Business Owners Episodes
"Zigzagoon Found Groudon At The Beach" ft. Mr. Zigzagoon | TRAINER'S EYE #171
He just wanted to list it as his job on Facebook. Instead, it became a community. For longtime fan Mr. Zigzagoon , a tiny raccoon Pokemon became the symbol of something much deeper like friendship, passion, and perseverance. ...
"With Cleffa, We Wear Pink" ft. Cleffa Doing Stuff | TRAINER'S EYE #168
She thought her Pokémon days were over…until a Cleffa figurine and a Facebook page brought it all back, and this time, she wasn’t alone. The creator of Cleffa Doing Stuff shares how a lost childhood collection, a supportive p...
"Chasing Deoxys with a Psycho Boost" ft. ShadowlessRed | TRAINER'S EYE #163
It started with one card but became a daily ritual, a time capsule, and a community of people healing, laughing, and remembering how it felt to chase something just for the joy of it. ShadowlessRed shares how a 500+ day journ...
"The Battle Bond Between Shuriken and Flame" ft. Johto Jems | TRAINER'S EYE #162
What if your childhood hobby could become your future? For Cameron and Noah, two high school friends turned business partners, that “what if” became Johto Jems , a heartfelt blend of Pokémon nostalgia, late-night ambition, an...
"Kyogre’s Rise from Drizzle to Water Spout" ft. HTXPokeCollectors | TRAINER'S EYE #151
Ricardo, founder of HTXPokeCollectors , shares how flea market toys, Pokémon Yellow, and post-pandemic creativity sparked his journey from nostalgic Trainer to small business owner. We talk about his mission to spotlight Poke...
"Roar With Confidence Using Arcanine Energy" ft. Joey Lopez from Rockets Markets | TRAINER'S EYE #136
Joey Lopez, co-owner of Rockets Markets , takes us through his unique journey from Pokémon card collecting to creating unforgettable Pokémon events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From his early days of watching from the sidel...
"The Absol-ute Perfect Plan" ft. Caleb Hatfield from Rockets Markets | TRAINER'S EYE #132
Discover how Caleb Hatfield’s path as a Pokémon Trainer led him from Pokémon Blue to reigniting his love for the franchise through Pokémon GO. As co-owner of Rockets Markets , he opens up about his venture into organizing Pok...
"Pokemon Pixel Journey" ft. Pixeladdy | TRAINER'S EYE #123
From collecting Pokémon Trading Cards with his brother to turning his passion for the Pokémon anime into a successful career as a pixel artist, Pixeladdy shares the evolution of his fandom. He recounts his return to the Pokém...
"Alolan Raichu Glides The Needle" ft. I Do The Felting | TRAINER'S EYE #119
I Do The Felting shares her unexpected journey with Pokémon, starting with Pokémon Red and her love for Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. She explores her Pokémon GO experience, from Shiny hunting to participating in ...
"Healing Children With Pokemon Cards" ft. Cards For Kids | TRAINER'S EYE #86
From trading Pokémon cards in school to starting a non-profit, Cards For Kids is on a mission to bring comfort to children affected by abuse. Based in Plano, Texas, his organization provides Pokémon TCG cards to law enforceme...
"Coloring El Paso in Pokemon" ft. B.E. Art | TRAINER'S EYE #75
B.E. Art , the Best of El Paso Visual Artist 2023, takes us through her colorful journey, from Pokémon fandom to creating impactful art. Learn how Pokémon influenced her artistic path and how her love for the franchise led to...
"The Raid Bus Returns" ft. FrostisEpic | TRAINER'S EYE #60
In this heartfelt Pokémon interview, FrostisEpic discusses how his bond with his mother through Pokémon GO led to the rebirth of The Raid Bus in Austin. From attending GO Fest in Seattle and New York City to capturing rare Sh...
"Creator Series" ft. Ken Pescatore from Pokemon Professor Network | TRAINER'S EYE #34
Ken Pescatore , founder of the Pokémon Professor Network , dives into his journey from passionate Pokémon GO Trainer to influential content creator. He shares the origins of Lured Up and Gotta Watch 'Em All, exploring how his...
"Delibird Delivering Energy Cards" ft. Adam Tuttle from Pokemon Professor Network | TRAINER'S EYE #33
Join Adam Tuttle , a key figure in the Pokémon GO and Pokémon TCG communities, as he shares his journey from a player to co-hosting Special Conditions and Lured Up podcasts. Discover how his friendship with Ken Pescatore led ...
"All Aboard The Raid Bus!" ft. PhilofAustin | TRAINER'S EYE #18
In this episode, PhilofAustin shares his incredible journey of founding the Raid Bus in Austin, Texas, and how it changed the local Pokémon GO landscape. He talks about his approach to connecting with players, running success...