In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Brian from the PokeNE YouTube channel. Brian shares his journey from Omaha, Nebraska, where he started numerous side hustles before finding success with a Pokemon card business. Initially flipping items on eBay, he transitioned to his now thriving business, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Discussing everything from his initial struggles to get his YouTube channel off the ground to focusing on a niche—Pokemon business content—Brian offers valuable insights on how being transparent and authentic helped him grow. He also discusses the relationship between his YouTube content and business sales, how he uses AI tools and the importance of consistency in content creation. Tune in to learn how Brian capitalized on viral videos and built a seven-figure business selling Pokemon cards.
About Brian:
My name is brian From omaha NE, im married to andea who has been pivotal in my success. I've always wanted to escape the “9-5” life and because of that ive started a ton of (failed) side hustles and businesses… flipping stuff on ebay over the years was the only thing working and gave me the capital to invest in my first and only true business- a pokemon card business. We started during covid im 2021 and provided cards directly from our suppliers in japan. Then we got partnered with english distributors and grew to 7-figure sales per year. I quit my cushy job in real estate, and never looked back
Connect With Brian Here:
YouTube Channel /// Instagram /// Website
Links Discussed In This Episode
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