Passion to Profession: Building WeTheHobby — From Collector to CEO with Zach Stanley

About this episode

Zach Stanley discusses his journey from collector to CEO of WeTheHobby, emphasizing the importance of trust and long-term strategies in the hobby market.

What does it take to go from collector to company builder? In this episode of Passion to Profession, I sit down with Zach Stanley, CEO and Founder of WeTheHobby. Zach didn’t stumble into this. He built it from inside the hobby. We talk about: The shift from collecting cards to building a business Why trust is the foundation of everything in the hobby The realities of operating in a market driven by hype, speed, and attention What it looks like to create something that collectors rely on You’ll hear how Zach thinks about long-term positioning in a space that often rewards short-term moves. You’ll also hear the pressure that comes with it. This is a conversation about building something real in the hobby. Not chasing moments. Building systems. If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion into your profession, this one will hit. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free 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…

People in this episode

Host: Brett McGrath

Guest: Zach Stanley

Topics covered

• collecting
• business building
• trust in the hobby
• market dynamics
• long-term positioning

Keywords

• collecting cards
• business
• hobby
• trust
• market hype
• long-term strategy
• Zach Stanley
• WeTheHobby

Sponsors

eBay

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WeTheHobby

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