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Want to know how to start or run a local esports gaming center? We share real-life, real-time info on building an esports facility right in our home town in the midwest. You'll get insight into marketing, operations, training, technologies, customer service, finance and a whole lot more. These are v…

Brett Payne


    • Aug 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Summer Highlights and why Arkansas is on our Radar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 3:19


    In this episode, Brett Payne shares highlights from the summer, updates on new partners and a new location opening in Arkansas in the fall. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Nova Scotia and Mobile Gaming Venues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 5:19


    In this episode, Brett Payne announces our new location in Nova Scotia and introduces Contender eSports Mobile Gaming Venues. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    The Wonderful World of Esports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 13:24


    In this episode, Brett Payne  and Thomas H. Douglas discuss the benefits of gaming for personal development, connecting with others, building meaningful relationships, and creating a sense of community. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Scaling with New Options to Open

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 4:58


    In this episode, Brett Payne shares a quick update on Contender eSports and how it is now easier than ever to enter the franchise!

    Biz 417 Think Summit Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 15:50


    Brett Payne recently spoke at the 417 Think Summit in April about the intersection of gaming and workforce development and the potential benefits for Springfield, MO as a tech city. During the talk, he introduced the concept of "Techfluency" and explained how gaming can teach valuable tech skills that are highly transferable to many industries, including technology. He emphasized the need to invest in initiatives that promote Techfluency and encourage kids to pursue careers in technology. By doing so, cities and companies thrive and empower kids to succeed in the rapidly changing job market. This is part two. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

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    Biz 417 Think Summit Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 15:38


    Brett Payne recently spoke at the 417 Think Summit in April about the intersection of gaming and workforce development and the potential benefits for Springfield, MO as a tech city. During the talk, he introduced the concept of "Techfluency" and explained how gaming can teach valuable tech skills that are highly transferable to many industries, including technology. He emphasized the need to invest in initiatives that promote Techfluency and encourage kids to pursue careers in technology. By doing so, cities and companies thrive and empower kids to succeed in the rapidly changing job market. This is part one. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

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    Should I Get an Older or Newer Franchise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 6:20


    In this episode, Zach Bryngelson and I explore the advantages and disadvantages of older and newer franchises, so you can weigh them against your personal goals and aspirations. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Women in Gaming and Tech Interview with Carli Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 44:24


    In this episode Carli Snyder and I sat down to discuss Women in Gaming and Tech Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Do I Have To Be A Gamer To Be An Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 4:00


    In this episode Zach Bryngelson and I sat down to discuss all of the opportunities that are available to thrive in the exciting and rapidly growing esports industry. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Should I Quit My Current Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 3:30


    In this episode Zach Bryngelson and I sat down to weigh the personal and professional factors involved in being your own boss and pursuing your dreams. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    What is A Good Franchisee Candidate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 6:05


    In this episode Zach Bryngelson and I sat down to talk about the qualities and skills that we believe are necessary to become an excellent franchisee candidate. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Springfield Esports Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 15:14


    In this episode Lance Kettering and I sat down with Ned Reynolds and Bill Rowe to talk about the Springfield Esports Coalition and the growth of esports on ESPN's Sports Reporters radio program. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    The Joys of Inventory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 16:14


    In this episode I talk about the Joys of Inventory. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Fireside Chat at Sprocket in Paducah, KY Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 29:08


    In this episode I spoke at a Fireside Chat at Sprocket in Paducah, KY. This is part two. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Fireside Chat at Sprocket in Paducah, KY Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 28:46


    In this episode I spoke at a Fireside Chat at Sprocket in Paducah, KY. This is part one. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Your Center, Your Brand, Your Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 27:38


    In this episode I spoke with the managers of each of our locations during a weekly meeting. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    The 40% Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 14:51


    In this episode I share insights about being proactive in connecting with your community and building your business. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

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    Fireside Chat with John Truitt and Codefi (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 23:56


    I had the opportunity to speak with John Truitt and Codefi at a Fireside Chat. This is Part 2 of an interview that was recorded in Cape Girardeau, MO. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    Fireside Chat with John Truitt and Codefi (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 23:15


    I had the opportunity to speak with John Truitt and Codefi at a Fireside Chat. This is Part 1 of an interview that was recorded in Cape Girardeau, MO. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    In Depth Review on How to Start a College eSports Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 24:56


    An In Depth Review on How to Start a College eSports Program Learn more at https://youtu.be/0GRfs7kZSWE Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

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    111 - Getting Esports on Sports Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 21:08


    Earlier this week, Brett had the opportunity to visit with Missouri Sports Hall of Famer, Ned Reynolds, host of the Morning Sports Reporters on Jock 96.9. This radio interview was recorded in Springfield, MO. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    110 - Using Radio to Expand Your Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 16:30


    This past week, Brett had the opportunity to go KWTO's "Springfield's Happy Hour" to visit with Nate Lucas, Johnny Roe and Jenny James. This radio interview was recorded in Springfield, MO. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    109 - Microwave Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 13:22


    In this episode, I share how to provide the food your customers want while keeping overhead costs low at the same time. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    108-What We Did The Day We Got Shut Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 17:00


    In business, there are times when circumstances change that are beyond your control. In this episode, I share some practical things you can do to improve and maintain your business during uncertain times. The key is to stay steady. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

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    107 - Setting up Events Like a Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 17:29


    Practical logistics and tips for setting up and promoting a LAN Center's events and tournaments. The key . . . Keep It Simple. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    106 - Creating Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 16:41


    This episode is about creating the culture and atmosphere in your esports facility. What is the experience you want to give your customers and how do you build this? It's not accidental; it's all about systems and processes. Tweet Me! @ContenderEsprts Discord @ SGF Hustle #3046 Brought to you by Contender eSports.

    105 - You Have To Change Your Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 13:11


    This episode is about simplifying the business in an owner's mind by viewing it through businesses they already know.

    104 - Why AT&T and The Buckle Should Matter to You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 9:58


    103 - The Best $5 You'll Spend Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 16:29


    102 - Connecting with Local Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 15:22


    I sat down yesterday with a local high school teacher

    101-Stop Wasting Your Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 20:55


    This episode is about maximizing the relationships you can build on social

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