The Business of Gaming

We added the ability for store to create a custom URL and link page for their stores  We also upgraded the reservation capability of our integrated tool - Now reservations can be made on your store website without a Game Haven Guild account!

In this episode, we're talking about our latest drawing and planning for our next step of changes based on a potential new direction.

In this episode, we're talking about updates to our reservation system based on feedback from a new local game store that joined the app. We've implemented updated features to enhance the user experience. 

In this episode we discuss last week usage metrics and what changes we made to the account set up based on feedback from users.

Reservation management is now live in the Game Haven Guild App!  Local Game Stores can now manage their full instore experience in one tool built specifically for them.

We have some issues to fix with our app.  We discuss stats from the first week, what feedback we got and what's next for Game Haven Guild!

In this episode we discuss the community approach to growing the app, the background of it, main features and next steps.  Looking forward to your feedback and help making this a great resource for local game stores!

This episode discusses way of managing growth, creating a safe and inviting 3rd place for the local community and what you should consider before starting your own game store.

This episode discusses the pros and cons of buying an established game store, game communities' roles within the store and what you should consider before starting your own game store.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Angie from Dragons Liar Comics and Fantasy in Austin, TX. This episode discusses the pros and cons of running a franchise game store, how industry changes are impacting game stores and what you should consider before starting your own game store.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Laura and Garrett from Meeples Games in Seattle, Washington. This episode discusses setting expectations for the start of a local game store, factors to consider when choosing a location and lessons learned running the store and cafe for the last 11 years.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Andrew from Battlebound Cards at PAX West in Seattle, WA. This episode discusses the process of blending trading card games with augmented reality games, lessons learned from using Kickstarter and advice for other looking to making their own games.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Cameron from Realm Guard at PAX West in Seattle, WA. This episode discusses the basics on running a TCG accessor business, challenges with the print to order model and lessons on listening and reacting to your community.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Geoff from Metro Seattle Gamers in Seattle, Washington. This episode discusses the process of different structures for running a gaming club, what best practices are for getting commercial real estate for the club and what challenges come with growth.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Dave from Freckled Lion Workshop in Oregon. This episode discusses the process of starting a woodworking business in the tabletop gaming industry, finding the right niche for your business and what challenges you can expect with your own gaming adjacent business.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with David from the Alexandria RPG Library in Seattle, Washington. This episode discusses the process of starting a non-profit in the tabletop gaming industry, why role-playing games are important and what challenges you can expect to face.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Dan Nichols from Gadabout Games in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses the process of creating a board game, how to use Kickstarter to bring your game to life and the challenges of the Kickstarter model for board games.

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Alex, the community manager at Vigilante Gastropub & Games in Austin, Texas. This episode discussion includes a detail look at the business of running a gaming restaurant, how to create a memorable gaming experience, challenges over the last 8 years and how to balance revenue with guest's gameplay time.More Information and Transcripts can be found at The Business of Gaming Podcast — Game Haven Guild

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Dan Manfredini, a hobby board game designer in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses the process of creating a board game, pitching games to publishers and how the game publishing process has evolved over the last 16 years.More Information and Transcripts can be found at The Business of Gaming Podcast — Game Haven Guild

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Brendan from Bat City Games and Comics, a local game stop in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses retail management and the evolution of his gaming assortment as he working through the challenges of starting a small business in the gaming industry.More Information and Transcripts can be found at The Business of Gaming Podcast — Game Haven Guild

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Justin and Anne-Marie from Fireside Games, game designers and publishers in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses the process of deciding whether to self-publish or outsource game publishing, what publishers look for in games and how to pick partners for printing and consolidation for your gaming company.More Information and Transcripts can be found at The Business of Gaming Podcast — Game Haven Guild

Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Eric from Tribe Comics and Games, a local game shop open for 16 years in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses tips for local marketing for game stores, thoughts on Kickstarter's impact on the business and thoughts on the future of game space in local game stores.More Information and Transcripts can be found at The Business of Gaming Podcast — Game Haven Guild

Welcome to the introduction episode of The Business of Gaming! I’m Josh from Game Haven Guild and I created this podcast to explore the world behind your favorite physical games: board games, card games, wargames, RPGs, and the stores and people who bring them to life.In each episode, I’ll sit down with game store owners, indie designers, publishers, event organizers, and other folks who are making a living — or atleast chasing the dream — in the gaming industry. We’ll talk about the challenges, the wins, the hard lessons, and what it really means to turn a love of gaming into a business.A little about me — I spent fourteen years in corporate retail, working in merchandising, planning, and supply chain for both manufacturers and major retailers. I love seeing how products go from concept to shelf, how businesses grow, and how strategy plays out in the real world. But have never worked in gaming. I grew up playing Pokémon tcg and warhammer 40k but after stepping away for over a decade, I recently rediscovered my passion for in person gaming.This podcast is my way of connecting my passions— helping uncover what it takes to succeed in the business side of games.So whether you're a gamer, a store owner, a designer, or just someone curious about the nuts and bolts of this world, you’re in the right place. Hit that subscribe button, and join me on this journey into the business side of fun.