Passion to Profession: How Jamison Long Built a Card Shop People Return To

Jamison Long left a career in corporate sales to build Port City Sports Collectibles.The goal was never to open a store built around transactions. He wanted to create a place where collectors felt known.That decision is driving the growth of the business.After starting in a 1,500-square-foot shop, Port City moved into a space of nearly 6,000 square feet. The store now has days that match what it once sold in a week.Jamison joins Brett to discuss: Why he left corporate America  The cards he sold to fund his next chapter  Why access to capital matters when buying collections  How Port City turns customers into returning customers  The systems behind its inventory strategy  How Jamison protects the culture of his team  His Fanatics Fest deal with Kevin O’Leary and Shyne  Why each business decision needs a thesis Jamison also explains why some of the decisions that created the most doubt produced the most growth.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA 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 ★