About scrapgoldexpert Long-time business owner. U. S. hard goods mfg. wholesaler marketer etc. semi-retired

About scrapgoldexpert
Long-time business owner. U. S. hard goods mfg. wholesaler marketer etc. semi-retired I was and am a U. S. wire products, (such as housewares, and retail store racks), manufacturer.
I had met and far surpassed my financial goals in the period from 1985-1991.
So, I reset my goals higher.
Then NAFTA hit, decimating U. S. mfg businesses like mine.
I then went from 135 employees to 7 in the period from 1992-2010. Big box stores, and Wal-mart took my stocking store, customer base from 4,500+ stores stocking my lines, to approx. 60.
Most of those missing previous customers, store-chains, shops, are now importing goods from china, or out of business. Interest rates are currently in clown-ville and have been for a decade plus.
Inflation, while also being hidden by package size or design and dollar devaluation are rampant and publicly, understated.
All helping to decrease the effectiveness and stability of most retirement income plans. I am growing and regrowing several old and new businesses. The major of which would be Mathews Wire inc. , Wholesale World, and Cash Now. and the minors would be teaching precious metals buying, sharing picking tips, antiques, etc. tips on a youtube channel ScrapGoldExpert, selling on eBay seller; mwire and other various on and off line pursuits.