Join host Tom Ruggie, founder and CEO of Destiny Family Office, as he sits down with Brian Dwyer, the visionary leader of Robert Edward Auctions (REA), to explore his journey from small beginnings to heading one of the most respected auction houses in the collectibles industry. In this episode, Brian shares how he balances legacy and innovation, discusses high-profile acquisitions like Huggins & Scott Auctions, and offers insights into the future of the collectibles market.
Don’t miss the exclusive preview of REA’s Fall Catalog Auction, starting November 22nd, featuring over 3,700 items-including a rare Babe Ruth rookie card graded PSA 3.5!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the Significance of Wealth Podcast with Martie Salt.
00:30 - Today’s Guest: Brian Dwyer
02:14 - Brian’s Entrepreneurial Beginnings
05:25 - Balancing Legacy and Innovation
07:07 - Acquiring Huggins and Scott
08:56 - Succession Planning for Collectors
10:03 - Friendly Competition in the Hobby
12:46 - Brian’s Personal Collection
15:51 - Unbelievable Auction Discoveries
17:12 - The $24M Babe Ruth jersey and predictions for the next big collectibles.
20:03 - The Collectibles Market’s Future
22:51 - Collectibles as an Asset Class
28:44 - Important Tips for Collectors
32:11 - A $700K Dumpster Save
35:04 - REA’s Premier Auction
37:28 - The Story Behind the Babe Ruth Card
38:42 - Brian’s Legacy for REA
39:33 - How to Connect with REA
40:19 - Closing Remarks
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