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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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31:16

Coronavirus Is Here, Now What?

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2020/03/11

Is coronavirus worse than the flu? At this point it doesn't matter, the panic and fear is real. Governments are taking this seriously.Coronavirus is going to affect all retail but game stores are a unique business model and are very focused on face to face interaction. So what do local game store owners need to be concerned with over the coming weeks and months?Health ConcernsDo you have a plan in place for what happens when your team gets sick? What about you?What are you doing to reduce the spread

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01:16:15

MVP083: Justice Has Been Served

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2019/04/22

For those who haven’t heard the tale, Pat’s Games was robbed a little over three years ago and the bad guys made off with over $60,000 worth of high value Magic cards. The story of the burglary went far and … Read MoreThe post MVP083: Justice Has Been Served appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:20:19

MVP082: Pete Hoefling on Star City Games

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2019/02/20

Since the day I started the Manaverse Podcast I've wanted to interview certain people in particular. John Coviello and Gordan Johansen were high on my list, as well as Pat Johnson and Kelly Ackerman, KYT, Derium's, Card Kingdom, and many, … Read More The post MVP082: Pete Hoefling on Star City Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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31:50

MVP081: Chatbots: What They Are And Why You Should Care

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2019/01/20

Over the course of the last year, Chatbots have been making a lot of noise in the industry. They are either the cutting edge in marketing technology, poised to change the way people interact with businesses, or they're a fad … Read More The post MVP081: Chatbots: What They Are And Why You Should Care appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:17:14

MVP080: How Gordon Johansen Sold $36,000 Worth Of...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2019/01/14

Gordon Johansen is back on the Manaverse Podcast along with John Coviello and Wayne Mittlesteadt to talk about holiday sales and driving big numbers during the holiday season. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and the Christmas season are the … Read More The post MVP080: How Gordon Johansen Sold $36,000 Worth Of Product In One Day appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:35:46

MVP079: The State Of The Games Industry

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2019/01/06

2018 has been an interesting year for the games industry. We've seen a glut of excellent board games hit the market and more mainstream adoption of the gaming hobby by the 'mundanes' as John Coviello would say, but we've also … Read More The post MVP079: The State Of The Games Industry appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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34:52

MVP078: The Death Of Magic Online

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2018/12/06

The days of Magic Online are numbered, at least in its current form. The question we explore today is "Will Wizard's of the Coast shut down Magic Online?" and how will this affect local game store owners. The short answer … Read More The post MVP078: The Death Of Magic Online appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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11:38

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

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2018/11/22

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 … Read More The post MVP077: Are Your Building A Business Or Are You Building A Community appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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02:41:43

MVP076: Marketing Strategies That Drive Sales

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2018/11/12

Matthew Vercant has worked for three game stores, done shipping fulfillment for various Kickstarters, managed shipping for Minion Games, and now owns Just Games Rochester. His background before entering the games industry was in publishing and teaching. He also just … Read More The post MVP076: Marketing Strategies That Drive Sales appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:06:23

MVP075: Starting A Movement

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2018/10/13

Do you know what it takes to start a movement in your local game community? That's the essence of this episode of the Manaverse Podcast. Darcy and Daniel Leech, the owners of Mind Sculpt Games in Great Bend, Kansas, have … Read More The post MVP075: Starting A Movement appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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24:31

MVP074: When To Give Up And When To Push Through

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2018/09/10

Sometimes you reach a point in your business where you begin to question whether or not the whole endeavor is worth the effort. You face a crossroads where you can either choose to quit and walk away, or push through … Read More The post MVP074: When To Give Up And When To Push Through appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:20:29

MVP073: Round Table – The Rise Of D&D And The...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2018/08/22

The first episode of the Round Table is back after 8 months. The whole gang returns to discuss the recent developments in the industry including the rise of D&D. Roleplaying popularity is surging and for the guys, driving sales in … Read More The post MVP073: Round Table – The Rise Of D&D And The Impending Doom Of Magic appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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51:22

MVP072: The Gamer’s Paradox And Dealing With Burnout

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2018/08/18

Everyone gets burnt out every once in a while. The question is what to do about it when it happens. Even gaming can become exhausting and stressful once you make it your profession, and that's the path a game store … Read More The post MVP072: The Gamer’s Paradox And Dealing With Burnout appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:02:15

MVP071: Round Table – Distribution… It’s Not Just The...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2017/12/14

John Coviello (Little Shop of Magic) and Gary Sproul (The Haunted Game Cafe) join me to discuss every retailer's favorite topic: dealing with distributors and figuring out your supply chain. If you want to run a game store, you need to … Read More The post MVP071: Round Table – Distribution… It’s Not Just The Games That Are Analog, It’s The Industry appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:04:39

MVP070: Round Table – MTG Arena And Counterfeit Games

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2017/09/20

The round table is back. John Coviello (Little Shop of Magic), Wayne Mittlesteadt (Dueling Grounds), and Gary Sproul (The Haunted Game Cafe) join me to discuss two things: Wotc's new digital offering MTG Arena and the impact of counterfeit games … Read More The post MVP070: Round Table – MTG Arena And Counterfeit Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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20:36

MVP069: 3 Growth Hacks For Your Game Store That You...

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2017/09/14

Learn about the three growth hacks that you can implement in your game business today that can potentially lead to exponential growth. Discover how to build in a viral component into your events and your offers that will make your … Read More The post MVP069: 3 Growth Hacks For Your Game Store That You Can Implement Today appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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58:30

MVP068: The Future Of MTG E-Commerce

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2017/09/05

Nate Petersen is the owner of Backstage Hobbies and Games, West Michigan's premier vintage Video Game, Board Game, and Trading Card Game store. This episode isn't just a feature on Nate's game store in Michigan. Nate is also the Director of … Read More The post MVP068: The Future Of MTG E-Commerce appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:19:30

MVP067: The New Dueling Grounds

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2017/08/27

Welcome to another episode of the Manaverse Podcast. Wayne Mittelstaedt is back on the podcast for a one on one interview and we're going deep into the trials and tribulations of a major business move. Wayne shares a ton of valuable … Read More The post MVP067: The New Dueling Grounds appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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01:36:44

MVP066: How To Build A Winning Team

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2017/08/16

Welcome to another episode of the Manaverse Podcast. We've got a great show for you today because today the whole round table is here to talk about finding and hiring the right people so you can build a team that … Read More The post MVP066: How To Build A Winning Team appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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43:47

MVP065: Personal Development And Tools For Success

The Manaverse Podcast ·

2017/08/08

This is the third episode in the series where we're exploring the question "If a game store wants to grow their game store business today, what should they do?" If you haven't listened to the previous episodes of this … Read More The post MVP065: Personal Development And Tools For Success appeared first on Manaverse Saga.

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