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.