Passion to Profession: Building Trust One Autograph at a Time with Brian Schwartz of Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
Podcast: Stacking SlabsPublished On: Mon Jul 07 2025
Description: Brian Schwartz turned chasing autographs as a teenager into one of the most trusted memorabilia businesses in the hobby. In this episode of Passion to Profession—presented by eBay—we go deep on how Schwartz Sports built its name through consistency, relationships, and a commitment to doing things the right way.We talk about:Getting paid $100 a pop for Tiger Woods autographs as a teenHow eBay unlocked the businessThe behind-the-scenes chaos of managing signings with 50+ athletesWhy Sammy Sosa’s Chicago comeback matteredWhat collectors should look for when buying memorabiliaThe one piece he’ll never sellHis golden goose dream signing (lefty collector alert)This episode is a masterclass in building a long-term business in the hobby—without shortcuts.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Schwartz Sports Memorabilia | Website | eBay Store ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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