by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Apr 3, 2015 | Community, Fundamentals, Mindset, Podcasts
In today’s episode, we have a conversation with Larissa Loomes. Larissa is one of three owners of my friendly local game shop Just by Chance Games (or JBC as I know it) in Waterloo, Ontario. We talk in depth about the early days of a brand new store. The...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 27, 2015 | Fundamentals, Podcasts
In this episode, we talk with Zoran Dobrijevic. He’s the general manager of 401 Games in Toronto, Ontario. Zoran is the Magic specialist for one of the largest game stores in Ontario. Using a unique strategy that most game stores dismiss, 401 Games grew from a...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 22, 2015 | Community, Podcasts, Tech
In this special edition of the Manaverse Podcast we talk with Eric Freytag, the visionary behind PucaTrade.com. PucaTrade is the premier online trading platform for Magic: the Gathering cards. PucaTrade lowers the barrier to playing your favourite decks by making it...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2015 | Podcasts, Tech, Tools
Michael has a history with games, an affinity you could say. From game design to retail to publishing, Michael has had experience with nearly every aspect of the industry and offers his insights into what makes a great game and a great game store.During this episode...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 18, 2015 | Articles, General Business
PucaTrade.com is changing the way Magic cards are traded online. Using an innovative process that eliminates the headache in the typical trading experience, PucaTrade has created a new way for players and businesses to find the cards they are looking for. When two...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 15, 2015 | Articles, Fundamentals
Coming up in a future episode of the Manaverse Podcast I talk with Pascal Espinosa. He’s the owner of Metal Galaxy in Calgary, Alberta. Pascal has a unique approach to the business and has managed to carve out a profitable niche in the shadow of two giants in...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 13, 2015 | Podcasts
In this episode, we chat with Jacob Alden Stanley. He’s the owner of Adventurer’s Quarter in Denver, Colorado. We chat about what makes AQ a solid business. Hint: listening to what your customers are telling you is a good first step. As a relatively young...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 12, 2015 | Articles
Gamers, Magic players in particular, are a fickle bunch. We are constantly on the lookout for an LGS that will treat us better. Offer us a better deal. Make us feel welcome. The trouble is most store owners fail to create a lasting connection with their customers so...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 7, 2015 | Articles, Community, General Business
August 23rd 2013, the weekend of Grand Prix Oakland. Hosted by Channel Fireball, the attendees of this particular Grand Prix were treated to an excellent seminar about how to build a proper deck in a Sealed tournament by two masters of the game, LSV and Ben Stark....
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Mar 7, 2015 | Articles, Community, General Business
August 23rd 2013, the weekend of Grand Prix Oakland. Hosted by Channel Fireball, the attendees of this particular Grand Prix were treated to an excellent seminar about how to build a proper deck in a Sealed tournament by two masters of the game, LSV and Ben Stark....
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