Today we’d like to introduce you to Delvin Barnes.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’m an Air Force Veteran and Anime Fan that wants to share his love to the world… The name of my business is Kidd’s Playground, and it is an Anime T-shirt and Apparel store. I run my business in Houston, TX, and the main reason why I decided to start this particular business is I see a lot of online anime stores that #1 Isn’t based in the U.S. and #2 That doesn’t offer sizes for the Big and Tall or for the Plus Size people. The world needs to know that we are here and here to stay. I stay in a city where Anime is hugely loved and adored, and we have people in all shapes and sizes that are looking to show off our love and devotion to Anime.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I truly see it’s hard to run and maintain a business where you have to catch the client/customer’s attention and show that they can trust you, your word, and your Brand for their Anime needs.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
The brand Kidd’s Playground is a brand you can trust to fulfill your wants/needs/desire to show off your love for Anime. We offer T-shirts Long and Short sleeve as well as your hoodies. Our printed designs will last as long as the fabric does and will not fade or peel because of washer and/or dryer use. Where I stand alone in the anime apparel shop family is #1, I’m a black entrepreneur #2 My store front in U.S. based, and #3, I offer sizes from XS to 5XL.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
First, it’s my brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Tasha Spriggs. They were the one to push me to start Kidd’s Playground and have become my biggest cheerleaders in my small business journey. Next is my Best Friend, Brandi Cambric. She has truly been the person who has been my ear and the friend that would not sugar coat anything about how things are definitely a struggle with business owning, but “when things are smooth and easy, you don’t want it.” You want the struggles that come with what you desire and yearn for. And last but definitely not least, is my Heart, my Person… La’Tondra Doucette. She has been my Rock, My Pillar, my Saving Grace, and My Angel amongst Mortals. She has been by my side when the sales wasn’t coming in and when I ALMOST decided to closed down everything and even want to have Kidd’s Playground as an Entity in the life of everyone. I truly love her for being HER!!!
Pricing:
- Short Sleeve T-shirts from $20.99 to $27.99
- Long Sleeve T-shirts from $25.99 to $34.99
- Hoodies from $34.99 to $49.99
Contact Info:
- Website: Kiddsplayground.etsy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidds_playground/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiddsPlayground/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiddsPlayground
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/kidds-playground-houston
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidds.playground
