Oops, I Shopped Myself!

About this episode

Brian Garside shares his unexpected journey into comic retail and the challenges he faces as a rookie comic shop owner.

Join Django and Jeff from The Comics Place in Bellingham, Washington, as they welcome rookie comic shop owner Brian Garside of Earth 519 Collectibles in London, Ontario, in Season 2, Episode 23 of The Data B.R.O.S.—aptly titled "Oops, I Shopped Myself"! In this fun and insightful episode, Brian shares his unexpected journey into comic retail, detailing how a series of happy accidents and spontaneous decisions led him to owning his very own comic store. Listen in as Django and Jeff dive into Brian’s experiences, challenges, and surprises as he navigates the comic retail world for the first time. From valuable tips for new and aspiring comic shop owners to humorous anecdotes that highlight the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with relatable moments and practical advice. Discover how Brian's adventures with Earth 519 Collectibles are shaping his perspective on the industry, and pick up some handy insights along the way! Tune in to find out what happens when comic fandom and retail collide in the most delightful ways! Links from this episode: Earth 519 The Comics Place Comic Shop Assistant Manage Comics

People in this episode

Hosts: Django Bohren, Jeff Figley

Guest: Brian Garside

Topics covered

• comic retail
• entrepreneurship
• comic shop ownership
• personal journey
• industry insights

Keywords

• comic shop
• retail
• entrepreneurship
• Bellingham
• London
• Earth 519
• The Comics Place
• advice
• journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Earth 519 Collectibles, The Comics Place

Places: Bellingham, Washington, London, Ontario

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