Grow your card shop with someone who’s done it.
I took a small local shop to a multimillion-dollar business with operations in Japan. I’ll help you with the parts that matter most.
What I help with
Operations
Inventory, buying, pricing, staffing, and the systems that let a shop scale without breaking.
Tech
The tools we actually use to run the business — point of sale, online sales, inventory, and automation.
Card shows
Which shows are worth it, how to set up, what to bring, and how to turn a weekend into real revenue.
Japan
Sourcing, partners, logistics, and the realities of running part of your business in Japan.
Market strategy
Reading the collectibles market — what’s heating up, what’s overpriced, and where the next move is.
How it works
Strategy call
A focused session on one problem. You leave with a clear plan.
Ongoing advising
Monthly check-ins and on-call help while you implement.
Hands-on projects
Deeper work on a specific build-out, like a tech overhaul or a Japan expansion.
- Who is consulting for?
- Owners and operators of trading card shops and collectibles businesses who want to grow — whether that’s tightening operations, choosing the right tech, getting more out of card shows, or expanding into Japan.
- Do you only work with card shops?
- Mostly. The lessons also apply to other collectibles and hobby retailers, and to any small business looking to source from or sell into Japan.
- How do I get started?
- Email dorian@alohacardshop.com with a few lines about your business and what you want help with. I’ll reply with whether I can help and the best format.