The Sports Card CEO Podcast
Eric Mandelkern, Gary "Bubba" Wilson, Matt Ham (Host)
Episode 32: Post National Recap & Player Predictions
Episode Notes
In this episode, the hosts recap their experiences at the National Card Show, sharing personal stories and insights about the hobby. They discuss the importance of family involvement, community engagement, and listener feedback. The conversation shifts to predictions and sales made during the event, as well as market trends and investment strategies. The hosts also touch on the state of the hobby, the performance of prospects, and their final thoughts on the future of sports cards.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and National Recap
02:33 Personal Experiences at the National
05:33 Family Involvement in the Hobby
08:14 Community Engagement and Listener Feedback
09:33 Predictions and Sales Performance
12:11 Market Trends and Pricing Challenges
14:39 Insights on Bowman and Prospects
17:23 Conviction in Card Investments
20:10 The Dark Side of the Hobby
22:49 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
32:20 The Big Dumper and Industry Rants
34:25 The Value of Storytelling in Business
38:03 Market Predictions Post-National
40:27 The Offseason and Market Cooling
43:52 The Mid-End vs. Low-End Market
45:51 Football's Impact on the Hobby
49:10 September Call-Ups and Player Predictions
52:17 AJ Preller's Controversial Trades
55:25 Prospect Market Dynamics
57:24 Future Content and Listener Engagement
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