In this episode of Passion to Profession, I’m joined by James from Z & G Emporium—a name you’ve probably seen on nearly every Pokémon card comp on eBay.

We talk about the path from flipping childhood binder cards to running one of the most trusted graded Pokémon consignment businesses in the hobby. James opens up about:

• How a PSA 3 Charizard kickstarted a customer’s journey
• Why Z & G focuses only on graded Pokémon cards
• The operational systems and discipline behind scaling
• His early days on YouTube and how content built trust
• Trends in the TCG market—and where money is flowing next

This one’s packed with insights for anyone thinking about turning their side hustle into a business. Whether you collect, sell, or want to scale, James drops practical gems throughout.

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