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Neustreet X is a podcast where we talk to the most interesting people in the collectibles space across sneakers, sports, trading cards, NFTs, fashion, art, and more. Listen to stories about their work, their passions, and how collecting is part of their life.

Anthony McGuire, Neustreet


    • May 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 135 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Neustreet X

    Mike Ogden, Unboxed - Building Tools for Sneaker Collectors Today

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 55:19


    Time Stamps:(1:04) - Introduction to Mike and Unboxed(5:23) - How Unboxed works for sneaker collectors and resellers(11:09) - The ambitions for Unboxed in the future(14:05) - How the needs of sneakerheads has evolved(18:46) - Understanding different perspectives in sneaker collectors and resellers(27:13) - Future outlooks for the sneaker resale industry(32:49) - How buying behavior is changing both online and offline(29:15) - How brands can successfully gain market share in the competitive sneaker landscape(40:46) - Reflecting on the overall sneaker market and competition between brands(46:35) - Ways to think about Nike's current situation in sneakers(50:44) - What's getting Mike excited in sneaker technology(53:13) - Closing thoughts from Mike and where to find Unboxed Find Mike and Unboxed:On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/unboxed_app/On their website = https://unboxed-app.com/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Mike Sykes, The Kicks You Wear - Writing About The Intersection Of Sneakers, Business, and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 52:04


    Time Stamps:(1:00) - Introduction to Mike and The Kicks You Wear(5:46) - Mike's take on sneaker media and sneaker culture(8:38) - Who reads Mike's newsletter and the feedback he's getting(11:19) - Surprising things about the sneaker supply chain and manufacturing(15:18) - The current state of sneakers(19:59) - Mike's personal connection to shoes and the sneaker world(25:09) - The evolving relationship between the NBA and the sneaker world(29:15) - How brands can successfully gain market share in the competitive sneaker landscape(36:45) - Mike's take on the current state of Nike(41:56) - How retail brands like JD Sports are dealing with today's market(46:48) - Mike's interest in the topic of sustainability in sneakers(49:40) - Closing thoughts from Mike and where to find The Kicks You Wear Find Mike and The Kicks You Wear:On Substack = https://kyw.substack.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/MikeDSykes Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Kyle Smith, NFL - Building The NFL's New Fashion Vertical

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 43:18


    Time Stamps:(1:15) - Introduction to Kyle and his beginnings as a stylist(4:40) - What value does the NFL see in the fashion vertical(10:18) - Working with different NFL players and their particular goals(14:35) - How fashion brands think about working with NFL players(19:00) - Are NFL players interested in streetwear and sneakers?(22:41) - Kyle's personal interest in the fashion world(28:06) - The global mixing of fashion and sports(33:30) - Growing new audiences like women and international audiences(36:39) - Surprising things about working at the NFL(41:22) - Closing thoughts from Kyle and where to find him (and the NFL) Find Kyle:On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksmith93/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/kyleforserious/?hl=en Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Evan Parker, Mantel - Building A New Space for Collectors and Collectibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 54:53


    Time Stamps:(1:02) - Introduction to Evan and his early background in sports & entertainment(3:17) - Evan's background as a collector and the through line of passion in his career(8:54) - Evan's time as VP Head of Content as NASCAR(14:56) - The evolution of sports and content coming together(20:25) - Evan's time as General Manager of The Athletic(27:31) - The founding story of Mantel(32:27) - Mantel's ambitions and product roadmap for collectors(42:13) - Evan's take on the current state of collectibles(51:54) - Closing thoughts from Evan and where to find Mantel Find Evan and Mantel:On their website = https://www.onmantel.com/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/onmantel/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Benjamin Fainlight, ghostwrite - Creating Fashion, Understanding Culture and Building StockX

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 44:41


    Time Stamps:(1:19) - Introduction to Ben and his background in fashion(4:23) - How Ben has witnessed the evolution of fashion, streetwear, and culture(6:42) - Joining StockX and analyzing the company's impact on culture(10:51) - Ben's work at StockX as Director of Global Cultural Marketing(17:40) - Balancing different stakeholders in the sneaker world - from collectors to resellers to investors(20:53) - The current state of the sneaker resale market(25:50) - Changes in the competitive landscape of sneakers and streetwear(32:28) - The story behind ghostwrite and their vision for the future(35:45) - The brands, artists, and designers that inspire Ben(43:33) - Closing thoughts from Ben and where to find ghostwrite Find Benjamin and ghostwrite:On their website = https://temporary.company/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/fainlight/?hl=enOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/_ghostwrite_/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Enrique Menendez, Hypebeast/Jing Daily - Exploring Global Culture and Fashion Through Digital Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 50:30


    Time Stamps:(1:21) - Introduction to Enrique's story(6:51) - Insight into the Chinese fashion, streetwear, and sneaker market(10:24) - Working at Jing Daily(14:05) - How fashion brands have succeeded or not succeeded in China(25:08) - The intersection of fashion, luxury, and collectibles(31:42) - Enrique's journey into Blockchain and Web3(38:33) - How fashion and sneakers are grappling with Web3, NFTs, and Blockchain technology(42:24) - The story of how Supreme has changed over the years(45:17) - Culture and streetwear focused media brands and how they can work in 2024(49:06) - Closing thoughts from Enrique Find Enrique:On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/enriquesversion/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Oscar Rachmansky, Oscar Soles & Styr - The Biggest Sneaker Company You've Never Heard of

