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RESELLER WEEKLY - CHASING CARDBOARD PODCAST

200 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratings

One of the longest running Sports Card podcast's in the industry. The guys from Chasing Cardboard provide weekly discussions based on their reselling adventures. We keep it casual, family-friendly, and completely transparent. Enjoy the show! Find us at: http://www.youtube.com/chasingcardboard or http://www.chasingcardboardtv.com

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EP102: How Cryptocurrency and Sports Cards Intersect? What we can learn from the Bitcoin bubble during our hobby explosion!

September 21, 2020 16:33 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP102 -- I sit down with Joe (Bunch) from the RekT Podcast (COINHQ Network). I pick his brain around the similarities between Cryptocurrency/Bitcoin and the Sports Card Market. There is a LOT we can learn from the bubbles in other markets, this conversation provides yet another angle of insight.  Here are FEW things we covered in today's chat. FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the on...

#101 | Selling Sports Cards for 20 Years w/BrentAndBecca - Grade? Flip? Trout RC? eBay Secrets! 2020 Allen Ginter -- SO MUCH GOODNESS!!

September 15, 2020 19:33 - 1 hour - 151 MB

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP101 -- I sit down with Brent Williams (BrentAndBecca) for almost 2 hours! But.... this was one of the most insightful conversations I've ever conducted. Let this soak in for a minute... Brent has completed nearly 250,000 sports card transactions on eBay. Unreal. Here are FEW things we covered in today's chat. FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! ...

EP101 | Selling Sports Cards for 20 Years w/BrentAndBecca - Grade? Flip? Trout RC? eBay Secrets! 2020 Allen Ginter -- SO MUCH GOODNESS!!

September 15, 2020 19:33 - 1 hour - 151 MB

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP101 -- I sit down with Brent Williams (BrentAndBecca) for almost 2 hours! But.... this was one of the most insightful conversations I've ever conducted. Let this soak in for a minute... Brent has completed nearly 250,000 sports card transactions on eBay. Unreal. Here are FEW things we covered in today's chat. FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! ...

EP100 | Celebrating 3 Years -- How the Hobby has changed - Favorite Moments -- more!

September 14, 2020 04:11 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Today's episode is full of some fun memories over the past 100 episodes. Shani and Ty talk about their favorite moments and also breakdown some ways the hobby has changed.  Enjoy! 

POWER FIVE | Quick Takes on Recent Sports & Card News This Week | PSA Savers, 10 Football RCs, Colin K, Heat, + MLB Race!

September 10, 2020 16:03 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

A new weekly segment from the Bench Clear Media Team. We pick FIVE of the more popular SPORTS & HOBBY RELATED headlines and give our quick takes alongside a difference guest. Simple and straight-forward.    Our guest this week is Bunchu (from the the CoinHQ Network - https://coinhq.tv/) and ReKT Podcast.    5 TOPICS FROM THE EPISODE:  1. PSA -- Now accepting TOP LOADERS (not just card savers)  2. MIAMI HEAT - For real?  3. Madden 2021 w/Colin Kaepernick? Top 15 QB?  4. Fantasy Football...

EP99 | LAST MINUTE PREP for the NFL SEASON - Latest News, Product Releases, & Player Prices w/Tyson Banker -RISE of the WR/RB?

September 08, 2020 13:06 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

In EP99 Tyson Banker joins me to breakdown the upcoming NFL Season Kick-Off. We discuss recent NFL News, Card Releases, Player Prices, and much more...  We also discuss his NEW PODCAST starting NEXT WEEK!!  We mention our Discord community (DISCORD CHANNEL HERE) join for free!!! For the YouTube Version, go HERE. BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network. Check out all of our great shows here: https://www.benchclear.us and subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE Enjoy! REMIND...

EP98 - Can the Retail Craziness be fixed? eBay Managed Payments + NBA PLAYOFFS + Chronicles, Chrome, & Archives!!!

August 25, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

In EP98 we talk through what can be fixed in the current Retail sports card model. We also discuss eBay Managed Payments, 2020 Topps Chrome Baseball, and 2019-20 Chronicles Basketball. We mention our Discord community (DISCORD CHANNEL HERE) join for free!!!  For the YouTube Version, go HERE. BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network. Check out all of our great shows here: https://www.benchclear.us and subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE Enjoy! REMINDER, partner with Break...

