Data B.R.O.S. Inc.

by Django Bohren, Jeff Figley, Brian Garside

Data B.R.O.S. is about comics and technology. We have conversations about the comics industry, comic store retailer concerns, metadata, and technology. Dedicated to identifying and discussing solutions for modern comics, games, and hobby stores. Coming soon to a podcast app near you. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or visit data bros ink dot com for more details.

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  • Season 2

  • What to do about Fifth Weeks in your Comic Shop?

    What to do about Fifth Weeks in your Comic Shop?

    S02 E05
    Nov 8, 2024
    31:50

    ***Please note, as pointed out in the intro, after recording the episode we realized we said "Skip Week" when we meant "Fifth Week", in your head please replace "Skip Week" with "5th Week". The dreaded 5th week, what is it, why does it exist, how can we plan for it, and what do we do about it as retailers? We'll dive deep into the 5th week and what can be done to mitigate its impact on your shop. Episode Sponsor Shout-Outs: This week, our episode is brought to you by Comico Comics, get Elementals #1 from Comico Comics from rising comics star Bill Willingham in better comic shops near you right now! Thanks for listening to Data B.R.O.S., and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and join us next week as we keep exploring all things comics, data, and the retail world! --- Thank you for listening to the latest issue of Data B.R.O.S. please like, rate and subscribe to the DataB.R.O.S. on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit Brian and Manage Comics at @managecomics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as at managecomics.com Visit Jeff, Django and Comic Shop Assistant at @comicshopassistant on Facebook or Instagram or visit their website at comicshopassistant.com You can also visit The Comics Place in Bellingham Washington on their website, or visit them on Facebook and Instagram, or listen to their podcast - The Comics Place Presents on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

  • Atom! Freeman of Prana: Direct Market Solutions presents The Fan Confidence Rating

    Atom! Freeman of Prana: Direct Market Solutions presents The Fan Confidence Rating

    S02 E04
    Nov 1, 2024
    33:50

    This week, on a very special Data B.R.O.S. - Jeff and Django are knee deep in The Comics Place hijinks so we're simulcasting an interview with Atom! Freeman about the Fan Confidence Rating that was recorded on Brian's Meanwhile...at Manage Comics podcast. RETURN to the past exploits of Adam. Look on in WONDER at the awesomeness that is the Fan Confidence Rating Be AMAZED at the revolutionary view into the comics industry that this provides. THRILL at two bald dudes talking data the way only bald dudes talking data can! Thanks for listening to Data B.R.O.S., and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and join us next week as we keep exploring all things comics, data, and the retail world! --- Thank you for listening to the latest issue of Data B.R.O.S. please like, rate and subscribe to the DataB.R.O.S. on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit Brian and Manage Comics at @managecomics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as at managecomics.com Visit Jeff, Django and Comic Shop Assistant at @comicshopassistant on Facebook or Instagram or visit their website at comicshopassistant.com You can also visit The Comics Place in Bellingham Washington on their website, or visit them on Facebook and Instagram, or listen to their podcast - The Comics Place Presents on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

  • The B.R.O.S. descend on New York Comicon 2024

    The B.R.O.S. descend on New York Comicon 2024

    S02 E03
    Oct 26, 2024
    30:51

    Hey everyone, welcome back to Data B.R.O.S., your go-to 30-minute weekly podcast where we dive into the comic book industry, explore comic book data, and discuss what it really takes to run a modern comic shop! I’m Brian, your host, joined as always by Jeff and Django. Episode Sponsor Shout-Outs: This week, our episode is brought to you by Comico Comics and cash-houses-gold.com. Episode Highlights: New York Comic Con Recap We just got back from NYCC! We spent time with retailers, publishers, and creators, checking out all the new projects and getting some exclusive insider knowledge. There’s so much to share from ComicsPRO Retailer Day, including insights from two panels we participated in: Creating Experiences in Your Comic Shop – Jeff and Django talked all about making comic shops an immersive place for customers. Getting Your Shop Ready for the Holidays – Brian joined a panel covering seasonal strategies to drive more sales. Data Deal Announcement from Atom “Bang” Freeman Huge news! Atom Freeman announced a new data partnership with Manage Comics Comic Shop Assistant and PranaDM. introducing the Fan Confidence Rating! We also attended the ReedPop and ICV2 retailer panels, and they had plenty to say about what’s shaping the current market and where it’s headed. And that’s just scratching the surface! So much buzz, so much energy—stay tuned as we unpack these events and dive into why this fan data could impact what you see on the shelves in the coming months. Thanks for listening to Data B.R.O.S., and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and join us next week as we keep exploring all things comics, data, and the retail world! --- Thank you for listening to the latest issue of Data B.R.O.S. please like, rate and subscribe to the DataB.R.O.S. on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit Brian and Manage Comics at @managecomics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as at managecomics.com Visit Jeff, Django and Comic Shop Assistant at @comicshopassistant on Facebook or Instagram or visit their website at comicshopassistant.com You can also visit The Comics Place in Bellingham Washington on their website, or visit them on Facebook and Instagram, or listen to their podcast - The Comics Place Presents on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

  • Spicy Comics, how to identify, rack and sell adult material in a Comic Shop

    Spicy Comics, how to identify, rack and sell adult material in a Comic Shop

    S02 E02
    Oct 11, 2024
    35:52

    Running a modern comic shop poses a myriad of problems and among them is how do you identify, rack, and sell adult material in your comic shop in 2024? In this episode of The Data B.R.O.S., we'll look at adult comics, how do you identify adult material? What makes something adult, is it violence, nudity, "adult situations", or is it something more? We'll talk about this and so much more in this week's episode of The Data B.R.O.S.. --- Special thanks to our Season Two title sponsor - Comico the Comic Book Company - Comics so good, you'll swear you went back in time. But you didn't! These are real comics that are really in comic shops. Like right now. Go buy one. You'll see! Thank you for listening to the latest issue of Data B.R.O.S. please like, rate and subscribe to the DataB.R.O.S. on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit Brian and Manage Comics at @managecomics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as at managecomics.com Visit Jeff, Django and Comic Shop Assistant at @comicshopassistant on Facebook or Instagram or visit their website at comicshopassistant.com You can also visit The Comics Place in Bellingham Washington on their website, or visit them on Facebook and Instagram, or listen to their podcast - The Comics Place Presents on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

  • All New Locations Locations Locations

    All New Locations Locations Locations

    S02 E01
    Oct 4, 2024
    41:43

    YOU GUYS! It's an all new Data B.R.O.S. and we're back to follow up the final issue from Season 1, Locations Locations Locations. In this dynamic SEASON TWO premiere, we talk about the all new The Comics Place location, what went into finding it, how Django and Jeff negotiated for the new location, what they'll do with their old location, and how the Data B.R.O.S. are going to come together - PHYSICALLY, to make their magic! You'll find this and so much more on an all new Data B.R.O.S. --- Thanks to our first Season Two sponsor - Bet Anything. Bet Anything Any Time, Any Place, on Any Thing. Bet Anything is your online betting portal. Visit Bet Anything and use the promo code B.R.O.S. to bet on this episode! Thank you for listening to the latest issue of Data B.R.O.S. please like, rate and subscribe to the DataB.R.O.S. on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit Brian and Manage Comics at @managecomics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as at managecomics.com Visit Jeff, Django and Comic Shop Assistant at @comicshopassistant on Facebook or Instagram or visit their website at comicshopassistant.com You can also visit The Comics Place in Bellingham Washington on their website, or visit them on Facebook and Instagram, or listen to their podcast - The Comics Place Presents on Apple Podcasts or Spotify