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\nIn this episode, we chat with Dan Hoffman. He's the owner of Canton Games in Baltimore, Maryland. If you are working in a job that you don't like, this episode may just convince you to try your hand at running a game store. Dan gives a bunch of compelling reasons why running your own LGS\u00a0is one of the best jobs in the world. It's\u00a0hard work and comes with all the usual roller coaster elements of being an entrepreneur but is also deeply rewarding and at the end of the day, you get play games at work with people who give you money.
\nIn this episode we talk about:
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\n* Discounting your products
\n* The difference between selling online and offline
\n* Growing a community organically and with advertising
\n* Why you should avoid relying on Facebook and Yelp
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\nWhen you're done this episode, check out MVP000 and MVP001 if you haven't already.
\nIf you liked this interview with Dan, I want you to do me a favour. First, leave a comment down below and tell me what you think about the show. Next, subscribe to the show on iTunes. While you're there a five-star rating and review would be really appreciated. Finally, if you're in Baltimore\u00a0go visit Dan\u00a0at Canton Games\u00a0and tell him Tom sent you.
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