EP97 | The race to 100,000 & BUY/SELL Card strategies w/StarStock CEO (NBA/MLB) -- How do you best leverage marketplace?

August 21, 2020 14:19 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB

In EP97 we breakdown the rapid rise of MLB/NBA players in the StarStock world...and we discuss the true value proposition for collectors. In addition we keep refreshing during the race to 100,000 card submissions. We've been talking a lot about StarStock in the Discord community (DISCORD CHANNEL HERE).  For the YouTube Version, go HERE. BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network. Check out all of our great shows here: https://www.benchclear.us and subscribe to our YouTube Chan...

SPECIAL -- Episode #2 of INSIDE THE PITCH (Soccer) -- Interview w/VP at Topps - Clay Luraschi - 2020 Bowman MLS and Future of Soccer Market

August 16, 2020 13:11 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Today we give you one more premier episode (Episode #2) of our newest podcast -- Inside the Pitch. This is 100% focused on the Soccer card marketplace and is intended to educate and inform new/veteran card collectors. Host Michael Rathburn is laser focused on bringing new Soccer collectors into the marketplace, you get to take advantage of his knowledge!   In Episode 2 we chat with Clay Luraschi - VP from Topps  YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/OHrD5slwu0k Website: https://benchclear.us/i...

SPECIAL -- Episode #1 of INSIDE THE PITCH -- A Soccer Card Collecting Podcast w/Michael Rathburn

August 09, 2020 16:47 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Today we kick off EP #1 for our newest podcast -- Inside the Pitch. This is 100% focused on the Soccer card marketplace and is intended to educate and inform new/veteran card collectors. Host Michael Rathburn is laser focused on bringing new Soccer collectors into the marketplace, you get to take advantage of his knowledge!    YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/lZ1wjpzkBfE Follow Inside The Pitch on Spotify HERE In today's episode we breakdown:  + The basic elements of Soccer Card collect...

EP96 | Live at #HobbyPalooza -- Breaking down NFL ROOKIE PRICES w/Tyson & Ed from AIAB -- Retail Market?

August 03, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Today's episode is a LIVE session recorded during the HOBBY PALOOZA (View all content at www.TheHobbyPalooza.com).  We talk FOOTBALL CARD RC data with Tyson Banker.  The live video is here: https://youtu.be/O0BBFgae0Z4 Check out Ed at AIABCardBreaks.com 

SPECIAL! Hobby Palooza Chat w/TOPPS -- New Products, Pandemic Adjustments, Ginter or Stadium Chrome? So much!

July 31, 2020 21:42 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

Today's podcast is a special LIVE conversation with had with EMILY KLESS from Topps Company during this weekend's Hobby Palooza. This weekend is going to incredible -- check out the full schedule @ TheHobbyPalooza.com --  You can find the YouTube version of this episode HERE ..... Enjoy the conversation with Emily Kless and the rest of the Hobby Palooza!

EP95 | The Rise of SOCCER Cards & How to approach Baseball Cards during short season w/Michael Rathburn

July 14, 2020 17:56 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

What a conversation today! I get to spend an hour chatting with Michael Rathburn -- a fan favorite from the BreakerCulture Discord Channel (DISCORD CHANNEL HERE). He helps shed some light on the rise of Soccer Cards and how to think through releases. Then we dive into the potential breakdown of 2020 Topps Update and 2021 Topps Series 1. Very fun discussion with lots of insight.  For Top 20 MLB Flagship RC Report, go HERE. If you are interested in Top 15 Prizm Report go HERE BreakerCulture...

EP94 | The state of the Sports Card GRADING market w/Jeromy (VP at Beckett Grading) - The EXPLOSION of DEMAND is CrAzY!

July 09, 2020 22:12 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MB

Today I spend my Fourth of July holiday hanging with Jeromy Murray - VP at Beckett Grading. We catch up on SO MUCH of the craziness surrounding the grading world. The pandemic has impacting the grading world in some drastic ways, listen to hear how Beckett has handled the insanity.  If you submit cards through Beckett this month - use code BCJULY for a chance at a $100 Beckett Credit!  BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network. Check out all of our great shows here: https://w...

EP93 | The Return of SPORTS, Zion's Arms, and HOW StarStock will help YOU collect in 2020+ w/Scott Greenberg

July 03, 2020 16:52 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

Today I spend and hour with Scott from StarStock.com -- We break down Zion Williamson's new chiseled arms, the return of NBA/MLB, and so many of the great features YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT on StarStock.com. Don't forget to GO CHECK OUT StarStock.com and join me in their exciting new sports card marketplace! Enjoy! BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network. Check out all of our great shows here: https://www.benchclear.us and subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE Join our FREE ...

