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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 46 MIN

Passion to Profession: From Collector to Working for One of the Industry's Biggest Brands with Ryan Greene

from Stacking Slabs · host Brett McGrath

Ryan Greene grew up chasing Shaq rookies and riding his bike to the local card shop. Today, he leads athlete and artist partnerships at PSA. In this episode of Passion to Profession (sponsored by eBay), we go deep on Ryan’s transition from hobbyist to operator at one of the most important companies in the space.We talk about:What the 1998 SP Authentic set taught him about collectingWhy he DM’d Nat Turner on a Sunday night—and how it changed everythingThe ups and downs of working in social during PSA’s backlog eraWhat influence looks like inside PSA (spoiler: it's ripping wax with coworkers)How athletes like Bobby Witt Jr. are shaping the hobbyWhat skills the hobby industry needs most right nowIf you’ve ever dreamed about turning your passion into your profession, this episode is for you.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 Ryan | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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