When you think of video games, you may think of a child sitting by themselves playing inside. However, what many people often don’t realize is the tremendous community-building opportunities that are created because of gaming and esports.

Brandon Tschacher is all about deepening that community through the MKEsports Alliance, a company he founded. Brandon is working on bringing more opportunities to not just the cities of Milwaukee and Madison, but to the State of Wisconsin.

He joins Megan Van Petten in this Esports Connected to discuss his background in gaming, the opportunities he’s discovered within his community, and partnering is one of the greatest tools for growth.

You can find out more about the MKEsports Alliance by visiting: MKEesports.com

The Esports Connected Podcast was created by the Esports Trade Association. To find out more, visit: https://esportsta.org/

Full Espisode Breakdown:

:30 – Brandon shares how he became connected with the Esports Trade Association and more about the MKESports Alliance.

2:21 – Why his advisory board is really helping to put him on the map in the world of esports.

6:45 – Why high speed internet can be a real issue in more rural areas when it comes to a more mass adoption of esports and gaming.

9:35 – Why innovation is so important, even in the smaller more rural areas.

11:49 – Brandon’s story of how his parents viewed his love of gaming as a child, and the moments that really stayed with him about gaming.

14:30 – Why there can sometimes be a misunderstanding about gaming, and what’s being done to help overcome the misconceptions.

17:21 – Why Milwaukee is approaching events looking at what buildings they have vs trying to build new ones.

21:20 – Why figuring out ways to partner is so important in the world of gaming and esports

23:12 – Why COVID was actually a good thing for Brandon and the MKE Sports Alliance.

27:05 – Why community is one of the most crucial components go gaming and esports.

33:09 – Brandon shares one of his fun passions that he’s started collecting.