083: Making dice boxes that look tasty enough to eat with Andrew of Dodecadonuts

Roll Play Grow: A TTRPG Business Podcast

Get ready to roll the dice and hit the sweet spot with our guest, Andrew Davis, the genius behind Dodecadonuts - a successful venture blending the world of tabletop gaming with deliciously whimsical doughnut-shaped dice boxes. Andy reveals his journey, from his long-standing passion for gaming to the creation of a business that's as entertaining as it is tasty. He takes us on a tour of his experiences at gaming conventions like PAX West and the reactions of the gaming community to his unique confections.
Then, Andy tells us about the behind-the-scenes action - from the initial days of managing his hobby business on Etsy to the strategic transition to Shopify. You'll learn what goes into setting up an online shop, optimizing it to minimize fees, and his future plans to take his business to a whole new level. But it's not all business - Andrew also discusses the fun and intricate details of doughnut production. From hand injecting urethane to 3D printing, he shares his experimental journey with different materials and methods, and the importance of safety measures in his craft.
Finally, Andrew gets real about the entrepreneurial side of Dodecadonuts. He talks candidly about the hurdles of marketing a unique product and his savvy use of platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to reach his target audience. He also discusses how he builds relationships with his customers at events like PAX and GenCon, proving just how much he values his gaming community. With a story as unique as his product, Andrew imparts the thrill of turning a love for gaming into a successful and downright delicious business venture.
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• The Dadvantage Podcast

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1. 083: Making dice boxes that look tasty enough to eat with Andrew of Dodecadonuts (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:08)

3. Andrew Introduction (00:02:53)

4. How Andrew started making dice boxes (00:12:03)

5. Growing the business (00:21:44)

6. His journey selling online (00:32:59)

7. Scaling up donut production (00:38:29)

8. What's been the most challenging part? (00:49:53)

9. What has been the most rewarding part? (00:53:33)

10. The Dadvantage podcast (00:54:39)

11. Where can people find you? (00:56:45)

12. Wrap-up (00:58:31)