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The Free Rider Problem

The Free Rider Problem

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2019 | Articles, Community, General Business

Game stores of all stripes have a problem. A big problem. A tragedy of the commons in a way. At least the ones that have dedicated play space do. The question is “What do you do about the people who want to use your space without spending money with your...
MVP077: Are Your Building A Business Or Are You Building A Community

MVP077: Are Your Building A Business Or Are You Building A Community

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Nov 22, 2018 | Community, Fundamentals, Mindset, Podcasts

In this super short episode of the Manaverse Podcast, we ask the question “are you focusing on the right things?” Specifically, are you building a business, or are you building a community? I’m going to give away the plot on this one and take a...
MVP061: Building Mind Sculpt Games From The Ground Up

MVP061: Building Mind Sculpt Games From The Ground Up

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | May 16, 2017 | Community, Marketing, Podcasts, Tech

In today’s episode of the Manaverse Podcast we’re talking about Great Bend’s newest game store, Mind Sculpt Games. So new it doesn’t exist yet.Usually, I interview game store owners that have been in business for a few years and have found some...
MVP059: Guardian Games and Fostering a Magic Community with Gene Joo

MVP059: Guardian Games and Fostering a Magic Community with Gene Joo

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Apr 18, 2017 | Community, Podcasts, Tournaments

Guardian Games, the Grandest Game Store in Portland is the subject of this episode of the Manaverse Podcast. Gene Joo is the special guest today, he’s the Magic Department Manager of Guardian Games in Portland, and he shares the strategies that he’s used...
MVP053: The Problem With Pucatrade

MVP053: The Problem With Pucatrade

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Oct 3, 2016 | Community, Podcasts, Tech

 The problems with Pucatrade are the subject of the show today, specifically the release of the Future Site update and the effects of its crumbling economy. After a fundraising campaign and many months of development time, Pucatrade’s newest incarnation has left...
MVP044: Round Table – Will Magic Digital Next Make Magic an E-Sport

MVP044: Round Table – Will Magic Digital Next Make Magic an E-Sport

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Jun 14, 2016 | Community, Podcasts, Tech

Is Magic Digital Next Wizard’s Answer To Hearthstone?In this round table episode of the Manaverse Podcast Tom, Wayne and John discuss the future of Magic: the Gathering. We also discuss how it may impact local game stores. With Wizard’s announcement of...
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