The Beginning: Yu-Gi-Oh! Player to Business Owner - My Journey (Mario's Gaming World: Episode 1)

This channel explores the journey of Mario's Gaming World. Heavily inspired by Ruggles and Nyhmnim, this VLOG experience will be the format in which the story is told.
Episode 1 is the introduction, explaining our key goals, and basic strategies which help the business keep going. We also discuss the business model itself. This episode is just a taste of what's to come ;)
If you enjoy the series, please Like and Subscribe, as well as leaving a comment. Also share this video with friends; specifically anyone interested in the card shop life, Yu-Gi-Oh, or both!
Ruggles: / @ruggles117
Enjoy the series, and thanks for coming!

[@Ruggles117]

Really touched by what you said at the end there :) Watching you learn all that you did in the last month and put this together was both really impressive and a real pleasure. You're going to do great with both the business and the channel. Also, incredibly proud to be a part of the community you're building

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

How kind of you! I definitely must iterate that you gave me the filming and production knowledge to make this necessary. We're gonna be successful and I can't wait :)

[@OnlyHalalByHand]

@@mariosgamingworld9311 can't wait to visit your shop when its open to the public

[@missingbeet3301]

I can't wait for more videos from both of u

[@alecsm8950]

Oh man, it would be super cool if you responded to this. I just want to say that I am a fan and I enjoy your content to no end. I have said this should be the new way to start to grow Yugioh and put it in a better light with the style and edits you do. I started watching around the second to third video and await your uploads anxiously. I feel like you have such a positive outlook and great spirit. I was a little bummed out to hear you were located in Canada. However it does fit the stereotype. I live in America/ California. I am hoping to one day meet you at a ycs or something of that nature. Honestly weird way to come across I know but I can tell you are a great friend.

[@alecsm8950]

Mario's Gaming World I have always been curious about this and the idea is brilliant, I wish you the best. Hopefully one day I get to visit

[@spacenue2468]

I'm here because of ruggles. I'm staying for mario

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Much appreciated!

[@havocgb2464]

I love the idea that he knew what he wanted to do as a teenager

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

It's nice that it's finally happening :)

[@DarkVileScream]

HaVoCgb yeah I didn’t figure out what I wanted to do as a career until I was 17 I’m 21 and will be finishing college in a few months

[@bigfunnymans3634]

I am a teenager and I’ve always wanted to own a shop since I was 5 years old and this video has touched me in more ways than one! Thank you Mario and thank you Ruggles for linking this in the description definitely gonna like, subscribe and rewatch the awesome content!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Hopefully you can end up pursuing this field one day. Thanks for the support!

[@Exe7737]

Mario, It's wild to watch this take off months before we hit a pandemic that crushed a number of small businesses, too seeing where people hit the smash potatoes, to where you're at today with Twitch Partner and being one of the biggest names in the Digimon Card Game. Keep up the great work and what you do for the community.

[@christopherkerby4291]

Its been 15 years since I played a card game. Videos like this make me want to get back in.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

That's awesome to hear! Definitely might be worth it to give it a shot again :)

[@jmoral018]

I really love that you aren’t trying to be anyone but yourself, people will start a KZbin channel and will try to exaggerate their personality. You don’t seem like you’re trying to put on a front and I appreciate that, I hope your channel and store has nothing but success!

[@imramblin1638]

Really love this concept! Hope you keep killing it with the execution. Cant wait to see this channel grow

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Much appreciated. Growing the channel is definitely the plan :)

[@mauiipantii]

im also an aspiring gamer that wants to have their own business. thank you for this series. more power to you mario

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thank you for watching. I hope this gives you something to work with!

