In today’s episode, Patrick Donley (@JPatrickDonley) sits down with Rob Petrozzo to learn about the fascinating world of investing in rare collectibles through his platform called Rally. You’ll learn about Rob’s early days prior to Rally, how the genesis of Rally came about, how the platform works and what the early challenges were getting it launched, how they research and source their collectibles, and so much more!  Rob is the founder of Rally, the pioneer alternative investing platform for blue-chip and digital collectibles, including classic cars, sports memorabilia, Birkin Bags, and rare watches, totaling over 400 assets in 19+ different categories.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 Intro 02:30 - How Rob’s childhood led to an interest in art and collectibles. 13:02 - What the inspiration behind Rally was and what the early days were like. 15:48 - How working with the NFL made him realized the importance of storytelling. 24:40 - What Rally is, how it works, and what the early hurdles were. 37:07 - How the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 changed Rob’s life. 44:00 - How to get started investing in collectibles with Rally. 55:23 - Why they created a museum to showcase their collectibles. 59:44 - How they research and source items for the Rally platform. 62:31 - What their average holding period is and how liquid the market is. *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Check out: REI160: The Fundrise Approach w/ Ben Miller| YouTube video. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Airbnb Range Rover Meyka Fundrise NetSuite Connect with Patrick: Twitter   Connect with Rob: LinkedIn | Twitter |  Website Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm