Passion to Profession: Finding the Unfindable — How Grant Slayton Built His Business
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Grant Slayton discusses building his business around rare trading cards and the importance of trust and relationships in the collecting community.
Grant Slayton has built Waldorf Stories by finding cards most collectors never see and connecting them with people who value them. That reputation took years to earn. Grant joins Brett to explain why trust sits at the center of his business, how he approaches trades, and why relationships matter more than any single transaction. They discuss the five-and-a-half-year pursuit of the 1997 Ultra Michael Jordan Platinum Medallion 1/1, the work behind sourcing rare cards, and how Grant decides when a card means more than its market value. Grant also shares his advice for anyone who wants to turn cards into a profession. Help enough collectors get what they want, and the next opportunity often finds you. 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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