[@RG_LoneWolfe]

Yugioh content has been amazing all around lately. Nyhmnim's sealed only, Ruggle's return to yugioh, and now we're getting this series to basically give us a behind the scenes view of the shop and the shop owner's point of view of the card players.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

The content has definitely improved over the years. I'd like to think we're entering a nice sweet spot now :)

[@tearlaments-merli]

I have a friend who also is a yugioh player that opened his own gameshop, few years back. I respect you guys so much for your initiative. He's still in the business, actually handled nationals last year. I wish you all the best.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for the kind wishes! Hopefully your friend can keep is shop going :)

[@caboosegaming9992]

It’s finally here. God I wish I wasn’t all the way in western Canada

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Yes it is. If you're ever in the area, feel free to come by for a visit :)

[@cesarochoa1808]

Liked and subscribed! Good luck mario.

[@ThaTruth5454]

Good luck man!! Very excited to see the success!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thank you very much!

[@fernandomoreno5408]

I'm not going to lie you made me teary-eyed at the end, I love the video and I'm definitely subscribing!!! Sky Striker, Salamangreat, Cyber Dragon, Green Maju

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I appreciate the sub, and happy you loved it! Awesome that you realized Gren Maju would top, obviously ;)

[@davidponce4050]

Love the idea! Keep doing videos to see that shop grow!!!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks, and will do!

[@jessegrieb6557]

Crazy my boy mario since this video is now a digimon regional champ and the best digituber

[@MegaPhionex]

Now this is some awesome content, glad I started watching Ruggles channel to get here.

[@kryptokingg]

This is amazing we cant wait to watch this shop evolve keep up the hard work man!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@nathanj231]

I can't wait to watch your channel and the shop grow, good luck to you and I wish you all the best.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much! I'm looking forward to how much I can grow

[@MTGUnpacked]

Off to a great start! Looking forward to seeing the channel and shop grow👍

[@Ehsvr]

Can't wait to see where this channel goes! Keep up the good work man, 2020 is your year!

[@masterjedi1980]

The minute Ruggles explained what you were trying to do I immediately connected. I am very much like you as in my dream has always been to have a shop. All the vids coming out of your community are inspiring.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Appreciate the kind words. Hopefully you can take something out of this and make something for yourself :)

[@brolysaiyan5417]

Great content, looking foward to seeing more Greetings from germany✌🏼

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Greetings from Canada!

[@borkafecius3177]

Great video, I really liked it and I have the feeling that this will be very good and interesting

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I have that feeling too. Thanks!

[@thirdeyejmf1619]

Great video man!! shout out from El Paso Texas .. Keep them coming

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I haven't been to Texas yet. I'm definitely going to visit there at some point. Thanks for the support!

[@guzuse7199]

11:21Its Thor!!! In the hoose!! Kidding 😁

[@danielsalgadovaldez7252]

This was such a wholesome video, I loved it. It was so chill, like watching the origin story of the passion that made him who he is today.

[@christaylor3572]

I'm glad that this channel has come to fruition and I'm very excited to follow the journey that will surely follow as time goes on. I look forward to the next video, and I can't wait to see what happens :)

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I'm really glad too. Thanks for tagging along!

[@obeseembryo6623]

I’m excited to see what you have in store, Mario! Keep up the good work!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks. I'm excited too!

[@dreji]

I can’t wait to see the videos and the shop grow as the year keeps progressing because these videos are gonna be a nice take on the life of Yugioh shop owners😁

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

That's what I think too. It's a different perspective and I'm sure it'll be illuminating for a low of people :)

[@Denyed_]

Awesome look into what a card shop owner goes through! Excited to see more information and tidbits about what goes into making a shop work/make it great!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

i'm happy to share the information, and I hope you enjoy what you see :)

[@TruyeMusicals]

Earned a sub! I *never* comment on youtube videos but, having really enjoyed Ruggles' videos and them having been a large part of the catalyst for me recently getting back into the game, its so cool to see the behind the scenes of the man who makes it all happen in y'all's area! I am glad youtube threw me the reccomendation for this channel! Will absolutely be keeping up with ya. With your attitude and this already very very solid presentation style, i can only see this channel doing wonders for your business. A great investment, and something good for the community as well! Looking forward to new uploads.

[@FlovsJump]

What a pleasure watching you, I really enjoy keeping up with your local community.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks!

