Gamify Business Tavern Tales
Welcome to Gamify Business Tavern Tales, where Paul Pape, accomplished artist, 'Santa for Nerds" and your friendly neighborhood barkeep and author of “The Creative Player’s Handbook to Business,” creates a cozy space for authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey.
In this intimate tavern setting, Paul sits down with creative entrepreneurs to explore the roads less traveled - the unconventional paths, bold decisions, and unique approaches that led them to business success. Rather than following traditional playbooks, these guests share stories of how they forged their own way, overcame unexpected challenges, and built thriving enterprises while staying true to their creative vision.
Each interview reveals the personal systems, creative problem-solving techniques, and innovative strategies these entrepreneurs developed along their journeys. You’ll hear about the pivotal moments, the calculated risks, and the creative solutions that made all the difference in their adventures.
Solo episodes feature Paul sharing insights, exploring business concepts through his gamified lens, and offering practical wisdom for creative minds navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. These monologues dive deep into specific challenges and opportunities, always with the goal of making business feel more accessible and less intimidating.
Whether you’re just starting your creative business quest or looking to level up an existing venture, these conversations offer inspiration and actionable insights from entrepreneurs who dared to play by their own rules.
Pull up a chair, order your favorite drink, and discover the stories behind the success.
Gamify Business Tavern Tales
Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 6 - The Social Media Tavern: Sharing Your Work Without Selling Your Soul
Hate social media but know you need it for your creative business? In this episode, Game Master Paul Pape reveals how to build authentic social media presence that feels like community building, not cold marketing.
Discover:
- Why most social media advice fails creative entrepreneurs completely
- The Three Pillars of Tavern-Style Social Media (process, stories, conversation)
- How to choose the right platforms without spreading yourself too thin
- Platform-specific strategies for Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok that actually work for creatives
- How to share your creative work authentically without feeling like a pushy salesperson
Perfect for artists, designers, makers, and creative professionals who want to build genuine community around their work instead of just collecting likes.
This Week's Quest: Share one real story about a current project on your chosen platform - not a sales post, but an authentic behind-the-scenes moment.
Build your social media like a warm tavern where people actually want to gather.
Host: Paul Pape | Length: 5 minutes | Series: Gamify Business Tavern Tales
