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Mike Sommer from the WaxPackHero blog shares all the strategies he uses to create a hobby that pays for itself. Discover how to turn one person’s unwanted cards into treasured additions to your own collection. The podcast will be a combination of both the hobby and business sides of collecting, and ultimately will help you buy, sell, and trade your way into a collection you’ll love. Hit subscribe and get ready to have some fun collecting cards!

It’s available below directly on the site, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and TuneIn!  Check it out, let me know what you think, and tell your friends!

 
 

90's Era Basketball Collector Jake Roy - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 209

Michael Sommer March 7, 2023

Jake Roy is best known for his focus on 90s era basketball cards. He aims to educate and entertain collectors about his passion through his YouTube Channel.

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In Podcast Tags Jake Roy, @90s_BBALL_Cards
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Paul Anand from Wrestling Card Price Guide - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 208

Michael Sommer February 28, 2023

Paul Anand from the TheWrestlingCardPriceGuide.com joins me to discuss his vast experience as a wrestling card archivist.

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In Podcast Tags Paul Anand, The Wrestling Card Price Guide, Wrestling Cards
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Ross Grimsley Super Collector Shawn Anderson - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 207

Michael Sommer February 21, 2023

Today I welcome Shawn Anderson (@HOVG) from the Hall of Very Good Podcast. He is also a Ross Grimsley super collector!

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In Podcast Tags Shawn Anderson, Hall of Very Good Podcast, Ross Grimsley
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Author Bob Wheatley - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 206

Michael Sommer February 14, 2023

Today I welcome Bob Wheatley to the show. Bob spent four years in the minor leagues, pursuing his dream of becoming a major league pitcher. He recently released a book titled Our Hearts’ Desire - How Our Stories Reveal The Thing We Want Most.

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In Podcast Tags Bob Wheatley, Our Hearts' Desire, Our Hearts' Desire Review
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Matt Peek from Parkside Collectibles - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 205

Michael Sommer February 7, 2023

Matt Peek is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Parkside Collectibles. We discuss his collecting background, the launch of their card company, and how happy they are to partner with the National Women’s Soccer League - NWSL.

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In Podcast Tags Parkside Collectibles, Parkside Cards, Matt Peek, NWSL, National Women's Soccer League
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Wade Boggs Super Collector Richard Davis - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 204

Michael Sommer January 31, 2023

Wade Boggs Super Collector Richard Davis joins me for a conversation about his huge collection.

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In Podcast Tags Wade Boggs, Supercollector, Richard Davis
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Hockey Super Collection with Ken Capell - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 203

Michael Sommer January 24, 2023

Ken Capell joins me to discuss his super collection of Columbus Blue Jackets and Upper Deck Young Guns cards!

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In Podcast Tags Ken Capell, Upper Deck, Columbus Blue Jackets, Young Guns
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Catching Up with Dr. Beckett Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 202

Michael Sommer January 17, 2023

In part 2 of my recent conversation with Dr. Beckett, we continue our discussion on selling. We also dig into a few questions about leadership and the approach Dr. Beckett used to continue his professional development as a leader!

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In Podcast Tags Dr. James Beckett, Leadership, Selling Cards Online
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Catching Up with Dr. Beckett - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 201

Michael Sommer January 10, 2023

Dr. Beckett and I discuss a variety of topics on sorting, listing, and shipping large collections.

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In Podcast Tags Dr. James Beckett, Sorting Collections, Shipping, Listing Cards, comc, sportlots, ebay
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Change is Hard - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 200

Michael Sommer January 3, 2023

In today’s episode I discuss some of the difficultly I’ve had dealing with the changes we’ve seen in the hobby over the last few years.

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In Podcast Tags Change
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Matt Smith the Golf Collector - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 199

Michael Sommer December 27, 2022

Matt Smith (chicagogolfcollector2) joins me to discuss his golf card collection!

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In Podcast Tags Golf Cards, Upper Deck Golf, Matt Smith
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Scott Wright from NextGem - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 198

Michael Sommer December 20, 2022

Scott Wright from NextGem comes on to the show to chat about NextGem. They are a hobby startup with a focus on helping collectors share their collections!

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In Podcast Tags NextGem, Scott Wright
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Derrick Henry Super Collector Jeff Cox - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 197

Michael Sommer December 13, 2022

Jeff Cox joins me to discuss his Derek Henry Super Collection. Jeff has acquired the vast majority of his collection via trades!

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In Podcast Tags Derek Henry, Jeff Cox, Supercollector
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Sports Card Radio Part 2 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 196

Michael Sommer December 6, 2022

Colin and Ryan from Sports Card Radio return to discuss their thoughts on the current state of the hobby and content creation!

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In Podcast Tags Sports Card Radio, Colin Tedards, Ryan Tedards
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Sports Card Radio Part 1 - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 195

Michael Sommer November 29, 2022

Colin and Ryan from Sports Card Radio join me to discuss the origin of their website and show!

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In Podcast Tags Colin Tedards, Ryan Tedards, Sports Card Radio
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Upper Deck Product Reviews - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 194

Michael Sommer November 22, 2022

Today we discuss two recent hockey card releases from Upper Deck.

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In Podcast Tags Upper Deck, Hockey Cards, 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP, 2021-22 Upper Deck Extended Series
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Ivan "Watch the Breaks" Lovegren Returns! - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 193

Michael Sommer November 15, 2022

Ivan “Watch the Breaks” Lovegren returns to the show to catch us up on the last year included his involvement in ISO, a new ecommerce platform!

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In Podcast Tags Ivan Lovegren, @WatchTheBreaks, COMC, ISO
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John Stockton Super Collector Lou Olsen - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 192

Michael Sommer November 8, 2022

Today I’m joined by John Stockton Super Collector Lou Olsen!

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In Podcast Tags John Stockton, Lou Olsen, Supercollector
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Big Shep Discusses the Current Hobby Market - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 191

Michael Sommer November 1, 2022

Big Shep Tim Shepler (@bigshepcards) returns to the show to discuss what he is seeing in the current hobby market from running a LCS in the Sacramento California area.

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In Podcast Tags Big Shep, True Sports Cards
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Ryan Cracknell Returns - WaxPackHero Podcast Episode 190

Michael Sommer October 25, 2022

Today, hobby legend Ryan Cracknell joins me for another great conversation!

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In Podcast Tags Ryan Cracknell, Industry Summit, Non-Sports
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