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The Manaverse Podcast

Tom Traplin
Tariffs
Cardmill
United States
Google Business Profile
Tabletop Games Industry
Kickstarter
Magic: the Gathering
De Minimis Exemption
Black Friday
Google
Game Stores
Proximity/local SEO
Raspberry Pi
Artificial Intelligence
Card Sorting
Bridge Distribution
Giga-Bite
Holiday Season
Email Marketing
In-Store Events

The Manaverse Podcast is a podcast created for you, the gamer with aspirations of building your own local game store (LGS), the entrepreneur running an LGS who wants to grow their business, and the player who wants a behind the scenes look into their favourite hobby. If you’re looking for inspiration, new ideas, and interesting perspectives then Tom Traplin has you covered. Learn the business of s... more

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"For us, community is not a marketing strategy. It is literally part of our operating model."

If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to turn a bookstore and game store into a place people never want to leave, this conversation is packed with... more

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Opening a game store is easy to romanticize. Running one is where the real lessons begin.

In this episode, I talk with Trey MacCampbell, owner of Brass Dragon Games, about what he’s learned in the first seven months of running a tabletop game store.... more

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In this revealing episode, Lynn Potyen from The Game Board and Price Johnson of Cephalofair Games discuss the hidden crisis of tariffs impacting the tabletop games industry. Discover how sudden trade policies and tariff chaos are causing layoffs, del... more

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"Google Business Profile is where your store's introduction is made"What would the impact of having 100 extra potential customers walk into your store each month be? People who are interested in the games and products you have to sell. How would that... more

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Recent Guests

Trey MacCampbell
Owner of Brass Dragon Games
Brass Dragon Games
Episode: MVP164: Brass Dragon Games - Building a Game Store Around People, Not Product
Bill Hibbler
Google business profile optimization expert, featured guest on the episode
Game Store Marketing (via speaking engagement)
Episode: MVP162: Mastering Your Store's Google Business Profile with Bill Hibbler
David Finn
Owner of Giga-Bite, Bridge Distribution
Bridge Distribution / Giga-Bite
Episode: MVP158: David Finn On The De Minimis Exemption Removal And Its Impact On Tabletop Games
Jonathan Domanus
Founder/CEO of Cardmill
Cardmill
Episode: MVP157: Cardmill - Scan. Sort. Done. - Behind the Scenes with Jonathan Domanus

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Tom Traplin
Host and primary voice guiding business-focused conversations for store owners.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • What a great podcast. For anyone that owns or runs a hobby store, each episode gives you new ideas and things you should be doing.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    categoryonegames.com
    2 years ago
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    A solid resource for aspiring and experienced game store owners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jpylecarter
    Canada5 years ago
  • Nice podcasts

    Good job interviewing Deriums ccgs. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KakitaMike
    United States11 years ago

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Hosts offer clear, step-by-step playbooks for immediate use.
Shows are rich with actionable store-operating takeaways.
Guests provide practical, real-world industry insights.
Content often covers community-building and local marketing strategies.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MVP165: The Secret Lantern - Why Community Is Not a Marketing Strategy at This Game Store
Q: How does the store approach inventory and partnerships to avoid overextending financially?
The store focuses on starting small, engaging with the community to determine demand, and leveraging official partnerships (e.g., Warhammer) to offer select items while avoiding stockpiling. They use special orders, community feedback, and a transparent pricing approach to maintain loyalty and manage costs.
MVP158: David Finn On The De Minimis Exemption Removal And Its Impact On Tabletop Games
Q: What exactly has happened with the de minimis exemption and why does it matter for our industry?
The exemption allowing duty-free shipping for small packages under $800 has been removed for commercial shipments, with gifts under $100 and letters exempted; this increases costs for US consumers and US-based businesses but creates a shift where US fulfillment and pricing strategies must adapt to new duties and shipping realities.

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The show centers on building and growing local game stores, with a strong emphasis on community, accessible gameplay, and practical retail tactics. Episodes frequently explore topics like events, community culture, inventory decisions guided by customer feedback, local SEO and marketing, and how external factors such as tariffs or shipping rules affect small businesses in the tabletop space. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on people over product, collaborations between stores, and hands-on playbooks that store owners can implement quickly to drive traffic and loyalty while sustaining margins.

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