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In this episode, Brett sits down with Matthias Peuckert, General Manager of PSA Europe, to discuss what it takes to build PSA's European operation from the ground up and why this launch matters for collectors around the world. 
Matthias shares why Europe is seeing rapid collector growth, how PSA is preparing for demand, why education is a priority, and what local grading access means for collectors who have faced years of shipping costs, customs delays, and limited access.
They also discuss:
• Why Frankfurt became the home of PSA Europe
• How PSA is building trust with European collectors
• What collectors in Europe are buying today
• How experience from companies like Amazon applies to collectibles
• Why the future of collecting depends on serving the next generation
If you want a better understanding of where the hobby is headed beyond the United States, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the biggest infrastructure investments happening in sports cards today.

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Every collector dreams about landing a grail.
Few talk about what happens when that opportunity finally arrives.
In this episode, Brett explores the decisions that come before a grail enters a collection. Drawing from a real situation he is navigating, he shifts the focus away from the card itself and toward the process behind the purchase.
The conversation examines why access is not obligation, how trust influences private deals, the difference between emotion and conviction, and why opportunity cost deserves as much attention as price. Brett also shares the questions every collector should ask before allowing one card to reshape the direction of a collection.
This episode is a reminder that the strongest collections are not built by chasing every opportunity. They are built through patience, clarity, and decisions that hold up long after the excitement wears off.

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The best collections start with connection.
In this episode, Katelyn is joined by Griff (@rockyscardboard), one of the hobby's most respected WNBA collectors and a passionate New York Liberty fan.
They discuss how Liberty fandom shaped his collection, why Sabrina Ionescu became a cornerstone of his PC, and how buying, selling, and collecting all work together to create a more rewarding hobby experience.
The conversation also explores eye appeal, collector psychology, the thrill of the chase, and why building relationships often matters as much as building a collection.
Whether you're a team collector, player collector, reseller, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what keeps collectors coming back.

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The best businesses in the hobby are not built one deal at a time.
They're built one relationship at a time.
Mike from MC Sports Cards returns to Passion to Profession to share why trust has become the foundation of one of the fastest-growing consignment businesses in the hobby.
We talk about what happens after the first transaction, why honesty wins over short-term revenue, how technology should support relationships instead of replace them, and why saying no has become one of the most important decisions in growing the business.
We also discuss the growth of high-end cards on eBay, what serious collectors expect from a consignment partner, how MC Sports Cards approaches customer service at scale, and why every interaction is an opportunity to earn another one.
Whether you're building a collection or building a business, this conversation is a reminder that reputation compounds.

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Product knowledge gets you in the door.
Systems determine how far you go.
In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I break down why the next generation of sports card businesses will be built on repeatable processes instead of founder instinct alone.
The hobby is getting bigger. Companies are hiring. Events are growing. Expectations are changing. That means the operators who build training, marketing, hiring, customer experience, and operating systems will have the edge.
Then I sit down with Ryan Johnson of Cardcollector2 live at Columbus Card Fest.
Ryan shares what it has been like to grow from a collector and content creator into the leader of a company with nearly 40 employees. We talk about launching Columbus Card Fest, building teams, making hiring decisions, balancing content with company building, and why people have become his biggest investment.
Whether you already work in the hobby or want to build your career here, this conversation offers a look at where the industry is headed and what skills will matter most.
Product knowledge helps you start.
Systems help you scale.

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