Gnome Games With Store Owner, Pat Fuge

In episode 6 of The Match Slip, we're speaking with Pat Fuge, Store Owner and Head Gnome of Gnome Games in Wisconsin. With four locations throughout Wisconsin and each store having its own unique feel - a traditional retail space at one spot and a board game café at another - Pat has built a successful business that puts his employees in positions to succeed.

Pat makes sure parents are comfortable with their kids visiting and playing in the store while focusing on teaching both kids and new players various games in a casual environment. Pat also looks to help out in his community in ways outside of gaming. Not only does he give back but he also helps establish the brand of the store as a supportive business of others throughout the Wisconsin community.

Understanding that he cannot run the store forever, Pat is looking to transition the store from an LLC to an S-Corporation to allow his employees to take ownership of the store when he retires.

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