Episode 005: Building What the Hobby Needs | Evan Parker — Onit Athlete & MantelWhat does it take to build something the hobby actually needs?On Episode 005 of Voice of the Hobby, Nick Jarman and Alladan Flinn sit down with Evan Parker, CEO of Onit Athlete and Mantel, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, community, and the future of the collectibles industry.Evan shares his perspective on building companies inside the hobby, identifying real opportunities, creating value for collectors, and where he believes the industry is headed next.From Onit Athlete and the rapidly evolving world of collegiate athlete trading cards to Mantel and the power of building community around collecting, this conversation explores what happens when new ideas meet a hobby experiencing tremendous growth and change.In this episode:Building businesses that solve real needsThe story and vision behind Onit AthleteCreating Mantel and building collector communityThe changing relationship between athletes and collectiblesEntrepreneurship inside the hobbyInnovation, trust, and long-term growthWhere the collectibles industry goes from hereVoice of the Hobby brings together the people building, shaping, and influencing the future of trading cards and collectibles.Hosted by Nick Jarman and Alladan FlinnPresented on BIGPLAY CollectiblesSponsored by EVORETRO Subscribe to Voice of the Hobby for new episodes and conversations with leaders from across the industry.#VoiceOfTheHobby #VOTH #EvanParker #OnitAthlete #Mantel #TradingCards #SportsCards #Collectibles #TheHobby