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This Is Small BusinessTurning Tactics into Teaching: A Veteran’s Journey to Gamifying ScienceFrom a chaotic childhood to joining the military at 17, this entrepreneur discovered the therapeutic power of science and gamified it. In this special Veteran's Day episode of This is Small Business, John Coveyou, founder and CEO of Genius Games, a science-based board game company that has sold over half a million units worldwide, shares his journey. He discusses how military principles shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and led him to create engaging educational games. John shares the pivotal moment that inspired his first game and how crowdfunding transformed his hobby into a successful business.In...2024-11-1112 min

Gaming with ScienceS1E7 - Cytosis (Cell Biology)Today we cover Cytosis, a worker-placement game about cell biology from Genius Games. This is one of our all-time high scorers, with both excellent science and excellent gameplay. Join us for a tour de cell as we go through the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi, mitochondria, and cell membrane, plus gush over how cute kinesins are and argue about whether bacteria have organelles. Find our socials at GamingWithScience.net #BoardGames #Science #CellBiology #GeniusGames #Cytosis #Protein #RNA #DNA #Hormones Timestamps: 00:51 - Protein sequencing 03:54 - Intro to Genius Games 06:50 - Intro to Cytosis 12:48 - Cells & their parts 16:06...2024-08-2839 min

The Little MBAWinning in the Board Game Strategy of Life (0003)About the Guest: John Coveyou is the Founder and CEO of Genius Games, a company that creates educational board games to teach science concepts for kids. Discover the fascinating journey of John Coveyou and how he has revolutionized education through the engaging platform of board games. Gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, education, and the dynamic world of gaming. This episode is a must-listen for parents looking to equip their little MBAs with innovative and effective learning tools. Episode Highlight’s 01:25 John’s Entrepreneurial Journey Overview04:27 Lessons from Previous Jobs07:03 Risk...2023-10-1732 min

Inside EOMaking Business Decisions with John CoveyouToday’s Inside EO guest is John Coveyou, Founder and CEO of Genius Games and proud member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. John sat down with Shep Hyken to discuss insights from the Accelerator Program and treating your business like a product.2023-08-1512 min

The Global Marketing ShowDad Jokes and Board Games - Show #111John Coveyou is the founder of Genius Games and king of dad jokes around the campfire: “Have you heard the one about the sidewalk? It’s all over town!” So, it makes sense that he’s always had a passion for game design, too. Throughout his military service – during which he discovered his love for science – and while earning a master’s degree in engineering, he wondered why there were no games on science concepts like the periodic table, biology of the human body, or the atom. And just like that, Genius Games was born! Genius Games now offers mor...2023-05-1742 min

Beyond SolitaireEpisode 116 - John Coveyou on Genius GamesWe talk a lot about history on the pod, but this week John Coveyou of Genius Games is bringing some science! Hear his perspective on how science concepts are taught though board games, how he chooses which topics to represent, his thoughts on science vs. history games, and more. https://www.geniusgames.org/Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's...2023-05-1559 min

From There to HereJohn Coveyou: A Problem Solver's Pathway to Business MasterySerial entrepreneur John Coveyou talks with host Jason Shupp about starting, buying, operating and selling businesses. John shares how a chaotic upbringing evolved into mindset changes and his belief that anything is truly possible. We also get granular on the key areas that increase the value of a business.Previous to his life as an entrepreneur, John left home at the age of 16 and hopscotched from home to home, almost dropping out of high school after living out of his car. While still in high-school, John joined the Army at the age of 17 to ad...2022-11-161h 10

So Very Wrong About Games#193: Praga Caput RegniWe have become feature-hungry here at SVWAG. We debut Walker's Language Corner which, let us be frank, is not apt to be repeated, especially given Walker's aversion to dead languages. We finally name a recurring segment that has been airing unaccredited for years, and we have dubbed in Mark's Rage Theatre. It is Festivus every day of the year, and Mark has some grievances to air. Games Played Last Week:01:18 -Paper Dungeons (Leandro Pires, MeepleBR, 2020)04:40 -Sheepy Time (Neil Kimball, Alderac Entertainment Group, 2021)09:45 -Draftosaurus: Aerial Show (Antoine Bauza, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc, & Théo Rivière, An...2021-11-301h 18

