Location is absolutely crucial for businesses that rely on walk-in customers, and you have probably met many vendors and musicians making use of city streets around the world. Rodney Byrd plays his saxophone on the street next to Ghirardelli Chocolate in San Francisco.

“I’ve been playing for 20 years! The sun’s not out today, but it’s beautiful over here. You can see Alcatraz Island over there, mountains behind me, ice-cream right here — I love my office! It’s all God’s doing. They say if you give God credit, He’ll give you cash! It’s beautiful here, and the attitude of people is just wonderful.”

Shopkeeper Stories features small business owners with their trades around the world, sharing their views on life and business.