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 41:37


    Time Stamps:(1:17) - Introduction to Oscar and how he got into the sneaker resale market(3:54) - How the sneaker resale market has evolved over the last few years(8:39) - How Oscar Soles' business works - B2B sneaker wholesale(11:34) - What is required in order to become a sneaker reseller(15:27) - The relationship between sneaker brands and the resale market(18:20) - Streetwear as a cautionary tale of hype for sneaker resale(20:48) - An outlook on the current state of the sneaker market(22:38) - Styr - a new digital trading platform for sneakers(27:20) - The role of digital assets and NFTs in the sneaker market(31:32) - How sneaker media has changed over the years(33:33) - The diversification of interest across different sneaker brands(37:34) - The lack of data on the sneaker resale market and how that's changing (with Neustreet as well)(39:41) - Closing thoughts from Oscar and where to find Oscar Soles and Styr Find Oscar, Oscar Soles and Styr:On their website = https://www.oscarsoles.com/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/oscarsolesOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/styrtrade/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Daniel-Yaw Miller, The Business of Fashion - Writing About Sneakers, Streetwear, and Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 45:30


    Time Stamps:(1:13) - Introduction to Daniel-Yaw Miller(3:01) - What is The Business of Fashion and how is it different from other publications?(4:18) - The evolution of the fashion industry and its connection to sports and athletes(13:24) - The current state of Nike in the broader sneaker market(23:25) - How sneaker brands view their relationship with the resale market(27:25) - The sneaker resale market - startups, trends, and margins(37:08) - Different factors impacting supply and demand within sneaker resale(40:39) - Fashion and sports are coming closer together(44:01) - Closing thoughts from Dan and where to find The Business of Fashion Find Daniel-Yaw and The Business of Fashion:On their website = https://www.businessoffashion.com/authors/daniel-yaw-miller/On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-yaw-miller-1bb45669/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Raymond Ma, Liquid Auctions - Sneaker Aggregation, Digital Auction Houses, and Tokenization

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 47:38


    Time Stamps:(1:20) - Introduction to Raymond(3:22) - Spotting opportunities within the sneaker resale market and building the sneaker aggregator Plugd(10:04) - Moving from Plugd to create Liquid Auctions(15:30) - The role of NFTs and trading cards in Liquid Auctions(19:14) - The tokenization of physical collectibles into digital assets(22:48) - The relationship between NFTs, sneakers, and other collectibles(35:10) - Comparing different categories of collectibles and alternative assets(38:43) - The ups and downs of the sneaker resale market(32:38) - The sneaker resale market and the changing dynamics of the industry(41:03) - Raymond's thoughts on how influencers and creators can tokenize their physical memorabilia and collectibles(46:13) - Closing thoughts from Raymond and where to find Liquid Auctions Find Raymond and Liquid Auctions:On their website = https://beta.liq.auction/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/LiqAuctionsOn Twitter = https://twitter.com/pokgairay Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Malcolm Miller, XSauce - Sneaker Derivatives, Indices, and The World of Alternative Assets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 48:50


    Time Stamps:(1:20) - Introduction to Malcolm, XSauce, and Alternative Assets(5:38) - Sneakers as an alternative asset class and the creation of XSauce(9:04) - Turning sneakers into synthetic derivatives(13:23) - The target audience for XSauce and people trading sneaker derivatives(16:01) - Taking positions in culture through hype indices (21:08) - Malcolm's personal interest in sneakers and cultural assets(25:32) - Thinking about sneakers as art and cultural assets(28:37) - Thinking about Nike and the sneaker landscape(32:38) - The sneaker resale market and the changing dynamics of the industry(40:46) - The broader world of alternative assets(47:09) - Closing thoughts from Malcolm and where to find XSauce Find Malcolm and XSauce:On their website = https://xsauce.io/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Tayib Salami, Housakicks - Reselling Sneakers and Analyzing The Sneaker Industry for Over Twenty Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 50:25


    Time Stamps:(1:05) - Introduction to Tayib and his beginnings as a reseller and writer(5:33) - Tayib's strategy of buying sneakers from Yahoo Japan & Taiwan and then selling them within the US(11:35) - How international arbitrage and margins have evolved in the sneaker resale market(17:42) - How Tayib uses mathematics and data to analyze individual sneakers(26:06) - Tayib's work looking at detecting the difference between fake and authentic sneakers (32:48) - The relationship that sneaker brands have with the resale market and resellers(36:15) - Retailers dumping sneaker inventory and backdooring(41:05) - Can the sneaker resale market expand their audience to more casual buyers?(44:25) - The increase of brands like Skechers, Li-Ning, and Anta approaching the basketball market(49:14) - Closing thoughts from Tayib and where to find Housakicks Find Tayib and Housakicks:On their website = https://housakicks.com/On YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/@mistourasal Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Lois Sakany, Snobette - Analyzing The Important Trends In Fashion, Sneakers, and Streetwear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 53:57


    Time Stamps:(1:02) - Introduction to Lois and her beginnings in sneakers, streetwear, and fashion(5:33) - Lois's expertise in traditional retail with OTR Global and in sneakers & streetwear with Snobette (9:07) - The evolution of sneaker/streetwear media - from larger media brands to analyst blogs(14:02) - How luxury fashion brands began to embrace sneakers and streetwear, the role of Virgil Abloh(20:15) - The relationship between footwear brands like Nike & Adidas and the sneaker resale market(28:40) - The competitive landscape of different sneaker brands - from market leaders to challenger brands(31:19) - Has Taylor Swift impacted sales of the New Balance 550s?(35:04) - How sneaker brands are marketing to women and the opportunity in women's footwear(45:36) - Sneaker brands approaching different NBA players and the performance basketball shoe market(51:41) - Closing thoughts from Lois and where to find Snobette Find Lois and Snobette:On their website = https://snobette.com/On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/loissakany/On Twitter/X = https://twitter.com/loissakany Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Gemo Wong, HAO Studios - Lessons From Designing Footwear and Apparel for Nike, Jordan, and Travis Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 47:22


