Passion to Profession: From Convention Floors to Break Room Studios: Mark's Paradise Card Breaks Journey

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This week’s Passion to Profession features Mark, owner of Paradise Card Breaks, one of the fastest-growing and most community-driven card shops in the hobby. From humble beginnings breaking on Facebook during COVID lockdowns to building a 22-person team in the heart of Las Vegas, Mark shares what it really takes to build a trusted business in today’s sports card industry.

We talk about:

• Building a brand without a bankroll
• Creating experiences that keep collectors coming back
• Breaking on eBay Live 18 hours a day
• Why celebrity involvement in the hobby matters
• The biggest shift in collector behavior he's seen
• Preparing to open a second location on the East Coast

If you're thinking about turning your hobby into a profession—or are already in the thick of it—this one hits home.

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