[@meyerghanimeh9630]

amazing keep up the work cant wait to see whats next

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks!

[@graybear101reynolds8]

This is super inspiring, thank you for sharing this to the world.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks!

[@darkalbervideos]

Grats on the channel & good luck on everything Mario! Hope you become really successful ❤️

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I hope so too! Thanks for the positive wishes :)

[@warriorclan5912]

Great video man really enjoy seeing the card shop side of thing

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks!

[@ryanm1894]

I love this idea. Been wanting to see the behind the scenes of a gaming shop as it is something that is a dream to do!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Really happy to hear you're looking forward to it! I hope you're able to take some of this and apply it :)

[@spacedvargas3487]

So excited to see what’s next for your channel and your shop ! Keep up the good work !

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks. Will do!

[@apollo6438]

I Will not lie choked up a little at the end this whole video was amazing

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thank you so much! It was a little emotional for me too, not gonna lie.

[@josevalentin4223]

Loved the vid its awesome ti get to see the perspective of the shop owners and their take on the game.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for the love :)

[@games_for_bros3051]

I love this channel and the ideas you have for it! I can’t wait to see what you put out and I’m excited to learn a lot from these videos. The fact that you’re really going into how the business works is just amazing and will help so many people out.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I really hope it does help a lot of people. Thanks for the kind words!

[@kingjaeher]

I'm excited for your journey and your store! If Ruggles recommends, I'll stay tuned.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I'm excited for the journey too. Thanks!

[@zacharywallace5095]

Keep chasing your dreams! I’ll be here to watch your business grow! Keep grinding my man!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I'll definitely keep chasing. Thanks for the support!

[@grixloth]

Like and subbed. I like your energy, Mario.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thank you for that. Compliment is much appreciated!

[@crimsonenmy2947]

YES I love it. Cant wait for more! :)

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Awesome! More is on the way :)

[@kingofthepirates5656]

Really liked the video, hope the shop only continues to grow

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks! I hope so too

[@xzeref613]

Really looking forward to future videos! I love your idea man and I hope you will have success!!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I hope so too! Thanks :)

[@Kniki104]

Love the concept of this channel

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks!

[@talentlesshack397]

Legitimately looking forward to this channel growing and getting better. Good luck with the shop

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much!

[@psvd7120]

Wow I haven’t seen such a good video in a while either way I hope the best of you and your dreams keep doing this new hubby you will enjoy this a lot/ PS: Can’t wait for your next video😉

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much! This is definitely one of my dreams and this seems like a great way to go about it.

[@ctjperez59]

Awesome video. This is so much better than most stuff on tv!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks! Glad to hear

[@SteelGymGaming]

Great video man, looking forward to seeing the shop grow :-)

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks!

[@nikeallstar6577]

Cool to see your way of doing a shop

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Appreciate it. I definitely have a few unique factors, but the formula is the same. Everything should be good for a bit :)

[@MichaelSmith-nv7xx]

Yes I need more! This is awesome!!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much!

[@missingbeet3301]

Ur shop reminds me of a store I started going to in my old home town and watching urs and his videos made me want to start building new decks and playing in more tournaments and tbh man I'm very excited to see more videos from u

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I hope you take this and build some new decks. Happy to hear this reminds you of home a little :)

[@muzaky515]

really fantastic video overall, i wish you the best of luck with the game store and hope you can achieve your goals you have set for the future

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for the kind wishes!

[@zarcaneYT]

This is exactly the type of channel I was looking for! Keep it up Mario!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Excellent. Glad I can give you what you're looking for!

[@ShoutButterfly]

Inspiring video! I've always admired these little shops for games/cards where you can just hand out and chill. Also I used to go to MtG events where the organizer didn't even have his own space and rented rooms every time, but it was still well attended by people from our region! Good days! And your video reminded me of that :) The card shops here are still going strong, but I am saddened that small video game stores are all gone and all we got left are GameStops :

[@ashtar6725]

This was incredibly sweet. I hope this channel (And your business) are successful.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks! Me too :)

[@shadowspector3611]

I hope this channel goes far. All my support to you and Ruggles.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I hope so too! Thanks for the kind wishes to both of us :)

[@carloci770]

topic i like, from a compleately different point of view! subbed instantly

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for subbing, and glad you enjoy!

