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bostonharbor · 03-18-2014, 08:37 PM

Beware Newport! But I 'll be down for jerky.
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FormerUser · 03-19-2014, 03:09 PM

I know you don't like what I have to say Westportmafia but you really might want to pay attention to what's happening with the tolls.The brandy-new toll structure that got passed last night isn't really going to help you much.In the history of this state you could not have picked a worst time to possibly start a business on Aquidneck Island.

I wish you the best of luck.But a business based on beef-jerkey in Newport?Really?

spence · 03-19-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by basswipe

I know you don't like what I have to say Westportmafia but you really might want to pay attention to what's happening with the tolls.The brandy-new toll structure that got passed last night isn't really going to help you much.In the history of this state you could not have picked a worst time to possibly start a business on Aquidneck Island.

I wish you the best of luck.But a business based on beef-jerkey in Newport?Really?

I think he passed that point when the window decals went up.

The business has a good chance at success. It's unique in the area, provides instant gratification and has a variable price point that affords a tickle or indulgence.

It's also a food item without a lot of spoilage.

A small % of revenues are going to come from people driving to Newport just to get jerky so tolls aren't going to matter that much. That being said, what was just passed?

The key challenge I see is pulling people off the street. Another avenue to explore is how to create return customers via mail order as a follow on to in store sales.

But seriously, who doesn't like good jerky?

-spence

5/0 · 03-22-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by basswipe

I know you don't like what I have to say Westportmafia but you really might want to pay attention to what's happening with the tolls.The brandy-new toll structure that got passed last night isn't really going to help you much.In the history of this state you could not have picked a worst time to possibly start a business on Aquidneck Island.

I wish you the best of luck.But a business based on beef-jerkey in Newport?Really?

Honestly,I think you've done enough with youre good intensions.this is a fellow Brotha here doing his best to start his own....
I would bet some of his proceeds are coming here to keep the lights on....
So knock it off!

I haven't been there yet myself,if you want I will come and pick you up and we can go together and make a day of it with friends,plus I'll drive

5/0
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keeperreaper · 03-22-2014, 05:06 PM

Well said Bob.

spence · 03-22-2014, 08:08 PM

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I haven't been there yet myself,if you want I will come and pick you up and we can go together and make a day of it with friends,plus I'll drive

As a gesture of good faith I offer to pay your tolls

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fishbones · 03-19-2014, 03:42 PM

Beef jerky?
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WESTPORTMAFIA · 03-20-2014, 08:47 AM

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Beef jerky?
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AHI Jerky

tysdad115 · 03-19-2014, 03:52 PM

Good luck Jay! I'll make it down there and support your small business.

fishbones · 03-19-2014, 06:05 PM

Well said, Spence. Basswipe must think the tourists are going to stay away from Newport now. A toll isn't going to affect tourism, and the locals are already on the island. Not to mention that it's exotic jerky, not beef jerky as he's claiming. It's not the convenience store slim jim stuff.
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PaulS · 03-19-2014, 06:33 PM

When I go to Newport I complain more about the parking than the tolls.
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WESTPORTMAFIA · 03-19-2014, 07:12 PM

In the 10 days we have been open we have had people from all over the states and out of the country as far as Germany and Thailand. It's a unique specialty shop. Our average sale is around 50 bucks. We have had dozens of people posing for pictures in front of our store. I haven't seen any other stores with people taking pics in front of them. Beef jerky? Not even close. We had the most popular booth at the expo last night for local businesses at the Hyatt. Basswipe come to the shop and see what we are doing. As I did special order you some wood smoked peppered venison. The meat is over an inch thick!
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spence · 03-19-2014, 07:31 PM

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It's a unique specialty shop. Our average sale is around 50 bucks.

That's an important metric to track...big business spends a lot of money looking at how to upsell even just a few percent.

-spence

WESTPORTMAFIA · 03-19-2014, 09:04 PM

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That's an important metric to track...big business spends a lot of money looking at how to upsell even just a few percent.

-spence

Research was done before we made the move. And that's pretty much what was expected and falls in line. We aren't building rocket ships. Numbers are numbers. And when the hell can I expect to see you? I need to know a week in advanced as I have low ceilings.
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spence · 03-19-2014, 10:59 PM

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Research was done before we made the move. And that's pretty much what was expected and falls in line. We aren't building rocket ships. Numbers are numbers. And when the hell can I expect to see you? I need to know a week in advanced as I have low ceilings.
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Soon, was trying to stop by last week but the cards didn't play.
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keeperreaper · 03-20-2014, 10:00 AM

" The meat is over an inch thick!"

Jay, Sounds like this should be sold as a "Bronko Special". You know how how much he loves meat over an inch thick to chew on.

WESTPORTMAFIA · 03-20-2014, 10:13 AM

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" The meat is over an inch thick!"

Jay, Sounds like this should be sold as a "Bronko Special". You know how how much he loves meat over an inch thick to chew on.

Lmfao! Poor Peter.
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numbskull · 03-21-2014, 06:20 AM

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In the 10 days we have been open we have had people from all over the states and out of the country as far as Germany and Thailand. It's a unique specialty shop. Our average sale is around 50 bucks. We have had dozens of people posing for pictures in front of our store. I haven't seen any other stores with people taking pics in front of them.
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I'm telling you, get some T shirts made ASAP.

WESTPORTMAFIA · 03-21-2014, 06:40 AM

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I'm telling you, get some T shirts made ASAP.

I have 2 so far in 3 different colors
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fishbones · 03-19-2014, 07:34 PM

Hey, I see NJC made the front page of the Newport Daily News. Congrats! Looks like you guys had a good day at the business expo.
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Piscator · 03-19-2014, 09:07 PM

This is making me hungry
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bassballer · 03-20-2014, 09:22 AM

Nebe is right. The tolls do not effect tourism. Every summer after memorial day thames is packed until october. And when the Cruise ships come in all those fanny packs will be filled with Jerky. Im sure you guys will do fine. I mean is the life is good record shop can stay open so can you. Who buys CD's or DVD's anymore?

WESTPORTMAFIA · 03-20-2014, 09:26 AM

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Nebe is right. The tolls do not effect tourism. Every summer after memorial day thames is packed until october. And when the Cruise ships come in all those fanny packs will be filled with Jerky. Im sure you guys will do fine. I mean is the life is good record shop can stay open so can you. Who buys CD's or DVD's anymore?

Fanny packs rock!