Justin Escalona / Founder of 1340Collective / YouTube Vlogger / Rec Poker Player

00:00 – 13:00 – Justin’s background, how he got into vlogging and poker, what he does to improve his game, and what he has learned about successful vlogging.

13:00 – 31:30 – How YouTube has changed, collecting cards, the story of how he got into painting, and his collaboration with Fedor Holz.

31:30 – 40:00 – On going to Vegas, playing high-stakes Baccarat, not playing in tournaments, his upcoming plans, what a typical day in his life looks like, and designing.

40:00 – 54:00 – What he has made off of one design, how often he was dropping collections, on sports and getting great seats for a Cubs game, and what his parents think about his playing.

54:00 – 01:01:30 – Justin’s motivations, his inspirations, a tilt story, some of the craziest things he has seen in poker, and what’s in the pipeline for the future.

01:01:30 – 01:12:15 – On sponsorship, this year’s challenges and goals, why he moved to LA, and a creative way to make money that most people are hesitant about.