The Shop Nation expansion

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Need some Shop Greatness? shopnationstore.com
Thanks for watching! Let's kick 2023 in the teeth.
Yes, the cat is out of the bag. I am signing a lease on a 3,000 sq ft commercial space to expand product development, manufacturing, and fulfilment to help more and more people inch closer to "shop greatness." Huge step for us, and frankly pretty terrifying, but I think it's necessary to allow for growth.
Much more to come with this space! Next step is to get the print farm set up! Make sure you're subscribed so you can see how the final product turns out.
Also, I need to finish the shed.
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  • @christopherpalm8023
    @christopherpalm8023 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the building! That’s a heck of a find! I honestly think you should keep everything under one channel. Technically this is going to be a shop.

  • @johnlonghair6461

    @johnlonghair6461

    Жыл бұрын

    Bravo! Well said.

  • @JodyGates

    @JodyGates

    Жыл бұрын

    Was going to respond with basically this same thing; Congrats! and Keep it all here. "Shop" isn't exclusive to wood chips and sawdust.

  • @williamhorsley7799

    @williamhorsley7799

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXyCstqkd6qyZKg.html

  • @torquer9669
    @torquer9669 Жыл бұрын

    Nice step for your family to grow. Congrats! I think Shop Nation is a vast enough channel to have a 'series' dedicated to creating a shop. I am sure there are people that would love to start their own as well, so you may be able to share costs and how you did it to help many people. The rest of us will just enjoy learning and sharing a dream through you. Looking forward to it! BTW. this channel could be a multi-million sub business if you grow it.

  • @fabadabean
    @fabadabean Жыл бұрын

    I'd keep the channel as one for now. The work is related, and you can always have different playlists in your video section for your audience to binge on specific topics. Growing a new channel and maintaining two, at this point, seems like a lot of work.

  • @joshuaward9362

    @joshuaward9362

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @ellenfrank7406

    @ellenfrank7406

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @wittworks
    @wittworks Жыл бұрын

    1: Broom Clean Greatness NFT 2: If you were a real youtube you'd have a second channel. 🤪 3: you should bring me out to design and set up your office backdrop with chef's kiss lighting

  • @RescueResidence
    @RescueResidence Жыл бұрын

    We like the idea of keeping it together on the Shop Nation channel. You’re building a new shop is all!

  • @4321Woodworking
    @4321Woodworking Жыл бұрын

    I think this is a series that would fit on shop nation as it involves a shop on a larger scale, much larger. However whichever way you decide to go I'll be subbed and watching!!

  • @fstoll3
    @fstoll3 Жыл бұрын

    #PrintNation is rising from #ShopNation to its own New Space, New Content, New Goals, New Name, and New Channel.

  • @ThatTechTeacher427
    @ThatTechTeacher427 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on expanding the Shop Nation!!! I vote 1 channel, seeing the "behind the scenes" of the design and manufacturing of your shop products fits very well in this channel. PS: I know a guy who could use an improved DeWalt miter saw dust collector! lol

  • @Fixthisbuildthat
    @Fixthisbuildthat Жыл бұрын

    Congrats, Travis! Can hardly even tell it was a slip-n-slide in there 😂 I'm super jelly as my commercial shop search has just been a drawn out seemingly never ending saga. So I can't wait to see how you build this space out and I'll live vicariously through you. Also, I would definitely go with a second channel. Segmenting your audience dilutes the channel and makes things more difficult down the road. Enjoy the new space!

  • @thomasmcmahan2014

    @thomasmcmahan2014

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I totally agree about making a second channel. Shop nation is about shop stuff (and shed greatness) but the next channel can be solely focused on the new endeavor and the business bits of it like Travis said. Either way, I’m watching!

