by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Jul 26, 2016 | Marketing, Podcasts, Tech
Many game store owners think their Facebook page is all they need to compete online and reach new customers. Tom Traplin, John Coviello, and Gary Sproul come together on this episode of the Manaverse Podcast to discuss the question: Does your game store need a...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Jul 18, 2016 | Fundamentals, Mindset, Podcasts
GeekyGami’s has appeared!The story continues.Allen Hicks comes onto the Manaverse Podcast today to share with us the latest update to the tale of Nerdish Haven in Coffeyville, Kansas. Nerdish Haven was the fledgling local game store we’ve been following...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Jul 10, 2016 | Articles, Fundamentals
You spend a huge amount of time and money trying to get customers to come through your doors, but are you making one of these 14 mistakes and sending them right back out again? Local game store customers are one of the most loyal, dedicated, and passionate groups of...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Jul 8, 2016 | General Business, Podcasts
The game cafe and how to build one from scratchIn this episode of the Manaverse Podcast, I’m joined by my co-hosts John Coviello and Wayne Mittlesteadt as well as a special guest, Gary Sproul. Gary is the owner of a fantastic shop in Fort Collins, CO called The...
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...
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...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | May 11, 2016 | Podcasts
The end of the local game store?In this round table episode of the Manaverse Podcast Tom, Wayne and John discuss an article recently written by past guest of the show, Gary Ray. You can find Gary’s interview on the podcast at MVP020: Black Diamond Games, Gary...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | May 1, 2016 | Community, Podcasts
The Wizards LawsuitIn today’s episode of the Manaverse Podcast Tom, Wayne and John discuss the details and ramifications of the recent announcement that WotC is being sued by four judges in California. The class action lawsuit claims that MTG judges have acted...
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...
by tomtraplin@gmail.com | Apr 20, 2016 | Articles, Marketing, Tech
Search Engine Optimization Quick Start No matter where your business is located I guarantee Google and search engines play a role in how your customers find you. Whether your core business is Magic: the Gathering, Games Workshop, or board games, your customers are...
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