<p>In episode 23, we&#39;re talking with Jimmy Cooney, owner of <a href="http://www.dicecity.games/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Dice City Games</em></a>. Originally from Montgomery County, Maryland, now living in Fairfax, Virginia - Jimmy first got involved in gaming at seven years old. It was at that young age he bought his first <em>Warhammer</em> miniature.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Although he quit gaming in his teenage years, he would find himself working in restaurants, grocery stores, retail, and filmmaking. However, that gaming spark would be reignited after a meetup with some friends to play board games and <em>Magic: The Gathering</em>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In 2015, Jimmy would write a business plan for <em>Dice City Games</em>. The store name would become a moniker representing the Washington D.C. area even though the store&#39;s location is in Silver Springs, Maryland - a D.C. suburb. Before the store&#39;s official location was launched, he spent 2015-2016 with pop-up stores.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Jimmy estimates that the store is 1/5 Washington D.C. players and 4/5 Marylanders. However, the store has attracted visitors from Sweden, Lithuania, Peru, and Japan. With a global appeal and a passion for branding, Jimmy sponsors competitive players in the <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> scene. Additionally, his store attends conventions such as <em>SCG Con </em>where he features a &quot;Show &amp; Tell&quot; concept - like bringing large <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> cards - to make an impression on the players in attendance.</p> <p><br></p> <p>To facilitate his operation, Jimmy has an Inventory Manager, a Buyer, and a <em>Magic: The Gathering </em>Sales &amp; Inventory representative. He also has 12 part-timers who assist with conventions and events, however, no more than 10 employees are working at the store.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Jimmy aspires to expand the brand of <em>Dice City Games</em> in the future while doing large off-site events emulated after the &quot;North American Old School Cup&quot; which runs every Thursday night leading into Eternal Weekend. </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thematchslip/message

The Match Slip

Frank Angelone

Dice City Games With Store Owner, Jimmy Cooney

FEB 19, 202475 MIN
The Match Slip

Dice City Games With Store Owner, Jimmy Cooney

FEB 19, 202475 MIN

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<p>In episode 23, we&#39;re talking with Jimmy Cooney, owner of <a href="http://www.dicecity.games/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Dice City Games</em></a>. Originally from Montgomery County, Maryland, now living in Fairfax, Virginia - Jimmy first got involved in gaming at seven years old. It was at that young age he bought his first <em>Warhammer</em> miniature.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Although he quit gaming in his teenage years, he would find himself working in restaurants, grocery stores, retail, and filmmaking. However, that gaming spark would be reignited after a meetup with some friends to play board games and <em>Magic: The Gathering</em>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In 2015, Jimmy would write a business plan for <em>Dice City Games</em>. The store name would become a moniker representing the Washington D.C. area even though the store&#39;s location is in Silver Springs, Maryland - a D.C. suburb. Before the store&#39;s official location was launched, he spent 2015-2016 with pop-up stores.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Jimmy estimates that the store is 1/5 Washington D.C. players and 4/5 Marylanders. However, the store has attracted visitors from Sweden, Lithuania, Peru, and Japan. With a global appeal and a passion for branding, Jimmy sponsors competitive players in the <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> scene. Additionally, his store attends conventions such as <em>SCG Con </em>where he features a &quot;Show &amp; Tell&quot; concept - like bringing large <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> cards - to make an impression on the players in attendance.</p> <p><br></p> <p>To facilitate his operation, Jimmy has an Inventory Manager, a Buyer, and a <em>Magic: The Gathering </em>Sales &amp; Inventory representative. He also has 12 part-timers who assist with conventions and events, however, no more than 10 employees are working at the store.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Jimmy aspires to expand the brand of <em>Dice City Games</em> in the future while doing large off-site events emulated after the &quot;North American Old School Cup&quot; which runs every Thursday night leading into Eternal Weekend. </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thematchslip/message