  • @DASBookbinding

    @DASBookbinding

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't agree. Shop Nation is about Travis living the American dream, and building a business empire is part of that dream. Shop Nation subs will lap this up. And who wants to start a new channel from scratch - that sucks. One channel will suffer and end up the runt of the litter. But I think building out the development area like a garage shop would be a good idea so you can use it to feed the original idea for the channel. Yeh, I'm green with envy for that space too.

  • @jmanfoo

    @jmanfoo

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with Brad. I'm a product development engineer that likes to do shop stuff in his free time. Please don't take me back to work while trying to watch shop videos. 😆

  • @erice5871

    @erice5871

    Жыл бұрын

    As a product marketing guy in a fairly basic industry, I agree that you should segment. It would help you understand what hits better in each distinct categories. You have shop people and you have 3D print and tech people. Imagine you make two channels. One channel can be you solving a common problem in a shop (shop nation) using merch you sell. Posted on new channel, how did you make the merch, trials and errors specific to 3D printing and business org. One project would feed two channels and two distinct categories of viewers.

  • @thomasmcmahan2014

    @thomasmcmahan2014

    Жыл бұрын

    @@erice5871, yes very good point. You said it a lot better than I could.

  • @gccheatham
    @gccheatham Жыл бұрын

    Trying to grow a second channel through all this work will be tough. Setting up your new shop and getting it going fits well with Shop Nation. But at some point you will need a second channel to differentiate between where you are going with each. Start the second channel now and put the new space videos on both channels, if KZread allows. Then separate the content once the new location is where you want it in the short term. Nearly 40 years ago I started a business and wish I had documented the process, I am excited for you. P.S. I am in Northern Kentucky and my business took me to Beavercreek several times a year, it is a beautiful area with great great people.

  • @wjim5510
    @wjim5510 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations. Absolutely keep the brand you are building under one channel

  • @FixItFrench
    @FixItFrench Жыл бұрын

    Definitely would love to see a channel dedicated to growing a business from start. I think you’ll get great feedback on a second channel. 💯

  • @ARod1108
    @ARod1108 Жыл бұрын

    Super pumped for you. This is still a shop it’s just on a much bigger scale. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

  • @Steak872
    @Steak872 Жыл бұрын

    Excited to watch you build into this space, and I think you should keep it all on one channel. Been great watching your channel grow from a single car garage to where you are now.

  • @Ninoy2059
    @Ninoy2059 Жыл бұрын

    First congrats. You do not need a new channel. Shop Nation is more than enough of your brand. Best of luck.

  • @chrismahler1354
    @chrismahler1354 Жыл бұрын

    Separate channels on business development vs shop greatness!

  • @Dresden76
    @Dresden76 Жыл бұрын

    Totally a separate and dedicated channel. Congratulations on the step forward!

  • @williamhorsley7799

    @williamhorsley7799

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXyCstqkd6qyZKg.html

  • @bryandrury46
    @bryandrury46 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the new space! This is a huge step for Shop Nation, you know what you’re doing and what you want, after reading all the comments looks like we are kinda split on the second channel. Shop Nation has gotten you where you are and we are still watching. One shop, one Shop Nation, one channel. I think you know best! Good luck!!

  • @vanquestgear
    @vanquestgear Жыл бұрын

    Personally, I'd like to see it under one channel. Definitely not such a different topic it doesn't make sense. Such a badass series coming up!

  • @A2ZGeek
    @A2ZGeek Жыл бұрын

    As someone who’s a woodworker but also has lasers, CNCs and several 3D printers, I’d have no problems watching everything on a single channel. Plus you have the added benefit of already having a following on this channel and wouldn’t have to constantly drive traffic to the new one. I’d also add that my full time job is in the movie industry. And given the resources, I’d turn a part of that space into a “garage shop” set. Make it look like your home garage and have good lighting and permanent set up so you can pop in and shoot at any point. I think people would rather see a welcoming home shop atmosphere over a huge industrial shop setting that’s generally out of reach for most. It will make your channel more approachable and inviting. Congrats on the space and can’t wait to see what you do with it. This is a dream of mine as well and can completely understand the need to keep home and work separate.

