For #077, we sit down with longtime VeeFriend and current member of the VeeFriends Community Success Team, Jeremy Knows. Jeremy shares his journey from being a passionate community member of ⁠ ⁨VeeFriends⁠ to becoming a key player within the organization. He reflects on the importance of community support, the emotional weight of receiving a job offer, and the significance of effective communication in building a successful network. The discussion also highlights Gary Vaynerchuk's influence and the core values of kindness and empathy that define the VeeFriends culture. The discussion also highlights the future of VeeFriends, including the upcoming VeeFriends show and the comic collection.

Jeremy's Origin Story: https://youtu.be/nPczylBbYtU?si=nctuihMqNutRZeT9

Jeremy on X: https://x.com/jeremyknowsVFhttps://veefriends.com/

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Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkHost: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 4/10/25

For #076, we sit down with VeeFriends President, Andy Krainak to talk about the past 4 years running VeeFriends, the evolution of VeeCon, the pillars to build affinity for the VeeFriends character universe, and many other things throughout the 'Before Topps Chrome" era.

Andy on X: https://x.com/krainakhttps://veefriends.com/Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkHost: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 4/17/25This episode brought to you by sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network: https://tothemooncards.com/

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Sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network here: https://tothemooncards.com/Jay on X: https://x.com/JayKoeppelVeeFriends Cards on X: https://x.com/VeeFriendsCardsFollow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkHost: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 4/3/25For episode #75, we chat with Jason Koeppel, marketing manager for VeeFriends Cards and former producer for CardTalkPod & 137pm. We discuss Jason's journey from a lifelong sports card collector to his current role, the importance of community engagement, and the impact of Gary Vaynerchuk on the card market. The conversation also delves into the evolution of content creation in the collectibles space, the production of the Card Talk podcast, and the future of  @veefriends  In this conversation, Jason Koeppel discusses the evolution of content creation within the VFriends community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, community engagement, and the challenges of navigating social media trends. He shares insights on the significance of building a strong team, the excitement surrounding upcoming card releases, and the joy of collecting and trading cards.

Sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network: https://tothemooncards.com/To The Moon on X: https://x.com/ToTheMoon_CardsJay on X: https://x.com/iJayRobJay Episode:    • VeeFam Sessions #039: Jason "Jay Rob"...  Tom on X: https://x.com/TGer_01Tom Episode:    • VeeFam Sessions #028: Tom "TGer" VeeF...  Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkFor episode #074, we sit down Jay Roberts and Tom Gervasio, the founders of To The Moon Cards. They discuss their journey from childhood collectors to business partners in the VeeFriends card community. The conversation covers their early experiences with collecting, the formation of their partnership, and the impact of community and content creation on their success. They reflect on significant events like VeeCon and the Cardboard Summer of 2023, highlighting the importance of collaboration and audience engagement in their growth. In this segment, the conversation delves into the reflections on iconic moments in the trading card community, the launch of new opportunities stemming from significant events, and the challenges faced in collaborations. The speakers share their resilience in overcoming setbacks and the importance of building a unique community around their brand. They also discuss their experiences at Veecon 2024, highlighting the connections made and the excitement of being part of a larger community. In this segment, the conversation delves into the evolution of Vibes and its impact on the trading card game community.The discussion also touches on the excitement of new opportunities, targeting the right audience for growth, and the overall evolution of trading card games and tournaments.

For episode #073, we sit down with Ian "Kowsky" Lepkowsky. Throughout the conversation we xplore Kowsky's journey from his early life, through his discovery of Gary Vee, to his involvement in the VeeFriends community. Kowsky shares his experiences with technology, his passion for art, and the creation of his brand, Alien Inks. The discussion highlights the evolution of the VeeFriends community, the significance of connection and friendship, and Kowski's reflections on personal growth and creativity. In this engaging conversation, Kowsky shares his journey of self-discovery through content creation, emphasizing the joy of deep conversations and the importance of listening.

Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkKowsky on X: https://x.com/KOWSKY_Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 2/25/25

For ep. ⁠#072, we welcome back for the second time, Daniel Donayre, the Head of Community for VeeFriends. Rob and Daniel Donayre discuss the evolution of the VeeFriends community,  ⁨VeeCon, and reflects on some of the brand's biggest announcements and collaborations in 2024 and 2025.

VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Daniel on X: https://x.com/behindthekit

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 2/20/25 Live on The VeeFam Network

For ep. ⁠#071, we welcome content creator and live stream producer, Courtney Knecht. We discuss her journey from sports to music, her experiences in college, and her transition into the world of content creation. Courtney shares insights on building a creative network, her time as a radio host, and the viral success of her penny trade-up challenge. The conversation also touches on the creative freedom within the Vayner ecosystem and her recent transition to the VeeFriends team.

VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Courtney on X: https://x.com/knechtthedot

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 1/23/25 Live on The VeeFam Network

For ep. ⁠#070, longtime VeeFriend & team member, Nick Corso stops by for his third appearance on the show and first as a member of the @veefriends comics team. Topics of this conversation include: discuss the exciting developments within the VeeFriends community, the growth of the comics team, and the energy of working in New York City. Nick also insights into his role in the VeeFriends comics, the success of the TCG Championship, and his personal journey of growth and engagement within the community. Also included is the first ever 'Corso Trivia.'Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkCorso on X: https://x.com/Corso52Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 12/12/24 Live on The VeeFam Network

For ep. ⁠#069, we chat with beloved VeeFriends community member, content creator for To the Moon Cards & Collectibles, and my wife, Chelsea Messer. Throughout our conversation, we discuss Chels’ entrepreneur journey, how she made her way into web3 & VeeFriends, how she landed a job working for To The Moon, and many other topics that previously stayed within the confines of our home. 

Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Chels on X: https://x.com/chelscmess

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 12/19/24

 For ep. ⁠#068, we chat with the Senior Designer at VeeFriends, Mikey Caloca. 

This is Mikey's second appearance on VeeFam Sessions and the first episode live-streamed on the VeeFam Network Twitch Channel. 

 The conversation features Mikey Caloca, a senior designer at @VeeFriends who shares his journey from being in the shadows to becoming a prominent figure in the community. They discuss the evolution of VeeFriends products, the impact of live commerce, and the importance of community engagement. Mikey also shares insights into his design process and the significance of packaging in product appeal. Mikey also shares more about his personal interests and his passions for financial coaching.

Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Mikey on X: https://x.com/MikeyCaloca

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 12/5/24