Indie Board Game DesignersTabletop Network 2019 RecapI chat about my favorite talks at Tabletop Network as well as who I think should attend this event. My favorite talks: OMG My Wife Wants two Play Your Game by Elizabeth Hargrave Game Design Workshop by Kathleen Mercury Game Design from a Publisher's Perspective by John Coveyou The Well-Tempered Theme by Gil Hova It would mean a lot if you let me know if you like content like this: https://indieboardgamedesigners.com/survey 2019-11-2111 min

Funding the DreamEP 314 Building an audience for your Kickstarter with co-host John CoveyouHow do you find your audience for your Kickstarter campaign?It is a fluid thing on how to hone in on your core audience. Always remember it is better to find new products for your current audience rather than attempting to find a new audience for your products or services.This is why it is always a good idea to start small, to use your beginning as a learning experience and an opportunity to get feedback from your early adopters.Building a buyer's persona becomes much easier. Then build more products f...2019-05-0917 min

Games in Schools and LibrariesGSL 123: From Gamer Scientist to Scientist Game Designer John Coveyou of Genius Games joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about his games, how he designs them, and how teachers and libraries can use them in the classroom. This episode is posted a few days early so you have the chance to check out the Nerd Words Kickstarter campaign before it has ended. John Coveyou, former science teacher at the middle, high, and collegiate levels, formed Genius Games to bring scientifically accurate and fun games to the classroom. @JohnCoveyouhttps://www.geniusgames.org/ https://www.kickstarter.com...2019-04-0800 min

Funding the DreamEP 308 Endangered and Nerdy Words with John Coveyou and Marc SpecterCo-Host John Coveyou and Guest Marc Specter join Host Richard Bliss to discuss the challenges of non-traditional board games on KickstarterJohn Coveyou, with Genius Games, has launched more than a dozen Kickstarter projects, yet his current campaign, Nerd Words, made some mid-campaign adjustments due to the difficulty of convey the game's experience into a Kickstarter campaign. While the project has funded, it has not met the bar set by many of John's spectacularly successful hard-science games that have come before.Marc Specter, with Grand Gamers Guild, has launched Endangered, a game that...2019-04-0825 min

Business Archives - Board Game Design Lab[BONUS] John Coveyou on Building a BrandThe post [BONUS] John Coveyou on Building a Brand appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2019-03-2906 min

Board Game Design Lab[BONUS] John Coveyou on Building a BrandThe post [BONUS] John Coveyou on Building a Brand appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2019-03-2906 min

The Board Game Design Lab[BONUS] John Coveyou on Building a BrandThe post [BONUS] John Coveyou on Building a Brand appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2019-03-2906 min

Board Game Design LabFun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou John Coveyou, founder of Genius Games, discusses how to design games that also happen to be educational. John is the designer of Cytosis, Subatomic, Ion, and several other well-received science based games, and he’s really figured out how to take scientific ideas and translate them into enjoyable games. The post Fun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2019-03-271h 01

Theme Archives - Board Game Design LabFun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou John Coveyou, founder of Genius Games, discusses how to design games that also happen to be educational. John is the designer of Cytosis, Subatomic, Ion, and several other well-received science based games, and he’s really figured out how to take scientific ideas and translate them into enjoyable games. The post Fun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2019-03-271h 01

The Board Game Design LabFun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou John Coveyou, founder of Genius Games, discusses how to design games that also happen to be educational. John is the designer of Cytosis, Subatomic, Ion, and several other well-received science based games, and he’s really figured out how to take scientific ideas and translate them into enjoyable games. The post Fun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2019-03-271h 01

Podcast Archives - Board Game Design LabFun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou John Coveyou, founder of Genius Games, discusses how to design games that also happen to be educational. John is the designer of Cytosis, Subatomic, Ion, and several other well-received science based games, and he’s really figured out how to take scientific ideas and translate them into enjoyable games. The post Fun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2019-03-271h 01

Funding the DreamEP 301 The Success of Failure on Kickstarter with John Coveyou and Michael MindesHost Richard Bliss and Co-Host John Coveyou are joined by Michael Mindes from Tasty Minstrel Games. Michael had just launched and cancelled a Kickstarter campaign because he knew he had done something wrong. Within two hours of launching the Kickstarter campaign, Michael knew they had missed on the offer and needed to take immediate action. Within three days, Michael was close to his funding goal, but knew they needed to pull the plug. If they had crossed the funding goal, he would have felt morally committed to follow through.He refers to it as...2019-03-2021 min