EP92 | The STATE of the HOBBY & the IMPACT of shortened sports seasons w/Chris from Top Shelf Breaks

June 26, 2020 12:22 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Today I spend 1+ hour hanging with Chris from Top Shelf Breaks. We cover a variety of topics including the following key ones.  The narrowing Manufacturer > Distributor > Customer SUPPLY CHAIN The new type of buyer entering the Sports Card marketplace What do shortened seasons mean for card releases? Don't forget to GO CHECK OUT StarStock.com and join me in their exciting new sports card marketplace! Enjoy! BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network. Check out all of our g...

EP91 | Are Card Prices OUT OF HAND?....and how to hustle your way into a great collection w/Mike Sommer at WaxPackHero. (Project 2020 might come up!)

June 10, 2020 19:03 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MB

Today I spend an hour grabbing coffee with Mike Sommer from WaxPackHero.com and we cover quite a few relevant hobby topics, including: The ridiculous rise in hobby prices and what needs to happen How Mike learned to fund his great collection/hobby The reality of Project 2020 prices as of mid-June.  Some other fund stuff! Don't forget to GO CHECK OUT StarStock.com and join me in their exciting new sports card marketplace! Enjoy! BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network....

EP90 | HARSH REALITIES of Project 2020, Target/Wal-Mart Scandal, and the hobby impact of a potential NO MLB Season

June 05, 2020 05:28 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Today Shani and I spend an hour talking through some of the more important topics floating around the hobby. Here are the important topics.  The scandal unfolding at Target/Wal-Mart Project 2020 and the harsh reality How does the hobby respond to NO MLB season? 2020 Bowman + 2019-20 Mosaic Discussion HEADLINE REACTION from the TheDailyHobby.com Entertainment recommendations from Shani GO CHECK OUT StarStock.com and join me in their exciting new sports card marketplace!  Enjoy! Break...

EP89 | PROJECT 2020 -- We help break down 8 weeks of data in 22 minutes. HINT - Don't be a sheep.

May 28, 2020 22:32 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

Today is a quick one... wanted to summarize some of our thoughts on Project 2020. We've been breaking down this data for a few weeks and some of the trends are starting to make more sense. Hopefully this 20minutes helps provide some clarity.  The 6 week evolution The CASE FOR the price increases The CASE AGAINST price increases Enjoy! BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network. Check out all of our great shows here: https://www.benchclear.us Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL H...

EP88 | What Sports Cards can learn from Bitcoin (and Crypto) | & Secrets of Blockchain w/Bunchu of RekT + CoinHQ

May 14, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Today we dive into a topic that has surprising overlap with Sports Cards... Cryptocurrency and the Bitcoin investor marketplace.  I spend 75 minutes chatting with Bunchu (RekT Podcast) about his Bitcoin journey and his recent success in the sports card marketplace. His podcast is part of the larger CoinHQ network that now has a reach of over a million listeners! Here are some of the topics we cover today: Quick Bitcoin overview What we can learn from the Bitcoin mindset How does blockcha...

EP87 | Why now is NOT the RIGHT TIME to BUY Sports Cards w/Shani | & 19-20 Mosaic Retail Review

April 27, 2020 12:08 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

First off, best wishes to your personal and home health. Keep staying strong. In today's episode Shani Pelled rejoins the booth and we catch up on life...and quickly dive into what's been happened in the sports card world. Specifically, we talk through why NOW IS NOT the right time to buy sports cards.  Get your DAILY HEADLINES at: TheDailyHobby.com We also cover: How can the average joe stay in this hobby? Is this even a realistic hobby? Why football cards exploded Importance of havi...

EP86 | Understanding the recent RISE in FOOTBALL cards + April Retail breakdown w/Tyson Banker

April 13, 2020 17:13 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

First off, best wishes to your personal and home health. Keep staying strong. In Today's episode we chat with resident expert TYSON BANKER to break down the recent rise in the Football Card market.  There is lots to unpack around price appreciation and understanding why there is new found attention.  During the interview we talk through: How Canada is handling Covid19 and it's affect on Tyson's family. Update on Football Card Market via 2019 Rookies (Prizm Ladder is HERE) Where are the ...

