Gary Vaynerchuk on Why Trading Cards Are the Ultimate Investment Opportunity | Hosted by Ryan Alford

SUMMARY

In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast, host Ryan Alford welcomes Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) to discuss the VeeFriends trading card series with Topps Chrome and the evolving world of collecting.

Gary shares the inspiration behind VeeFriends, how digital and physical collectibles can coexist, and why the hobby is more than just investment—it’s about community, storytelling, and family connections. From NFTs to the post-COVID market shift, Gary offers insights into where trading cards are headed and how collecting can teach kids responsibility, patience, and life skills.

Whether you’re a longtime collector, an entrepreneur, or a parent introducing your kids to the hobby, this conversation delivers powerful lessons on business, creativity, and meaningful relationships.

Key Takeaways:

• Gary Vee’s journey with VeeFriends & Topps Chrome
• How NFTs are shaping the collectibles market
• The emotional value of collecting for parents and kids
• Post-COVID trends in the trading card hobby
• Why storytelling and intellectual property fuel Gary’s projects
• The future vision for VeeFriends as a cultural movement

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Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, strategy, and live action across the entire collectibles universe as the home for the hobby on the Radcast Network. Cards, kicks, vintage, digital collectibles - if it has a story or a market, we cover it. Hosted by marketing disruptor and creator Ryan Alford, each episode blends real market news, on-air pack rips, honest product reviews, and conversations with athletes, investors, creators, and hobby influencers. We even take it live on eBay, selling what we pull so you can follow the journey from pack to purchase.

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