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-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited.

Summary

The conversation revolves around the importance of store culture in a card shop. The hosts discuss the need for a positive and welcoming environment for customers and the value of treating everyone equally. They also mention the benefits of having a clean and organized store. John and Noah share their experiences with different types of players and the importance of catering to both casual and competitive players.

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Weekend Recap

02:02 News: MTG

07:10 News: Lorcana

20:19 Main Topic: Defining Store Culture

22:44 Creating a Welcoming Environment

26:39 Treating Customers and Employees with Respect

28:33 Balancing Competitive and Casual Players

31:37 Three E's with John's Snapple Caps

41:41 Call to Action and Sign Off