# Hobby Jobs: Trust Is the Competitive Advantage with Grant Paterson of Total Sports Cards

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Podcast: [Stacking Slabs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stacking-slabs-754804)
Published: 2026-07-12T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Everyone wants repeat business. Few people spend enough time earning it. This week on Hobby Jobs, Brett explores why trust compounds faster than transactions and why the businesses that last are built long before the first sale is complete. Then Brett sits down with Grant Paterson, owner of Total Sports Cards, live from Columbus Card Fest. Grant shares what it takes to build a modern hobby business, from running one of Canada's top hockey card operations to managing breaks, buying collections, hiring the right people, creating content, and making decisions that put relationships ahead of short term revenue. If you're building a card shop, consignment business, breaking operation, marketplace, or content brand, this conversation is packed with lessons on thinking like an operator. Topics include: • Why repeat business starts before the first sale • Building trust through systems and communication • Running a high volume breaking business • Hiring people who strengthen your business • Why content builds more than an audience • The opportunity Grant sees in hockey cards 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 ★

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