In this episode, we sit down with Emerald City Rips, a serial entrepreneur who left the security of a full-time career to pursue his passion for sports card breaking. Taking a massive risk, he went all-in on building a thriving breaking business—navigating the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

🎙 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The Entrepreneurial Leap – Why Emerald took the risk and how he convinced his family to support the move.

✅ Building a Breaker Business – The importance of research, strategy, and realistic expectations.

✅ The Power of Community – Why creating a welcoming environment matters more than aggressive sales tactics.

✅ Customer Trust & Service – The behind-the-scenes work that keeps buyers coming back.

✅ Adaptability in the Market – How adjusting his schedule and sourcing strategy helped him gain an edge.

✅ The Reality of the Grind – Why breaking isn’t an easy cash grab and requires long-term commitment.

🚀 Whether you're a seasoned collector, aspiring breaker, or just love the hustle of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.

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📲 Instagram: @EmeraldCityRips

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