  • @Cmatt1605
    @Cmatt1605 Жыл бұрын

    Keep it under this channel, what you are doing is the path I want to go down with my wood working/cnc business. It’s great inspiration and learning for your subscribers!

  • @williamhorsley7799

    @williamhorsley7799

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXyCstqkd6qyZKg.html

  • @benfranklin5255
    @benfranklin5255 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats. You may want to consider making one of those office spaces a break room with a refrigerator, microwave, etc. That way when the family comes over or during long work hours you have somewhere comfortable to go.

  • @rhodge4511
    @rhodge4511 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the new shop. I’ve followed your channel for years. I vote for leaving it shop nation. That is your brand and you should take advantage of it.

  • @r5zylstra
    @r5zylstra Жыл бұрын

    One channel, leverage the following you have. We all love this building content. Whether it's building a product, project or business

  • @determined2diy
    @determined2diy Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the space and the possibilities that awaits! I definitely think Shop Nation is already flexible enough to document the process as it grows and getting the space to feel like home. It’s basically still getting a shop together lol, but any future projects dealing with 3d printing and/or other similar projects could do great on another channel! Some people are dedicated to a specific subject and don’t like change 🤷🏾‍♂️ don’t get it but it’s life. Continue the great work and can’t wait to see how far you come 6 months, a year, and even 5 years from now!

  • @taylormcintyre5759
    @taylormcintyre5759 Жыл бұрын

    This is exciting! I think the buildout and upgrades of the new space would fit within Shop Nation, but I think down the road when you’re doing more R&D and production stuff, that might fit better on a new channel of some sort (which I’d also end up following)

  • @johnschiltz6440
    @johnschiltz6440 Жыл бұрын

    My vote is to keep everything on a single channel....the expansion to commercial is interesting and inspiring.

  • @marsniper27
    @marsniper27 Жыл бұрын

    I like having less channels to keep track of but I think separate channel makes sense in this case. Also congrats on the new location.

  • @12982blackjack
    @12982blackjack Жыл бұрын

    I'm definitely in for both if you decide to go separate channels, but I'd imagine it would be pretty tough to get another channel up and going. I'm still within 3 years of starting my own business, so any helpful insights you have would be awesome for quite a few of us. Congrats!

  • @itsa67
    @itsa67 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Travis - thanks for being so transparent with your goals and dreams, that takes some vulnerability and some guts! I am excited for you and look forward to every aspect of watching you grow the business. I think it definitely makes sense to have a separate channel. While some of your current subscribers may be interested in the business view, I would guess that there are many who are most interested in the shop aspect alone. Two channels will allow you to more effectively draw in a new audience focused on everything you will be able to share with this new pursuit, while still keeping those who like the shop aspect happy as well. It’s really easy for us viewers to subscribe to multiple channels so I don’t really see a downside at all. Good luck and I really forward to following this exciting new opportunity!

  • @dereksellars

    @dereksellars

    Жыл бұрын

    You Hit the Nail on the Head!! I totally agree. Two channels. I'll definitely watch both as well as some of his followers now.

  • @carlnolte1637

    @carlnolte1637

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, a second channel. Two unique aspects: business vs shop aspect. I am looking forward to the build out of the new space.

  • @martystanford1624

    @martystanford1624

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmmm. Tend to agree it needs to be two different channels but I’d subscribe to both! Congrats! No doubt you will be successful.

  • @mikevoyles397
    @mikevoyles397 Жыл бұрын

    "Shop greatness " is what you should pursue in your new place. Make it yours. Your "Perfect " shop. Good Luck and love your stuff

  • @aetiffany
    @aetiffany Жыл бұрын

    keep everything under ShopNation

  • @Pharmaceuticat
    @Pharmaceuticat Жыл бұрын

    This is incredibly promising. I hope to see you and this place for years to come with awesome content, knowledge, and products!