EP85 | Managing a CARD SHOP through a CRISIS w/Chris from Top Shelf Breaks > AND > Will there be MORE opportunities?

April 02, 2020 15:58 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

First off, best wishes to your personal and home health. Keep staying strong. In Today's episode we chat with CHRIS from TOP SHELF BREAKS (TopShelfBreaks.com).  We talk through his response to the crisis both from a Group Breaker and HOBBY SHOP OWNER perspective.  During the interview we talk through: How to plan for a crisis in the hobby Will there be opportunities available?  New strategies learned? Operating a NON SPORTS world LOTS MORE Enjoy! BreakerCulture is part of the Bench ...

EP84 | Inception vs "Operation"... w/Doug from MojoBreak + 2 *KEY* HOBBY OBSERVATIONS & ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!

March 25, 2020 21:57 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

First off, best wishes to your personal and home health. Keep staying strong.  Today's episode we chat with Doug from MojoBreak (MojoBreak.com).  I also share two important hobby observations during the intro...and we are giving away ANOTHER 2019-20 Contenders Cello box away!  During the interview we talk through: Impact Covid19 has had on their group breaks Thoughts on current hobby climate Top 2020 products  Doug's Boeing stock. How to play Operation with your family PLENTY MORE......

EP83 | Breaking down early 2020 Baseball w/Emily from Topps | Ginter Chrome, MLS, and more!

March 09, 2020 14:07 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

Today we get a quick update from Emily Kless from Topps. A lot has happened since we last spoke with here... including: Topps Million Card Rip Party Industry Summit 2020 Topps Series 1 Release 2020 Topps Heritage Release and lots more!  BreakerCulture is part of the Bench Clear Media Network. Check out all of our great shows here: https://www.benchclear.us REMINDER, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE  --- SO MUCH PREMIUM INSIGHT available to members! ALSO...

EP82 | How to PREPARE for the COMING Hobby Pullback - 5 Quick Thoughts | Topps Million Card Party

February 14, 2020 03:47 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

An episode less than 30minutes long!! That's what you get when I'm in the middle of a family move. But it's not without conviction. Today I talk about a topic burning inside my bones -- The coming market pullback. It's going to happen. - Let's talk about it.  + 5 Tips on Protecting yourself.  (I have plenty more for a follow-up) + My thoughts on the Topps Million Card Party REMINDER, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE  --- SO MUCH PREMIUM INSIGHT available to...

EP81 | Wrapping up NFL Hobby Season + Top 15 MLB Buys in 2020 with TYSON BANKER | BONUS: They caught Antonio Brown & Serena Lost (again)!

January 24, 2020 18:21 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

Today I sit down with Tyson Banker and put a bow on the 2019/20 NFL Season... thoughts/lessons...and strategies heading into next season. We also dig into his TOP 15 Baseball BUYS of 2020. Tyson is a great resource and we are thankful to have him!  Tyson Part 1: TOP 15 MLB Buys --> https://www.breakerculture.com/2020-mlb-cards-top-15-baseball-players-to-invest-in-part-1-of-3-the-popular-names-with-large-upside/ Tyson Part 2: TOP 15 MLB BUYS ---> https://www.breakerculture.com/2020-mlb-card...

EP80 | Ushering in 2020 with a new passion! How to focus on the HOBBY COMMUNITY with Ed from AIAB | Ways we can better enjoy the hobby in 2020

January 03, 2020 18:32 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB

We are excited to be back in the saddle for 2020. Today we chat with Ed from AIAB Breaks and break down his incredible Secret Santa episode...and we talk about the intricacies of building a community.  We also talk 2020 Topps Series 1, 2019 Bowman surprises, and even find time to yell at each other. Enjoy!  Check out Ed's Secret Santa Video here: https://youtu.be/QPF528Or7B8 REMINDER, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE  --- SO MUCH PREMIUM INSIGHT available to ...

EP79 | How an Opera Singer improved the way we protect Graded Cards - story of Fire Box Cases | + 2019 Bowman Draft Breakdown

December 12, 2019 17:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

In today's episode I get the pleasure of chatting with Matt the founder of Fire Box Cases. If you don't protect/store your PSA/BGS graded cards...you need to check out Fire Box Cases. Listen to the story and I'll think you'll be interested.  Check them out RIGHT HERE -- use discount code 'BreakerCulture" for 10% off your order!  You'll also be impressed with Matt's knowledge around Baseball Prospecting. We quickly breakdown 2019 Bowman Draft and discuss his thoughts on flipping/collecting/...

