OVERVIEW:
Today’s guest has been a lifelong collector who has blended his childhood love of collecting with his passion and skills in technology.

Has worked in the document imaging and artificial intelligence space for 25 years. He has held positions with Fujitsu, Abbyy and now Ricoh Scanners.

He and his team are responsible for creating a new vertical with scanners for trading cards that has created over $2m in revenue in 2 years. In addition to massive sales numbers, he has helped provide hardware and software solutions that improved workflow and saved time for hundreds of Hobby shops and online sellers.

You can find him on IG @ricoh_scanners_trading_cards or on the web www.pfu-us.ricoh.com

WIN A FREE RICOH F1-8170 SCANNER!
As a thank you to our community Don & his team has provided us with a Ricoh F1-8170 Scanner for one lucky listener to win (A $1,000 value). To enter visit this Instagram post and follow the 3 easy steps! Use link to enter: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkBrg6p9oN

Contest is valid from Tuesday, November 19 2024 - Sunday, November 24 2024 at 7pm central. A random winner will be selected on Sunday November 24, 2024 at 7pm and will be announced via Instagram.

Good luck to all who participate!

GENERAL INFO:
The ultimate podcast where collecting passion and business collide!

Let's face it, we all want to make money by doing something we love. If you could turn your hobby into your job, you'd never work a day in your life. Right?

Welcome to Hobby Hustle, in each episode, we'll dive deep into the stories of passionate collectors who have turned their hobbies into successful businesses. We'll uncover the origins of their collections, unravel the threads of their entrepreneurial journeys, and uncover the highs and lows of their experiences.

From sports cards to comics, from watches to art, from coins to toys - we'll explore a wide range of collectibles, learning what drives our guests' passions and discovering the unique stories behind their prized possessions.

So whether you're a pro looking for inspiration or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking valuable insights, Hobby Hustle is your go-to destination for all things business and collecting.

RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2024

HOSTED BY: Zach Nigut, Collector Creative

Hobby Hustle Episode 21 - Don Caruso, Head of Sales and Service Operations Ricoh Scanners

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