News and industry insight from a local game store (LGS). Long-time store owner, John, teams up with a life-long gamer to discuss the operation of card stores as a business and to provide updates on your favorite retail TCGs.Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/cardshopinsider
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Signup to Generate a PitchNews and industry insight from a local game store (LGS). Long-time store owner, John, teams up with a life-long gamer to discuss the operation of card stores as a business and to provide updates on your favorite retail TCGs.
Recent episodes include "E51: Biggest Magic: The Gathering Pre-Release Ever? | How to Run a Successful Card Shop Event" (20 June 2025, 20 minutes), "E50: How to Price Product as a Shop Owner" (4 June 2025, 22 minutes), and "E49: From Beanie Babies to TCGS - the TCG Owners Journey" (28 May 2025, 22 minutes).
Card Shop Insider publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for Card Shop Insider is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Card Shop Insider requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Card Shop Insider's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Card Shop Insider are Sporting Goods, Hobby & Music Stores and Business & Management Consulting. Card Shop Insider has a leisure audience.
Card Shop Insider is a leisure podcast with 50 episodes published.
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<p>In this episode, John S. McCully breaks down what it was like to host the biggest Magic: The Gathering pre-release event in history. 🚀 He shares real-world insights on how to run a successful card shop, increase...
Card Shop Insider
<p>E50: In this episode, John discusses various pricing strategies he uses at his LGS for trading cards, including sealed products and singles. He shares insights on how to price items competitively while maintaining...
Card Shop Insider
<p>E48 In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, Noah and John discuss the ins and outs of running a local game store. John shares his journey from selling Beanie Babies at flea markets to opening a game store, focusing on...
Episode #48
<p>John shares his thoughts on how taxes and tariffs impact the local LGS.</p>
<p>After running his store for more than 20 years, John, the owner of a small LGS in North Carolina, shares his experience and discusses why it is important to retain customers for repeat business. He shares insight...
Card Shop Insider
<p>E46 In this episode of Card Shop Insider, Noah and John talk about how a local game store can handle scalpers who come in looking to score a quick-fix and whether or not resellers present a problem for the hobby...
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<p>E44 After running his local game store for 26 years, John shares his feelings on selling at conventions or events.</p>
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<p>E43 After 26 years in the business of selling Magic: The Gathering and other TCGs, John tells you why he doesn't take preorders and why new business owners shouldn't either.</p>
<p>E42 - John, long time LGS owner answers questions from one of our Patrons about how to run a game store. Topics include selling sealed product, How he got started in the hobby, customer loyalty programs, product...
Card Shop Insider
<p>John owns a small local game store and shares his opinions about how recent Pokemon TCG distribution issues are impacting small stores and grassroots gameplay. We also cover exciting new Magic: The Gathering News...
Card Shop Insider
<p>John owns a small local game store and shares his opinions about how fake cards can impact your LGS.</p>
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<p> E39: John flies solo and discusses how recent winter weather impacted his small local game store. He also discusses upcomming news from around the TCG industry with updates on Gundam, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic...
Card Shop Insider
<p> E38: John and Noah discuss various aspects of running a local game store, including pricing strategies, customer loyalty, and the impact of online shopping on local retailers. They explore the importance of...
Card Shop Insider
<p>In this episode, John discusses the card shop business, sharing insights on market trends, product offerings, and strategies for success. He emphasizes the importance of pivoting in response to customer needs and...
<p>In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, John and Noah discuss the latest news in the card gaming industry, including updates on Magic: The Gathering, theft in the card grading industry, and the challenges of insurance...
Episode #35
<p> In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, hosts John and Noah discuss various aspects of running a local game store, including community engagement, trading card market trends, and end-of-year retail strategies. They...
Card Shop Insider
<p> John and Noah cover the latest TCG news on 12/4/2024 including new packaging for MTG, OP Details for Lorcana, and a potpouri of gaming news from around the industry. For this weeks business topic John used AI to...
Episode #33
<p> In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, hosts Noah and John delve into the latest news and updates from the world of collectible card games, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Pokemon, and Magic: The Gathering. They...
Episode #31
<p>Podcast E31 In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, hosts Noah and John discuss various topics related to the gaming industry, including recent news in collectible card games, market trends, and the challenges of...
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