smokerings07 44 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 So I'm very stoked... i looked at a great property today and I'm 95% sure I'll be in there next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuanDong 20 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Good luck man, keep us posted on how things go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerings07 44 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]235[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]236[/ATTACH] This is the front of the building... It is an interesting shape for sure, and faces the main road leading into downtown Bowling Green. It is very close to student residential, and only a mile at most from downtown and campus. [ATTACH=CONFIG]237[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]238[/ATTACH] This is the view across the street, as well as a view of the parking capacity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerings07 44 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]244[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]245[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]246[/ATTACH] This is the middle part of the building and the entrance. The plan is to have the bar here so customers are greeted when they walk in. As you will see, there is a warehouse to the right, where all the lounge seating will be, and bathrooms and office space to the left. Later on we will turn the office space into more seating, but right now it's 3,000 sq ft and I don't need all that The "lobby" is complete with shelving units built in! So its perfect for retail. And hardwood floors and tile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerings07 44 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]247[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]248[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]249[/ATTACH] This is the left side. The left bathroom will need to be installed but the right one is good to go. I will lock the office doors until we are ready to bust down those walls and expand. The decor is really already there, which makes this especially attractive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerings07 44 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]250[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]251[/ATTACH] This will be the actual lounge part of the lounge. We will take out that drywall on the left, and the warehouse will really open up, with one giant window separating lobby from warehouse and two giant windows facing the front of the building. Lots of visibility. The biggest chore here is smoothing out the concrete to lay down hardwood, and getting an electrician to set up lighting. This building was built in the early 1900's so it's got some age to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalutika 667 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Looks really interesting. Make sure to get the word out to the college kids soon so the hype can start building. What else did you get in that order? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Social Smoke 20 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks smokerings07!! This is going to be awesome! Look forward to working with you further. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerings07 44 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Kalutika: Yeah definitely! I asked another lounge what their opening was like, and they said it was packed. I asked why and they said they did a ton of promotion before the lounge opened. We've got a couple marketing strategies going on, one entailing smoking out in the square and on campus and handing out flyers and coupons to those who walk by. Edit: oh, I got 35 SS Pro Hoses, some retail, mostly lounge use. 4x 250g and 4x100g of 10 different flavors, though I will be expanding this once we get more established, 100 medium bowls, coal baskets, 25pk mouthpieces for retail, 500pk mouthpieces for lounge use, SS Cleaning Kits, 2 cases of Coconaras, 25x Coal Trays for hookahs, 5x Wind Covers (retail), White Grommets, 10x Hemi bowls (retail), 4x Double-Bowls (lounge use) Flavors purchased: absolute zero, baja blue, caramel apple, chai latte, dulce de leche, french vanilla, mobster, pink lemonade, potion #9, The Edge Social Smoke: Thanks a lot! You guys are awesome Keep up the great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalutika 667 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Sounds like a good start. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangii 49 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 and I'm all the way over on the west side of Missouri, shucks. Good luck edm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nima 978 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Wow I like the place mane. You start your lounge and I'll definitely make a trip out there with a few of my friends from Dallas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerings07 44 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Okay I'm going to hold you to that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pineappledaddy 64 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 maybe we should do hookahlounge.net meet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalutika 667 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 We are a little too spread out for that, at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangii 49 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 well I'm in the middle of the country, how's this for a meeting place? About Us - Jaskki's Tobacco Cafe sounds like it's a huge place, I need to go check them out when I get some cash together, lol. edm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pineappledaddy 64 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 That's why we plan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdubst3p 20 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 That's why we plan You WOULD make your name pineappledaddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pineappledaddy 64 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 HAHAHAHAHA you know me !! and welcome ms bianca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdubst3p 20 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 How goes it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pineappledaddy 64 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 good actually. first game of the season is this sunday. im pumped for that. how aboot you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerings07 44 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 i know i already like bdubst3p... their name is "dubstep" wob wob wob wob wob wob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerings07 44 Report post Posted March 3, 2012 Left to Do: Everything Set up business account Get resale tax ID Register for State business license Apply for distributor licensing Lay hardwood floors down Construct bar Stain and seal all things Paint interior walls & ceiling Install toilets and plumbing Install lighting fixtures Purchase furniture and arrange Decorate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangii 49 Report post Posted March 3, 2012 give us facebook link so we can like or friend it. edm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalutika 667 Report post Posted March 3, 2012 I hope you get to upgrade from the Keurig coffee eventually. The quality of the coffee is very low and the price per pound is astronomical. You should look into getting one of the conversion kits that lets you use your own coffee in the machine. You'll be able to use better coffee and you'll pay a fraction of the price. Personally, I prefer traditional Turkish coffee with hookah and the K-cups have no way of replicating that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