    Time Stamps:(1:02) - Introduction to Gemo and his early career at streetwear brands and then Nike(4:33) - Gemo's career at Nike, his proudest accomplishments, and Nike's creative design process(7:54) - Gemo's experience working on special projects for Jordan brand(11:51) - How Nike has changed over the last fifteen years, their current challenges, and the evolution of Jordan brand(17:03) - What we can learn from decisions made at brands like New Balance, ASICS, and Hoka(19:02) - How brands like Reebok, Li-Ning, and Anta compete for athletes(24:21) - Gemo starting HAO Studios and working with Travis Scott, Ivy Park, and Jimmy Butler(29:52) - Gemo's own apparel brand Volley Club and his love for the Chicago Bulls(33:59) - How the resale market has impacted the broader sneaker world over the last few decades(40:34) - Underserved female customers in the sneaker market and the rise of non-traditional sneakers(45:38) - Closing thoughts from Gemo and where to find HAO Studios Find Gemo and HAO Studios:On their website = https://www.haostudios.net/On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemo-wong/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/GemoWong Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Brandon Steiner, CollectibleXchange - From Steiner Sports To Building A New Collectibles Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 47:42


    Time Stamps:(1:07) - Introduction to Brandon Steiner and his early business career(10:34) - The state of sports memorabilia and collectibles in the 1980s(14:53) - How sports leagues, teams, and athletes are viewing the commercial potential of collectibles(18:02) - The opportunities in collectibles today and the founding of CollectibleXchange(21:06) - The CollectibleXchange marketplace compared to eBay, Alt, PWCC, and others(23:35) - The state of trust, credibility, and authenticity in today's market(27:27) - How Brandon acquired StarStock to bring together with CollectibleXchange(31:16) - Priorities for CollectibleXchange's growth in 2024(34:25) - A look at the growth potential of the hobby and key drivers(39:20) - The evolution of the card grading industry(42:02) - Looking at how card values have gone up and down and Brandon's message for the hobby(48:06) - Closing thoughts from Brandon and where to find CollectibleXchange Find Brandon and CollectibleXchange:On their website = https://collectiblexchange.com/On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsteiner/On Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/Steiner/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Yasir Malik, Top DRWR - An Auction Marketplace For High Profile Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 47:53


    Time Stamps:(1:13) - Introduction to Yasir and Top DRWR(6:35) - Working at Campless and analyzing Sneaker data & trends(11:53) - Looking at different factors in the growth of the sneaker market(16:51) - Working at StockX on different categories like sneakers, trading cards, and memorabilia(22:04) - The inception of Top DRWR, French Montana and talent memorabilia(26:52) - The opportunity for talent to sell their memorabilia and dormant inventory(30:55) - What kind of talent is a good fit for Top DRWR - fashion & collecting(35:59) - Creating a new market for talent-related product and addressing sustainability(37:50) - Their first drop with Jimmy Butler and the future roadmap for Top DRWR(42:25) - The evolution of marketplaces and auction houses (46:46) - Closing thoughts from Yasir and where to find Top DRWR Find Yasir and Top DRWR:On their website = https://topdrwr.io/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/topdrwr/On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@topdrwr Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Leore Avidar, Alt - How Alt Makes Investing In Sports Cards As Easy As Investing In Stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 49:38


    Time Stamps:(1:15) - Introduction to Leore and Alt(6:30) - What kind of people are using Alt - buyers, sellers, and more (11:29) - Alt's position in the card market and the broader landscape of cards & collectibles marketplaces(13:53) - The Alt Fund and buying the record-breaking Steph Curry card(16:27) - Where Alt is focusing on in 2024 and the state of the market(19:25) - Leore's personal passion for sports and collecting(27:27) - The state of card shows and The National(30:21) - The bull case for the hobby and where growth is coming from (38:15) - Interesting things Leore has seen in running Alt(41:01) - The correlation of athlete performance and card price(48:06) - Closing thoughts from Leore and where to find Alt Find Leore and Alt:On their website = https://alt.xyz/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/altxyzofficial/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    David Spickett, The Car Crowd - How To Invest In Classic Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 41:28


    Time Stamps:(1:21) - Introduction to David and The Car Crowd(4:17) - The definition of classic cars and their market value(8:18) - How valuing cars is similar to how you can value other passion assets like sneakers and trading cards (11:11) - The difference between "modern" and "vintage" or "heritage" cars(14:25) - What kinds of people invest in classic cars and how the market can grow(20:31) - Their international customer base and the different growth areas(26:21) - What car data is available today and how people conduct analysis on car value(34:40) - David's personal experiences with cars and some of his favorites(38:04) - The growth of investment opportunities in classic cars(40:29) - Closing thoughts from David and where to find The Car Crowd Find David and The Car Crowd:On their website = https://www.thecarcrowd.uk/On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecarcrowd/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/thecarcrowduk/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Josh Davidson, Always Legit - Why Sneakers Are an Asset Class and How to Invest in Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 53:53


    Time Stamps:(0:58) - Introduction to Josh, Always Legit, and why "sneakers are an asset class"(4:48) - The motivations of different investors looking at sneakers(8:56) - The criteria Always Legit uses when making decisions around sneaker investment (14:16) - The founding story of Always Legit - evolving to separately managed accounts and creating sneaker funds(20:18) - Josh's take on the fractional market and whether it applies to sneakers(23:00) - Where Always Legit sees themselves expanding in the future(24:47) - Understanding the types of clients Always Legit works with and educating the market on sneaker investments(30:53) - How Josh first got into sneakers at age 13 and his own personal sneaker collection(33:26) - Changes in the overall sneaker market, sneaker events, and getting more women involved in the sneaker industry(37:48) - Thinking about different sneaker audiences - from casual collectors to people bidding on sneakers at Sotheby's auctions(40:37) - How the sneaker resale market has changed, the state of resale today, and what the big brands think about resale(45:54) - Closing thoughts from Josh and where to find Always Legit Find Josh and Always Legit:On their website = https://www.alwayslegit.com/On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/alwayslegit/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/alwayslegitny/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Kola Tytler, dropout - From starting YEEZY MAFIA to leading Italy's sneakers and streetwear scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 48:32


