Today we’d like to introduce you to Parker Krex.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Parker. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I am 12 years old and from Glenview, IL. When I was 9 I asked for a subscription box for my birthday. When I got the box I was super excited, but then opened it to a pair of socks, air freshener and comic book. I thought this is not cool and wouldn’t it be awesome if you could get a box filled with LEGO and Building Kits every month. I was super into LEGO and thought this would have been a much better surprise box. So I went to my mom and we wrote a business plan together. We then did a Shark Tank type presentation to my dad for funding! He was in! In 2014 Brick Loot was born and we shipped our first box for December’s holiday season. It was a HUGE success! 2 years later we have a warehouse, retail store and growing subscription business.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My parents are both entrepreneurs so they have a lot of knowledge about business, but the subscription box business is very unique. We have had many hurdles, but with every hurdle we became bigger and better.
Brick Loot – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Brick Loot is a monthly subscription box geared towards LEGO and BRICK lovers. Each month you get a surprise box in the mail filled with custom LEGO kits by famous designers, custom LEGO minifigures, Brick Loot exclusive sets, accessories and more. Each month we have a theme and everything in the box revolves around the theme!
Our box is unique because 80+% of the items are exclusive to us. You cannot buy the items at your local toy store. We custom make them with the LEGO lover in mind and fans love to collect them. Although LEGO and BRICKS are thought to be a kid’s toy – 40% of our subscribers are adults. EVERYONE loves to build and be creative.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
My proudest moments are when I get letters from kids and often school classrooms about how I inspire them. I try and promote all you need is 1 good idea and hard work to make it happen.
I also love when we are at conventions or out in public and people come up to me and recognize me from Facebook, YouTube or TV appearances. They say “Aren’t you the kid CEO who invented Brick Loot. I love my Brick Loot boxes”. This means Brick Loot is making it to me and all our hard work is paying off.
Pricing:
- 1 month subscription – $27 month + shipping
- 3 month subscription – $25 month + shipping
- 6 month subscription – $24.99 month + shipping
- Use code: kidceo for $5 off your subscription
Contact Info:
- Address: 3312 Commercial Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062Retail Store Hours:
Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm - Website: www.brickloot.com
- Phone: 224-203-5668
- Email: info@brickloot.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickloot
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brickloot
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrickLoot
Image Credit:
Elise Kern
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