We had the good fortune of connecting with Chris Phillips and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chris, we’d love to start by asking you about lessons learned. Is there a lesson you can share with us?
Nothing about opening and/or operating your own business is easy. I’ve put in more hours than any other job I’ve ever had.

What should our readers know about your business?
My business is a record shop called Turntable Texas that started in 2019. We started off selling online on sites like Discogs and eBay and setting up at record conventions like the Austin Record Convention and other Texas based record shows. We opened our retail store in Haltom City in April of 2021.

I have been collecting vinyl records, cassette tapes, and other various collectibles for a couple decades now. So selling parts of these collections was an easy transition. Selling certain items were hard but it is a lot easier selling things you are comfortable with to other collectors who are just as passionate as you are.

There has been many things I’ve learned opening and running a small retail business. Small retail business can be hard and definitely has its upside downs. No such thing as a “steady” paycheck in my experience. One thing is you have to put almost all your time into it and hope to get rewarded for your time and effort.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would tell them to visit the many small businesses in the areas and sites that are unique to the city. Get a tattoo at Outlook Tattoos. Catch a local show at the Haltom Theater. Too many great places to eat to list them all.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to shout out my wife, first and foremost, and all the family and friends who’ve supported Turntable Texas.

Website: www.turntabletexas.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turntabletexas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turntabletexas

Other: https://www.discogs.com/seller/TurntableTexas

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