Listen "From Storage Unit Find to 13K Followers! | How Blue Collar Collecting Took Over Whatnot"
Episode Synopsis
What if one storage unit find could change your life?In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Matt, founder of Blue Collar Collecting, who went from selling forgotten treasures out of storage units to running one of the fastest-growing sports card channels on Whatnot.From grinding it out in a blue-collar job to turning a passion for sports cards into a thriving business with over 13,000 followers, Matt shares how one unbelievable card collection transformed his side hustle into a life-changing gig.What you'll hear in this episode:✅ How a storage unit find launched his card-selling empire✅ The journey from 0 to 13K followers on Whatnot ✅ The hustle, setbacks, and how to stay motivated✅ Why live streaming might just be the future of the hobby✅ Plus - his most insane pulls and favorite moments from the grindWhether you're flipping collections, running breaks, or just love a good underdog story, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and some straight-up hobby gold.Subscribe for more episodes featuring the real stories behind the hobby.Follow Blue Collar:InstagramTikTokWhatnotFollow Behind the Breaks:InstagramTikTokLike, Comment, and Subscribe to stay up to date with the stories that make the hobby go.#BlueCollarCollecting #BehindTheBreaks #SportsCards #CardCollecting #Whatnot #TradingCards #CardBreaks #HobbyHustle #SportsCardPodcast #CardCommunity #Collectors #StorageUnitFinds
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