Fundamentals | LGS Success

MVP045: Round Table – Creating a Business Plan That Works

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Jun 22, 2016 | Fundamentals, General Business, Podcasts

Have you written a business plan for your game store?In this round table episode of the Manaverse Podcast Tom, Wayne and John discuss the importance of planning out your business. Sometimes that means sitting down and writing an actual, formal business plan and...

MVP041: Travis Parry and The Nerd Store

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Apr 22, 2016 | Fundamentals, Marketing, Podcasts

Travis Parry and the tale of The Nerd Store Today’s episode of the Manaverse Podcast features Travis Parry, someone you may recognize from the round table editions of the show. As the only co-host that hadn’t been interviewed one on one before, it was only...

MVP040: Round Table – How To Run Great Events That Grow Your Game Store

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Apr 15, 2016 | Community, Fundamentals, Podcasts

How to run great events that grow your game storeRunning events is one of the most effective ways to grow the community for your game store. If you do a good job organizing each one and provide a good experience, events can be an excellent source of revenue and...

MVP038: Round Table – The GAMA Trade Show

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Apr 1, 2016 | Fundamentals, Podcasts, Tools

Welcome to the first edition of the Manaverse Podcast round table! In addition to the usual one on one interviews that you know and love, I’ve brought on a cavalcade of courageous co-hosts, a torrent of talent, an avalanche of entrepreneurial spirits, just for...

The 7 Immutable Rules of Running Magic Tournaments

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Feb 15, 2016 | Articles, Fundamentals, Tournaments

One of the major factors in making Magic: the Gathering successful and popular is how well Wizards supports the game with an organized play program. The strength of organized play has set the game above the other CCG’s. Taking advantage of the systems in place...

Going First And Being Proactive

by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Jan 30, 2016 | Articles, Community, Fundamentals, Marketing

Being on the play is generally where you want to be in Magic. There are exceptions, sometimes the extra card is more important but most of the time having the tempo of playing first is a big advantage. The same idea applies to life and our everyday interactions that...