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| Galaxy of Comics, courtesy Warren Jaycox |
Warren Jaycox grew up in bookstores, loved bookstores, and by 2008. started his OWN bookstore. He doubled his shop's size when…the massage parlor next door to him got busted!
Learn all about Warren, Galaxy, and more HERE at icv2.com.
Jim McLauchlin
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| David Wheeler and Dragon's Lair, courtesy Wheeler |
It's a rarity—no McDonalds, these!—but some comic/game stores are actually franchises. David Wheeler started Dragon's Lair in Austin, Texas 36 years ago (living at the store!) and these days, is franchising new Lairs across the country. Learn what he's learned HERE at ICv2.
Jim McLauchlin
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| Little Shop of Magic in Las Vegas, courtesy Little Shop of Magic |
"Specialty" retail such as comic and game stores needs specialty labor. Find out how owners are staffing up, trying to "work smarter," and handling security concerns, over at icv2.
Jim McLauchlin
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| Gib Bickel and The Laughing Ogre, courtesy Bickel |
The Laughing Ogre is one of the most venerable and respected comic stores in North America. Gib Bickel and friends founded it in 1994, and Bickel manages it to this day. He relays what he's learned, and how managing a Wendy's prepared him for entrepreneurship, over at icv2.
Jim McLauchlin
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| Steve Rotterdam, courtesy Rotterdam |
Steve Rotterdam has spent 35+ years at ad agencies and publishers. In that time, he's learned a LOT, and at Business 3x3, he shares the broad strokes of his career. The result is great advice, ESPECIALLY for young professionals just starting out. Please give it a read!
Jim McLauchlin
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| Bob Seabold and Tower Games, courtesy Tower Games |
Bob Seabold had a 27-year career in film and video production, but was feeling burned out. He turned to an old passion of his, gaming, and made friends with a game store owner. Then cam a text message from the owner: "Do you want to buy the store?"
Seabold took the bait and never looked back—except to share what he's learned. Read all about it HERE at icv2.
Jim McLauchlin
