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Success in
business – and life – depends on numerous factors. Social skills,
intelligence, and ingenuity to name a few – particularly given
today’s DISMAL global economy and DETERIORATING social fabric. At 41,
I’m far from “old,” but I’ve certainly observed
enough – after 20 years on Wall Street – to have a good idea what
it takes. All the above are important, but above all, one such trait stands
alone – ETHICS!
I have
long written of my quest for the “good, smart people” – not
just in business, but all aspects of life. Such people are few and far
between, so when I find them, I cling for dear life. “Good, smart
people” do what they say, and do so in a manner that NEVER
injures anyone, with an overarching goal of HELPING all they come in contact
with. In the latter stages of my career, I’ve been lucky enough to come
across such souls at Torrey Hills Capital (http://www.babybulls.com/index.cfm/event/page.about)
and Miles Franklin, where I have been the firm’s Marketing Director for
the past seven months.
Many
factors have contributed to building my following, but the most important
– BY FAR – is ETHICS. I have NEVER lied about my intentions or
beliefs – even when asked to do so – and certainly not now, when
my career goal is as much about PROTECTING people as selling coins. When I
became disenchanted with Salomon Smith Barney’s conflicts of
interest, I left Wall Street, just as when I decided mining stocks were
not an effective way of PROTECTING oneself, I left Torrey Hills. At Miles
Franklin, my job is to educate of the dangers of financial markets and the
merits of Precious Metals, which the principals at Miles Franklin –
myself included – back up personally, by holding nearly their
entire net worth in kind.
Buying
bullion is easy, but can be very dangerous if not done properly. As an unregulated
industry, there are hundreds of CRIMINALS looking to exploit you and
steal your money – either outright or via the sale of low
value-added products. I have observed many such schemes personally –
including one of the largest eBay bullion sellers turning out to be a Ponzi
Scheme – and anticipate many more as the public finally wakes up
to the virtues of REAL MONEY. That is why I am so proud to be working with
Miles Franklin – not only one of the largest bullion dealers in
the States, but hands down the most ethical.
We are a
family business – founded 22 years ago by David Schectman
and his son Andy. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the firm’s brokers
average 18 years of PM selling experience, with each having a deep connection
to the firm’s principals. Long-time colleagues of David, and childhood
friends of Andy – all living in Minneapolis except for myself, here in
Denver. This is a tight knit group, closely bound by the deep commitment to
customer service of its founders. David Schectman
is one of the most honorable people I have met, and Andy Schectman
has inherited his father’s best traits. I consider the Miles Franklin
team my family, which is how you, too, will feel after having dealt with us.
In the entire
bullion industry, no firm has a larger commitment to customer education,
reflecting one of the greatest mottos of all time – Syms’ iconic
“an educated consumer is our best customer.” We don’t PUSH
product or MISLEAD customers into believing inventory is immediately
available if it is not, and are price competitive in nearly all aspects. I
truly believe our International Precious Metals Storage Program in Montreal
is the industry’s finest. In our opinion, without a doubt, it is the
best value.
As the
PHYSICAL PM bull market expands in the coming months and years –
particularly after gold and silver break to new highs, prompting a demand
EXPLOSION and supply SHORTAGES – the single most important factor
in bullion buying will become the INTEGRITY of your dealer. The amount of PM
scams will multiply as rapidly as gold and silver prices, so you must make
sure you do your due diligence before entering the fray. Remember, the
bullion business is unregulated, and thus ripe for criminal activity.
Miles
Franklin has the Better Business Bureau’s top rating, A+, and has NEVER
had a material customer complaint in 22 years. We achieved our reputation
through decades of superior customer service – but ultimately,
the ETHICS of its employees.
PROTECT
YOURSELF, and do it NOW!
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