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The Manaverse Podcast

The Manaverse Podcast is a podcast created for you, the gamer with aspirations of building your own local game store (LGS), the entrepreneur running an LGS who wants to grow their business, and the player who wants a behind the scenes look into their favourite hobby. If you’re looking for inspiration, new ideas, and interesting perspectives then Tom Traplin has you covered. Learn the business of selling some of the best games in the world including MTG, Warhammer, Pokémon, Dungeons and Dragons,

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01:03:31

MVP024: Bampot Tea, The Trendiest Board Game Cafe In...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/08/07

Today’s show features Alex Moore. Alex is the chef and board game manager at Bampot, a board game cafe in Toronto. Bampot, or the full version: Bampot: Bohemian House of Tea and Board Games is a trendy place that offers loose … Read More The post MVP024: Bampot Tea, The Trendiest Board Game Cafe In Toronto appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:09:05

MVP023: Nerdish Haven – The Story Of How To Start An...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/07/31

Today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast features Aaron Tillman. He’s the proud owner of Nerdish Haven in Coffeyville Kansas. In this episode we explore an LGS in the very first days of it’s existence. That’s because Nerdish Haven opened it doors … Read More The post MVP023: Nerdish Haven – The Story Of How To Start An LGS With $500 And A Laptop appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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23:24

MVP022: How Your LGS Can Crush It With Player...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/07/24

Today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast is a little different from the usual show. In this shorter than average episode I talk about the different stages in a Magic player's career and how each stage relates to an LGS owner's business. We … Read More The post MVP022: How Your LGS Can Crush It With Player Progression appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:22:23

MVP021: The Crazy Squirrel Game Store Is Plotting...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/07/17

Jennifer Ward comes onto the Manaverse Podcast this week to share with us the future: A world dominated by crazy squirrels. Ok, that's not true, but she has come to share with everybody what makes Crazy Squirrel Game Store in … Read More The post MVP021: The Crazy Squirrel Game Store Is Plotting World Domination appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:10:44

MVP020: Black Diamond Games, Gary Ray, and the Magic...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/07/10

Gary Ray on the Magic: the Gathering bubble On today's episode, my featured guest is Gary Ray, the store owner of Black Diamond Games in Concord, California. Gary is a purveyor of board games, card games, and all things … Read More The post MVP020: Black Diamond Games, Gary Ray, and the Magic Bubble appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:30:04

MVP019: Games of Berkeley, California’s Premier FLGS

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/07/03

Erik Bigglestone and Games of Berkeley are the focus of this week's episode of the Manaverse Podcast. Erik shares his experience as part of a gaming family and the story of how he came to be the owning manager of … Read More The post MVP019: Games of Berkeley, California’s Premier FLGS appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:28:05

MVP018: Pat’s Games And The Castle That Magic Built

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/06/26

Today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast features a woman whose store is literally a castle. Pat Johnson comes on the show to talk about her aptly named store Pat's Games. Pat has a fairly unique business. Most local game stores put … Read More The post MVP018: Pat’s Games And The Castle That Magic Built appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:25:45

MVP017: Pistols at Dawn! Wayne Mittlestead on Dueling...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/06/19

Wayne Mittlestead comes onto the Manaverse Podcast today to talk about life, love, and happiness as an entrepreneur... sort of. Wayne built Dueling Grounds in Toronto, Ontario from the ground up. With 11 years of experience Wayne has a lot to … Read More The post MVP017: Pistols at Dawn! Wayne Mittlestead on Dueling Grounds appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:05:03

MVP016: Redcap’s Corner with Benn Roe and Adam Friedman

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/06/12

Have you ever wondered what might happen if you opened a friendly local game store with a $20 000 credit card limit? Benn Roe and Adam Friedman come on to the Manaverse Podcast and share how it worked out for them. … Read More The post MVP016: Redcap’s Corner with Benn Roe and Adam Friedman appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:03:17

MVP015: Exploring The Little Shop Of Magic With John...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/06/05

This content is for members only The post MVP015: Exploring The Little Shop Of Magic With John Coviello appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:27:07

MVP014: How To Get Your Game Idea Published While...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/05/29

The featured guest on today's podcast is Steve Port, perhaps you've heard of him? If not him, chances are one of his products has certainly crossed your path. Here's a brief list of the things Steve has added to the … Read More The post MVP014: How To Get Your Game Idea Published While Playing Magic On The High Seas appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:34:02

MVP013: Metal Galaxy, A Ninja Star In Space

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/05/22

Pascal Espinosa joins us on the Manaverse Podcast today. Pascal is the owner of Metal Galaxy in Calgary, Alberta where Magic is currently thriving. Not only does Metal Galaxy have a past podcast guest (MVP008) in their backyard with Gordan Johansen`s Sentry Box, Pascal also … Read More The post MVP013: Metal Galaxy, A Ninja Star In Space appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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57:57

MVP012: Building a Massive Magic Community at the...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/05/15

Chris Fedor comes onto the Manaverse Podcast to talk about the pinnacle of geek culture in Austin, Texas, the Dragon's Lair. We chat briefly about the history of the Dragon's Lair and how it grew from a small business in a … Read More The post MVP012: Building a Massive Magic Community at the Dragon’s Lair appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:24:24

MVP011: The Advantage Of Selling Magic Cards Over The...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/05/08

The 11th episode of the Manaverse Podcast features Peter Sonegra, one of two owners of cardadvantage.ca. Card Advantage is a rapidly growing online retailer of everybody's favourite game, Magic: the Gathering, but it wasn't always this way. Peter and his partner … Read More The post MVP011: The Advantage Of Selling Magic Cards Over The Internet With CardAdvantage.ca appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:03:35

MVP010: Battling the Minotaur Inside Labyrinth Games

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/05/01

The double digit episode of the Manaverse Podcast is here. Today I talk with Kathleen Donahue and Judy Thomas. Kathleen owns Labyrinth Games & Puzzles in Washington, DC and Judy handles the Magic side.. "Labyrinth Games is a family-friendly, community-focused store featuring … Read More The post MVP010: Battling the Minotaur Inside Labyrinth Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:04:10

MVP009: Rock The Dragon With Jenn Haines

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2015/04/23

This content is for members only The post MVP009: Rock The Dragon With Jenn Haines appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:19:40

MVP008: Gordon Johansen Talks About Building The 13...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/04/17

Gordon Johansen is one of the old guards in gaming, with 35 years of experience in the games business Gordon has seen it all. Gordon and his store, the Sentry Box has seen fads come and go, weathered multiple recessions and has … Read More The post MVP008: Gordon Johansen Talks About Building The 13 000 Square Foot Mecca Of Gaming appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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50:03

MVP007: How Perseverance And Determination Can Build...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/04/10

Game Haven STL takes the G in LGS very seriously. In today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast, I talk with our featured guest Gabe Escobedo about Game Haven STL. Gabe is a study in conviction. We quickly find out that … Read More The post MVP007: How Perseverance And Determination Can Build The Foundation For A Successful LGS With Gabe Escobedo and Game Haven STL appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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56:53

MVP006: The Power Of The Acronym, JBC And Just By...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/04/03

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 … Read More The post MVP006: The Power Of The Acronym, JBC And Just By Chance Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:07:45

MVP005: The 411 On 401 Games

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2015/03/27

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 … Read More The post MVP005: The 411 On 401 Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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