    Time Stamps:(1:08) - Introduction to Kola and his introduction to sneakers and streetwear(3:53) - The story of discovering Yeezy brand and starting YEEZY MAFIA(11:59) - Turning a sneaker hobby and passion into an actual business(14:25) - Building Hype Analyzer, a data-driven approach to understanding sneaker demand and trends(19:51) - How sneakerheads and sneaker resellers use data today(24:28) - Creating dropout as a premium marketplace for sneakers and streetwear(31:50) - Difference in sneaker retail stores and experiences around the world(35:47) - The current state of sneaker retail (41:41) - The role of collaborations in strengthening brand equity(45:54) - Closing thoughts from Kola and where to find dropout Find Kola and dropout:On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/kola-tytler/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/kolatytler/?hl=enOn their website = https://dropoutmilano.com/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Sean Williams, Obsessive Sneaker Disorder & SOLEcial Studies - Perspectives, Analysis, and Education in the Sneaker Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 52:08


    Time Stamps:(1:09) - Introduction to Sean and Obsessive Sneaker Disorder, the first sneaker talk show(8:18) - The state of sneaker media in the early 2000s and how things have changed today(15:49) - Sean's new podcast "Critical Lace Theory" and what's missing in sneaker media today(18:11) - How Sean built SOLEcial studies to teach people about the business of sneakers, create smarter consumers, and foster entrepreneurship(22:06) - What kind of people should get involved with SOLEcial studies and how they can learn more(25:34) - Some of Sean's favorite sneakers and his love for Dr. J(30:41) - How today's NBA responds to and affects sneaker trends(34:58) - How sneaker brands could improve their relationships with athletes(37:20) - Why we need more aggressive marketing from sneaker brands(47:32) - The topic of DEI at sneaker companies and what could be improved(49:52) - Closing thoughts from Sean and where to find SOLEcial Studies Find Sean and SOLEcial Studies:On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/osd_paperchasrOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/solecialstudies/On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanowilliams/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Raymond Li, Veriswap - A New Way to Trade By Swapping Cards & Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 40:04


    Time Stamps:(1:09) - Introduction to Raymond and Veriswap(5:04) - The types of consumer behavior behind the Veriswap audience of collectors(10:09) - Raymond's background, how he began collecting cards and flipping AC units (13:55) - How Raymond turned his love for cards into a "full time job"(19:04) - Raymond's take on the current state of the card market across different card segments(23:44) - The role of live breaks in the growth of the modern card market(28:01) - Bringing the trading card industry to even greater heights and the opportunity for Fanatics (32:08) - Raymond's favorite cards and comparing sports cards to TCG(35:10) - The growth potential of international markets (37:50) - Closing thoughts from Raymond and where to find Veriswap Find Raymond and Veriswap:On email = raymond@veriswap.comOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/veriswap/?hl=en-gb Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Vivian Meril, Sneaker Pricer - How To Compare Sneaker Prices, Inspired By The Travel Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 46:05


    Time Stamps:(1:00) - Introduction to Vivian and Sneaker Pricer(4:04) - How Vivian's experience in the travel industry applies to sneakers(10:05) - The evolution of Sneaker Pricer's product offering(15:09) - The kind of sneaker consumers that Vivian is most interested in(17:37) - The value and relevance of sneaker aggregation platforms across different countries(21:02) - Talking about the French sneaker scene and French sneaker culture(25:52) - The ways that sneaker retail is moving online(29:34) - Discussing the market for used sneakers (35:10) - Thinking about the challenge of sneaker quality & authentication(38:19) - The growth of sneakers across international markets(44:14) - Closing thoughts from Vivian and where to find Sneaker Pricer Find Vivian and Sneaker Pricer:On their website = https://sneakerpricer.com/ Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Gary Mao, GIF Ventures - Investing in Trading Cards, Blockchain, and Collectibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 52:22


    Time Stamps:(1:00) - Introduction to Gary and GIF Ventures(6:05) - How Gary got into collecting cards and other collectibles as a kid(13:07) - Gary's perspective on how the hobby of trading cards has evolved over the years(18:00) - Thinking through prospective issues, challenges, in the supply of cards today(21:52) - Gary's wild introduction to the world of blockchain, crypto, and Web3(30:08) - GIF Ventures and their investment thesis: 50% in cards, 50% in blockchain(37:13) - How physical and digital collectibles come together(42:17) - The exciting trends Gary is observing in the market(49:32) - Closing thoughts from Gary and where to find GIF Ventures Find Gary and GIF Ventures:On Twitter = https://twitter.com/gm_times Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet 

    Vivien Zhang, Solaire - How Web3 Can Enhance Luxury Fashion, Reselling, and Collectibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 45:18


    Time Stamps:(1:00) - Introduction to Vivien and Solaire(5:38) - How Vivien went from a career in luxury fashion to learning about blockchain(8:01) - How Solaire builds modern infrastructure for brands, teams, and IP holders(17:55) - Walking through how Solaire works - NFT digital twins, proof of authenticity, brand rewards, peer-to-peer reselling(19:47) - The evolution of secondary markets across luxury fashion, sneakers, and streetwear(25:18) - Thinking through different use cases for Solaire - luxury goods, sports memorabilia, and more(29:28) - The evolving mindset of fashion brands like LVMH and how they approach Web3(36:15) - Unique problem sets and differences between fashion brands vs. sports teams and artists(42:55) - Closing thoughts from Vivien and where to find SolaireFind Vivien and Solaire:On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/mysolaire/On their website = https://www.mysolaire.xyz/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Jordan Shamir, Yofi - How Businesses Deal with Sneaker Bots, Resellers, and Fake Accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 47:34


    Time Stamps:(1:24) - Introduction to Jordan and Yofi(3:17) - Sneaker botting 101 and how botting applies to other collectibles(8:31) - How brands feel about reselling culture and the demand for botting.(15:19) - How organizations like the New York Giants to Adidas to Taylor Swift should think about digital identity(20:46) - What's next for Yofi and working with retail brands(25:53) - The team behind Yofi and their previous experiences(28:29) - The future of botting in e-commerce(31:12) - Lollipop arbitrage and understanding consumer economic preferences across collectibles(38:01) - How data can affect how retail investors and brands make decisions(42:06) - Closing thoughts from Jordan and where to find YofiFind Jordan and Yofi:On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-shamir/On their website = https://www.yofi.ai/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Chris Burns, ARCH - A Sneaker Analyst's Take On Resale, Retail, Nike, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 50:41


    Time Stamps:(1:11) - Introduction to Chris and ARCH(5:56) - What perspective ARCH offers people on the sneaker market(9:52) - The dramatic reduction of Nike accounts and how Nike's retail strategy has evolved(16:02) - The economics of Nike's e-commerce vs. physical retail and moving to technology(24:55) - How sneaker market share is going to be more spread out across more brands + "The Nike Castle"(28:59) - Analyzing Adidas and bullish perspectives on the brand(36:24) - Nike Refurbished and a hot take on challenges in the sneaker resale market(35:18) - Evolving trends in sneaker culture over the last ten years(46:35) - Closing thoughts from Chris and where to find ARCHFind Chris and ARCH:On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-d-burns-mfa-3552486/On their website = https://arch-usa.com/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Matthijs van der Meulen, Sneakerness - The Biggest Sneaker Convention (and Community) in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 42:13


    Time Stamps:(1:06) - Introduction to Matthijs and the birth of Sneakerness(6:28) - How Sneakerness and the sneaker world grew across Europe(9:28) - What Sneakerness offers that's different from other sneaker conventions(16:06) - Matthijs' background and love for street culture and sneakers(19:56) - Growing up in the Netherlands as a Nike Air Max fan(27:26) - Different European countries (and cities) and their shoe preferences(31:44) - The changing market share of sneaker brands (35:18) - Evolving trends in sneaker culture over the last ten years(40:22) - Closing thoughts from Matthijs and where to find SneakernessFind Matthijs and Sneakerness:On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthijsvandermeulen/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/sneakerness/On their website = https://sneakerness.com/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Bcheque - Writing Analysis & News on the NFT Market and Web3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 41:09


    Time Stamps:(0:57) - Introduction to Bcheque and how he got into NFTs(3:02) - How to be thoughtful in researching NFTs(6:51) - The origin of Bcheque and writing NFT market analysis(11:50) - The evolution of the NFT market and NFT-related media(15:51) - Looking at different NFT projects - like Christie's, Pudgy Penguins, and Pixelmon(21:25) - Meme culture and "dumb money"(23:52) - Example trades and looking at opportunities(25:54) - Sports and entertainment brands in the NFT space(32:25) - Projects and companies Bcheque is looking at(35:55) - Marketplace competition and royalties(39:27) - Closing thoughts from Bcheque and where to find himFind Bcheque and The Snapshot:On Twitter = https://twitter.com/BCheque1On Substack = https://thesnapshot.substack.com/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Alex Cole, Music & Entertainment Lawyer - Legal Issues in NFTs and Digital Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 45:58


    Time Stamps:(1:27) - Introduction to Alexander and his legal background(3:00) - Looking at different music NFT projects - Diplo, Chris Brown, etc.(8:02) - A NFT project example from Warner Records(15:33) - How you should think about intellectual property and NFTs(20:06) - The complexity of music rights between artists, managers, record labels, and more (29:44) - Legal issues across the metaverse and Web3(38:20) - How legacy brands are approaching virtual experiences and digital assets(40:30) - The legal issues surrounding generative AI(43:59) - Closing thoughts from Alex and where to find RussellsFind Alex and Russells:On their website = https://www.russells.co.uk/people/alex-cole/On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-cole-786a74112/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    DP Sneak, Elevate Consulting Group - Teaching People about Sneaker Reselling and Sneaker Consignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 44:27


    Time Stamps:(1:09) - Introduction to Daejin "DP Sneak" and how he got into sneakers(5:52) - Differences between the sneaker market and streetwear market(10:00) - Running multiple sneaker businesses - a physical retail store, Elevate Consulting Group, and content creation(13:31) - The opportunity for physical sneaker retail outside of major American cities(16:24) - What kind of people join Elevate Consulting Group to become successful resellers(19:44) - How the world of consignment has changed over the last ten years(22:41) - How Covid affected the sneaker market and getting overwhelmed with information(28:35) - Daejin's take on the overall health of the sneaker market and what has changed(36:49) - His favorite sneaker grails(39:03) - How big brands like Nike really feel about the sneaker resale market(42:52) - Closing thoughts from DP Sneak and where to find Elevate Consulting GroupFind DP Sneak and Elevate Consulting Group:On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/elevateclient/?hl=enOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/dpsneak/?hl=enOn Discord = https://discord.com/invite/jumpmenFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Mbiyimoh Ghogomu, Tradeblock - Trading Sneakers As A Currency & Unlocking Dormant Inventory

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 39:58


    Time Stamps:(1:07) - Introduction to Mbiyimoh and the founding of Tradeblock(8:32) - How trades work on Tradeblock - combining cash, shoes, and personal preferences(11:15) - Using Tradeblock as a way for collectors to better express their sneaker passions(18:37) - What's next for Tradeblock?(22:38) - What are Mbiyimoh's personal grail sneakers?(26:51) - What's changing in the sneaker market today?(33:51) - Culture driven commerce(36:40) - Closing thoughts from Mbiyimoh and where to find TradeblockFind Mbiyimoh and Tradeblock:On their website = https://www.tradeblock.us/On YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/c/TradeblockOn Twitter = https://twitter.com/tradeblock_usFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Mike Holcombe AKA Bitfuturez - NFTs/Digital Collectibles in Community, Education, and Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 32:31


    Time Stamps:(1:06) - Introduction to Mike, starting in e-commerce, and getting into NFTs(7:13) - The Cryptopunk community(10:13) - WAGMI United, sports teams, and collectibles(15:47) - The Minthouse - building a children's book NFT to teach people about Web3(21:44) - The future of NFTs, content, and digital identity(26:43) - Digital collectibles and trading cards(29:07) - Closing thoughts from Mike and where to find himFind Mike (Bitfuturez) and The Minthouse:On Twitter = https://twitter.com/BitfuturezOn their website = https://theminthouse.io/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Brett Nilsen, Copyt - Software That Helps Sneaker Resellers and Consignment Stores Save Time and Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 50:50


    Time Stamps:(1:11) - Introduction to Brett and his sneaker origin story of the KD 4 Galaxy(6:10) - The popularity of sneakers and reselling when Brett was in high school(10:18) - Brett's specific business strategies as a sneaker reseller(15:11) - How Brett's own challenges as a reseller led to the creation of Copyt(19:39) - The state of Copyt today and what it offers to stores and resellers(25:32) - How sneaker reselling has changed over the last ten years (31:52) - Analyzing the modern dynamics between brands, consumers, stores, and resellers today(35:18) - How healthy is the sneaker resale market today...?(40:29) - The state of challenger sneaker brands like New Balance, Asics, and Salomon(45:34) - What sneaker market trends Brett is paying attention to today - smaller brands and financial innovation in sneakers(47:37) - Brett's grail sneakers(48:36) - Closing thoughts from Brett and where to find CopytFind Brett and Copyt:On their website = https://copyt.io/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Joe Munns - Running An International Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Business and Bridging Physical/Digital Collectibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 49:18


    Time Stamps:(1:00) - Introduction to Joe and how he got into Yu-Gi-Oh!(5:47) - How Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments work and the business of Yu-Gi-Oh!(12:33) - Setting up a Yu-Gi-Oh! business and international arbitrage opportunities(21:36) - The Ups and Downs of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise(24:16) - Being a semi-professional gamer(31:03) - From finance to collectibles to Web3/NFTs(36:06) - Bridging physical and digital collectibles with Collector Crypt(45:03) - Thoughts on the future of the TCG space(48:03) - Closing thoughts from Joe and where to find Collector CryptFind Joe and Collector Crypt:On Twitter = https://twitter.com/JoeMunnsHKOn their website = https://collectorcrypt.com/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Nicolas Romero, Futures Factory - Sneakers, Design, Fashion and the Impact of Web3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 39:00


    Time Stamps:(1:00) - Introduction to Nicolas, sneakers, and Web3/NFTs(5:02) - Starting a sneaker company(9:14) - Satoshi Studio, Futures Factory and bringing together sneakers and NFTs(15:42) - The state of the market - micro and macro(20:37) - How large and traditional sneaker companies are approaching Web3(28:35) - Paris Fashion Week and the state of fashion and sneakers(34:37) - Interesting things happening in fashion - VR, AR, and more(37:33) - Closing thoughts from Nicolas and where to find Futures FactoryFind Nicolas and Futures Factory:On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/futures__factory/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/futures_nft?lang=enFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Conner Walden, BuySportsCards.com - Building An Independent, Fast Growing Sports Cards Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 47:33


    Time Stamps:(0:56) - Introduction to Conner and challenges in collectibles today(4:25) - How BuySportsCards.com works(8:35) - The evolution of the collector mindset and collector tools over the last twenty years(11:39) - The growth of the card market(16:31) - Conner's beginning in collecting TCG cards and building a TCG business(25:12) - Becoming a successful card seller - passion, pricing, customer service, and more(29:45) - Conner's personal journey in collecting(32:18) - How the dynamics of marketplaces changing(37:30) - Where Conner sees growth for the overall sports cards industry(42:30) - What Conner is excited about in the card market(45:41) - Closing thoughts from Conner and where to find BuySportsCards.comFind Conner and BuySportsCards.com:On Twitter = https://twitter.com/buysportscardsOn their website = https://buysportscards.com/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/buysportscards/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Tuomas Holmberg, Collector Crypt - How to Digitize Physical Collectibles and The Future of TCG

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 62:56


    Time Stamps:(1:26) - Introduction to Collector Crypt and the current problems in collectibles markets (6:38) - The challenges of buying and selling collectibles today(11:53) - What value NFTs/blockchains/digital collectibles bring to physical collectibles(17:15) - How Collector Crypt works - walking through the user journey(21:30) - What types of collectors and collectibles is Collector Crypt catering to?(26:05) - What do people think about digital collectibles? What is the current state of the market?(31:09) - How the marketplace competitive landscape is evolving(35:41) - How collateralized lending in collectibles like trading cards works(42:13) - How collectibles are becoming more interactive and being used as game assets(45:39) - Tuom's experience as a semi-professional Magic: The Gathering player and how TCG franchises have evolved(52:15) - The growth of TCG cards vs. sports cards - how we could be looking at the future (56:04) - How blockchain will impact the future of TCG, collectibles, and gaming(60:11) - Closing thoughts from Tuom and where to find Collector CryptFind Tuom and Collector Crypt:On Twitter = https://twitter.com/Collector_CryptOn their website = https://collectorcrypt.com/On Discord = https://discord.gg/collectorFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Ezra Levine, Mascot - A Distribution Network and Inventory Management Solution For Collectibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 47:24


    Time Stamps:(1:10) - Introduction to Ezra and how it all began(6:08) - Unpacking how Covid impacted the world of collectibles(9:28) - How to look at different collectibles and asset classes(13:00) - What is Mascot? A leading distribution network and inventory management solution for collectibles(17:37) - What is next for Mascot and the future growth of the product(20:04) - The evolution of marketplaces and the new competitive dynamics(24:27) - Ezra's personal journey into collecting(27:51) - The new entrants in the modern collectibles markets(34:25) - How do people think about collectibles from outside of the industry?(36:09) - How sports trading cards and collectibles could achieve greater adoption across all sports(43:34) - The growing role of data in sports collectibles(45:49) - Closing thoughts from Ezra and where to find MascotFind Ezra and Mascot:On their website = https://withmascot.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/WithMascotOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/withmascot/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Jake Frey, Americana - The New Standard for Collecting: Linking Physical Assets to the Blockchain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 41:08


    Time Stamps:(1:07) - Introduction to Jake and how it all began with collecting Pokémon cards(5:12) - The trend of physical and digital collectibles coming together and how it grows(10:24) - How Americana approaches different types of collectibles (12:31) - The inspiration to create Ouro as a marketplace to sell pre-owned sneakers(17:14) - Reflecting on Jake's experience working at Snap, Apple, Twitter and other tech companies(20:15) - What's next for Americana?(23:27) - Jake's personal collection and the kind of stuff he's collecting today(27:15) - The growth of collectibles and collectibles media(33:56) - The evolving dynamics of marketplaces (37:29) - The state of the NFT market and the macroeconomy(40:09) - Closing thoughts from Jake and where to find AmericanaFind Jake and Americana:On Twitter = https://twitter.com/freyOn their website = https://www.americana.io/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Arian Sadeghi, Ouro - From Selling Sneakers At Age 13 To Building A Pre-Owned Sneaker Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 51:38


    Time Stamps:(1:24) - Introduction to Arian and how he first started selling sneakers at age 13(5:50) - How selling sneakers turned into a full-time business and what he did differently(9:37) - How StockX changed the sneaker market and the growth of online marketplaces(12:31) - The inspiration to create Ouro as a marketplace to sell pre-owned sneakers(16:58) - The long term vision of building Ouro across other pre-owned fashion items(19:12) - The need for sustainability and affordability in sneakers and the broader economy (22:35) - The authentication process for Ouro(24:50) - Arian's favorite shoes and talking through his sneaker collection(27:43) - How Arian went viral on Instagram with a sneaker video (33:54) - The current state of the sneaker resale market - the opportunities and difficulties(37:18) - Issues with sneaker supply and demand and the topic of selling pre-owned sneakers(41:05) - Looking at sneaker trends across brands and economic conditions(45:00) - Thinking about the role of Web3/NFTs in sneakers(46:58) - The future of sneaker retail - offline and online(49:29) - Closing thought from Arian and where to find OuroFind Arian and Ouro:On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/ouro.app/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/ariansade/On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@ouroappFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Kenneth Anand, Sneaker Law - Sneaker Legal Issues, Working at Yeezy, and The World of Sneaker Customization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 44:40


    Time Stamps:(1:01) - Introduction to Kenneth, his passion for sneakers and streetwear, and Sneaker Law(5:09) - Critical moments throughout sneaker history and the legal aspects of the sneaker business(7:01) - The biggest topics and cases in sneaker law(10:57) - CANVVS, a marketplace for custom sneakers and creators, and the growth of sneakers around the world(16:45) - Kenneth's work in the legal field, teaching as an adjunct professor in law school(19:08) - Kenneth's experience working as General Counsel at Yeezy(21:29) - Thinking about sneakers as an asset class and a shoutout to Gerome Sapp at Rares(25:04) - Kenneth's initial love for sneakers and hip hop(28:38) - Some independent creators and brands that Kenneth is looking at(33:48) - How the sneaker community could respond to industry lawsuits(37:40) - The world of digital collectibles, NFTs, and sneakers(41:16) - Working with MSCHF and what's next for sneaker law(42:44) - Closing thoughts from Kenneth and where to find Sneaker LawFind Kenneth and Sneaker Law:On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/sneakerlaw/?hl=enOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/kennethtaughtme/?hl=enOn their website = https://www.sneakerlaw.com/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Lord Rush - Becoming A Pokémon Streamer In The Growing World of Pokémon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 45:05


    Time Stamps:(1:06) - Introduction to Ryan "Lord Rush" and becoming a full-time Pokémon creator(5:33) - The growth of Pokémon over the last ten years(9:42) - Building a personal brand as "Lord Rush" the streamer(15:58) - Working and collaborating with other streamers and influencers like Gary Vee(19:10) - How content creators approach different media platforms and where to spend time(22:35) - Building a community and relationship with fans(27:40) - First getting into Pokémon cards as a kid(32:56) - Some of his most valuable and cherished cards (34:46) - Looking at other TCG franchises and the psychology of collecting(40:22) - Thinking about the future of social media, streaming, and Pokémon(47:48) - Closing thoughts and where to find Lord RushFind Lord Rush:On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@lordrushpokemonOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/lordrushpokemon/On YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRy1lwJJw-cktSSgW0NkIhgFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Evan Vandenberg, Dibbs - Tokenization-as-a-Service For Physical Collectibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 49:14


    Time Stamps:(1:03) - Introduction to Evan - from gaming to WAX blockchain to Dibbs(6:13) - The founding story of Dibbs(12:07) - How does Dibbs work and what's their vision for the future?(19:12) - How larger brands, franchises, and IP holders can work with Dibbs(26:48) - Evan's personal history collecting (30:14) - The growth of Pokémon, the NBA, and collectibles(38:46) - The evolving NFT market(44:26) - Digital skins and the world of gaming(47:48) - Closing thoughts from Evan and where to find DibbsFind Evan and Dibbs:On their website = https://dibbs.io/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Tone Stakes, Game Used Tone - The Business of Selling NBA Players' Game Used Sneakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 58:16


    Time Stamps:(1:03) - Introduction to Tone - from Panini to Game Used Tone(7:29) - Different elements of athlete licensing and selling sneakers(14:18) - The evolution of athletes selling their own memorabilia, merchandise, and more(22:38) - Contrasting teams and athletes as their own businesses (27:05) - Tone's experience in sports collectibles at companies like Panini, Upper Deck, and Fanatics(34:25) - Change in the modern collectibles industry(40:11) - The growth opportunity in trading cards(45:45) - Tone's own personal background in collecting sneakers, cards, and more(50:48) - The world of physical & digital collectibles(54:46) - Closing thoughts from Tone and where to find Game Used ToneFind Tone and Game Used Tone:On their LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/tone-stakes-strategy-licensing-branding-dallasOver e-mail = tone@gameusedtone.comFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Nick King, Vint - Investing In Fine Wine and Rare Spirits, Creating A New Asset Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 40:00


    Time Stamps:(1:13) - Introduction to Nick - investing in Pokémon cards and FIFA Ultimate(5:01) - Nick's beginning in the wine and spirits market(10:48) - The founding story of Vint(15:02) - How someone can start using Vint to get exposure to wine and spirits investments(21:28) - Making investments based on different decisions - emotion, data, etc.(24:09) - Raising investment and what's next for Vint(28:46) - Nick's thoughts on inflation and other trends influencing our purchase decisions(33:06) - The application of NFTs to wine, spirits, and alternative assets(38:21) - Closing thoughts from Nick and where to find VintFind Nick and Vint:On their website = https://vint.co/Over e-mail = nick@vint.coFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Phil Terrill, SoleSafe - Insurance and Asset Management for Sneakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 49:22


    Time Stamps:(0:58) - Introduction to Phil and SoleSafe(7:01) - How SoleSafe works - special insurance for sneakers(10:54) - Potential ways for SoleSafe to expand across financial services for sneakers(15:12) - How sneakers have evolved as an asset class and across culture(22:28) - The different ways people look at sneakers(28:31) - Phil's personal passion for sneakers and history collecting them(34:00) - Analyzing the major sneaker brands and sneaker retail market(38:39) - Sneaker collaborations, drops, and marketing(42:49) - Nike, RTFKT, and the future of virtual sneakers(47:48) - Closing thoughts from Phil and where to find SoleSafeFind Phil and SoleSafe:On their website = https://solesafe.co/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/solesafeco/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Nicolas le Jeune, Courtyard - Turning Your Trading Cards Into Connected Collectibles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 41:27


    Time Stamps:(1:03) - Introduction to Nico and Courtyard(5:10) - The founding story of Courtyard and connecting physical  & digital collectibles(10:55) - How Courtyard fits within the broader collectibles ecosystem(14:00) - Nico's take on the growth of the collectibles market(17:21) - Nico's passions in collecting and the collector mindset(22:38) - Discussions on different collectibles categories(26:21) - NFT market dynamics and how Courtyard makes digital collectibles(32:00) - The evolving trend of making digital versions of physical things(36:50) - Social selling, box breaks, and entertainment(39:16) - Closing thoughts from Nico and where to find CourtyardFind Nico and Courtyard:On their website = https://courtyard.io/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/Courtyard_NFTOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/courtyard.io/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Eric Doty, Loupe - How To Build A Sports Cards Livestreaming Platform

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 46:45


    Time Stamps:(0:56) - Introduction to Eric and Loupe(5:19) - Eric's approach to creating a product roadmap and assessing different collectibles verticals(9:04) - How Eric's background at Microsoft and working on Xbox influences his product and design decisions(18:46) - Eric goes through the customer journey and value proposition for buyers and sellers on Loupe(25:11) - A discussion on the growth of livestreaming and live commerce (34:50) - Eric's own personal experience collecting cards(40:13) - Broadening the appeal of sports cards and industry growth areas(44:03) - Closing thoughts from Eric and where to find MetaversalFind Eric and Loupe:On their website = https://loupetheapp.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/loupetheappOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/loupetheapp/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Wilfred Odero, Metaversal - Investing At The Intersection of NFTs and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 43:24


    Time Stamps:(1:09) - Introduction to Wilfred and Metaversal(5:54) - The Metaversal investment thesis and how to find iconic NFTs(12:24) - How Metaversal supports the artists and projects they invest in, like 9DCC and NFT lending companies(20:19) - How modern brands are approaching physical & digital experiences(26:04) - Wilfred's take on the current state of Web3 and NFTs(34:24) - The evolution of NFT Marketplaces(40:44) - Closing thoughts from Wilfred and where to find MetaversalFind Wilfred and Metaversal:On their website = https://www.metaversal.gg/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/HelloMetaversalFind Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Ethan Laiza, TCG Nation - From Pokémon Streaming to Opening Up A Card Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 43:51


    Time Stamps:(1:06) - Introduction to Ethan and TCG Nation(7:59) - The journey of becoming a professional streamer and building a TCG business(13:39) - Working with streamers and growing his business(19:16) - Understanding the different technology platforms for streamers(25:19) - Ethan's personal journey into Pokémon(34:44) - Ethan's take on all the different TCG franchises(41:13) - Closing thoughts from Ethan and where to find TCG NationFind Ethan and TCG Nation:On Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/TCGNationLLC/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/TCGNationLive/On their website = https://www.tcgnationllc.com/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

    Rogers Healy, Tuned In Grading - A Vinyl Record Grading Company To Preserve The Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 47:07


    Time Stamps:(1:09) - Introduction to Rogers and Tuned In Grading(5:18) - The process of how Tuned In Grading actually grades a record (10:35) - Understanding the growth of vinyl record sales across the country (14:35) - The secondary market for records and music memorabilia(21:42) - Lessons from starting and growing  business (23:36) - 'Hotel California,' his collection of music memorabilia(28:53) - Rogers' personal passion for music (36:00) - The effect Covid had on collecting and the collectibles industry(41:11) - Some of his 'grails' in music memorabilia and his take on modern music(45:00) - Closing thoughts from Rogers and where to find Tuned In GradingFind Rogers and Tuned In Grading:On their website = https://tunedingrading.com/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/tunedingrading/On their website = https://www.connectwithrogers.com/On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/rogershealy/Find Neustreet:On our website = https://neustreet.com/On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreetOn Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreetOn TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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