by Thomas Traplin | Sep 28, 2016 | Fundamentals, Podcasts, Sales
In today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast Wayne hosts John and I at Dueling Grounds in Toronto and we discuss the variety of ways a game store owner can build their shop's inventory. We go over the product mix matrix suggested by a listener of the show which is... 
by Thomas Traplin | Sep 9, 2016 | Podcasts
Tom's Top 5 Magic Settlers of Catan Betrayal at House on the Hill Hearthstone DBZ Card Game John's Top 5 Shadows Over Brimstone Takenoko Malifaux the Miniatures GameMansions of Madness Call of Cthulhu Wayne's Top 5 Magic Dungeons and Dragons Age of Sigmar Carcassonne... 
by Thomas Traplin | Aug 12, 2016 | Podcasts, Tech, Tools
According to an article by Bloomberg last year, ecommerce sales beat out traditional brick and mortar sales during Black Friday. The trend is now obvious and ecommerce sales are going to become more and more important as time goes on. If you don't want to fall behind... 
by Thomas Traplin | Aug 6, 2016 | Podcasts
Gary Sproul describes the terrifying history of the Haunted Game Cafe Today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast involves a deep dive into the murky fog and buried past of Gary Sproul. Gary is the ghostly proprietor of the Haunted Game Cafe in Fort Collins, Colorado. He... 
by Thomas Traplin | 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 Thomas Traplin | 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 almost since...