[@alexdim6591]

Awesome video Mario. Keep it up and I wish you the best of luck.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I will be. Thanks for the kind wishes!

[@donald7216]

Congratulations on the first video. I look forward to watching your channel and business grow.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks! Same here :)

[@keio4456]

Hope you keep growing your shop. Will definitely pray for your success and goodluck in your channel.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much!

[@aaronaltizer2168]

Such an intriguing idea and concept. No doubt between you and Ruggles the content and production will be top notch. Really excited for the future of not only the channel, but the shop as well.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I'm really excited to hear that! Thanks for the support and I'm looking forward to it too :)

[@qwirk]

Glad to see the effort you put into this! I am from ruggles channel and i dont ever plan on opening a card shop but i really am interested in seeing how this pans out. i really like how genuine you are and how you are just you. I smiled a ton during this video at the most random times just because seeing you get enjoyment out of filming this and seeing what your perception on the card selling market is is really enjoyable. I love seeing how you are just trying to strengthen the community even in the smallest ways and how from a small office space a ton of smiles, laughs, memories can be created! Awesome work man, keep it up! p.s. tell ruggles i said hi and that i enjoy seeing him play cyber dragon cause its my favorite!! c^:

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I let him know you said hi! Thanks for the kind words :) I'm happy to hear how much you enjoyed it

[@chrismendez9331]

I really dig this idea for a channel, its very original and different. Keep it up man, dont stop doing these videos and dont stop growing your shop/channel. We all want too see you succeed

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I do really enjoy the premise of the channel. I don't plan on stopping :)

[@Torakashi]

I really dig your first video! I like how it has a very personal vibe and the idea of giving impressions on how a card store is run is awesome too! can't wait to see where this is going :)

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks! The personal vibe is what I'm going through :)

[@Sinclair_01]

We appreciate what you're doing for the community and its nice to see people who still care for the game at heart...keepmoving forward Mario.👍🏻

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I'm glad it's appreciated. This whole community is nothing but kindness and it's great to see!

[@ilpomellooltrelaporta9146]

Vai Mario! In bocca al lupo per tutto!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Grazie!

[@shizuyuttv]

Hopefully you'll continue growing and going on without any hesitation. Live your dream, I'm hyped to see more! :)

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

That would be awesome. Thanks for the kind words!

[@cawrhy]

Had to check out the video after Ruggles’ last one. Congrats on opening your shop, and well done on the first video. Can’t wait to see what comes next here on KZbin!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for the kind words! I look forward to providing some great content :)

[@hellotoday7435]

It really hard to find this channel. I like the vid a lot

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Appreciate the likes!

[@kosar5852]

Mario, you seem like a great guy in ruggle's videos and you really proved it here in this video! Loved it, new sub and liked! :)

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thank you for the compliments and support!

[@sethdewoody8080]

Can't wait to see your shop grow bud! Hopefully a few ppl check out your link from Ruggles' channel like I did. It's worth the watch!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

It definitely looks like a few people saw this from Ruggles ;) Thanks for the kind words!

[@kanyewest315]

This is awesome! I wish you the best :)

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much!

[@ryneread9666]

Thx for the video , Mario. You and Ruggles are a good team

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

We do make a good team!

[@fernandomercado161]

Very humble and honest person. You want to grow and have your customers be happy and have fun. You got my like, comment, and my subscription. Can't wait for the next one!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for the compliments!

[@ricardoquevedozurita4525]

Such a great guy and a great story! You have a new subscriber. I'm here for Ruggles btw, jeje.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I love seeing that! Thanks for the support :)

[@davidtriesthings2862]

I really enjoyed the video! I personally feel like the music may be a little loud while you’re talking but it’s well executed! And don’t be afraid to look at the camera more often lol. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

The feedback is much appreciated. Honestly, I wasn't sure how/what direction to take when it came to music. Volume is definitely something I can keep an eye, or rather an ear, on. Thanks for watching!

