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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 41 MIN

Passion to Profession: Building Arena Club and the Mindset Behind the Business with Brian Lee and Jesse Glass

from Stacking Slabs · host Brett McGrath

In this Passion to Profession episode sponsored by eBay, I’m joined by Brian and Jesse from Arena Club. Their presence is everywhere in the hobby right now—and that’s no accident. We get into the early feedback that shaped Arena Club, the big announcement around their new physical slab packs with eBay, and their mindset around building a collector-first platform.We also talk about:Why repacks exist, and how they’re trying to make them betterThe importance of taste, curiosity, and team when building a new companyThe role of live, blockchain, and global expansion in hobby innovationWhether you’re skeptical of new platforms or already exploring Arena Club, this one will help you understand their 'why.'Learn more about Arena Club Slab Packs on eBay A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Arena Club | Instagram | Website  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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