EP78 | The FUNNY things you notice as a "grown up" card collector | Prizm Silver Football is for real? | The Optic Holo Basketball response? | Mason Rudolph?

November 14, 2019 07:25 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

In today's episode Shani and I cover a couple of burning topics within Football/Basketball..... and then we breakdown the funny nuances/hurdles we all face being adult collectors. This was a FUN discussion! First, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE Second, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Is the Prizm Silver Football RC card here to stay? Mason Rudolph is hobby relevant? You decide. Prizm Silver vs Optic Holo Basketball .... the gr...

EP77 | Basketball Card Strategies w/House of Jordans | Are there enough collectors for the investors? | Is Luka Doncic the real Uncle Drew | NBA Season Hot Takes!

November 04, 2019 14:55 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Today I spend 90min with Chris from House of Jordans podcast. Chris + crew are NBA savant's so the natural direction of our conversation is basketball oriented. We discuss a lot of topics related to collecting basketball cards and also breakdown our thoughts from the first 10 days of the NBA regular season. A few fun topics we get into. First, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE Second, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. What do Michael...

EP76 | The Evolution of Card Grading w/Jeromy @Beckett Grading Services | Trimming, Investigating, Technology, & more... | NFL Rookie Report with Tyson Banker!

October 23, 2019 19:53 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

Today you get 90minutes of goodness! The first hour I chat with Jeromy Murray from Beckett Grading Services. We discuss the hot topics floating around the Industry Summit, Evolution of Grading in 2020, Single-Grades, Topps/Panini's role, Forum Investigators, and much more.  The last 30 minutes I chat with our very own Tyson Banker. We break down the NFL Rookie Class and share our 1st round of thoughts through Week 6 of the season.  We have a GREAT discount code for you from Beckett Grading...

EP75 | Approaching the Modern Collector w/Emily from TOPPS | Digital Strategies, 2020 Topps & Ginter, and.... GPK/Disney 🤔

October 18, 2019 20:21 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Today I get the pleasure of chatting with Emily Kless the new Communications Manager for Topps Company. We cover a LOT of topics in 45minutes and definitely set the stage for some great conversations in the future. Here are some of the topics you can expect: First, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE Second, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Third, if you aren't following Topps across their many channels - START RIGHT HERE Agenda for ...

EP74 | How to BUY & SELL during MLB PLAYOFFS ⚾ Ideas for each Division Series 🏀What's the deal with 2019-20 Panini Prizm Collegiate Basketball? 🤐

October 07, 2019 22:09 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Today Shani and I discuss our 4 favorite products hitting the marketplace in October. We also spend 20minutes talking about our personal strategies to BUYING and SELLING cards during the MLB Playoffs.  First, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE Second, Join our DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Agenda for show: - Update on Shani w/family - Why driving 6 cards is more stressful than just about anything else (to Shani) ;-) - The 3 CORE products in ...

EP73 | From $50 to 80k+ boxes...the story of Live Box Breaks with Hawk! The time investment up-front is how you survive in sports cards.

September 28, 2019 16:06 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

Today we get the chance to hear the Live Box Breaks story direct from Hawk. They have ripped over 80,000 boxes for clients since 2012!! This is one of those guys who is an absolutely JOY to hang with, he has such a contagious positive vibe that I know you'll enjoy the chat. He's been doing this for almost 8 years, his insight is well-worth the listen. More importantly, we cover some great stuff in the hobby.  First, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE Second, Jo...

EP72 | The Mind-Blowing Explosion of the Basketball Card Market & Should you EVER collect a player with legal issues?

September 24, 2019 13:53 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

First off, go try STITCH FIX RIGHT HERE ($25 Free!) & join our DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Today Shani and I cover a few topics that have been rattling around our heads (ouch!).  Here are some things we talk about: + Should you EVER collect a player that has ANY legal trouble?  + Early thoughts on NFL ROOKIES + The ridiculous explosions of the NBA Card Market.  + Can we sustain the price increases? + How should you collect basketball cards from NOW until Prizm release? + ESPN Headline Reac...

EP71 | Arcade Owner to Group Break Game Show Host w/AIAB Breaks || Stop neglecting single packs of baseball cards...

