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How a Small Camera Store Beat Big Electronics Retailers
In this episode of Small Business Success with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna visit ProPhoto in Portland, Oregon — a family-owned camera store that has survived and thrived despite competition from Best Buy, Amazon, and the rise of smartphone photography. Owner Megan Chen shares how the store shifted from gear sales to education and community, generating 40 percent of revenue from photography workshops and rental services. We explore the specific numbers behind their turnaround: a 30 percent drop in gear margins pushed them to build a studio space, hire two full-time educators, and create a…
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