Charles Prows from the Nerd Store

Comic Industry Insiders

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CHAPTERS:

Introduction and Personal Connections

Comic Industry Insights and Challenges

The Impact of Distribution Changes

San Diego Comic-Con Strategies

Navigating Exclusives and Lottery Systems

Business Costs and Profitability

The Evolution of the Prowse Brothers' Retail Journey

Discovering Comics: A Personal Journey

The Freedom of Storytelling in Comics

Growing Up in a Conservative Environment

The Road to Opening a Comic Shop

Building a Business from Scratch

Memorable Moments with Comic Legends

The Early Days of the Nerd Store

Navigating Challenges and Growth

Expanding the Business: New Locations

Acquisition of Dr. Voltz Comics

The Importance of In-Person Retail

The Limitations of Algorithmic Recommendations

The Resurgence of Niche Retail

Embracing Speculation in Comics

The Value of International Variants

The Evolution of Comic Covers Across Cultures

The Evolution of Collectibles

The Impact of Distribution Changes

Challenges in the Comic Industry

Future Aspirations and Growth

Bringing Comics to the People

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Producer: Stephanie Gerk

Research: Anthony Militano

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Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

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