In this episode, we sit down with Emerald City Rips, a serial entrepreneur who left the security of a full-time career to pursue his passion for sports card breaking. Taking a massive risk, he went all-in on building a thriving breaking business—navigating the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
🎙 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The Entrepreneurial Leap – Why Emerald took the risk and how he convinced his family to support the move.
✅ Building a Breaker Business – The importance of research, strategy, and realistic expectations.
✅ The Power of Community – Why creating a welcoming environment matters more than aggressive sales tactics.
✅ Customer Trust & Service – The behind-the-scenes work that keeps buyers coming back.
✅ Adaptability in the Market – How adjusting his schedule and sourcing strategy helped him gain an edge.
✅ The Reality of the Grind – Why breaking isn’t an easy cash grab and requires long-term commitment.
🚀 Whether you're a seasoned collector, aspiring breaker, or just love the hustle of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
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📲 Instagram: @EmeraldCityRips
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📲 TikTok: @Emerald.City.Rips
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