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Neustreet X

by Neustreet

Neustreet X is a podcast where we talk to the most interesting people in the collectibles space across sneakers, sports, trading cards, NFTs, fashion, art, and more. Listen to stories about their work, their passions, and how collecting is part of their life.

Episodes

Tayib Salami, Housakicks - Reselling Sneakers and Analyzing The Sneaker Industry for Over Twenty Years

50m · Published 09 Feb 16:27

Time Stamps:

(1:05) - Introduction to Tayib and his beginnings as a reseller and writer
(5:33) - Tayib's strategy of buying sneakers from Yahoo Japan & Taiwan and then selling them within the US
(11:35) - How international arbitrage and margins have evolved in the sneaker resale market
(17:42) - How Tayib uses mathematics and data to analyze individual sneakers
(26:06) - Tayib's work looking at detecting the difference between fake and authentic sneakers
(32:48) - The relationship that sneaker brands have with the resale market and resellers
(36:15) - Retailers dumping sneaker inventory and backdooring
(41:05) - Can the sneaker resale market expand their audience to more casual buyers?
(44:25) - The increase of brands like Skechers, Li-Ning, and Anta approaching the basketball market
(49:14) - Closing thoughts from Tayib and where to find Housakicks

Find Tayib and Housakicks:

On their website = https://housakicks.com/
On YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/@mistourasal

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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Lois Sakany, Snobette - Analyzing The Important Trends In Fashion, Sneakers, and Streetwear

53m · Published 02 Feb 17:05

Time Stamps:

(1:02) - Introduction to Lois and her beginnings in sneakers, streetwear, and fashion
(5:33) - Lois's expertise in traditional retail with OTR Global and in sneakers & streetwear with Snobette
(9:07) - The evolution of sneaker/streetwear media - from larger media brands to analyst blogs
(14:02) - How luxury fashion brands began to embrace sneakers and streetwear, the role of Virgil Abloh
(20:15) - The relationship between footwear brands like Nike & Adidas and the sneaker resale market
(28:40) - The competitive landscape of different sneaker brands - from market leaders to challenger brands
(31:19) - Has Taylor Swift impacted sales of the New Balance 550s?
(35:04) - How sneaker brands are marketing to women and the opportunity in women's footwear
(45:36) - Sneaker brands approaching different NBA players and the performance basketball shoe market
(51:41) - Closing thoughts from Lois and where to find Snobette

Find Lois and Snobette:

On their website = https://snobette.com/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/loissakany/
On Twitter/X = https://twitter.com/loissakany

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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Gemo Wong, HAO Studios - Lessons From Designing Footwear and Apparel for Nike, Jordan, and Travis Scott

47m · Published 26 Jan 14:15

Time Stamps:

(1:02) - Introduction to Gemo and his early career at streetwear brands and then Nike
(4:33) - Gemo's career at Nike, his proudest accomplishments, and Nike's creative design process
(7:54) - Gemo's experience working on special projects for Jordan brand
(11:51) - How Nike has changed over the last fifteen years, their current challenges, and the evolution of Jordan brand
(17:03) - What we can learn from decisions made at brands like New Balance, ASICS, and Hoka
(19:02) - How brands like Reebok, Li-Ning, and Anta compete for athletes
(24:21) - Gemo starting HAO Studios and working with Travis Scott, Ivy Park, and Jimmy Butler
(29:52) - Gemo's own apparel brand Volley Club and his love for the Chicago Bulls
(33:59) - How the resale market has impacted the broader sneaker world over the last few decades
(40:34) - Underserved female customers in the sneaker market and the rise of non-traditional sneakers
(45:38) - Closing thoughts from Gemo and where to find HAO Studios

Find Gemo and HAO Studios:

On their website = https://www.haostudios.net/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemo-wong/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/GemoWong

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Brandon Steiner, CollectibleXchange - From Steiner Sports To Building A New Collectibles Marketplace

47m · Published 19 Jan 17:26

Time Stamps:

(1:07) - Introduction to Brandon Steiner and his early business career
(10:34) - The state of sports memorabilia and collectibles in the 1980s
(14:53) - How sports leagues, teams, and athletes are viewing the commercial potential of collectibles
(18:02) - The opportunities in collectibles today and the founding of CollectibleXchange
(21:06) - The CollectibleXchange marketplace compared to eBay, Alt, PWCC, and others
(23:35) - The state of trust, credibility, and authenticity in today's market
(27:27) - How Brandon acquired StarStock to bring together with CollectibleXchange
(31:16) - Priorities for CollectibleXchange's growth in 2024
(34:25) - A look at the growth potential of the hobby and key drivers
(39:20) - The evolution of the card grading industry
(42:02) - Looking at how card values have gone up and down and Brandon's message for the hobby
(48:06) - Closing thoughts from Brandon and where to find CollectibleXchange

Find Brandon and CollectibleXchange:

On their website = https://collectiblexchange.com/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsteiner/
On Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/Steiner/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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Yasir Malik, Top DRWR - An Auction Marketplace For High Profile Talent

47m · Published 12 Jan 08:52

Time Stamps:

(1:13) - Introduction to Yasir and Top DRWR
(6:35) - Working at Campless and analyzing Sneaker data & trends
(11:53) - Looking at different factors in the growth of the sneaker market
(16:51) - Working at StockX on different categories like sneakers, trading cards, and memorabilia
(22:04) - The inception of Top DRWR, French Montana and talent memorabilia
(26:52) - The opportunity for talent to sell their memorabilia and dormant inventory
(30:55) - What kind of talent is a good fit for Top DRWR - fashion & collecting
(35:59) - Creating a new market for talent-related product and addressing sustainability
(37:50) - Their first drop with Jimmy Butler and the future roadmap for Top DRWR
(42:25) - The evolution of marketplaces and auction houses
(46:46) - Closing thoughts from Yasir and where to find Top DRWR

