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
GB Tavern Tales Episode 14 - Conner Tyson Ettin of Scarcity
GB Tavern Tales Episode 14 - Conner Tyson: Ettin of Scarcity
The Ettin of Scarcity is a two-headed monster that's taken down more creative adventurers than any dragon. One head whispers "real artists don't care about money" while the other growls "who are you to charge that much?"
Tonight at the Tavern, financial coach Conner Tyson pulls up a chair to share how he helps creative entrepreneurs slay this beast. After climbing out of $60K in debt himself, Conner now guides designers, photographers, makers, and creative solopreneurs through the wilderness of irregular income, pricing custom work, and building systems that turn feast-or-famine into steady, sustainable gold.
If you've ever underpaid yourself, avoided looking at your numbers, or believed that charging what you're worth somehow corrupts your art — this quest is for you.
🎲 Business is an adventure. Don't be an NPC.
