On Nihilism and Depression
This post is a little different from the usual topics I write about on this site but it's been on my mind recently and I wanted to lay out my thoughts on paper so to speak. Maybe you will gain something from my ramblings, maybe you've felt the same way so if this...
My Battle For Zendikar Prerelease
Like many, many Magic players I attended a Battle For Zendikar prerelease this past weekend. I usually make it a priority to play in prereleases since I don't have as much opportunity to play organized Magic at the moment (a seven month old son will do that) and I...
Two Low Cost Card Tactics To Boost Your LGS Sales
It's all in the cards. We're going to talk about two things today, incentives and simplification, and how they can increase sales in your LGS. People respond to incentives, Magic players aren't any different. When you give players a good reason to do something, you...
How To Build Your Magic Community This Summer
Summer is an interesting season for Magic. Interesting can sometimes be read as pretty bad. Historically summer means warm weather and fewer players coming into your store to play Magic. School is out and many of the customers that fill your gaming tables each night...
Why Would Anyone Want To Own A Game Store?!
I've been thinking about this for some time. On a recent episode of the Manaverse Podcast with Gary Ray, we talked about the fact that running a successful LGS is a difficult and costly endeavour. It takes a lot of time, effort, and especially money. In fact, the...
The Top 5 Mistakes LGS Owners Make
Running a business is difficult, running a retail business is a special kind of difficult. Building a business that lasts is the hardest of all. Sometimes, it can seem like you are walking a tight rope. Your decisions when starting up and growing can tread a fine line...
5 Podcasts That Will Make You A Better Gamer, A Better Entrepreneur, Or Possibly, A Better Person
I spend a fair amount of time listening to podcasts. It's easy to just stick in the ear buds and turn on my current favourite when I'm walking the dog, or driving around the city. Since I'm subscribed to them on iTunes they are automatically downloaded to my iPhone so...
How To Get New Players Into Your Store Without Spending Money On Advertising
Buying Your First Magic Players When you open the doors to your LGS for the first time, you're probably filled with all sorts of emotions and anxieties. Excitement for the possibilities. Fear of failure. Curiosity about what will happen next. It's the same experience...
Puca Power Professionals: Puca for 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...
The one character trait you need to own a successful LGS
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 the...