[@MVGkaiser]

I wish you all the success in the world! You're living the dream man!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks man! Much appreciated :)

[@monke-mk5]

Coming here from ruggles channel. Keep it up man, its nice to see a nice yugioh community growing.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks! It's really nice to see the community grow considering it was struggling for so long.

[@fernandodealmeidaraasch9032]

I Just came across your Channel and oh boy, It seems so Nice! I want to watch It all as have time. Wish your business a lot of success! Casual Ygo player from Brazil here ;)

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I hope you enjoy the channel :)

[@MikkelBrahmsson]

Congratulations on the store and channel. Its nice take on everything but also feels like a much needed addition to a great show because we have already seen and watched you for months on Ruggles channel and its nice to get to know the man behind the great community we all know. Keep up the good work.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks!

[@MikkelBrahmsson]

@@mariosgamingworld9311 of course, if I lived in the area id gladly swing in but alas I leave in the US no where near the border lol

[@JakeCullison]

Damn good video. Keep up the excellent work, fine sir.

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for the compliments!

[@bootypoker]

Keep it up homie, great video!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thank you!

[@_SlimYGO]

Such an inspiring video! Best of luck man you made your dreams come true and it speaks volumes to anyone who has a dream to work hard and see it through! Can’t wait to see more amazing content from you!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much! I have more coming soon :)

[@haxingorPOL]

Even though im from the other side of the sea, I'm really happy for you mate. Greetings from Poland

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Greetings from Canada, and thanks for the comment!

[@joannefitzsimons5782]

Well done maria, great job mate making great use of the shop and the support you are getting from the yugio community. Really well done. Yolo

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks so much! The community keeps that support going so it's working out.

[@abc123connor5]

Love the fact I can actually stop by somewhere and will be able to see the journey of a shop owner, a friend and I have been building up our inventory of product as well as singles to eventually start our own store together as well. So thank you for the existence of this, and can't wait to see what else you have planned

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I'm glad you're looking forward to it. Hopefully you're able to be successful with your store!

[@namelesssturdy4676]

Such determination bro I respect what you do. You are also blessed with really good friends may God keep you healthy and keep making your business flourish to unprecedented heights👍

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

The determination I have is pretty strong right, so I'm sure that and my friends will drive me in the right direction. Thanks for the kind thoughts!

[@stabsthebeaver8934]

I really loved seeing Yu-Gi-Oh card shop perspective and this inspired me to kind of just make my own really tiny version in a deck box of which I just trade most of my stuff because I eventually want to walk my way up into owning a card shop so I'm definitely going to subscribe and keep following this

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

That's super awesome! May you see success and hopefully you find some help out of this!

[@riderkyzar]

Excellent job on the first video. First one won't be perfect and it'll take a minute to get into the swing of things, but you are a great dude. This is an awesome community and don't sweat any negativity, you have the support and it will only keep on growing!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I definitely noticed good amount of opportunity to work on for next time. This community is awesome and hopefully it continues to keep growing :)

[@Danielcrygo]

This video was a lot of fun to watch It was very well made I hope and pray that this channel grows and ends up being very successful So happy for you and the future of the store Keep up the good work 😁👍☺️🔥😎

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks for the kind words! I hope so too!

[@pktylerygo1003]

Welcome to youtube man

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Thanks man!

[@Josephhof]

Just started watching and im hooked just like with ruggles, this is the honest stuff i like to watch. how did you become an official store for tournaments??

[@TEDDYSCARDSGAMESLLC]

Congratulations! You are living my dream

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

Hopefully you're able to make your dream come true :)

[@rosalinaspeedruns2818]

here from ruggles. hope your store prospers and you make a lot of money. keep beasting it

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

I'll definitely keep beasting it ;)