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Posted On: April 18th 2026, 04:01 pm
5 years. I stuck to it, stayed resilient, & stayed prayed up.
I started @collectivescorner during COVID time because I wanted to focus my time, money, & energy on something cool to build for the community. What better than things I love?
My original vision started off as a ‘pop culture experience’, but it didn’t work out due to a few reasons. Year one, we also got a 30-day notice randomly (following a short lease agreement), that the owner was selling & had to be out ASAP. I was heartbroken. Took me months, but then I found location #2 (which is now our current 7008 Maple St. location). I took the risk & went from 850 sq. ft to 3,900 sq.ft of shop space. End of Year #2 I evolved & exclusively became a trading card shop after it not working out with my original vision/business partner.
Fast forward to year 4 where I now have built a team (with the absolute BEST GM I could for now) & we hit our first $1mil revenue year after MANY trials (theft, employee issues, financial risk, etc).
Now, going into year #5, I just launched my SECOND west Omaha location a few weeks ago. I know have an INCREDIBLE team who works to create the best experience for each customer that walks through the doors. From our endless selection of Pokemon singles, the community hang out spaces, to the helpful team - I couldn’t be more blessed with the business we’ve built.
Because of where we are, I can still focus on my my full-time service @djdevondupree & have time for faith, family, travels, & fun with community & I love every day I get to work to build each business God has blessed me with.
If you or someone you know likes Pokemon or community - come check us out at one of our convenient locations! We’ll be running an extra special this weekend to celebrate 🎉
The Collective’s Corner (Maple)
7008 Maple St.
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The Collective’s Corner (West)
7051 S 181st St.
I started @collectivescorner during COVID time because I wanted to focus my time, money, & energy on something cool to build for the community. What better than things I love?
My original vision started off as a ‘pop culture experience’, but it didn’t work out due to a few reasons. Year one, we also got a 30-day notice randomly (following a short lease agreement), that the owner was selling & had to be out ASAP. I was heartbroken. Took me months, but then I found location #2 (which is now our current 7008 Maple St. location). I took the risk & went from 850 sq. ft to 3,900 sq.ft of shop space. End of Year #2 I evolved & exclusively became a trading card shop after it not working out with my original vision/business partner.
Fast forward to year 4 where I now have built a team (with the absolute BEST GM I could for now) & we hit our first $1mil revenue year after MANY trials (theft, employee issues, financial risk, etc).
Now, going into year #5, I just launched my SECOND west Omaha location a few weeks ago. I know have an INCREDIBLE team who works to create the best experience for each customer that walks through the doors. From our endless selection of Pokemon singles, the community hang out spaces, to the helpful team - I couldn’t be more blessed with the business we’ve built.
Because of where we are, I can still focus on my my full-time service @djdevondupree & have time for faith, family, travels, & fun with community & I love every day I get to work to build each business God has blessed me with.
If you or someone you know likes Pokemon or community - come check us out at one of our convenient locations! We’ll be running an extra special this weekend to celebrate 🎉
The Collective’s Corner (Maple)
7008 Maple St.
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The Collective’s Corner (West)
7051 S 181st St.
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