Episode 20, S2: Special Guest Brandon Steiner | CEO of CollectibleXchange & Serial Entrepreneur

About this episode

Brandon Steiner shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the sports collectibles industry.

We sat down with one of the most influential figures in the sports collectibles industry — Brandon Steiner. As the founder of Steiner Sports and now the CEO of CollectibleXchange, Brandon has spent decades building businesses, working with some of the biggest names in sports, and shaping the modern memorabilia market. In this episode, Brandon shares the life lessons, entrepreneurial mindset, and business principles that helped him build an empire in the collectibles world. From the early days of the hobby to the evolution of the modern marketplace, we dive deep into what it takes to succeed in both business and collecting. Whether you're a collector, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insight, motivation, and real-world wisdom from one of the industry's true pioneers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 12:06 Brandon Steiner's Entrepreneurial Journey 22:58 The Importance of Trading Cards and Memorable Moments 28:59 Fearlessness in Business Negotiations 34:28 The Value of Helping Others 37:17 Curiosity and Enthusiasm in Growth 41:47 The Role of Enthusiasm in Success 44:58 Parenting and Enthusiasm 47:33 The Current State of the Card Hobby 52:47…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric Mandelkern, Gary "Bubba" Wilson, Matt Ham

Guest: Brandon Steiner

Topics covered

• sports collectibles
• entrepreneurship
• memorabilia market
• business principles
• trading cards
• collecting insights

Keywords

• Brandon Steiner
• CollectibleXchange
• Steiner Sports
• sports memorabilia
• trading cards
• entrepreneurial mindset
• collectibles market

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CollectibleXchange, Steiner Sports

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