off at some point as he’s sharing lol
@@Flynn-7567 yea not hating cause I love the videos. Just I find in this one so many train of thoughts just withered away because of getting distracted by random toys he’d pick up
This was an amazing video to be a part of shooting. Except for the many times I almost broke my neck tripping over something in the backroom while trying to hold the camera and marvel at everything 😅
cameraguy never dies. no worries
Excellent video!!! I visited the store this past summer, and honestly, the owner and whole crew are really nice people. Super fair prices and also had the chance to make an offer which other stores don't accept offers at all. I know some people have criticized them due to the low prices they pay to the customers that go to the store to sell them vintage figures, but that's how the business works around a Toy/collectibles store. People think those businesses should pay them what they might seem on eBay or Toy shows.
exactly.
Awesome video and my mind is blown with just how much inventory he has. Plus how much vintage toys are displayed from my childhood that I had forgotten about. Thank you I will checkout your whatnot shows and ebay store
This is ridiculous. I love the diverse mindset of shop owners and am glad to see he hired a couple people to sell on Ebay. I'm of the mindset of having as little backstock/unlisted inventory as possible so this would be an absolute nightmare. On the flipside, an absolute goldmine if it he can operate those backrooms down to one or two and run an Ebay business in the back, shop in the front. Best of luck and nice interview!
Ryan should open a toy museum as well, and charge people admission.
This was an excellent interview. It all makes sense now. Well done.
These videos are so great. I'm a big fan of the Toy Federation youtube channel because I learn so much about both collecting and reselling. And Ryan's very right when he says the competition for new products is so fierce now, because all of the brands and manufacturers sell their products online now, and many times for *under* wholesale price. So if I'm a professional retailer and pay rent, business taxes, etc and buy products wholesale, how am I supposed to compete with an online retailer that's selling the product for less than wholesale? People talk shit about "resellers" and think everything is selling a $1 item for a massive profit. If everything I sold was bought wholesale or for market price, I'd lose money every day of the week.
As a card shop owner I would like to thank you Phoenix Resale for putting up these kinds of videos... I like how you ask relevant questions positioned in a way that it would be beneficial (and motivational) for small-time business owners like me. Also, The story of Toy Federation is remarkable. From getting out of your comfort zone, starting small, and to not always give up. Learned a lot from him. Thank you!
Toy Federation truly is a modern American Dream fulfilled. Great interview and insights revealed. Hard work and perseverance, striving for excellence! Outstanding!
I live about 30 minutes away from Toy Federation, very cool place. Seeing the building and seeing the store you're like, only 20% is store, 80% is inventory in the back. Ryan is a very cool dude and always super nice to anyone who walks thru the door, even if it's just a simple hello while he's doing a trade. If he can, he will make the effort to shake your hand because he really appreciates you coming into his store.
That's awesome man! I'm 30 minutes away too, in Simpsonville...but had a mild stroke years ago while driving. I didn't have collision insurance, and I've yet to get ahead to be able to purchase another car. Ryan really is a perfect case of what you see is what you get. A really solid dude.
This is one of your best vids and series to date. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Damn a crossover never thought id see the day 😮
Drinking game. Take a shot every time you hear “ye yeah”.
I am now hammered at 10am.
me 3@@Fakeditto
i did pushups instead, one heck of a pump, thanks!
2 minutes in, I’m trashed…
I wouldn’t have lasted 3 minutes 😂
Love what you do here. As I have gotten older I have slipped away from video games and toys to become a workaholic and family man. This has definitely brought me back to a healthy medium and I’ve started collecting again. Thank you.
Great questions and interview. Good to hear that through the struggle he was able to persist and keep going with his dream here despite all the setbacks and doubts. Thanks!
I love this series of gaming/collectibles business owners! Please continue the good work
Froggy Flips cameo at the end, lol.
Fascinating insight. You get glimpses into what goes on at Toy Federation through the channel. But this was pretty comprehensive nuts and bolts + history. Seems like Ryan is still grinding after all these years, despite all his success. A great Toy (Store) Story.