  • @Griffinwoodworks
    @Griffinwoodworks Жыл бұрын

    I can see the need for 2 channels. For someone like myself, a space like this is a goal and seems to be more centered on the 3d/laser printing aspect. Which is great, don’t get me wrong here. I’d love to be able to add those things plus a cnc one day. But, I’m not there yet. You wouldn’t believe how you’ve influenced my shop flow and even the shed build has helped me with a diy project at home. I feel like you probably have a lot more knowledge to offer in that aspect and I think separating those two worlds would help 2 different types of audiences. Congrats on the new place and I pray for your continued success bro.

  • @Godfirstformrdavis
    @Godfirstformrdavis Жыл бұрын

    Dude keep it on one channel it’s still part of the nation Shop Nation!!!! This is growth of pursuing Shop Greatness!!!

  • @KayRoepke
    @KayRoepke Жыл бұрын

    Definitely 1 channel, multiple playlists. It's your business and those things will blend into each other anyway.

  • @tomwoods1725
    @tomwoods1725 Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck to you and wife on this new adventure. Also wonderful to see young people trying to better themselves, than ask what can I get for free. If I could say my vote to keep separate. All the best to you!

  • @tom.coomes
    @tom.coomes Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your growing success! I think having a separate channel for product development would be beneficial. I also think that most of your current subscribers will follow your new channel plus gain more followers that are into 3D printing but not woodworking.

  • @TreasureValleyFinish
    @TreasureValleyFinish Жыл бұрын

    Any and all content you provide is appreciated. Doesn’t matter how you decide to provide it.

  • @robertsavage1067
    @robertsavage1067 Жыл бұрын

    I like the option of making it a separate channel. That way, each person can decide what they want to watch.

  • @l.rod2827
    @l.rod2827 Жыл бұрын

    "🎵Moving on up, to the east side to the deluxe shop in the sky🎶" Great move, may your new business venture prosper.

  • @gtuttle4
    @gtuttle4 Жыл бұрын

    Personally, I am already subscribed to so many channels now, I would like to see you on one channel.

  • @travdad76
    @travdad76 Жыл бұрын

    YES I remember double rainbow guy!

  • @chrisnash2154
    @chrisnash2154 Жыл бұрын

    Love the shop and look forward to seeing you outgrow this one as well. I’m sure the wifey is pleased to get her house back.

  • @dadlife8289
    @dadlife8289 Жыл бұрын

    Keep the development of this space on this channel. It's a huge shop!

  • @EEVblog2
    @EEVblog27 ай бұрын

    That's a killer space!

  • @bdugle1
    @bdugle1 Жыл бұрын

    Cabinets: where do you store tools, consumables? Focus: are you creating plastic items for shop use? Like dust collection? Will you branch out to 3D print other kinds of products? What about items that aren’t plastic, like flat sheet metal items, or bent up items? Kits of pieces for the customer to weld up on their own? All the questions depend on where you’re going. Very nice space, great to get it out of the house! I think you need to maintain a focus on the home shop, but that’s just my opinion. Good luck, keep the videos coming!

  • @tonyrodriguez4943
    @tonyrodriguez4943 Жыл бұрын

    As a UPS driver, I do suggest a nice visible sign. It helps us and other delivery services know where to drop off in industrial complexes. And hell yeah congrats on the new space.

  • @scottallen606
    @scottallen606 Жыл бұрын

    Same or different name doesn’t matter to me, I’m here for it. Congrats man!!

  • @thomasnourse7506
    @thomasnourse7506 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Travis, I think you should keep it one so you don’t have to start your subscriber count at 0 again. You’ll undoubtedly bring more people to your existing channel and those numbers will tick up even more as the 3D print folks discover Shop Greatness!

  • @r.schmalzried7315
    @r.schmalzried7315 Жыл бұрын

    Make a second channel, but keep them tightly aligned. It makes it easier to find projects and information from each side. Using the Shop Nation brand name as part of the second channel would be a good idea.