September 17, 2019 03:38 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

When I chat with newer entrepreneurs entering the sports card hobby, the first thing I listen for is originality. To be successful you have to have a certain element of uniqueness. Today I get the chance to chat with one of the most original content providers in our hobby. Ed Farias from AIAB Breaks is breaking the mold of 'normal' group breaks. His background as an Arcade owner and his love for gameshow experiences is one-of-a-kind. I can't wait for you to hear his story... and to participa...

EP70 | Retired Sports Card Breaker to 10,000 YouTube Subscribers | The story of Jammin' JD | How to build your hobby channel WITHOUT worrying about Subscribers!

September 12, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Oh man! This is definitely an episode that will have you ready to GET TO WORK! Today I spend 75min with Jammin' JD and we break down their story...from retired group breaker to hobby YouTube sensation. There are sports card tips, YouTube Tricks, and a whole lots of fun dialogue in this episode.  FIRST, DOWNLOAD THE FREE TUBEBUDDY RIGHT HERE Here are some things we discuss in this show: Burnt out Group Breaker? No?!? Finding your mission in the hobby Kids coming back into the hobby The ...

EP69 | "Respecting the Hobby" with Midwest Box Breaks | Don't neglect 🚧 billboards 🚧 in your marketing campaigns!

September 09, 2019 18:44 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

In Episode 69 I sit down with Ben from Midwest Box Breaks. We spend an hour talking through his story and how he ramped up the growth for MBB this past year. Hear his story and some of the unique aspects he's wrapped into his Group Break style.  We also discuss: Navigating the Social Media Platforms within the hobby How Billboards can still work. :-) Driving engagement / community the RIGHT way. The product allocation paradox What the hobby needs... Knight Rider, Gator Mike, and parti...

EP68 | STOP!🚦 Let's talk Hobby Investing with Sports Card Investor (Geoff) 💸 Hear his story, gather strategies, and leave with some excitement to make some money!

September 03, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

In Episode 68 I sit down with Geoff Wilson from Sports Card Investor. We spend 75 minutes talking through his story and how he got pulled back into the hobby. More importantly we talk about how he's applying his business investment experience and applying it to his Sports Card strategies. This one will definitely leave you with some new ideas to add to your hobby arsenal. Subtopics include: The PSA vs BGS debate ... and why grading is SO good for the hobby. Can we sustain the print run mad...

EP67 | 1st Annual NFL PropCAST, eBay Managed Payments, Death of Topps Archives, 👉FREE CASE OF CARDS! 👈, & Panini Obsidian & Black...

August 30, 2019 14:11 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

In Episode 67 we discuss a few new products: 2019 Panini Black Football 2018-19 Panini Obsidian Basketball  The death of Topps Archives Baseball? eBay Managed Payments 1st Annual BreakerCulture PropCAST -- 2019-20 TOP PROP Bets.  Our Fantasy RC Card Draft -- WIN A FREE CASE OF CARDS! Today is a fun one and I can guarantee you'll enjoy the conversation. ENTER THE : 1st Annual NFL Fantasy RC Card Competition || WIN A CASE OF CARDS! Jump in our FORUMS HERE!  Check out everything else ...

EP66 | Finding the hidden gems with Prospects1500 (Founder: Scott Greene) | How it began and SECRETS to PROSPECTING!

August 27, 2019 17:56 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Today I get the pleasure of chatting with Scott Greene from Prospects1500.com. This is an outstanding resource that is focused on analyzing the minor league systems across the MLB. For the past 4 years Scott and his group of correspondents have been breaking down the minor league systems and putting out some valuable Top 50 prospect lists. As a sports card collector...these can be extremely valuable!  We talk about a LOT of things, but here are a few: Resources to help identify prospects ...

EP65 | The story of Signatures for Soldiers | How Passion & Urgency SHOULD be vital to YOU | What Jones, Francona, Baker, McCullers, and more have in common!

August 16, 2019 19:34 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Today we break our vacation hiatus with a incredible important interview. I get the pleasure of spending nearly 1 1/2 hours with Tim from Signature for Soldiers. I left The National (NSCC2019) thinking about my conversation with him and KNEW I had to get him on the show. So here you go, I moved this in front of everything I had in the queue because their mission is THAT IMPORTANT!  But, we don't just get the pleasure of hearing their story. We also get to uncover some nuggets of wisdom for ...

