Passion to Profession: From Convention Floors to Break Room Studios: Mark's Paradise Card Breaks Journey

This week’s Passion to Profession features Mark, owner of Paradise Card Breaks, one of the fastest-growing and most community-driven card shops in the hobby. From humble beginnings breaking on Facebook during COVID lockdowns to building a 22-person team in the heart of Las Vegas, Mark shares what it really takes to build a trusted business in today’s sports card industry.We talk about:Building a brand without a bankrollCreating experiences that keep collectors coming backBreaking on eBay Live 18 hours a dayWhy celebrity involvement in the hobby mattersThe biggest shift in collector behavior he's seenPreparing to open a second location on the East CoastIf you're thinking about turning your hobby into a profession—or are already in the thick of it—this one hits home.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 Paradise Card Breaks: | Instagram | Website | eBay Store Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★