How would you run an audio salon?

Service, Service, Service I can't understand why some retailers act the way they do. I needed something from my dealer in NJ, and had to keep after him to buy whatever it was. He knows that I spend lots of money on this stuff, and yet, he was not there to suggest, and yes..to schmooze me. I thought that was him, so here I am in Arizona. I need my Vandersteen's voiced..a process that authorized Vandy dealers alone can do. I had to contact this guy a number of times, and now he says he'll do it next week...we'll see. If it were me, I'd also bring some things to demonstrate in my system to show me what these things can bring to my system..power conditioners, cables, LP records, resonance controll gizmos...anything to make a sale. We'll see....

Be like Audio Connection in Verona NJ is a good start. I see Buconero said hire pretty women and have it on second floor but for those of us in solid relationships and who are also disabled thats a stupid plan, a gal that answeres phones and greets is nice but most of us could care less other than that and its too expensive and inmportant to worry about flirting. I also dont want to be sold to by a journeyman salesman, I want to talk to those who really love music and this pursuit and not a guy who may sell cars or gutters next week.
I say have it in a house, a comfortable space with real world sense of space and accoustic performance that will also keep overhead way down, easy parking is a plus too. Dont qualify customers and dont expect a purchase everytime you see someone, those who get treated well and are not rushed will return and return again. Dont plan on getting rich, you will be let down every time and be prepared to perhaps hate your hobby you love........sometimes making a business out of a hobby could ruin it for you. Last, send me lots of SWAG!

Stringreen, what do mean by needing a dealer to voice your Vandersteens? Is it the settings adjustments on the 5s.

My wife suggests a jewelry counter in the corner for a "get back" to that expensive amp...

Buconero117 has most of the right ideas. I don't know about the sexy part. Also, loaner pieces, home setup of speakers, wide range of equipment (get that past the manufacturers if you can). Unfortunately many of the distributors of quality lines make you take all their products, not just the ones you like. You may be forced to set up rooms that may have great speakers, but mediocre electronics. You also need loaners for when customers send their pieces in for repair. But, all in all, it is a losing proposition and only for the wealthy who can afford to lose money just to provide an environment that is relaxed, fun, informative, and artistic, and will ultimately lose a ton. I miss the old days!