EP64 | The REALITY of Opening a Card Shop & Insider Tips to 2019 National Sports Card Convention w/Top Shelf Breaks 🍕🥤

July 25, 2019 21:34 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

In Episode 64 we get the pleasure of spending an hour with Chris from Top Shelf Breaks. Last time we had him on we heard the journey of acquiring retail space and planning for a shop... Now he's LIVE and just opened! Now he just sits back and counts his $$.... :-) -- If only it was that easy. TODAY WE TALK ABOUT The Card Shop Opening Process - Early Lessons Building community  How to leverage CBD Oil to drive card sales.  What cereal Chris likes the most.... In addition, we break down ...

EP63 | The DECADE long story of FIREHAND CARDS w/Chad | The evolution of Group Breaking is 🔥 INSANE 🔥

July 22, 2019 21:31 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

In episode 63 we get the pleasure of spending an hour with Chad from FIREHAND CARDS. Way back in 2008 Chad blazed an unproven trail of "group breaking" and has evolved into one of the most established breakers in the industry. Today you get to hear his story and how he survived  the constant 100-hour work weeks and years of limited profitability. A few lessons you'll gather: Figuring out HOW to turn a profits will take time. Your niche will likely change over the course of your evolution....

EP62 | Let's talk 2019 Allen & Ginter with Crackin' Wax! | Building BRAND Awareness | and Spaghetti Westerns.

July 16, 2019 19:40 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

In today's episode we break down the release of 2019 Allen & Ginter with Chris from Crackin' Wax! It's been 8-months since we had him on the show and today we catch up on everything going on in his world. We also talk about the massive success he's made on the Charity front. And finally, we discuss what he's learned about building BRAND AWARENESS in this hobby (but relevant anywhere in business).  This episode sponsored by DubbsCoffee.com -- go purchase the freshest coffee on the planet and...

EP61 | Bringing Democracy to Group Breaks w/The Clubhouse (Mike Hodges) | Pete Alonso Auto | User Reviews | The 2019 National Card Show

July 11, 2019 15:05 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

In today's episode we sit down with Mike Hodges - founder of The Clubhouse (formerly STL Sports Cards). We get the chance to hear his awesome origin story and what he has learned after running a breaking business for 9 years! As mentioned in the email, Mike does things a bit differently than others...and I think it'll be a good challenge for you!  Quick agenda: Origin, how it all began 9 years ago. Hiring profile within the hobby Being a niche in the hobby? The National Sports Card Show...

EP60 | Season 3 Kick-off!! | 2019 NBA Summer League, Bowman Platinum & Stadium Club Baseball, Betsy Ross Nike, and USA World Cup!

July 03, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

*** Season 3 Kick-off *** We enjoyed our sabbatical (for a month)... but are incredibly excited to be back together. We have 15 episodes rolling out each week for Season 3...focused on how to help you (the collector) IMPROVE YOUR RETURN. Each episode will give you practical takeaways to improve your ability to turn profit on your card investments!!  In today's kick-off episode we cover the following key topics.  2019 Bowman Platinum Baseball --- Is it worth the Wal-Mart chase?  2019 Topp...

EP59 | How to MAXIMIZE and MONETIZE your YouTube Content w/Jeff @ PackGeek | and... the PackGeek story... which includes 1985, a Wife, Dr. Phil, and Sega.

June 03, 2019 20:06 - 1 hour - 66 MB

The content keeps flowing! Today we spend an hour and hear the story of the popular hobby series PackGeek (Check out YouTube channel HERE) AND we the best part is we tap into the YouTube prowess of Jeff. Here his tips & tricks for maximizing content on YouTube, focusing your approach, and monetizing the RIGHT way. YouTube is a treasure trove of data...and is searched more than any other site in the world NOT named Google. You MUST get your content up on YouTube and today will help you wrap ...

EP58 | The SBB Story... from Chinese Buffet to 5-year Entrepreneurs... and everything in between! | Know your Customer and Metrics!

May 28, 2019 21:32 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

You’ve likely heard of the SBB (@SportsBoxBreaks) guys if you’ve been in the hobby the last few years. They have run a fascinating group break operation the last 5 years…and arguably the most complete and slick website in the industry. But you probably only know them by their hands….and their voices ;-) . Today we  focus on their voices and get a chance to hear their story!  There is so much great content in this episode. Lots of valuable lessons for all you “entrepreneurs”…and some really ...

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