Did lol every time an old childhood toy caught your eye and took you on a trip down memory lane. Hello Street Sharks, I'm looking at you! The power of nostalgia, damn. No way you left the store empty-handed. So yeah, what did you buy?
Best ToyFed video to date imo... honest and nice to watch. Cudos Caleb
Nice interview bro, you always get some good ones. I appreciate the good listen.
what a faking amazing story man. You got me in the feels around 17:00 - 19:00 thanks for your story and thanks to the shop owner for doing what you do man. your store needs to be turned into a Museum . . yeah, a museum, perhaps your next chapter. Let me know when you do and I will help you move stuff free of charge. "Protect this Man" comes to mind after watching this.
To much jump here and there in between conversations ( too many distractions form the toys that sitting at the shelf ) but still focus to answer the question after a bit chitchat 😂...i love it
Looking at the storefront, it gives you an idea of the shops size but once you walk inside and then travel through the maze of backstock and all the rooms, it seems like it’s a 60,000 square-foot warehouse!! The store is obviously longer than imaginable.
I don’t even collect toys, and this is fascinating to watch. What an amazing inventory!
He seems like a legit great & honnest guy 🥰 so so rare to find real people like him
Great interview and it was awesome seeing Anthony from Froggy Flips at the end!
I enjoy your videos, but these interview videos are next level! I'm glad you've started doing them.
The most thorough video out there on UA-cam giving us insight into Toy Federation… Bravo… fantastic video….really , really interesting watch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you UA-cam algorithm for suggesting this video. You asked most of the questions I would have for Ryan on how he runs his business. The only question still unanswered is how he keeps track of what he pays for stuff versus what he sells it for. Love the video!
you did an amazing job on this ... he is honestly the last stand of real small business with aniche of love
This is the best behind-the-scenes Toy store video I've ever seen
Impressive to see the behind the scenes and understand the business side of this. Great interview and much success to both of you. Follow your dreams!
il love calebs deep dives into others peoples shops
I don't collect but this seems like the sort of place you need to stop by and visit if you're in the area.
Ryan is the man....for sharing, bein Fair on his offers.nice guy,love his channel,wish he would edit in more commercials,like when he 1st started YT,he deserves all the success,think he has to many employees thou
great interview caleb! im a big fan of both channels and seeing you interview ryan was great insight on how he really runs his business! i hope you also an interview with josh and hailey (hairy tornado) and im still hoping for a serious sit down interview with the pixel game squad.
This video is so insightful! Been watching Toy Federation for a while and as someone who owns their own business hearing this information is so inspiring and helpful!
Another legit amazing episode. Thank you Phoenix!
Wow. Such massive inventory. And so much potential for sale and expansion. I will enjoy working for this guy. Being a toy guy myself.. hearing his worries and problems.. I got ideas. If i was there i could him help a lot.
I’ve followed Toy Federation for its love letter show to my 6 year old self. Ryan from his videos has showed that he’s a very fair salesman who treats people the right way according to his videos. I grew up in the 80’s so I’m most likely biased but I love his business. Great video and I loved every second of it.
Damn this man loves his job, you can sense the good vibes he sends, could be a motivational speaker, easy
Love Toy Federation! One of my favorite channels! So much nostalgia.
I walked into this store by mistake a few years ago (trying to get to Upstate Games in the same building) and walked out with a few things. I was so glad to return this year and see so many customers on a weekday. (And sure enough, there was a deal in progress on the floor.) Glad to see Ryan and the crew are doing well and I would encourage anyone visiting the area (particularly those of you attending Southeast Game Exchange) to stop in and check it out.
Great video! Definitely one of the better ones I’ve ever watched.
Really awesome video! Interesting, engaging and very entertaining. Watching this is making me consider personally selling toys for my own Ebay shop. Great stuff man
Def more of these style videos. Great to see the behind the scenes stuff
Awesome video Caleb. You federation is awesome! Wishing them all the best! He’s just a good dude. They don’t make people like that anymore.
Great work on this interview Caleb and also your video guy, wow top tier!
This was amazing , enjoyed every minute of it!
I’m a local and this place has been overall amazing for the nerd economy of the area. Definitely a beautiful place and unique atmosphere.
Love his channel. Great idea to get a inside look. Interesting.
