by Thomas Traplin | Mar 22, 2023 | Podcasts
We've got Maryam Al-Hammami on the podcast. Maryam is the co-owner of The Game Chest, a four location local game store business in California. Maryam and I discuss what it takes for a game store to grow into a multi-location business, how making the in-store... 
by Tom Traplin | Mar 8, 2023 | Podcasts
We've got David Finn on the podcast. David is the owner of Giga-Bites Café in Marietta, near Atlanta. Giga-Bites Café was founded by David Finn 14 years ago and is the host for a gaming community of thousands, and is Atlanta's best stocked tabletop retail space. David... 
by Thomas Traplin | Feb 26, 2023 | Articles
Marketing your game store is crucial to your business’s success but that doesn’t necessarily mean spending thousands of dollars on advertising and cash prize tournaments. There are several ways you can market your game store for free… sort of. You... 
by Thomas Traplin | Feb 26, 2023 | Podcasts
We've got Christopher Wood and Deon on the podcast today. Chris is the owner of Modern Table Top Gaming, a WPN Premium store in South Chesterfield, Virginia. MTTG is a fantastically executed game store with an epic sign out front and we dig into what makes the store... 
by Thomas Traplin | Feb 14, 2023 | Podcasts
We've got Whitman Bottiger, the owner of Critical Hit Games on the the podcast today. Critical Hit Games is a WPN Premium game store in Abingdon, Maryland carrying the classic selection of TCG's, miniatures, RPGs, and board games with a special focus on custom TCG... 
by Thomas Traplin | Feb 1, 2023 | Articles
As a tabletop game store owner, attending trade shows is an excellent opportunity to discover new products, network with industry professionals, and stay ahead of the curve in the gaming industry. Trade shows provide a platform for game publishers and manufacturers to... 
by Thomas Traplin | Jan 23, 2023 | Podcasts
We've got Krisy Viola, the owner of Nostos Boutique on the the podcast today!Nostos is a small, well-loved, and carefully curated WPN Premium shop filled with the very best of comic books, trading cards, and vintage and modern toys in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Their... 
by Thomas Traplin | Jan 12, 2023 | Podcasts
Today we're talking with Tyler Selee. Tyler is the owner of Elysium Cards and Games, a WPN premium retailer of tabletop games, Magic, Pokemon, and more in Fair Oaks, California, where everyone is welcome to the table. We have an excellent conversation on the... 
by Thomas Traplin | Jan 10, 2023 | Articles, Marketing, Sales
In today’s competitive marketplace, having a strong brand can be the key to attracting and retaining customers, setting your game store apart from the competition, and ultimately driving sales. But what is a brand, exactly? Simply put, a brand is the identity... 
by Thomas Traplin | Jan 10, 2023 | Articles, General Business
Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging journey, especially for those looking to open their own tabletop game store. However, for new store owners, it can be easy to make mistakes that can negatively impact the success of their business. In this...