Find Yasir and Top DRWR:

On their website = https://topdrwr.io/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/topdrwr/
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@topdrwr

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Leore Avidar, Alt - How Alt Makes Investing In Sports Cards As Easy As Investing In Stocks

49m · Published 05 Jan 18:01

Time Stamps:

(1:15) - Introduction to Leore and Alt
(6:30) - What kind of people are using Alt - buyers, sellers, and more
(11:29) - Alt's position in the card market and the broader landscape of cards & collectibles marketplaces
(13:53) - The Alt Fund and buying the record-breaking Steph Curry card
(16:27) - Where Alt is focusing on in 2024 and the state of the market
(19:25) - Leore's personal passion for sports and collecting
(27:27) - The state of card shows and The National
(30:21) - The bull case for the hobby and where growth is coming from
(38:15) - Interesting things Leore has seen in running Alt
(41:01) - The correlation of athlete performance and card price
(48:06) - Closing thoughts from Leore and where to find Alt

Find Leore and Alt:

On their website = https://alt.xyz/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/altxyzofficial/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

David Spickett, The Car Crowd - How To Invest In Classic Cars

41m · Published 22 Dec 18:30

Time Stamps:

(1:21) - Introduction to David and The Car Crowd
(4:17) - The definition of classic cars and their market value
(8:18) - How valuing cars is similar to how you can value other passion assets like sneakers and trading cards
(11:11) - The difference between "modern" and "vintage" or "heritage" cars
(14:25) - What kinds of people invest in classic cars and how the market can grow
(20:31) - Their international customer base and the different growth areas
(26:21) - What car data is available today and how people conduct analysis on car value
(34:40) - David's personal experiences with cars and some of his favorites
(38:04) - The growth of investment opportunities in classic cars
(40:29) - Closing thoughts from David and where to find The Car Crowd

Find David and The Car Crowd:

On their website = https://www.thecarcrowd.uk/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecarcrowd/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/thecarcrowduk/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Josh Davidson, Always Legit - Why Sneakers Are an Asset Class and How to Invest in Them

53m · Published 15 Dec 18:39

Time Stamps:

(0:58) - Introduction to Josh, Always Legit, and why "sneakers are an asset class"
(4:48) - The motivations of different investors looking at sneakers
(8:56) - The criteria Always Legit uses when making decisions around sneaker investment
(14:16) - The founding story of Always Legit - evolving to separately managed accounts and creating sneaker funds
(20:18) - Josh's take on the fractional market and whether it applies to sneakers
(23:00) - Where Always Legit sees themselves expanding in the future
(24:47) - Understanding the types of clients Always Legit works with and educating the market on sneaker investments
(30:53) - How Josh first got into sneakers at age 13 and his own personal sneaker collection
(33:26) - Changes in the overall sneaker market, sneaker events, and getting more women involved in the sneaker industry
(37:48) - Thinking about different sneaker audiences - from casual collectors to people bidding on sneakers at Sotheby's auctions
(40:37) - How the sneaker resale market has changed, the state of resale today, and what the big brands think about resale
(45:54) - Closing thoughts from Josh and where to find Always Legit

Find Josh and Always Legit:

On their website = https://www.alwayslegit.com/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/alwayslegit/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/alwayslegitny/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Kola Tytler, dropout - From starting YEEZY MAFIA to leading Italy's sneakers and streetwear scene

48m · Published 08 Dec 16:50

Time Stamps:

(1:08) - Introduction to Kola and his introduction to sneakers and streetwear
(3:53) - The story of discovering Yeezy brand and starting YEEZY MAFIA
(11:59) - Turning a sneaker hobby and passion into an actual business
(14:25) - Building Hype Analyzer, a data-driven approach to understanding sneaker demand and trends
(19:51) - How sneakerheads and sneaker resellers use data today
(24:28) - Creating dropout as a premium marketplace for sneakers and streetwear
(31:50) - Difference in sneaker retail stores and experiences around the world
(35:47) - The current state of sneaker retail
(41:41) - The role of collaborations in strengthening brand equity
(45:54) - Closing thoughts from Kola and where to find dropout

Find Kola and dropout:

On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/kola-tytler/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/kolatytler/?hl=en
On their website = https://dropoutmilano.com/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Sean Williams, Obsessive Sneaker Disorder & SOLEcial Studies - Perspectives, Analysis, and Education in the Sneaker Industry

52m · Published 01 Dec 14:06

Time Stamps:

(1:09) - Introduction to Sean and Obsessive Sneaker Disorder, the first sneaker talk show
(8:18) - The state of sneaker media in the early 2000s and how things have changed today
(15:49) - Sean's new podcast "Critical Lace Theory" and what's missing in sneaker media today
(18:11) - How Sean built SOLEcial studies to teach people about the business of sneakers, create smarter consumers, and foster entrepreneurship
(22:06) - What kind of people should get involved with SOLEcial studies and how they can learn more
(25:34) - Some of Sean's favorite sneakers and his love for Dr. J
(30:41) - How today's NBA responds to and affects sneaker trends
(34:58) - How sneaker brands could improve their relationships with athletes
(37:20) - Why we need more aggressive marketing from sneaker brands
(47:32) - The topic of DEI at sneaker companies and what could be improved
(49:52) - Closing thoughts from Sean and where to find SOLEcial Studies

Find Sean and SOLEcial Studies:

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/osd_paperchasr
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/solecialstudies/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanowilliams/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Neustreet X has 136 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 107:59:03. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on October 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 5th, 2024 12:10.