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If you're into fisheries, aquariums, and the aquarium industry — this episode is for you!
Today's guest is Scott Crowe of Ocean State Aquatics. He talks about his journey from a fish hobbyist to a successful business owner, how the pandemic impacted his business, the importance of non-disclosure agreements in protecting your business, and much more.
In this episode, we talk about…
Scott's transition from his love for fish to building it into a business.
Freshwater vs. saltwater fishes — differences in care, expenses, etc.
How the fear of competing with big companies like Amazon and Petco is destroying many retail stores in the aquarium industry
Hobbyist vs. non-hobbyist clients in the aquarium industry
Practices to scale and grow your aquarium business
The use of non-disclosure agreements when hiring employees
The impact of the pandemic on Scott's aquarium business
Issues with the aquarium industry, such as a lack of regulation, misleading product labeling, etc
The work involved in importing and caring for fish
Advice for individuals looking to start a business in the aquarium industry.
Mentioned
Ocean State Aquatics Website
Ocean State Aquatics YouTube Channel
Ocean State Aquatics Instagram
Ocean State Aquatics Facebook
By Eric Triplett5
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If you're into fisheries, aquariums, and the aquarium industry — this episode is for you!
Today's guest is Scott Crowe of Ocean State Aquatics. He talks about his journey from a fish hobbyist to a successful business owner, how the pandemic impacted his business, the importance of non-disclosure agreements in protecting your business, and much more.
In this episode, we talk about…
Scott's transition from his love for fish to building it into a business.
Freshwater vs. saltwater fishes — differences in care, expenses, etc.
How the fear of competing with big companies like Amazon and Petco is destroying many retail stores in the aquarium industry
Hobbyist vs. non-hobbyist clients in the aquarium industry
Practices to scale and grow your aquarium business
The use of non-disclosure agreements when hiring employees
The impact of the pandemic on Scott's aquarium business
Issues with the aquarium industry, such as a lack of regulation, misleading product labeling, etc
The work involved in importing and caring for fish
Advice for individuals looking to start a business in the aquarium industry.
Mentioned
Ocean State Aquatics Website
Ocean State Aquatics YouTube Channel
Ocean State Aquatics Instagram
Ocean State Aquatics Facebook

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