Passion to Profession: Building Trust One Autograph at a Time with Brian Schwartz of Schwartz Sports Memorabilia

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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 teen
How eBay unlocked the business
The behind-the-scenes chaos of managing signings with 50+ athletes
Why Sammy Sosa’s Chicago comeback mattered
What collectors should look for when buying memorabilia
The one piece he’ll never sell
His golden goose dream signing (lefty collector alert)

This episode is a masterclass in building a long-term business in the hobby—without shortcuts.

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