The sports card industry continues to break records.

Nearly $680 million in online trading card sales moved through the market in May alone.

Most people look at those numbers and see cards.

I look at those numbers and see problems that still need solving.

In this episode, I expand on the central idea from Hobby Jobs #12: the best opportunities in the hobby don't exist yet.

They show up as friction.

They show up as weak systems.

They show up as moments where collectors, businesses, and marketplaces want something better than what currently exists.

I discuss:

• Why the next wave of hobby careers will be built around solving problems

• How growth at eBay, Fanatics, PSA, and major events is creating new demand for operators

• What Ryan Greene's career journey can teach aspiring professionals

• Why transferable skills matter as much as hobby knowledge

• The eBay role that reveals where the industry is heading

If you want to build a career, company, or meaningful role in the sports card industry, this episode is for you.

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