The Manaverse Podcast

Wayne Mittlestead comes onto the Manaverse Podcast today to talk about life, love, and happiness as an entrepreneur... sort of. Wayne built Dueling Grounds in Toronto, Ontario from the ground up. With 11 years of experience Wayne has a lot to … Read More The post MVP017: Pistols at Dawn! Wayne Mittlestead on Dueling Grounds appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

Have you ever wondered what might happen if you opened a friendly local game store with a $20 000 credit card limit? Benn Roe and Adam Friedman come on to the Manaverse Podcast and share how it worked out for them. … Read More The post MVP016: Redcap’s Corner with Benn Roe and Adam Friedman appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

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The featured guest on today's podcast is Steve Port, perhaps you've heard of him? If not him, chances are one of his products has certainly crossed your path. Here's a brief list of the things Steve has added to the … Read More The post MVP014: How To Get Your Game Idea Published While Playing Magic On The High Seas appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

Pascal Espinosa joins us on the Manaverse Podcast today. Pascal is the owner of Metal Galaxy in Calgary, Alberta where Magic is currently thriving. Not only does Metal Galaxy have a past podcast guest (MVP008) in their backyard with Gordan Johansen`s Sentry Box, Pascal also … Read More The post MVP013: Metal Galaxy, A Ninja Star In Space appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

Chris Fedor comes onto the Manaverse Podcast to talk about the pinnacle of geek culture in Austin, Texas, the Dragon's Lair. We chat briefly about the history of the Dragon's Lair and how it grew from a small business in a … Read More The post MVP012: Building a Massive Magic Community at the Dragon’s Lair appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

The 11th episode of the Manaverse Podcast features Peter Sonegra, one of two owners of cardadvantage.ca. Card Advantage is a rapidly growing online retailer of everybody's favourite game, Magic: the Gathering, but it wasn't always this way. Peter and his partner … Read More The post MVP011: The Advantage Of Selling Magic Cards Over The Internet With CardAdvantage.ca appeared first on Manaverse Sag...

The double digit episode of the Manaverse Podcast is here. Today I talk with Kathleen Donahue and Judy Thomas. Kathleen owns Labyrinth Games & Puzzles in Washington, DC and Judy handles the Magic side.. "Labyrinth Games is a family-friendly, community-focused store featuring … Read More The post MVP010: Battling the Minotaur Inside Labyrinth Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

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Gordon Johansen is one of the old guards in gaming, with 35 years of experience in the games business Gordon has seen it all. Gordon and his store, the Sentry Box has seen fads come and go, weathered multiple recessions and has … Read More The post MVP008: Gordon Johansen Talks About Building The 13 000 Square Foot Mecca Of Gaming appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

Game Haven STL takes the G in LGS very seriously. In today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast, I talk with our featured guest Gabe Escobedo about Game Haven STL. Gabe is a study in conviction. We quickly find out that … Read More The post MVP007: How Perseverance And Determination Can Build The Foundation For A Successful LGS With Gabe Escobedo and Game Haven STL appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

In today's episode, we have a conversation with Larissa Loomes. Larissa is one of three owners of my friendly local game shop Just by Chance Games (or JBC as I know it) in Waterloo, Ontario. We talk in depth about … Read More The post MVP006: The Power Of The Acronym, JBC And Just By Chance Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

In this episode, we talk with Zoran Dobrijevic. He's the general manager of 401 Games in Toronto, Ontario. Zoran is the Magic specialist for one of the largest game stores in Ontario. Using a unique strategy that most game stores dismiss, 401 Games grew from … Read More The post MVP005: The 411 On 401 Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

In this special edition of the Manaverse Podcast we talk with Eric Freytag, the visionary behind PucaTrade.com. PucaTrade is the premier online trading platform for Magic: the Gathering cards. PucaTrade lowers the barrier to playing your favourite decks by making … Read More The post MVP004.5: Special PucaTrade Edition appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

Michael has a history with games, an affinity you could say. From game design to retail to publishing, Michael has had experience with nearly every aspect of the industry and offers his insights into what makes a great game and … Read More The post MVP004: Michael Russo Introduces The Universe Of Universe Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

In this episode, we chat with Jacob Alden Stanley. He's the owner of Adventurer's Quarter in Denver, Colorado. We chat about what makes AQ a solid business. Hint: listening to what your customers are telling you is a good first step. As … Read More The post MVP003: Adventurer’s Wanted, Quarter Available appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

In this episode, we chat with Dan Hoffman. He's the owner of Canton Games in Baltimore, Maryland. If you are working in a job that you don't like, this episode may just convince you to try your hand at running … Read More The post MVP002: Meet Dan Hoffman, the Canton of Canton Games appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

In this episode of the Manaverse Podcast, we talk with Brad Ashton Haiste. He's the owner of Worlds Away in London, Ontario. Worlds Away is the premier LGS in London and has a thriving, passionate community of players. Brad has … Read More The post MVP001: A World Far, Far Away With Brad Ashton Haiste appeared first on Manaverse Saga .

The inaugural episode of the Manaverse Podcast. It's been a long time coming. In this short session you will learn a little about myself and my history with Magic and why I'm going through the effort of putting together a … Read More The post MVP000: Welcome to the Manaverse Podcast! appeared first on Manaverse Saga .