Quitting My 6-Figure Tech Job to Sell Pokemon Cards
I just quit my $200k+/year career as a leader in tech.. for Pokemon. In this video you’ll watch me submit notice, reflect on the road to the decision, and most of the video will be a casual chat through the 6 things that helped me feel ready to take the plunge. I’ve never been more excited to work on something and I’m incredibly lucky to have you all to share it with. 10% off Dragonscale slab bumpers, acrylics, binders, cases and more with code "OYAMA10" on https://www.dragonscalesupplies.com (*this is a paid sponsorship) Confirmed shows: ✅ VENDING: Bamville Collectibles Market | Danville, CA | MAR 21 ✅ VENDING: Collect-a-Con Phoenix | Scottsdale, AZ | MAY 16-17 (*w/ Swan's Emporium) ✅ VENDING: Card Party 4 | San Diego, CA | MAY 22-25 (*w/ Jarchomp Collectibles) ✅ VENDING: Trading Card Con | Irvine, CA | JUN 6-7 ✅ VENDING: Maximum Card Show | San Jose, CA | JUN 20 (vendor code WELCOMETOTHEBAY10 for $10 off your table; attendees OYAMAVIP5 for $5 off $10 VIP ticket for first 50 VIP tickets) ✅ VENDING: Card Party 4 | Dallas, TX | SEP 4-6 ► Sign up for Double Holo, THE best analytics platform & marketplace for Pokemon collectors and vendors: https://doubleholo.com/premium-tools?... ► Download the Double Holo app with code "OYAMA" for 30% off month 1 no matter when you upgrade: ►► iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/double-hol... ►► Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ► 10% off Dragonscale slab bumpers, binders, cases and more code "OYAMA10": https://www.dragonscalesupplies.com ► 10% off Zion products like cases, suitcases, display cases and more code "OYAMA10": https://zioncases.com/discount/OYAMA1... ► 5% off SlabLab (The Bulbastore's company!) slab displays and more with code "OYAMA5OFF" at checkout on Amazon: https://linktw.in/CDdwDx ► 10% off VaultX binders code "mroyama": https://www.vaultx.com ► 25% off PokeNotify code OYAMA25 for 25% off your first month: https://whop.com/pokenotify/?d2c=true... Thanks to our Oyamega and Gigantamax Oyamega members: Ralph De La Calzada, Tyler Giang, Joseph E, and Marshall Hooper ► DJI Osmo Action 4 kit (POV camera): https://amzn.to/4f8fICM ► DJI Osmo Action 6 (updated second POV camera): https://amzn.to/40k6U7G ► DJI Mic 2: https://amzn.to/3VzrO0Q ► Sony ZV-E1 (higher end cinematic camera): https://amzn.to/3ZKuYk3 ► VizPro bulletin boards for vending: https://amzn.to/3ZPGR96 ► QTYORD Alunimum Card Display Case: https://amzn.to/43rmr7b ► Nelko Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/44dTWuS ► VaultX Binder: https://amzn.to/44KC8IW ► Gorilla Carts Folding Wagon: https://amzn.to/43lasaT ► Jackery 1000 Portable Power Station: https://amzn.to/3H0XRCh ► BRIAN & DANY 4-Tier Folding Shelf: https://amzn.to/3SdlcDg ► Chromalabel Yellow Pricing Sticker: https://amzn.to/4k0RHkb ► UltraPro Penny Sleeves: https://amzn.to/3YRRTtF ► 1000 Count Bulk Toploaders: https://amzn.to/4kvXMoV ► Hobby Defense Card Carrying Case: https://amzn.to/4mn91Bu ► Magazine Frames (i.e. TIME Pokemon Edition): https://amzn.to/4ssmlYE ► 10-Slab Display (the one with my Lugias in it): https://amzn.to/3Z3y4iB TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Giving My Notice 01:04 Conviction and My Biggest Regrets in Life 03:43 The 6 Ways I Knew I Was Ready 04:53 1. Wife (and Finances) 07:30 2. Experiments 08:14 Sponsor: Dragonscale Supplies 09:16 2. More on Experiments 14:42 3. Career 19:09 4. Moderate Success 20:40 5. Social Proof 22:00 6. Asymmetric Risk #pokemon #cardshow #buyer #vendor #pov #pokemontradingcards #pokémon vendor POV buyer POV pokemon card show trading card show trade card show bulbastore coop's collection pack battle pokemon collection expensive pokemon pokemon business collectacon collect-a-con how to become a card show vendor card show vending guide guide to card show vending

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