Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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81%
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About This Podcast

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.


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S1 Gamify Business Tavern Tales- Tiffany Smith - The Blending Curse

Jun 05, 2026 27m Transcript

Most creatives hear it early. "Be practical." "Pick one thing." "That won't pay the bills." It doesn't arrive as an attack — it settles in quietly, layer by layer, until the parts of you that don't…

S1E24 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 24- Chris Dattoli- The Voice Mage

May 22, 2026 46m Transcript

Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 24- Chris Dattoli- The Voice Mage and the Misinformation HydraTonight we have a mage at the Tavern — but not the kind who slings fireballs or summons lightning.…

S1E23 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 23- Nancy Norbeck- The Muse Whisperer

May 08, 2026 51m Transcript

GB Tavern Tales Episode 23- Nancy Norbeck- The Muse Whisperer and the Performance ParasiteTonight we have a healer at the Tavern — but not the kind who mends broken bones or restores hit points. This…

S1E22 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 22-Drewbie Wilson- The Inner Saboteur

Apr 24, 2026 45m Transcript

GB Tavern Tales Episode 22- Drewbie Wilson- Slaying the Inner Saboteur: Discipline, Systems, and Self-WorthTonight's guest battled a monster that most adventurers never even realize is hunting them —…

S1 Gamify Business Tavern Tales- Billy Sammons- The Village Bard

Apr 17, 2026 44m Transcript

Some adventurers hunt. They chase leads through frozen territory, sending cold emails into the void, hoping something sticks. Billy Sammons builds fires instead — and lets the warmth draw people…

Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 21- Mark Stern- The Artifact Crafter

Apr 10, 2026 42m Transcript

GB Tavern Tales Episode 21- Mark Stern- The Artifact Crafter: The Magic Pixels Can't ReplicateWhen was the last time you remembered a Dropbox link? A WeTransfer notification? A PDF invoice?These…

S1E20 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 20- Jerry Brazie- Survivor of the Blighted Lands

Mar 27, 2026 58m Transcript

GB Tavern Tales- Jerry Brazie- Survivor of the Blighted LandsSome adventurers come from kingdoms with resources, mentors, and maps. Tonight's guest came from the Blighted Lands — a place where…

S1E19 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 19- Marnie Wills- The Cursed Weapon

Mar 13, 2026 42m Transcript

GB Tavern Tales- Marnie Wills- The Cursed Weapon and the Tool That Wasn'tMost adventurers have walked past a weapon they were certain was cursed. "That's not for people like me," they tell…

S1E18 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 18- Russell Van Brocklen- The Niche Slayer

Feb 27, 2026 53m

GB Tavern Tales- Russell Van Brocklen- The Niche Slayer's Path to Premium PricingWhat if the secret to building a premium creative business isn't serving everyone — but solving one impossible problem…

S1E17 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 17- Enel Soesen- The Guild Navigator

Feb 14, 2026 33m

GB Tavern Tales Episode 17 - The Guild Navigator: Enel Soeson on Finding Better Quests, Not MoreMost solo adventurers spend their entire career staring at the tavern quest board — grinding one-off…

S1E16 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 16 - Patrick Williams - The Phantom of Lost Wonder

Feb 01, 2026 53m

The Phantom of Lost Wonder is a shapeshifting specter that afflicts nearly every adventurer who enters adulthood. As children, we wield creativity effortlessly — it's our natural magic, our…

S1E15 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 15 - Christian Brim and the Story Your Numbers Tell

Jan 16, 2026 36m

The Bankruptor is a shapeshifting demon that doesn't just steal your gold — it steals your security, your dignity, and your future. One day you're riding in style, the next you're bumming rides from…

S1E14 GB Tavern Tales Episode 14 - Conner Tyson Ettin of Scarcity

Dec 26, 2025 52m

GB Tavern Tales Episode 14 - Conner Tyson: Ettin of ScarcityThe Ettin of Scarcity is a two-headed monster that's taken down more creative adventurers than any dragon. One head whispers "real artists…

S1E13 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Episode 13 - Al Kushner Breaking Through The Noise

Dec 19, 2025 22m

Breaking Through the Noise: Al Kushner on Amplifying Your Creative Voice OnlineEvery creative entrepreneur faces the same frustrating paradox: you're incredibly talented at your craft, but terrible…

S1E13 Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 12 - The Creative's Energy Potion: Avoiding Burnout in Your Business Adventure

Oct 07, 2025 5m

Title: Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 12 - The Creative's Energy Potion: Avoiding Burnout in Your Business AdventureDescription:Burnout destroys more creative businesses than bad clients or…

S1E12 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Minisode 11 - Contracts and Handshakes: Protecting Your Creative Work

Oct 02, 2025 5m

Title: Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 11 - Contracts and Handshakes: Protecting Your Creative WorkDescription:Don't let a handshake become your most expensive mistake! In this episode, Game…

S1E11 Gamify Business Tavern Tales Minisode 10 - The Creatives Treasure Map: Multiple Revenue Streams That Make Sense

Sep 30, 2025 5m

Title: Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 10 - The Creative's Treasure Map: Multiple Revenue Streams That Make Sense Description:Relying on one income source? You're one client away from…

S1E10 Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 9 - Reading the Client Quest

Sep 16, 2025 5m

Title: Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 9 - Reading the Client Quest: Red Flags vs. Green LightsDescription:Not every paying client is worth taking! In this episode, Game Master Paul Pape…

S1E9 Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 8 - Taming Creative Schedules

Sep 12, 2025 5m

Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 8 - The Time Dragon: Taming Creative Schedules That Actually WorkDescription:Tired of productivity advice that kills your creativity? In this episode, Game…

S1E8 Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 7 - Setting Creative Boundaries

Sep 09, 2025 5m

Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 7 - Setting Creative Boundaries: The Shield Every Adventurer NeedsStruggling to say no to draining projects and difficult clients? In this episode, Game Master…

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Gamify Business Tavern Tales has published 27 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Arts, Business.

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