“Nobody needs what I have” crazy way to put it
Hey thanks for this! Love your questions to Ryan. It’s cool hearing all the background stories about his store. I talk to Ryan all the time on IG 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I will make sure to post this video 😃👌🏽
Toy Federation needs to expand online it looks like, probably by a factor of 4 or 5. Two full time workers should easily 4x 25k on that 90 day total with that amount of easily accessible, relatively quick shipping and listing inventory
They do, but only some things. He doesn’t believe in shipping most of his items and wants inventory for local people.
Just sneaking in the FroggyFlips cameo at the very end xD These types of stories are so inspirational and very humbling. It's always hard to say yes or no to someone who wants to start a business like this. Either they have to be ready to face the hardships or they don't follow their dream.
Awesome video, great questions. This was a very inspirational video. Well done.
Been watching a lot of your videos lately. I like when you do the behind the business videos. I know you focus on videos game stuff but would like to see you do different kinds of businesses to see the differences and the issues/perks per business and business models. Keep up the great work.
only one on the floor dups in the back is the best idea, fomo is a money maker
I have to agree with the rest of the comment section that this is THE BEST Toy Federation walkthrough I've seen. Like many others I watch their videos like Saturday morning cartoons weekly and hope to visit there one day like it's Disney World lol
this is such an exceptional video, thank you spanky and caleb
my favorite game channel interviewing my favorite toy channel this was awesome
Said it before but saying it again, love the evolution of this channel
This video was soooo good! Love Ryan and Toy Federation. ❤
I started watching the video because of my love for toys but stayed because how interesting the guys perception about business 👏👏
Really enjoyed this , love behind the scenes
Love the questions Caleb! I talked to Ryan for a long time at Sege. Great guy. Happy for him and you!
Great store, owner, and video. Easy watch. Love these videos.
He’s 100% correct, it doesn’t matter where you are, toy people find you. I search in depth for trading card shops, or any shops that have vintage Pokémon cards. Would’ve never found the places if I didn’t dig for them.
"I'm buying, even I don't have money, but I'll figure it out". That's my motto too in tcg business.
One of the best Toy Federation walk throughs! Huge fan of them and you 🙌🏻
As a store owner myself , I love how certain people are so smart and full of information .
You say you need more options . You could always do booths in antique malls and flea markets . Why not ? Unless you weren’t making enough sales - but , at least from my experience , it has been 100 times better than expected . I’m one of the only Xbox specialists out there . My advice would be to do your thing . Stick with whatever that is and expand with 100 buck booths . The market is infinite if you know how to do it & all you have to do is restock every week or so . The special number is 13% . That’s the normal 10% plus the probable 3% card fee . If whatever you’re doing is doing less than 13% then you’re doing something wrong man . Anything more than that 13% is worth doing .
Oh, shoot! I completely forgot about Record Breakers! Saw the tracks on the shelf after the Stompers box stood out immediately.
Last bit has a Froggy Cameo!
(Hand shake)
“Luv ya! 👻”
Great vid, and Phoenix always asks the questions I'm thinking in the back of my head.
I don't collect toys, but I love watching this. The collector mentality is what I relate to.
I didn't hear anything about Amazon. His new stuff should go there. Awesome video.
One of the best toy stores out there. I always find some of the best stuff there! 🔥
Toy Federation is a great UA-cam Channel.
What an excellent interview. And tour. I went there for the first time this year traveling through. And they were kind and more than fair in their trade with me and I picked up a few grails.
Caleb. you're intelligent. you're a great interviewer! thank you. God bless you brother!
I can't imagine having the product knowledge across an entire toy store like that. I kinda know diecast and am just getting into tech decks lol
very interesting interview. well done!
Hadn't watched the channel in awhile, but this was a great interview. Love his channel too. As a dude from Lexington, KY that now lives in Tokyo - this gave me some good ideas. Thanks!!
23:22 Profound words of wisdom! "If you don't give up, you didn't fail"
Been watching Toy Federation for awhile now, lots of notsalgia every time a watch and I also love the goofy and awkward moments. He loves what he does for a living and you can see it every time someone brings in what looks like junk.