Card Shop Insider

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. Long-time store owner, John, teams up with a chronic gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games including Magic, Yu-gi-oh, Pokemon, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited. In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, John and Noah d...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss website accessibility and the impact it can have on traffic and conversions. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games in...

In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, hosts Noah and John discuss the latest trends and challenges in the collectible gaming industry, focusing on Star Wars, Lorcana, One Piece, and Magic: The Gathering. They delve into event planning and space management in card shops, the impact of retail trends on local game stores, and share interesting facts and insights about the gaming community. https://l...

Summary In this solo episode, John provides updates on various products in his card shop. He discusses restocks and upcoming events for Star Wars, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh. John also shares his insights on stocking snacks and drinks in the store, emphasizing the importance of listening to customer preferences and considering cleanliness. He concludes the episode with Snapple F...

In this episode, John and Noah discuss various topics related to the gaming industry. They talk about industry news for popular games like Magic: The Gathering, Star Wars: Unlimited, Lorcana, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! They also discuss news from Pokemon Worlds, including the high-profile DQ and the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful play space in the store. For the maint topic, the...

In this episode, Noah and John discuss the concepts of fixed costs and variable costs in running a card shop. Fixed costs are expenses that remain constant regardless of the volume of sales, such as rent, insurance, and salaries. Variable costs, on the other hand, fluctuate based on the volume of sales, such as product costs and shipping fees. They also touch on the importance of managing costs an...

Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games including Magic, Yu-gi-oh, Pokemon, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited. Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss distribut...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss point of sale systems, credit cards, and fees. They also touch on the future of digital gaming and the challenges faced by local game stores. John expresses frustration with the constant changes and contradictions in organized play and the impact it has o...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss market conditions and trends over the past several years. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games including Magic, Yu-g...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss market conditions and trends over the past several years. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games including Magic, Yu-g...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss competition - both local and online - and how to handle and prepare for the pressure it creates. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of yo...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss culture and community inside a gaming store and the hobby. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games including Magic, Yu-...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss what goes on with the game shop behind the closed sign... how much time and energy goes into the store when no one is here. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss professional services (lawyers, real estate brokers, insurance, accountants, etc.) that provide various services necessary for the LGS space. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspe...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss professional services (lawyers, real estate brokers, insurance, accountants, etc.) that provide various services necessary for the LGS space. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspe...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. News and updates from the card gaming space including your favorite games such as: Magic, Yu-gi-oh, Pokemon, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited. In this episode we discuss building an inventory of singles or individual cards for resale. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams u...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss loyalty rewards and how to support your local player base. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games including Magic, Yu-...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss the finances of an LGS and address online commentary on how to make money. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, shares his experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games including Magic, Yu-gi-oh, Pokemon, Lorcana, and Sta...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss the impact of the digital age on the physical gaming hobby and how to navigate the world-wide web. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, shares his experience and perspective on organized play for your favorite games including Magic, Yu-gi-oh, Pokemon, Lorcana...

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss product lifecycles and inventory management. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, shares his experience and perspective on organized play for your favorite games including Magic, Pokemon, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited.

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening a local card gaming store. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, shares his experience and perspective on organized play for your favorite games including Magic, Pokemon, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited.

Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening a local card gaming store. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, shares his experience and perspective on industry distribution practices and how you can get your hands on product to sell.

Come inside the card shop industry and learn how to start a local card gaming store. Experienced and long-time store owner, John, opens up about how to get your first space, how to build out a store, and shares his experience and perspective so that you can start out on the right foot.

Step behind the curtain and come inside the card shop business like never before. In Episode 2 long-time shop owner John talks about his recent experience with new OP programs, how card shops get product, and little tangent about real life.

Step behind the curtain and come inside the card shop business like never before. In Episode 1 you will get to know your hosts and hear about their plans for content as they help you become a Card Shop Insider.