SHOW NOTES
Curt and Chris are joined by Kristina, the owner of One Way Out, an escape room business in Lynchburg, Virginia. They discuss her journey from a part-time employee at 16 to owning the business, the challenges she faced, and her plans for the future. Kristina shares insights about her various escape rooms, marketing strategies, merchandise offerings, and staff management. The episode concludes with fun anecdotes, a speed round of questions, and a glimpse into Kristina’s expansion plans.
LINKS
- One Way Out Escape Rooms
- Wristband Bros
- Escape Kit
- PuzzleCon
- Magnifico Circus at Escaparium
- The FRDi Show (YouTube)
- Servants of Sleight at Exit Games
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- SBA loans are worth looking into, especially if you get a good SBA person to walk you through it all.
- When it comes to merch for Kristina the advent calendars are the best selling during the holidays, but the stickers are the most popular. The silicone bracelets are also popular. The T-shirts and hoodies are the most profitable, though.
- Try offering a 20% discount on apparel to players who finish their game within the hour. This can increase sales.
CONNECT AND FOLLOW ONE WAY OUT ESCAPE ROOMS
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