Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship
Business / Entrepreneurship
Start Date
September 2024
End Date
Ongoing
Sessions Completed
<div class="assets-links"><a class="assets-link" href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/mirrorsportscards"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Mirror Sports Cards eBay Store</div></a><a class="assets-link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mirrorsportscards"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Mirror Sports Cards TikTok</div></a><a class="assets-link" href="https://linktr.ee/mirrorsportscards"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Mirror Sports Cards Linktree</div></a></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Max</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Riverdale</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Grade 9</div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Entrepreneurial</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Outgoing</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Analytical</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Adaptable</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Sports Card Collecting</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Baseball</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Entrepreneurship</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Music Production</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Digital Marketing</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Matthew</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Cornell University</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Philosophy & Cognitive Science</div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Collaborative</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Goal-oriented</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Structured</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Supportive</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Entrepreneurship</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Digital Marketing</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Business Development</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Social Media Strategy</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">E-commerce</p></div></div>
Max entered this mentorship with prior experience running a sneaker reselling business, but was eager to expand into sports card trading and develop a more comprehensive entrepreneurial skill set. With a natural talent for identifying value and building relationships, Max wanted to transform his casual interest in sports cards into a structured business. Starting with inventory from his sneaker business profits, Max and Matthew set out to establish a multi-platform presence across TikTok, eBay, and in-person card shows to build a sustainable business model.
<div class="case-study-match-wrapper"><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Shared Entrepreneurial Mindset</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Both Max and Matthew have hands-on experience in starting and scaling online reselling businesses, allowing Matthew to provide relevant, actionable guidance based on real-world experience.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Digital Marketing Synergy</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Matthew's experience in social media marketing perfectly complemented Max's need to establish his online presence across TikTok, Instagram, and e-commerce platforms.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Balanced Structure and Creativity</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Matthew's structured approach to business planning balanced with creative problem-solving helped Max transform his passion for collecting into a profitable venture with systematic tracking and growth strategies.</div></div></div>
Max plans to expand his sports card business by completing professional card grading for his high-value inventory, establishing a regular presence at regional card shows, and growing his social media following to drive online sales. He aims to explore card break operations as a new revenue stream and leverage his impressive profit margins to further scale his business. With his growing inventory now valued at over $2,500 and his recent acquisition of several cards worth $500-$1,500 each, Max is positioned to transform his entrepreneurial passion into a substantial business that could fund future educational opportunities while balancing his commitment to baseball and academics.
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