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Hobby Jobs: Ryan Johnson on Building a Sports Card Company That Lasts
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- Stacking Slabs
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- Jul 5, 2026
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- 2560
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Summary
Product knowledge gets you in the door. Systems determine how far you go. In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I break down why the next generation of sports card businesses will be built on repeatable processes instead of founder instinct alone. The hobby is getting bigger. Companies are hiring. Events are growing. Expectations are changing. That means the operators who build training, marketing, hiring, customer experience, and operating systems will have the edge. Then I sit down with Ryan Johnson of Cardcollector2 live at Columbus Card Fest. Ryan shares what it has been like to grow from a collector and content creator into the leader of a company with nearly 40 employees. We talk about launching Columbus Card Fest, building teams, making hiring decisions, balancing content with company building, and why people have become his biggest investment. Whether you already work in the hobby or want to build your career here, this conversation offers a look at where the industry is headed and what skills will matter most. Product knowledge helps you start. Systems help you scale. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free 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 Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★