RESELLER WEEKLY - CHASING CARDBOARD PODCAST

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, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Enjoy the show! Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW...

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 members! ALSO, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Enjoy the show! Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW...

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-cards-top-15-baseball-players-to-invest-in-part-2-of-3-five-guys-breakouts/ REMINDER, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE  --- SO MUCH PREMIUM INSIGHT available to members! ALSO, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Enjoy the show! Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW...

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 members! ALSO, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Enjoy the show! Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW...

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/investing in Baseball prospects.  REMINDER, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE  --- SO MUCH PREMIUM INSIGHT available to members!  ALSO, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Enjoy the show! Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW...

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 great paradigm shift. Where are the investment opportunities within Basketball? Will this happen again? 2ND HALF..... The funny nuances and hurdles we all subtly or NOT-so subtly approach in the hobby. The little things we are all thinking... but no one says.  Is hobby your escape? Enjoy the show! Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW...

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 Jordan cards teach us about Modern day cards? How can we better approach investing in basketball cards? Is the hobby in a good place? Is Luka Doncic the real Uncle Drew? Are there enough collectors to sustain the investors?  much more... Enjoy the show! Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW...

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.  Check out below.  First, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group ->> RIGHT HERE Second, Join our FREE DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Use Coupon Code: BreakerCulture1019 by 10/31/19 and receive 20% of your Beckett Single Grade Order!! How sweet is that!  Enjoy the show!  Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW...

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 show: - Emily's background and evolution to her new role! - Perspective of the hobby in 2019 + 2020. - How is Topps looking at this hobby growth? - Is the Hobby growing too fast? - Distribution Model -- thoughts on changes? - Group Breaking - Is this new culture a good thing? - How can collectors better appreciate/incorporate Digital cards into their collecting? - Misunderstandings around Digital cards? - 2020 Topps Releases -- Series 1 --- Allen & Ginter - GPK 35th Anniversary - and more!! Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 the Hobby this October - The new approach with 2019 Topps Update Baseball - The potential for a RETAIL version of the 2019-20 Prizm Collegiate Basketball?!? - How to approach your BUYING during the MLB Playoffs.  - What players do we like in each series?  - How should you sell your cards during this time?  - MORE!  Again, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group. Join our DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. ALSO, go check out HOUSE OF JORDANS PODCAST - RIGHT HERE!  Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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, Join our DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Agenda for show: - How SBB evolved out of frustration from laying hardwood floors. - The insanity of the early days (it seems like 30 years ago) - Money Orders? What ever happened to these? - How technology has evolved so quickly. - The eBay Managed Payment System, could be a really positive thing. - Rewards System…don't overthink it.  - Wait, it's possible to grow a business without focusing on Social Media!?!  - How to do repack products the right way… and how Boom Packs have become a staple. - Investing back into your business….that's important! Hear how Hawk does it.  - Seriously…he does this right. Love the approach here.  - Are we all getting priced out of Patrick Mahomes RC cards?  - Hawk's Favorite NFL products each year  - Allocations. These are earned. Period. - Is it too late to enter this marketplace?  - How excited are we about NBA Products? :-) - $35 break spot leads to $35,000 …. Uh what!  - Can we please get Michael Jordan into Prizm basketball? - Trae Young is better than Luka Doncic!  - Want to invest in Basketball….consider Optic Holo's!  Again, partner with BreakerCulture in our PATREON group. Go try STITCH FIX RIGHT HERE ($25 Free!) Join our DISCORD CHANNEL HERE. Great community + chat. Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 Reaction + MORE!  Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 participate in one of his breaks! Here are some things we talk about: + Identifying what makes you SPECIAL within the hobby. + How Ed spotted an opportunity. + Navigating the allocation world as a new breaker. + The thought process behind PRODUCING an entertaining stream. + How partnering with other hobby vets like the Jabs Family can be advantageous. + Why it's always important to check yourself for ticks. + The simple approach to working around allocation issues. + How you can not neglect the forgotten sports card products of the 80's, 90's and today. Find all the BreakerCulture Content across these channels:   Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIW... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 # of views don't matter! And.... even.... the # of subscribers don't matter!  YouTube Extensions. (See TubeBuddy) Engagement Secrets 2018-19 Chronicles Basketball!! and lots more!  Enjoy the episode!!  Find all the content here: Website: http://www.BreakerCulture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4EJGUkhF_HP52Vm4RBEFg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/breakerculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakerculture iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakerculture-podcast/id1348014797 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1L2kiIWNlpOvt7qgePpCEy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 parting thoughts. Be sure to use Coupon Code "CULTURE" for 5% your next break at MBB. Check out everything else on BreakerCulture.com  Discuss this episode in our FORUMS HERE!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message