Owning a 7-Figure Pokémon Business is not fun

[@pokene_pokemon]

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[@mackmtl]

This is the kind of content that's priceless for people who are either thinking of starting a business, or have already started, and looking for some wisdom to get to the next stage. Thanks for taking the time to make it

[@pokene_pokemon]

i appreciate that! thx for the view

[@iron_recluse]

Honestly I’ll take a non-fun and busy job than a 9-5 job stuck on repeat sitting in an office dealing with people I don’t want to see or talk to

[@pokene_pokemon]

SAME

[@mothjoke]

Wonderful break down bro. Solid REAL content.

[@pokene_pokemon]

i appreciate that!

[@codylohmann5651]

I like when you said “the stress and the fear that’s a sign of growth and you’re pushing yourself” you’re so right and that applies to a lot of things in life

[@GiggityGiggity_Jawn]

Just started my online business beginning of 2024. Wish me luck! Really enjoyed these types of videos!

[@pokene_pokemon]

You’ll crush it 💯

[@JDee171192]

Love this kind of pokemon card business video's!! Please make more of them!🙏

[@pokene_pokemon]

Thanks! Will do!

[@JDee171192]

I love watching Card n all gaming videos about his view on the current market and his view on how new sets will perform according to his opinion. Also just in general how a day in the business looks like and maybe the concerns u have about certain sets or the market. Just to name some idead that i would love to watch viedeos about from u. There plenty videos like this about english pokemon but not so many about japanese pokemon i think, at least not from business owners that sell japanese pokemon. @@pokene_pokemon

[@nickferal22]

I am for sure romantisizing this idea! I love warehouse/shipping/receiving and Pokémon! And I love these videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to release these. They're incredibly helpful and I look forward to more!

[@hoboIove]

As someone that likes to buy a lot of singles to grade then sell and keep some for myself, i stopped buying english quite some time ago. Almost always a lost as every card pretty much tanks in price. That shining magikarp from celebrations i pulled when it came out is $8 now, while the jp one is still going for $50. When english sets doesnt have a card worth over $150-200 the boxes are likely to be cheap. While nearly every jp set has a card going for $300 on release but i think things are also slowing down for jp

[@blackkodiaq9878]

Greetings from Germany! Thank you man I’m really forward for your content. I just started a small side business with my son. It’s like you say it’s fun in the beginning but since I only have a few k budget I’m always worried about not buying illiquid stuff and keep things rolling. I have like 1 sale a day on average (started 1 month ago) I wonder how long it takes until I can sell like 10 items a day

[@pokene_pokemon]

One day it’ll just happen- stick with it

[@thomascook7243]

I really like your ‘fireside’ chat sessions. Thanks for sharing the insights. At the end of the day, making money and being profitable are the fundamentals to long term success which is why the online model would be the only way I’d open a card business. Yes, the fun factor is great but time is limited. Sounds like your solution is to hire more of your cousins. 😉 Keep truckin’! Enjoy your content immensely!

[@countrynerd7294]

Love your content. I’ve been interested in starting my own website business for a couple years now. I’m in the military and looking to get out and in a couple of years. Your videos are very helpful

[@pokene_pokemon]

thx for your service and the view - wish u the best in the future hustle!

[@BrokemonForPokemon920]

I'm a big fan of Slowpoke and his evolutions. Love your videos, thanks for all the information/time you share!

[@thedomonkasshu]

The way you describe the stress and worry all of the time, reminds me of having kids. It's very rewarding, but you can never turn off the worry.

[@pokene_pokemon]

I can’t imagine what it’ll be like having a kid AND a business lol

[@missionhachi]

Just read “work less, make more” not too long ago…. Would just outsource the robotic parts of the job like orders, packing, and shipping, so you can focus on live streaming and content creation… the author was all about outsourcing freeing up your time. The stories in there remind of your story and the solutions the author provided.

[@pokene_pokemon]

It’s a great idea in theory but since I operate outa my house it’s just not feasible if I want a semblance of a home life. I could get a warehouse but with commercial real estate being 8K a month - on top of the cost of labor, it’s not realistic right now. Maybe some day!!

[@TheBulbaStore]

Great vid! super informative, gonna binge your playlist for sure

[@saleen12]

If you profit 350k a year selling cards and haven't hired someone to do all the grunt worth for 50k a year while you stream and expand that's on you. You could be living large and chilling.

[@pokene_pokemon]

true, but since we work out of our house, weve been less excited about having someone essentially living with us for 8 hours a day. But now we dont have a choice - time to level up

[@saleen12]

@@pokene_pokemonI agree it is slightly weird, but I would try to find a friend who I trust with my life and make them an apprentice

[@freyafoxmusic]

Owning a business in general regardless of the type is never fun lol. And being over leveraged happens in every type of business no matter physical or service based. I have ran many successful businesses including my music career, I think this business advice is applicable to any business. Most people romanticize business ownership it’s never fun in the end. The only thing that is truly fun is having fun itself.

