Hobby Hustle – Details, episodes & analysis

OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest has been in The Hobby professionally for 20 years. Over her career she has built an impressive collection of modern sports cards and memorabilia focused on hot prospects and long term investment pieces.

She is a pioneer in The Hobby as one of the first women to be a regular dealer traveling the country to set up trade shows.

Her reputation in The Hobby community has allowed her to establish a network of local new-york based clients, as well as other buyers around the world.

She was able to take her success on the road as a dealer and turn it into a physical shop and showroom in the New York area.

You can find her on social @BlackJadedWolf  or her website blackjadedwolf.com

I’m honored to welcome a friend, passionate collector, and a pioneer for women in The Hobby Sharon Chiong to the show…


GENERAL INFO:
The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.


RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest has over three decades of experience in creative, strategic, and marketing work within the collectibles space.

He is an entrepreneur who over the years has collaborated with a variety of large collectible brands including Arena Club, Bleecker Trading, The RealReal, ComC, and many others.

He currently is the Assistant Director of Pop Culture at Heritage Auctions where he leads strategy and acquisition across many categories that include Action Figures/Toys, Non-Sport Trading Cards, Entertainment, Sneaker, Music, Video Games, and Trading Card Games.

You can find him on social @heritageauctions  or  @Collectors_League  
 
I’m honored to welcome a friend, passionate collector, and expert in pop culture collectibles Jeremy Allen to the show the show… 


GENERAL INFO:
The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.


RELEASE DATE: September 18, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

EPISODE OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest is a former tech salesman who decided he had enough of his “day job” and wanted to pursue his passion as a collector.  In July of 2022 he decided that he was going to try his hand as a full time sports card dealer.

Since then he has traveled the country setting up at trade shows ranging from small local shows all the way up to major national shows. Over the past 2 years he has built an impressive portfolio of rare basketball, baseball, football, and soccer cards which he offers for sale.

He is a huge Mavericks fan that loves Dirk and Luka, as well as having an unhealthy love of Kristaps Porzingis!

You can find him on instagram @jordanscards41


GENERAL INFO:

The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.


RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

EPISODE OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest is a wife, a mother of two, and a former middle school English teacher who has turned her passion for collecting into a full time business.

When she is not doing the “mom thing” or adding to her collection of Baseball and Star Wars cards, she is running an extremely successful breaking business, MamaBreaks. She has worked with some of the biggest brands in The Hobby including eBay, WhatNot, Fanatics, and more …and she even has her own Topps card!

You can find her on social media @Mamabreaks or her website mamabreakscards.live


GENERAL INFO:

The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.



RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

EPISODE OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest is a well established content creator in the collectibles space specializing in a variety of non-sports items.  His collecting interests range from  trading cards, pop culture, wrestling, Star Wars, comics, original artwork, toys and other non-sports items.

In addition to being a passionate collector, he is the host of the Between 2 Slabs podcast, and also recently launched a new trading card production company called Saturday Morning Cards. When he is not focused on collectibles, he also is a successful entrepreneur.

You can find him on social media @The.Great.Curator

His new trading card company Saturday Morning Cards is on social @SaturdayMorningCards or shop at saturdaymorningcards.com


GENERAL INFO:

The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.

RELEASE DATE: July 3, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

EPISODE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to THE FIRST EVER episode of Hobby Hustle!

Today’s guest is not only one of the most knowledgeable basketball collectors around, but an amazing person as well. Adam Gray has over 30+ years of collecting experience, and is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine. Additionally, since 2023 he has been a full-time Collectible Content Creator. Adam produces quality original educational content for some of the biggest brands in the collectible space.  He has worked with the likes of PWCC, Alt, Heritage Auctions, and many more! 

You can find him on social media @TheReal27Guy or Basketball Card Fanatic at www.bcfmag.com

HOBBY HUSTLE PODCAST:
The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.

RELEASE DATE: June 26, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest is a long time passionate collector who has hustled his way from humble beginnings in Chicago.

He is true entrepreneur has been a collector and connoisseur of sneakers, fashion, cards, and culture for many years.  He has established himself as one of the top card dealers in The Hobby and travels both the country and world to set up at shows.

As he has established himself as a leader in the space, he is also responsible for the creation of the Culture Collision trade show in Atlanta. In a testament to it’s success, Culture Collision will be hosting it’s 5th show later this week!

You can find him on social @Prizm_Gawd or @Culture_Collision_tradeshow

I’m honored to welcome a friend, passionate collector, Card Dealer, and show promoter Raphael Mosley, the Prizm Gawd to the show… 

GENERAL INFO:
The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.


RELEASE DATE: September 11, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest grew up as a collector and had turned his passion for cards into a full-time business.

He’s a pioneer in the card art world as he started as early as 1991. He is most well known for his contribution in the custom card artwork world by blending sports and pop art.

He has helped elevate the card art world through his own work, collaborations, and events. Additionally, he recently accepted the position of Vice President for Rapper Cards.

You can find him on Instagram @TheCardCarver or on his website at thecardcarver.com

I’m honored to welcome a friend, collector, and pop card artist Tom Fallos, The Card Carver to the show…

GENERAL INFO:
The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.


RELEASE DATE: September 4, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest is a passionate collector of pop culture and a well-established content creator.  His expertise spans a wide array of non-sports items, including trading cards, pop culture memorabilia, wrestling, photography, Star Wars, and much more.

Beyond his passion for collecting, he has worked as a film and video editor in Hollywood and is the host of the podcast Between 2 Slabs.  Additionally, he is the first brand ambassador for Audio Media Grading.

His deep knowledge and enthusiasm have made him a well-respected voice in the community, particularly when it comes to pop culture Type Photos and music grading.

You can find him on social @merlincollects or on his podcast Between Two Slabs

He always puts a smile on my face when I see him…I’m honored to welcome a friend, passionate collector, and pop culture geek Merlin to the show… 

GENERAL INFO:
The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.


RELEASE DATE: August 28, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

Today’s guest has over 40+ years of experience in The Hobby, and is a well known content creator who has interviewed over 200 industry insiders, passionate collectors, and fellow content creators.

He chose to hang up his Finance and Accounting career in order to pursue his passion within the industry he loves, The Hobby.

He is a sports card consultant, business adviser, and host of the Fanatics Collect Premier Show as well as his weekly Sports Cards Live YouTube shows.  He is passionate about using his content to educate, inspire and entertain collectors.

You can find him on YouTube @SportsCardsLive or his personal IG account @jlee_sportscardslive

I’m honored to welcome a friend, hockey junkie, and passionate collector Jeremy Lee to the show…

GENERAL INFO:
The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.


RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative