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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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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