Nik Kalra

The Trading Card Playbook

Sports EN ↓ 6 episodes

The Trading Card Playbook is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in sports trading cards—whether you’re a beginner looking to understand the basics or an experienced investor searching for the next big opportunity. We break down everything from market trends and player performance to investment strategies and entrepreneurship in the hobby. This podcast isn’t just about collecting; it’s about learning how trading cards can teach financial literacy, smart investing, and business fundamentals. Whether you’re flipping your first card or building a full-scale business, The Trading Card Playbook...

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Nik Kalra

Episodes

From Childhood Collection to Card Owner: Market Strategy, Risk, and Financial Lessons with Jordan Whitney 15.02.2026 31:48

In Episode 6 of The Trading Card Playbook , Nik sits down with Jordan Whitney, owner of Big J’s Cards and Collectibles in the Boston area, to explore his journey from a second-generation collector to an active seller working local shows, eBay, and Whatnot. Jordan shares how a childhood passion for cards — sparked by going to shows with his father on Cape Cod — eventually came full circle after red...

Building a Startup From a Hobby: PokeShare, Spark Buddies, and Teen Entrepreneurship 21.12.2025 18:01

In Episode 5 of The Trading Card Playbook, host Nik sits down with Esther Timsit, the founder of PokeShare and Spark Buddies, to explore how trading cards, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy intersect. Esther shares how PokéShare was born at an entrepreneurship camp and how the platform uses fractional ownership to make high-value Pokémon cards accessible to younger collectors. The conversat...

Doing Your Homework: How Kevin Miguel Built a Card Business in 9 Months 24.11.2025 23:25

In Episode 4, Nik sits down with Kevin Miguel, owner of Supreme Sports Cards in Fall River, MA, to talk about his rapid rise in the hobby. Kevin shares how a forgotten tote of junk-wax sparked his journey, the mistakes he made early on, and the research habits that now guide his buying and selling. They discuss the challenges of comps, navigating Whatnot, building community at Boston-area shows, a...

Basketball Season & the Long Game: Inside the Hobby with Kevin Randall 12.10.2025 36:22

As basketball season approaches, I sit down with Kevin Randall, owner of Da Captain 37 Sports Cards, for a conversation about strategy, collecting, and building a brand in the modern hobby. Kevin shares his journey from the classroom to the card show floor, and we dive into how he’s navigated market cycles, adapted to change, and built a strong presence in the sports card community. We also talk a...

Touchdowns and Trading Cards: The 2025 Football Season Playbook 09.09.2025 32:39

Football is back, and so is the card market energy. In this episode, Nick Kap of Staten Cards joins us to share his journey from childhood collecting to running a full-fledged card business. We cover the rise of Fanatics, the impact of fantasy football on card values, and what collectors should watch for as the season kicks off.

Why Trading Cards Are a Playbook For Life: Conversation With Murph From Murph's Card Town 02.08.2025 21:12

Episode 1 – More Than Cardboard: Featuring Murph from Murph’s Card Town In this debut episode of The Trading Card Playbook , host Nik Kalra introduces the podcast and explores why trading cards are more than just collectibles — they’re a gateway to strategy, storytelling, and financial literacy. Then, Nik sits down with Murph from Murph’s Card Town to talk about his journey from Yu-Gi-Oh! collecto...