# Passion to Profession: Building Sports Cards Live One Saturday at a Time with Jeremy Lee

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Podcast: [Stacking Slabs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stacking-slabs-754804)
Published: 2026-05-25T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jeremy Lee has become one of the most trusted voices in sports card media. But before Sports Cards Live became a Saturday night destination for collectors, Jeremy was balancing a career in finance while building relationships, studying the hobby, and creating content because he loved the cards. In this conversation, Jeremy shares the full story behind Sports Cards Live, the growth of his auction coverage content, and the mindset shift that helped him turn hobby passion into full-time work. We also discuss: Why relationships became the foundation of his business The pressure and uncertainty of becoming a full-time creator What consistency has taught him about community The evolution of hobby media and trust The creation of Hobby Spectrum Why Pops and Comps became a 400-page passion project The role psychology plays in collecting and market behavior This episode is for anyone thinking about building something in the hobby. Collectors. Creators. Operators. Jeremy opens up about all of it. 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 Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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