Jake Martyn on Building a 7-Figure Collectibles Business, Creator Commerce, and Alternative Investing | Modern Investing Podcast

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In this episode, we sit down with Jake Martyn, CEO of Martyn & Co., to explore the unconventional path from content creation to multi-million dollar entrepreneurship - and how it led him into the world of alternative investing. Starting with Pokémon livestreams and evolving into a thriving collectibles empire, Jake's journey proves that creativity, agility, and curiosity can drive serious business success.

We explore:

• How Jake turned a pandemic-era hobby into a 7-figure live commerce business
• The rise of collectible assets and the new rules of creator-led entrepreneurship
• Jake's shift into investing-and how he's approaching portfolio building with a founder's mindset
• Why Sidepocket became his go-to tool for gaining access to institutional-grade investment strategies
• The lessons he's learned about risk, education, and staying open to evolution in both business and wealth creation

"What started as content became commerce-and then turned into capital. That's the power of momentum and mindset."

Whether you're a business builder, creator, or investor looking to tap into emerging asset classes and creator-led ventures, this episode offers a fresh take on what it means to build and grow in today's economy.

About Jake Martyn:

Jake Martyn founded a collectibles commerce company that scaled to 7 figures in under a year by blending livestream content, smart inventory strategies, and authentic community building. Jake now focuses on growing his business while learning the ropes of investing-with a passion for education, efficiency, and unlocking financial freedom.

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