With Jordan stuck at Kwik Fit, Ben takes the driving seat for this episode!
He sits down with Joe, the founder of JJJ Cards, to discuss his leap from a corporate career in London to becoming one of the UK’s most prominent full-time card sellers.
We dive into the reality of running a card business (it's 90% packing orders!), his experience vending at international shows in Spain and Poland, and why he believes content creation is the next big wave for the UK hobby. Joe also shares his red flags for spotting scammers, the difference between the US and UK markets, and his advice for anyone looking to go full-time.
We discuss:
(00:00) Intro: Ben steps in as host (Jordan's car trouble!)
(00:50) Quitting the corporate 9-5 to sell cards full-time
(04:55) How eBay led to sponsoring AFC Wimbledon
(08:40) Protecting the "love for the hobby" when it pays the bills
(13:40) How to handle deals at card shows (Speed vs. Patience)
(22:25) Vending Internationally: Spain, Poland & The National (US)
(29:57) Red Flags: How to avoid being scammed in deals
(39:50) The US Market: Buying power & the culture shock of The National
(46:46) Why Content Creation is the next big wave for the UK
(51:00) The "Previous Guest Question": Changing the hobby for the better
(53:38) Future Plans: Scaling JJJ Cards and hiring a team
Links:
Follow JJJ Cards: @JJJCards & @thatcard_
Follow 3rd Down: @3rdDownUK
