#19: Creating Card Games & Getting Private Equity Out Of Columbus' Housing w/ Jordan McLaughlin

Jordan McLaughlin is the founder of Rookie Mage Games, a gaming company based in Columbus. Jordan is also leading the charge to see what can be done to limit how many homes private equity can buy here in Columbus0:00 Jordan’s Intro0:43 How Jordan ended up in Columbus, Founding Rookie Mage Games5:07 How does a game go from idea to reality? 6:49 More about Rookie Mage Games8:28 Why stay in Columbus? 10:40 Impact of tariffs 15:16 Why small game makers can’t manufacture in the U.S.18:00 How Rookie Mage Games grew20:20 Going full time 22:36 Evict Private Equity Columbus31:13 Data about private equity and home ownership in Columbus33:30 How to get involved 35:47 Excitement and concern for Columbus’ future41:35 Best reuben in Columbus? And favorite places to frequent 44:19 Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.