Passion to Profession: Building What the Hobby Relies On with BCW Supplies CEO Eric Brownell
What does it take to build a business that the entire hobby depends on?
In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Eric Brownell, CEO and President of BCW Supplies.
In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Eric Brownell, CEO and President of BCW Supplies.
You’ve used their products.
Top loaders. Sleeves. Storage.
But you probably haven’t thought about what it takes to keep the hobby stocked when demand explodes.
Eric shares the story behind BCW’s growth from a small family business into a 100+ person operation that supports collectors, hobby shops, breakers, and distributors across the country.
This conversation goes deeper than supplies.
It’s about:
- Scaling a business without losing your foundation
- Hiring people who push the company forward
- Staying disciplined when the market gets hot
- Protecting your core customer while still growing
Eric also breaks down how BCW thinks about inventory, forecasting, and preparing for moments like the pandemic when demand surged beyond anything the industry had seen.
If you care about where the hobby is going, you need to understand the businesses holding it together behind the scenes.
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