[@JustAverageJeff]

Nobody wants to hire me so I would just be ecstatic just to make enough money to survive. Not trying to get rich, but what business is fun to start and run? Thanks for all the info, hope I can figure out how to get this going from nothing.

[@MTGUnpacked]

Nice reality check! Even so, I don't think the reality of the grind will truly sink in for most people until they're trying it themselves😬

[@pokene_pokemon]

probbly not - but if i can reach a FEW people who will listen, its worth it, thx for watching!

[@greathitnick3034]

Love this long form Rudy style Pokémon business chats.

[@pokene_pokemon]

That’s the vibe I’m going for! I appreciate it

[@jameshorn8928]

7:38 and thanks for the info

[@DennNakamura]

It's sucks when you become desensitized to the thing you loved doing. Sorry you're going through that, hope you can gain the passion back for it. Have you thought about training a team to help take off some of the workload stress? Specifically in the southwest of the states. PokeAZ branch ftw

[@resngaming2640]

There will always be a level of desensitization anytime you monetize a hobby or turn it into a business. Whether it's dealing with finances, customers, or the constant content grind. It can really negate some of the passion for the hobby you had in the first place. I'm definitely going through it with video games as a business.

[@pokene_pokemon]

Desensitized, yes… but to me that “desensitization” doesn’t suck - It’s just become a job. A job i truly love, but not a job that’s thrilling 😅

[@pokene_pokemon]

@@resngaming2640well said 👍

[@resngaming2640]

@@pokene_pokemon oh for sure, my cure was playing more indie/single player games not related to the business to keep from gaming burnout.

[@PMTCards]

This is what’s interesting about this.. you’re talking about 400-500k a month in sales but talking about making 10$ a box, sometimes losing in shipping, taking losses on 3 Pokémon sets..taxes, fees, etc.. How much are you actually making for yourself ??

[@pokene_pokemon]

English sets are really rough right now, but we make a ton on Korean and do well on most Japanese boxes. it just varies set by set. overall we're a volume dealer which means a lot of qty and not a ton margin. We clear anywhere from 25-35K a month depending on set which is good enough for us living in Omaha NE

[@rng-gamez]

Love it!

[@pokene_pokemon]

Honestly started these long videos because I’ve been digging yours. You’re busy af and u find time for it so I had to stop bitching and making excuses 😂

[@mobagary512]

Congratulations on the success and thank you for this informative video! Question. How were you able to get a distributor if you are only an online store? I’ve tried and got rejected.😅

[@pokene_pokemon]

99% of the time, no… you need a brick and mortar. They welcomed me as an exception because of a high sales volume I had from Japanese and Korean. We had about 1M in sales and that helped my case

[@raysieelmo]

I can relate to everything said except for the money-making part. Now it's just a job that costs me money most days!

[@pokene_pokemon]

haha i get it!

[@TheGekko]

Didnt you build the place you're in now? didn't think of an easier entry for product huh... :\

[@pokene_pokemon]

The builder is a “light custom” builder. You choose a blueprint from a list of 12 designs and pick all the finishes. Nothing TRULY custom. I’m not boujee enough lol

[@COPCAM_FOOTAGE]

this mans ad revenue must be great😂

[@COPCAM_FOOTAGE]

i respect it

[@sgr7th]

the question I have is how much money does it take to start a pokemon card business? 50K? 250K? in cash versus credit? whats the safe amount.

[@pokene_pokemon]

an LGS store - probably 75K minimum. an online only store - you can start with just a few grand - and a credit card - thats all we did

[@sgr7th]

@@pokene_pokemon 3 grand and a credit card? so for example, I can just call alliance and tell them I want to spend a few grand and theyll just start giving me boxes on a discount?

[@user-yd2mp3tj1z]

At pop up shops, tax wise, how do you collect on product sold?

[@obiwon76]

Totally off subject but has anyone told you that you look like Perogi the leader of the scam baiter team?

[@ajramos007able]

Well yo gain a couple hrs a day driving to work, also buying food out there working you save money there. I would like your job😊

[@pokene_pokemon]

It’s not thrilling but I do indeed love it 😅

[@Chickentorchic]

Thank you for the reality check. However, I wonder with you having scaled your business to where it is. Why aren't you employing people to pack the products or focus or marketing. Taking time off your hands, which you can put in other aspects of your company? Looking at your video's with the amount stated you make 1 or 2 people hired, wouldn't affect you to much financially and gives you a lot of extra free time. Or am I missing something?

[@pokene_pokemon]

The only reason we havent yet is we operate out of out home and quite frankly we dont like people lol. Im not excited to have someone in my basement that isnt my best friend or family member. We considered moving operations out of the home but that would be $6K/month for a nice place in west omaha on top of the kids salary which is pretty steep when you add it all up. Plus I hate driving, and hate leaving my dogs - there reallly isnt a solution where i fully win so im just going to keep doing this for now. When we have a child one day, ill need to change

[@XerpollAnimation]

​@@pokene_pokemonbro were the same I also hate driving and being around people for a long time😂 I watched your videos eventhough I sell yugioh.

[@lavftw3808]

my only question is , if you're making 7 figures why do these videos ?