by Thomas Traplin | Jul 22, 2015 | Articles, Fundamentals
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,... 
by Thomas Traplin | Jul 15, 2015 | Articles, Fundamentals
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... 
by Thomas Traplin | Jun 29, 2015 | Articles
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... 
by Thomas Traplin | Apr 25, 2015 | Articles, Fundamentals
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... 
by Thomas Traplin | 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 Thomas Traplin | 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...