DIY: 12 Pieces of Valuable Advice From Sneaker Shop Owners

Be a business, man.

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Do what you love and love what you do is the dream, but unfortunately only a small percentage get to live it. With the trend of sneakers hitting an all-time high, we decided to look into the possibilities of how one would make it their life. It’s easy to Monday morning quarterback your favorite shop with ideas and concepts you think never crossed their mind, but there is much more to it than having a passion for shoes and some money. We hit up some people who've already done it and present you with DIY: 12 Pieces of Advice From Sneaker Shop Owners—not as easy as it looks, is it?

Be Yourself

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Grow Up

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Take It Personal

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The Customer Is Always Right

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When You See An Opportunity, Take It

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Understand The Logistics

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Build Relationships (And Keep Them)

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Treat Them Right

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It's A 24-Hour Job

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A Cool Job Is Still Work

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Be Prepared

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Just Don't Do It

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