  • @mrrberger
    @mrrberger Жыл бұрын

    One Channel, two themes. Like teamwork being more then the sum of it's parts, two themes on one channel will draw interest for each then cross pollinate.

  • @WompWompWoooomp
    @WompWompWoooomp Жыл бұрын

    May be a bit late, but I'd say put in a bunch of cabinets. You're going to need the storage and organization space eventually!

  • @FearsomeWarrior
    @FearsomeWarrior Жыл бұрын

    My sign says Warning: Flatulence. Recommend one of those knob timer switches like it used in bathrooms for heat lamps. Twist it to an hour or six.

  • @bobvrnr
    @bobvrnr Жыл бұрын

    If you haven't already, lay a sealer on that floor. That'll make a huge visual improvement and very easy to keep clean.

  • @robertbutler8574
    @robertbutler8574 Жыл бұрын

    I think you should do it on the same channel as this is part of Shop Nation growing. It’s awesome to watch you grow your business.

  • @m.e.h.
    @m.e.h. Жыл бұрын

    New business, new channel. Great new space. Congratulations!

  • @rakashaagain
    @rakashaagain Жыл бұрын

    nha, it's shop nation. build it on one channel. enough people are doing 2 channel, keep it one.

  • @JPBerkleeDude
    @JPBerkleeDude Жыл бұрын

    Mix them! It’s your new “shop” just a different kind. I think it would be helpful for lots of people watching and may help get people from other industries/areas to come to your channel and contribute!

  • @karlkeach5564
    @karlkeach5564 Жыл бұрын

    Keep it on one channel. It’s just the next version of shop greatness.

  • @AbdicateDotNet
    @AbdicateDotNet Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! That's great that you have a playroom! 😉😁 For today, I'd say keep it all in one channel. But, as you grow, spawn off another channel with a business twist or 3D ideas. Congrats!!

  • @Unrealpb
    @Unrealpb Жыл бұрын

    I don't comment much on videos, but I have been watching your channel since you had like 9k subscribers. Watching your growth and content has been enjoyable. Hope you keep it to 1 channel.

  • @JFantin75
    @JFantin75 Жыл бұрын

    I think separate would be amazing. Of course one can reference the other but a lot of us are interested in the business side of things which is different than how to setup a cool shop at home.

  • @justonyoung6049
    @justonyoung6049 Жыл бұрын

    I think you should call it "Print Nation"! I'm excited for you and your family!

  • @millerpatrick1598
    @millerpatrick1598 Жыл бұрын

    This is just an extension of your original shop, so I would like to see the content all together under 1 channel. Shop Nation!

  • @davegray02
    @davegray02 Жыл бұрын

    I like the second channel idea. Congrats on that space, it looks incredible. Can't wait to keep watching!

  • @eustahijebrzic1866
    @eustahijebrzic1866 Жыл бұрын

    Of course, you should use that corner and arrange it nicely, not only to be filled with tool boxes and not only functional, but also representative in its entirety. After all, the very name of your KZread channel suggests that and you've been doing great things so far, why not continue in that direction.

  • @Obtuse94
    @Obtuse94 Жыл бұрын

    No clue how the KZread algo factors in, but I'd say keep it all on one channel.

  • @lggregio
    @lggregio Жыл бұрын

    Please, keep just one channel! Shop Nation is what it is because of you, not the shop. And we all will continue to pursuit *insert a subject here* greatness with you.

  • @jonathanchouinard582
    @jonathanchouinard582 Жыл бұрын

    I think having a separate channel will be beneficial for the youtube algorithm while keeping your core viewers in each channel. Love the space you found!

  • @kenschinkel1499
    @kenschinkel1499 Жыл бұрын

    One channel, it is you that we follow, not necessarily business side of your channel.

