Épisodes

  • Ep16: Growing a Local Game Store with Common Ground Games
    Dec 22 2025

    This episode discusses way of managing growth, creating a safe and inviting 3rd place for the local community and what you should consider before starting your own game store.

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    31 min
  • Ep15: Buying a Local Game Store with SciFi Factory
    Dec 15 2025

    This episode discusses the pros and cons of buying an established game store, game communities' roles within the store and what you should consider before starting your own game store.

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    17 min
  • Ep14: Why Own a Franchise Game Store with Dragons Lair Austin
    Oct 19 2025

    Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Angie from Dragons Liar Comics and Fantasy in Austin, TX. This episode discusses the pros and cons of running a franchise game store, how industry changes are impacting game stores and what you should consider before starting your own game store.

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    32 min
  • Ep 13: Why Game Store Location Matters with Meeples Games
    Oct 12 2025

    Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Laura and Garrett from Meeples Games in Seattle, Washington. This episode discusses setting expectations for the start of a local game store, factors to consider when choosing a location and lessons learned running the store and cafe for the last 11 years.

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    28 min
  • Ep12: Blending Trading Card Games with Augmented Reality
    Oct 5 2025

    Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Andrew from Battlebound Cards at PAX West in Seattle, WA. This episode discusses the process of blending trading card games with augmented reality games, lessons learned from using Kickstarter and advice for other looking to making their own games.

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    10 min
  • Ep11: How We Make TCG Accessories with Realm Guard
    Sep 28 2025

    Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Cameron from Realm Guard at PAX West in Seattle, WA. This episode discusses the basics on running a TCG accessor business, challenges with the print to order model and lessons on listening and reacting to your community.

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    8 min
  • Ep10: Running a Gaming Club with Metro Seattle Gamers
    Sep 22 2025

    Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Geoff from Metro Seattle Gamers in Seattle, Washington. This episode discusses the process of different structures for running a gaming club, what best practices are for getting commercial real estate for the club and what challenges come with growth.

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    30 min
  • Ep9: Woodworking for Gamers with Freckled Lion Workshop
    Sep 15 2025

    Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Dave from Freckled Lion Workshop in Oregon. This episode discusses the process of starting a woodworking business in the tabletop gaming industry, finding the right niche for your business and what challenges you can expect with your own gaming adjacent business.

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    19 min