Listen "Episode 3: Breaking Big with Shak3nBake"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we’re joined by Shak3nBake, an engineer by day and a passionate breaker, collector, and seller by night.
Known as a "Sportscard Degenerate," Shak3 shares his journey from starting breaks on Facebook during COVID to becoming a trusted name on Whatnot, specializing in Formula 1 and MLS cards.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
*Shak3’s journey from casual collector to established breaker.
*Tips for new breakers: Start small, expect losses, ship fast, build relationships, and have fun.
*The challenges and rewards of balancing a day job with breaking.
*How he shares his love for the hobby with his kids and their unforgettable family moments.
*The role of community in breaking and the importance of building strong relationships.
*Thoughts on the future of breaking and what’s next for the hobby.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, aspiring breaker, or just love a good story, this episode is full of inspiration, insight, and a few laughs.
Stay Connected
💥 Follow Shak3nBake:
Instagram: @shak3nbake_
Whatnot: shak3nbake
📲 Follow Behind the Breaks:
Instagram: @BehindTheBreaks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Behind_theBreaks
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Behind the Breaks to help us grow the community and share more stories from the world of card collecting!
#BehindTheBreaks #Shak3nBake #CardBreaking #SportsCards #Whatnot #Formula1Cards #MLSCards #TradingCards #Podcast
Known as a "Sportscard Degenerate," Shak3 shares his journey from starting breaks on Facebook during COVID to becoming a trusted name on Whatnot, specializing in Formula 1 and MLS cards.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
*Shak3’s journey from casual collector to established breaker.
*Tips for new breakers: Start small, expect losses, ship fast, build relationships, and have fun.
*The challenges and rewards of balancing a day job with breaking.
*How he shares his love for the hobby with his kids and their unforgettable family moments.
*The role of community in breaking and the importance of building strong relationships.
*Thoughts on the future of breaking and what’s next for the hobby.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, aspiring breaker, or just love a good story, this episode is full of inspiration, insight, and a few laughs.
Stay Connected
💥 Follow Shak3nBake:
Instagram: @shak3nbake_
Whatnot: shak3nbake
📲 Follow Behind the Breaks:
Instagram: @BehindTheBreaks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Behind_theBreaks
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Behind the Breaks to help us grow the community and share more stories from the world of card collecting!
#BehindTheBreaks #Shak3nBake #CardBreaking #SportsCards #Whatnot #Formula1Cards #MLSCards #TradingCards #Podcast
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