Kylie and Candra discuss what it means to be the most visible part of the tabletop games industry, how selling in a game store differs from other modalities, and what it means to cast your net in the "Blue Ocean".
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Interview with Bob Schwartz
Candra and Kylie have a fascinating conversation with Bob Schwartz, the original owner of Games Unlimited, about starting a game store in the 1970s and what the industry was like back then.The Board Room - Bob's Internet ShowGames Mentioned:Agent AvenueFigmentTake Time
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Special Days and Game Store Day
Candra and Kylie talk about what it means to run a special day at a game store. They walk through the history of special days at Games Unlimited and look to the upcoming Game Store Day - a newly created event from GAMA.Games Discussed:Magical AthleteEnthroneLeviathan Wilds
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Good News, Good Promos, and Best Practices
In our first "freeform" episode Candra and Kylie end up talking about best practices when publishers build relationships with retailers, how one company finally did promos right, and celebrate some good work news.
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Curating a Game Store
How does a game store choose which games to carry? Is it just about what's hot or what customers are asking about?Candra & Kylie dive into this subject with a focus on setting a tone for your store and how your selection choices influences the kinds of customers you attract.We end with some favorites we've been playing lately including Pipoca and Outcast Silver Raiders.
Join the owner, managers, and staff of Games Unlimited - a tabletop game store in business for nearly 50 years!Each episode we talk about the joys and hardships of running a Friendly Local Game Store. How are we innovating? What have we tried and failed miserably at? What are our customers looking for and what do we WANT them to be looking for?Whether you're interested in running a game store, are curious about how stores might view your game, or just want to live in the space of your FLGS during your commute, the Unbox Some Funcast has something for you!
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