Stacking Slabs

Brett McGrath
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Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.

  1. Building in Public: How to Scale a Dealer Business Online and In-Person with Max (@Cardsmax)

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    Building in Public: How to Scale a Dealer Business Online and In-Person with Max (@Cardsmax)

    What does it look like to go all in on cards and make it work? In this conversation, Brett sits down with Max (@Cardsmax), a full-time dealer who has built his business in the open. He shares how he went from ripping packs as a kid to running a national buying and selling operation driven by shows, eBay, and content. Max breaks down the reality of life as a dealer. The travel. The shipping pressure. The constant decisions around where to deploy capital. He explains why understanding your buyer matters more than chasing the next card. They also get into content. Why documenting your process works. Why polished content often falls flat. And how transparency builds trust in a space that lacks it. You’ll hear how Max thinks about:  Buying with intent and knowing your exit before you enter  The balance between liquidity and scarcity  Why storytelling and positioning move cards  The difference between dealer shows and collector shows  How content compounds into relationships and revenue This is a conversation about operating in the hobby at a high level. Not theory. Real decisions. Real risk. Real reps. If you’ve ever thought about turning cards into more than a hobby, this one will challenge how you think. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    59 min
  2. Discovery Gets Real When You Find the People

    1 G FA

    Discovery Gets Real When You Find the People

    Discovery doesn’t end when you find the card. That’s where most collectors stop. That’s where most collectors miss. In this flagship episode, I take the next step from last week and break down what really drives better collecting. It’s not being early. It’s not guessing right. It’s finding the people who already know what you’re chasing. I share a message that stopped me in my tracks and forced me to rethink discovery. Then we get into how community shapes your edge. You’ll hear: • Why “being first” is the wrong goal• How niche collectors hold the real information• Why your network determines what you see and what you miss• The role of trust, pricing, and access inside small communities• A simple system to find your people and build real relationships Discovery is not a solo act. It’s a shared process. And when you find the right people, everything about your collecting changes. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    24 min
  3. Card Ladder Confidential #18: Why Patience Wins in a Market That Won't Slow Down

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    Card Ladder Confidential #18: Why Patience Wins in a Market That Won't Slow Down

    The market is running. Prices are climbing. Headlines are everywhere. And yet… the smartest collectors aren’t chasing. In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, I sit down with Card Ladder team members Chris McGill and Josh Johnson to break down what’s really happening right now. We start with the data.February recorded $481M in online card sales. An all-time high.  But numbers don’t tell the full story. We get into:  Why rising prices without clear reasoning should make you pause  How new collectors are entering fast and burning out faster  Why patience is the edge no one talks about  What experienced collectors are doing instead of chasing  How to think about “zagging” when everyone else is piling in  The strategy behind buying non-rookies, obscure 1/1s, and overlooked sets This isn’t a hype conversation. It’s a reality check. If you’re feeling the pressure to keep up, this episode will help you slow down and make better decisions. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 8m
  4. Passion to Profession: How Black Gold Sports Cards Doubled Their Team in a Year

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    Passion to Profession: How Black Gold Sports Cards Doubled Their Team in a Year

    On this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Bryan Thiessenhusen, CEO of Black Gold Sports Cards. Bryan didn’t start with an advantage. He started with tubs of cards, a full-time accounting job, and a willingness to take risk. What followed was a fast build. He turned grading prep into revenue.Turned live streaming into scale.Turned a side hustle into a 30+ person operation. In this conversation, Bryan breaks down:  How he used his accounting background to build systems and track every dollar  Why being early and doing what others avoid created momentum  The role of content in driving growth and attention  What most people get wrong about risk, work ethic, and scaling in the hobby  How culture and trust became the foundation of Black Gold This is a conversation about building something real. If you’re collecting, operating, or thinking about turning your passion into a business, this one will make you think. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    49 min
  5. The WNBA Card Podcast: Everything Feels Different Now — The Caitlin Clark Effect with John Broggi (@johnbroggi)

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    The WNBA Card Podcast: Everything Feels Different Now — The Caitlin Clark Effect with John Broggi (@johnbroggi)

    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card Podcast Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram  Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    54 min
  6. Booked to Last #12: WWE Chrome Debut Patch Chase Is Here + The Shop Owner Perspective with Jamison of Port City Sports Collectibles

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    Booked to Last #12: WWE Chrome Debut Patch Chase Is Here + The Shop Owner Perspective with Jamison of Port City Sports Collectibles

    With Ryan out this week, Adam Gellman is joined by Jamison Long of Port City Sports Collectibles to talk wrestling cards from a different angle. Jamison has built one of the fastest growing card shops in the country. He also collects at a high level. That combination creates a different lens on the hobby. They cover: • What changes when you go from collector to shop owner• Why most collectors misunderstand wax pricing• The importance of community inside a card shop• WWE Chrome debut patches and why they matter• Big recent sales and what they signal about the market The conversation also hits WWE storylines, prospecting, and how new stars like Oba Femi are impacting collector behavior. This episode is a reminder that the hobby is not only about big cards. It is about how you show up, what you chase, and how long you can stay in it. Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 16m
  7. The Football Card Podcast #40: The Briggs Bandit, $31K Gronk, and Why You’ll Always Miss Cards

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    The Football Card Podcast #40: The Briggs Bandit, $31K Gronk, and Why You’ll Always Miss Cards

    Pack and Brett open Episode 40 with a real-time hobby mystery. A stolen 2025 Prizm Gold Lance Briggs resurfaces across state lines. The hunt is on. Questions start stacking. How many cards disappear before they ever hit public data? From there, the conversation shifts to what collectors are feeling right now. The pressure.The speed.The constant sense of missing out. They break down why the hobby feels like a sprint even when everyone says it’s a marathon. The episode also covers: • The gap between data and decision-making• Why social media is distorting collector behavior• When to sell and how to think about consolidation• Big recent sales including a $31K Gronk Prizm Gold and a $90K Brady  They close with a reminder most collectors need to hear: You don’t need every card.You need the right ones. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 25m
  8. What 12 Hobby Operators Know That Collectors Can Miss

    26 MAR

    What 12 Hobby Operators Know That Collectors Can Miss

    Collectors think in comps. Operators think in systems. That gap is where mistakes happen. In this episode, I break down what I learned from 12 hobby operators and how it applies to your decisions as a collector. We cover: • Why trust is the product• Why reacting leads to regret• How operators actually view comps• The role of systems and communication The hobby is growing. But the rules are not evenly distributed. If you understand how operators think, you put yourself in a better position to win and avoid mistakes. Ask yourself one question. Do the people you buy from reduce uncertainty or create it? Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    29 min
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Descrizione

Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Brett McGrath
  • Anni di attività
    2020 - 2026
  • Puntate
    915
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © Stacking Slabs
  • Sito web del podcast
    Stacking Slabs

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