Right About Now with Ryan Alford
Unlocking Value: Ludex Transforms Trading Card Valuation with Brian Ludden
20 May 2025
Right About Now with Ryan AlfordJoin media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential.Resources:Right About Now NewsletterFree Podcast Monetization CourseJoin The NetworkFollow Us On InstagramSubscribe To Our Youtube ChannelVibe Science MediaSUMMARYIn this episode, host Ryan Alford and guest Brian Ludden, CEO of Ludex, discuss the booming trading card industry and the transformative role of technology. Alford shares his personal experiences with trading cards, while Ludden details his journey from derivatives trading to founding Ludex, an app that scans and values trading cards. They explore the challenges of accurately pricing cards, the impact of technological advancements, and the evolving market dynamics. The episode highlights the potential for growth in the trading card sector, emphasizing Ludex's role in modernizing the industry and enhancing the collector experience.TAKEAWAYSGrowth and evolution of the trading card industryPersonal experiences and nostalgia related to trading cardsIntroduction and features of the Ludex app for card valuationChallenges in accurately pricing trading cardsImpact of technology on the trading card marketSupply and demand dynamics within the trading card industryCommunity engagement and trading practices among collectorsThe role of subscription services and B2B platforms in the trading card businessFuture trends and potential for growth in the trading card marketImportance of data-driven strategies in enhancing collector experiencesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Hey, what's up guys? I'm excited. You know, I get to do my show and look, you know, we make our own rules here anyway. But we talk business, we talk marketing, we talk current events and, you know, things that you need to know as a small business owner, as an investor, people trying to get ahead.
And, you know, it's been interesting the last few months with my kids, trying to teach them through business to the lens of trading cards. And that's why I am really excited because, you know, it is the number one app opened on Ryan Offord's phone in the last three months. And I've got the founder, Brian Ludden from Luddex. What's up, Brian?
Brian, thank you so much for having me. I'm excited to launch off the Collectibles trading card podcast with you guys. And thanks for downloading the app and using it.
Yeah, man. It's fun. It's been a blast getting back into it. Grew up doing trading cards. I was always a little mini entrepreneur. It was definitely a little side hustle for me as a kid growing up. And, you know, like most kids, you get into other things, I don't know, girls and cars or whatever, college. And you got the old trading cards in the closet or whatever.
So it's been on the shelf for a while. And my kids, you know, minor, minor, 14, 13, 12 and nine, you know, four boys. And they've been late to the game. You know, I always thought they'd get into it. I was almost somewhat glad they didn't economically. But I was sort of just waiting in the wings that I hadn't if they didn't get into it, I wasn't going to get back into it. And they picked it up.
And again, going down that rabbit hole early, Ludox hit the radar for, all right, how are we going to keep up? How much is our cards worth? You know, when you open a pack, having the best app for the scanner of the card, that's what Ludox does. You guys will go check it out. And you probably, if you're listening in your trading cards, you know Ludox, but if you don't,
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