Podcast
Escape Room Daily - Origin Stories
Hosted by Brandon Dove · EN
Sharing origin stories and sharing experiences of Escape Room industry professionals and players to help you find meaningful connections in the Escape Room industry and grow your escape room business.
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The Art of the Debrief
Feb 1300:48:22Tap to summarizeWe recently had the chance to sit down with Brian Slattery, the co-founder of Teamwork Unlocked, and let me tell you, it was an eye opener. If you love board games or escape rooms, you are going to want to hear this story. Brian isn't just a fan of the industry. He actually pioneered a massive board game cafe and a permanent escape room right inside the Google Singapore office.
Transcribe →The Expensive Truth About Yelp
Dec 1101:00:13Tap to summarizeWe recently had the chance to sit down with Sara Hicks from San Antonio. She is one of the brains behind the hilariously named "Get Out of My Escape Room." Talking to Sara feels less like a business interview and more like grabbing coffee with that one friend who always has the best stories. She opened up about how her business started, how they survive the ups and downs, and the one marketing mistake she swears she will never make again.
Transcribe →The Journey of Evasio
Dec 1000:50:35Tap to summarizeThere is a special moment that happens when you play your first really great escape room. It is that feeling of being transported somewhere else, solving a mystery, and working together with the people you love. For Lucie Boudreault and Philippe Martineau-Gauthier, that spark happened only about a year and a half ago. They started playing escape games as a couple and with their kids, and they fell in love with it instantly. They loved discovering new places and trying new things. But they did not just want to play. They realized they had the skills and the passion to create that same “wow” effect for other people. That is how their new company, Evasio in Quebec, Canada, was born.
Transcribe →A Town Full of Secrets
Dec 1000:55:24Tap to summarizeI recently had the chance to sit down with Vincent Kovar, a lifelong gamer and creator whose journey is a fascinating tale of turning digital dreams into real-world adventures. We talked about his ambitious project to transform an entire town into a live-action escape room, a scavenger hunt, and a historical tour all rolled into one. It’s a story filled with big ideas, unexpected challenges, and valuable lessons for anyone interested in creating immersive experiences.
Transcribe →Mastering the Meta-Game
Dec 1000:33:43Tap to summarizeA deep understanding of the escape room industry comes from a blend of passion and hands-on experience. Trevor Kaak, the founder of Atlas Unchained Business Development, embodies this unique combination. His journey from a bank teller to a pivotal figure in a multi-location escape room business, and now a marketing agency owner, offers a wealth of knowledge for aspiring and established escape room entrepreneurs. In a recent conversation, Trevor shared his insights on what it takes to succeed in this dynamic industry.
Transcribe →Gaming the System
Dec 1000:48:52Tap to summarizeIt started with a birthday party. Four years ago, Faith Neece had never even heard of an escape room. When a friend invited her to play “Runaway Train” at Breakout Games, she had no idea that one hour of frantic fun would change the course of her career. “I remember thinking after that game, number one, I’m going to be addicted to this,” Faith recalls. “And then second, I thought, that would be such a fun job.”
Transcribe →Truly the 5%
Dec 1001:23:21Tap to summarizeSome people enjoy escape rooms. They’ll book one for a birthday party or a team-building event, solve a few puzzles, and have a great time. Then there are people like Shane Messick and Elmer Pyles. For them, escape rooms aren’t just a casual hobby; they’re a passion, a community, and a constant adventure. With a combined total of over 900 rooms, these self-proclaimed enthusiasts have seen it all, from the ingenious to the infuriating.
Transcribe →Brain Games and Business Blueprints
Dec 1000:49:07Tap to summarizeFor some, hobbies are a way to pass the time. For Louise Razzagone, they are a way of life, and one of her biggest passions is escape rooms. She’s not just a casual player; she’s an enthusiast who has attempted over 110 rooms across seven different countries. What drives this dedication? It’s a mix of brain-bending challenges, the thrill of a ticking clock, and a deeply personal connection.
Transcribe →Hack The Puzzle
Dec 1000:53:12Tap to summarizeFor many of us, the love for escape rooms starts with a single, memorable game. For Joe Goldstein, a technology veteran leading the U.S. expansion of The Cyber Escape Room Co., that first game was an accident. And it was terrifying.
Transcribe →When Life Gives You Shrink Wrap
Dec 1000:41:44Tap to summarizeIt’s easy to perceive a childhood of solving puzzles and completing scavenger hunts as just fond memories. But for Abby Fitzgerald, it was the training ground for a lifelong passion and a burgeoning career in the world of escape rooms. Her journey, from a fan of a little-known TV show to designing her own immersive experiences, is a testament to the power of creative inspiration and a hands-on approach to building entertainment.
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