  • @debandmike3380
    @debandmike3380 Жыл бұрын

    8 foot ceilings will be a big pain in the butt when dealing with plywood and other lumber hopefully you can find areas that are at least 10 feet.

  • @TheHobbyShop1
    @TheHobbyShop1 Жыл бұрын

    I’d keep the same channel for simplicity. You can always arrange play list by topics. People can then watch if they like some stuff but not the other. I suspect most of us will watch all of it.

  • @hughtoobin7207
    @hughtoobin7207 Жыл бұрын

    That "separate work from life" part, if you can do it... your life will be so much better. Good luck

  • @damongrambow7077
    @damongrambow7077 Жыл бұрын

    I say keep the new space content on this channel. I follow you for your content whatever it may be, not just shop related.

  • @grumpywoodchucker
    @grumpywoodchucker Жыл бұрын

    Keep it all on the same channel. Also, you have to deck the shop out like all your others!! It’s why we are here!!

  • @chrisbarnes8887
    @chrisbarnes8887 Жыл бұрын

    I'd keep it as the Shop Nation channel for the time being.

  • @alvernlabrador5862
    @alvernlabrador5862 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the new space and future growth of your ideas! Looking forward to more of your awesome content!

  • @jonathanzj620
    @jonathanzj620 Жыл бұрын

    Super awesome! Keep it all Shop Nation. They're both shops. Part of why I follow your channel is you go into other areas like 3d printing and business more than other strictly woodworking/maker channels.

  • @Mjwest23
    @Mjwest23 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the growth!

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the new space!

  • @davidmorgan4738
    @davidmorgan4738 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations and keep growing! Excited to see your progress! Thank you for including us in your journey!

  • @comfort_in_discomfort
    @comfort_in_discomfort Жыл бұрын

    Very excited for this next step.

  • @landyherndon3517
    @landyherndon3517 Жыл бұрын

    So happy for you. Congratulations

  • @oliverking9951
    @oliverking9951 Жыл бұрын

    Looking good. No need for separate channel - we're all here for the full story!

  • @markmelissam
    @markmelissam Жыл бұрын

    Two separate channels please. I really enjoy shop nation

  • @bgauweiler
    @bgauweiler Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the new space. I'd keep one channel.

  • @H7Woodworks
    @H7Woodworks Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see the finished shop!

  • @danieldurkton2942
    @danieldurkton2942 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, Good luck on your journey.

  • @lukelabagood7896
    @lukelabagood7896 Жыл бұрын

    Aloha and Congratulation on your new adventures. Keep everything on one channel

  • @granthmeek
    @granthmeek Жыл бұрын

    CONGRATS!!! Excited for you and your channel!

  • @Grandpa1422
    @Grandpa1422 Жыл бұрын

    I would like it if you documented everything AND continued with your current content all on the same channel. After all, it's still your Shop Nation journey.

  • @aizushu
    @aizushu Жыл бұрын

    Personally, even though it’s more work, I would say two channels. The people who are interested in both will subscribe to both, but it also allows for people who are only interested in one to not have to sort through which videos to watch. This may seem small, but I know that I have different habits of watching depending on what I am working on. Just my two cents.

  • @joshmrochuk1201
    @joshmrochuk1201 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck! Can't wait to see all the great content from the new place!

  • @731Woodworks
    @731Woodworks Жыл бұрын

    Exiting stuff! Congrats! Can't wait to see what you do with the new set up!

  • @A-A-RON81
    @A-A-RON81 Жыл бұрын

    Hope it all goes smoothly for you getting things setup and running. Interested to see what direction you take the business!

  • @pickinfun6941
    @pickinfun6941 Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Good job, and best of luck to you.

  • @rickwashek478
    @rickwashek478 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your new shop. Lotta growing room.

  • @steppy66
    @steppy66 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations and all the best

  • @marksnyder7390
    @marksnyder7390 Жыл бұрын

    Keep them together. It will be fun to watch Shop Nation grow. Keep up the good work.

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