How He Turned Sports Cards Into A 8-Figure Empire | The Mintink Story

How He Turned Sports Cards Into A 8-Figure Empire | The Mintink Story

Author: Money Buys Happiness August 4, 2025 Duration: 1:48:52

What if we told you a guy built a multi-million dollar collectibles empire... starting with sports cards?

In this episode, we sit down with Johnny from Mintink, the mastermind behind Canada’s most explosive card store, to uncover the wild journey from 500 square feet to 15,000, how he outpaced Bitcoin with trading cards, and why his worst days now are better than his best days then.

We dive into:

💸 The cards that are worth more than your car

📈 Why the trading card market is BOOMING — and still growing

🔥 The $660,000 card sale that shocked the world

🏆 What cards you NEED in your collection right now

🎯 Why Mintink is building a blue ocean in a saturated market

📦 What it takes to turn a hobby into a $10M+ machine

🧠 How to spot hype vs long-term value in cards

Whether you’re a card collector, a sneakerhead, an investor, or just love a good hustle — this is the episode for you.Check out MINTINK:Website: https://www.mintink.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintink10Johnny: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyacardsSHOP NEW MBH MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-merchandiseSUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/p/58f66f01-5acf-4d09-a4ca-652bad95554a/574335458732032?sender_web_id=e8418f1d-2254-4c91-a0d9-3278c358f8c0&device_type=desktop&is_copy_url=true&sender_web_id=dcbaff02-b98c-428b-a67e-9fe64ca75e30&device_type=desktop&is_copy_url=trueSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappiness


Ernesto Gaita and Anthony Sorella, the millennial entrepreneurs behind Money Buys Happiness, host a series of conversations that feel more like a late-night talk with insightful friends than a formal interview. The core of this podcast is built on genuine dialogue with cultural icons, where their personal life experiences and candid views on current trends take center stage. You’ll hear discussions that naturally challenge conventional wisdom about success, value, and fulfillment within the realms of business and entrepreneurship. Each episode digs into the nuanced relationship between financial pursuits and personal well-being, moving beyond simple clichés. The aim is to leave you with fresh perspectives that might subtly alter how you approach your own goals and daily life. Tune in for thoughtful, often surprising takes from people who’ve shaped the modern landscape, all through the accessible, engaging format of this podcast. It’s a space where big ideas about building a meaningful life and career are explored with curiosity and depth.
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