024 - Why the Capital Region Needed Precision Lacrosse with Craig DeVoe

Craig DeVoe, the co-founder of Precision Lacrosse in Latham, joins the podcast live for a discussion on starting a retail business during COVID, why the Capital Region needed a lacrosse super-store, and what comes next! This is an episode you don't want to miss…
Episode Highlights:

Craig mentions the goal they have in mind for his business. (3:30)

Craig shares why he chose Loudon Road, as his business location. (5:57)

Craig mentions the soft opening of their store that happened two weeks ago. (8:07)

Craig shares the other huge part of their strategy and vision. (9:51)

Did Craig and his team plan to launch last spring when the pandemic happened? (10:57)

Craig gives a piece of advice to the listeners who want to open up a business. (12:32)

Does Craig plan to expand his business? (15:13)

Craig shares the story behind the name of his business. (16:29)

Craig mentions the concept behind the space inside the shop. (18:04)

Key Quotes:

“The coaches have been great, and they're such a huge part of our business. Because they talk to all the players, they make recommendations...They can send people our way, and we try to take care of them as much as we can. So, it's a great partnership with a local lacrosse community.” - Craig DeVoe

“There's a need to have a physical presence, to get your hands on stuff to try it out, and if you can get yourself connected to the community, and provide a good service, we know that there can be success.” - Craig DeVoe

“If you have the right equipment on, it builds your confidence and helps you perform. As long as you're putting in the work and playing wall ball, and doing all the right things, and putting in all that, you got it.” - Craig DeVoe

Resources Mentioned:

Precision Lacrosse

Reach out to Ryan Hanley

Reach out to Michael Field

Craig DeVoe, the co-founder of Precision Lacrosse in Latham, joins the podcast live for a discussion on starting a retail business during COVID, why the Capital Region needed a lacrosse super-store, and what comes next! This is an episode you don't want to miss…

Episode Highlights:

Craig mentions the goal they have in mind for his business. (3:30)

Craig shares why he chose Loudon Road, as his business location. (5:57)

Craig mentions the soft opening of their store that happened two weeks ago. (8:07)

Craig shares the other huge part of their strategy and vision. (9:51)

Did Craig and his team plan to launch last spring when the pandemic happened? (10:57)

Craig gives a piece of advice to the listeners who want to open up a business. (12:32)

Does Craig plan to expand his business? (15:13)

Craig shares the story behind the name of his business. (16:29)

Craig mentions the concept behind the space inside the shop. (18:04)

Key Quotes:

“The coaches have been great, and they're such a huge part of our business. Because they talk to all the players, they make recommendations...They can send people our way, and we try to take care of them as much as we can. So, it's a great partnership with a local lacrosse community.” - Craig DeVoe
“There's a need to have a physical presence, to get your hands on stuff to try it out, and if you can get yourself connected to the community, and provide a good service, we know that there can be success.” - Craig DeVoe
“If you have the right equipment on, it builds your confidence and helps you perform. As long as you're putting in the work and playing wall ball, and doing all the right things, and putting in all that, you got it.” - Craig DeVoe

Resources Mentioned:

Precision Lacrosse
Reach out to Ryan Hanley

Reach out to Michael Field