011 - Board Games, Speed Dating, and Trivia Night with BoardGame Empire

<p>When you think of speed dating, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the awkward conversations with a stranger or uncomfortable seating at formal events? Our guest this week shares with us just how creative and entertaining the speed dating world can be.</p> <p>This week, I am talking with The Virtual Events Guy, also known as Jonathan Krieger. Jonathan is the founder and Emperor of BoardGame Empire where they host board game speed dating nights where you can find love while playing games. Not looking for a romantic partner but want to broaden your community?</p> <p>BoardGame Empire also hosts tournaments and indie showcase nights where you can try out the creations of local artisans, as well as weekly board game nights, party game nights, Dungeons &amp; Dragons for First Time Players nights, board game escape-the-room challenges, and more.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss how Jonathan got started by working as a bathroom attendant to a bikini model to now The Virtual Events Guy and how he has pivoted BoardGame Empire to creating virtual events during a global pandemic. Jonathan shares with us that creating experiences is more than just selling a product and how board games can create long-lasting relationships.</p> <p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The importance of autonomy in small business</li> <li>Pivoting from in person board game nights to creating virtual events</li> <li>Entertaining people developing relationships</li> <li>Creating experiences that people can remember forever</li> <li>Why it’s important to sell experiences over products</li> <li>How relationships matter more than just profit</li> <li>Shifting the paradigm around goal setting</li> <li>Changing the focus from numbers to experiences</li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Jonathan Krieger</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.playboardgameempire.com/"><u>https://www.playboardgameempire.com</u></a></li> <li><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagra