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In this episode Brett talks with Andy Albert, Owner at Indy Card Exchange (@ballcardxchange) about the importance of the Hobby shop moving into 2023. They dig into the relationship between store and the customers they serve. They unpack topics like building trust, education, and how to keep interest even when things are down.

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In this episode Brett recaps his conversation with Joey (@the.e.trader) from last week, shares why Hobby Shops matter more now than ever before, and shares a reminder for why he collects.

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Brett brings back Joey Colarulo (@the.e.trader) to discuss his process for buying big cards and eliminating barriers along the way. He discusses tactics like building a list, using trades, and building a "second PC" that help create efficiency when buying personal grails.

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In this episode Brett takes a question that he received from a listener (@benxcrunner1) around the balancing act between being patient for a personal grail and reactionary buying to fill a void. He reflects on this question and shares how he's been approaching it with his collecting.

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In this episode Brett talks with Nate (@incardboardveritas) about the reason for why he collects. Nate is primarily a vintage collector. They discuss how cards has been a connecting point with his Dad and now his son.

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In this episode Brett breaks down different types of activity that align with collecting and discusses how putting in the work and turn up the cards of our dreams. Brett also discusses the importance of individuality and uniqueness when building out his PC.

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It this episode Brett talks with Ryan Conner (@mindcycle_cards) about his team collecting of the Denver Nuggets. They discuss where the passion comes from and why it's ok to put a Jokic Gold Prizm in a binder.

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On this episode Brett talks about auction exhaustion and how it's easy to get distracted by all the narratives that get spun up after a mainstream auction closes . Brett provides some solutions to counter the conversation and why focusing on our PC is always a good alterative.

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In this episode Brett chats with Caleb (@powerwh33ls) about the moves he made when the Tom Brady market when parabolic. He shares why he started collecting rare parallels out of 2014 Totally Certified Football and how collecting projects can serve as a great distraction during uncertain times.

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In this episode Brett shares the importance of experience with collecting. He explores how experience can help drive the intention behind the purchases that we make as collectors. 

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