Toys & Tech of the Trade#12: John Coveyou | Genius Games The views expressed on air during Toys & Tech of the Trade do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners or affiliates. Listener discretion is advised.Show NotesGenius Games Founder and CEO John Coveyou is our guest for a special episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade. Learn how this former soldier leveraged crowdfunding and a love for science into a brand that has seen its products featured in publications such as Gizmodo, Popular Science and The Wall Street Journal just to name a few. John’s story is one of...2019-03-191h 24

Funding the DreamEp 296 - 5 Attributes Of A Great Product for Kickstarter with Co-Host John CoveyouHost Richard Bliss and Co-Host John Coveyou discuss five attributes of a great product on Kickstarter.People want to buy the product. While this seems obvious. oftentimes people want a product, but aren't willing to pay for the product. You have to find something that is valuable to your audience.People want to tell others about it. Word of mouth marketing is the best means of attracting fans and backers to your project. You can pay for a crowdfunding promotional company to help you artificially spread the word by paying for placement...2019-03-1122 min

Funding the DreamEP 294 - 4 Unexpected Benefits of Using Kickstarter to Launch a Product w/Guest John CoveyouHost Richard Bliss is joined by co-host, John Coveyou, to discuss 4 unexpected benefits from Kickstarter. 1. Gauge demand before you manufacture.2. Improve your product based on customer feedback.3. Ship products with maximal efficiency.4. Tap into an audience you wouldn't be able to reach otherwise.2019-03-0420 min

Funding the DreamEP 275 Don't Quit Your Day Job After Hitting It Big On KickstarterJust because you've had tremendous success on Kickstarter does not mean it is time to quit your day job. Especially if you want to run a board game publishing company.John Coveyou, of Genius Games, has raised $500,000 on Kickstarter, quit his day job, and discovered that cash flow is king and you can quickly get to the brink of financial ruin, even when you do everything right.He shares his story of success as he went from engineer to board game publisher.2017-05-1020 min

Funding the DreamEP 257 Finding Your Niche with John Coveyou of Genius GamesJohn has raised more than $500,000 for his games on Kickstarter. They are hard core science games. He teaches a crowdfunding course and game designer course at Webster University in St Louis. Genius Games has found their niche, and now expands into children science books, raising more than $100,000 on Kickstarter on a product that many of us would find hard to believe there is that much interest. John explains how finding your niche can bring lasting success to Kickstarter 2017-03-2918 min

Legal MovesDesigning great games with John Coveyou of Genius GamesIn this episode, I discuss what makes a great game with Genius Games' John Coveyou. We also touch on the lack of good educational games on the market and other topics related to starting an indie board game company.2016-02-0344 min

Talking Tinkerbots - A Board Game PodcastTT #17 – UK Games Expo Advice, XCOM Giveaway, Funky Dice & We Do a Video Review1:50 - A transcript of our interview with John Coveyou for a deaf follower (Thanks Terrance) 3:00 - Banana Banana Banana 6:20 - Gino is betrayed by Bevan and Tony 7:15 - Tips and advice for the UK Games Expo 14:45 - Gnolems! - Bevan's game in the Redesign Competition 17:30 - THE COMPETITION! WIN XCOM! 26:00 - Our video review of Waggle Dance for Ed Baraf 29:18 - Terralith Dice by Henry Jasper (Grublin Games) 32:00 - Twitter Bingo by Go Halves on Games --------------------------------------- Links! WIN XCOM AT THE UK GAMES EXPO - http://tinkerbotgames.com/expo XCOM: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163602/xcom-board-game Transcript of our interview wit...2015-05-2835 min

Talking Tinkerbots - A Board Game PodcastTT #16 – We’ve got chemistry with John Coveyou!The tinkerbots interview featured guest John Coveyou. John is a successful board game designer and kickstarter campaign runner! He shares with us some excellent insights into running a crowdfunding campaign as well as design tips so if you’re one day hoping to have your game on a shelf in your friendly local gaming shop, keep listening! Including discussions on: - Science themed games - Using long words - Funding really quickly - Building buzz in preparation for launch - Gambling with the funding goal - Crafting a tailored pitch - Picking reviewers For a full transcript of this episode, clic...2015-05-0351 min

Funding the Dream6 Stats to Kickstarter Success Ep 230 w/John CoveyouHere are 6 key statistics you need to know and follow to ensure Kickstarter success.2014-10-2621 min

Funding the DreamEp 196 Kickstarter 5 Deadly Mistakes and other topics with John CoveyouJohn Coveyou has indexed and documented every single episode of Funding the Dream on Kickstarter. We talk about his project on Kickstarter and his project for Funding the Dream 2014-04-3018 min