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This is a podcast about the coin industry, rare coins, business, entrepreneurship, investing, and all things currency. Mel and Luke (the hosts) talk with two coin experts who work in the business their opinions on a plethora of topics and pick their brain

Coin Empire


    • May 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Episode 16: Shipping Theft, Broken Coin Machines, & New 2023 Items

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 23:49


    In today's episode the crew takes a small currency quiz, talks about shipping prices and theft, and what new items are out for 2023. If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone who could get value from it. If you have any feedback of any kind please email us at askcoinempire@gmail.com and we'll get those mentioned on the show. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 15: Advice For New Buyers, Coin Show Attitudes, & Current Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 26:13


    Hey guys, today's episode talks about what to do if it's your first time buying, attitudes of buyers and sellers at coin shows, and what's going on in the world and how to react. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or feedback for us or questions for any of the hosts please email us at askcoinempire@gmail.com.

    Episode 14: Reasons for Selling & Buying, Apprenticeships, & How to Organize

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 31:33


    In today's episode the crew talks about customer stories of why they're selling or buying. We talk about why people start coin businesses vs working for other companies, and why it is such a struggle to stay organized in the coin world. Please enjoy! Email us at askcoinempire@gmail.com with any questions or comments!

    Episode 13: Predictions, Spot Price Vs Premiums, And Student Loan Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 29:33


    Today the crew talks about predictions for the future, why the spot is going down but premiums are going up, and opinions on college and student loan forgiveness. If you have a question or comment for the show, you can email those in to askcoinempire@gmail.com. Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 12: Websites, Owners Vs Operators, And Shipping Timelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 32:24


    In today's episode the crew talks about Empire Gold and Silver's website, some funny descriptions, shipping times to customers, and the difference between owning, operating, and went to make the switch from one to the other. Enjoy! Please email your questions in to askcoinempire@gmail.com and we'll get those answered on the show for you!

    Episode 11: Recent Shows, Jewelry, Marketing, And The Next Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 28:56


    On today's episode the crew talks about Wes and Wes' latest coin show and how their strategy has changed from selling to buying. We talk about different demographics at coin shows, strategies for getting the younger generation involved, jewelry, and leaving a legacy. Enjoy!

    Episode 10: Current Events, Inflation, And Organizing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 31:25


    In today's episode the crew talks about the lack of organization in the coin industry, how inflation influences trading, and strengths and weaknesses of different personalities. Submit your questions in at askcoinempire@gmail.com and we'll get them answered on the show for you. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 9: Cleaning, Toning, And What To Take To The Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 18:34


    In today's episode the crew talks a little about the early days, how Wes got into business, Cleaning coins, Toning on coins, and more. If you want a question answered on the podcast, email your questions in at askcoinempire@gmail.com and we would love to answer those for you! Thanks for listening!-Luke

    Episode 8: Leadership/Management Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 17:53


    In today's episode, the crew discusses different leadership and management styles and how to lead from the middle of the pack. Hope you enjoy. Please email us at askcoinempire.com with any questions or comment and we will address those on the show.

    Episode 7: Starting Out and Small Business Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 23:49


    In today's episode the crew talks about when to hire employees, how important trust and common sense are in this line of work, and more. Hope you enjoy. Submit your questions in at askcoinempire@gmail.com and we'll get them answered on the show!

    Episode 6: Customer Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 22:09


    In today's episode the crew talks about funny stories and customer interactions. We also touch on when to go above and beyond, give people discounts, and how to deal with difficult people. Fun conversations as always. If you enjoyed the content, we'd greatly appreciate it if you'd share it with someone! If you would like a question or comment answered on the show, you can email those in at askcoinempire@gmail.com and we'll get that answered for you. 

    Episode 5: All Things Coin Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 19:12


    On today's episode the crew focuses on coin shows; what they are, what they're like, and how to get the best price. All that and more in this episode. Hope you enjoy. If you have any questions you want answered on the show or comments for us, you can email those in at askcoinempire@gmail.com, Luke says it wrong in the episode but that is the correct email. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 4: All Things Grading

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 32:35


    In today's episode, Mel and Luke are talking to Wes (Turner) and Wes about all things Grading. They go over some tips on grading by eye, the top grading services, and pros and cons of having coins graded. Hope you enjoy!

    Episode 3: Basic Terms and Language for Beginners

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 16:35


    Again our hosts, Mel and Luke are joined by Wes (Turner) and Wes to talk about basic terms and language for beginners. They go over basic wording and phrasing, as well as talk about tips for getting started, bullion, and much more. Hope you enjoy!

    Episode 2: Collecting and Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 16:53


    In today's episode we, (Mel and Luke) are joined again by Wes (Turner) and Wes to discuss the differences in collecting and investing in regards to coins, pros and cons of each, and more! Hope you enjoy.

    Episode 1: Who We Are and What We Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 16:35


    Today is the first episode of the Coin Empire Podcast where the hosts, Mel and Luke interview two men who work in the world of coins. Wes (Turner) and Wes discuss who they are, what they do, and some tips on how to get started. Hope you enjoy.

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