I want you to understand and appreciate why my blog has sponsors.
The only God-given talent I have is to speak about markets and matters of finance in general.
The sponsors obviously want their story to be known, but also believe my voice should be heard on financial matters. They pay a small fee that at best, I will be able to pay my bills (but not more). There’s no stock options, cheap shares, private placement opportunities, or any hidden agenda.
I have stated for decades and do so again here:
1 – Failure is the norm in the junior resource business. Doesn’t mean there’s any dishonesty. Just means despite the best intentions, not everyone finds a future mine. In fact, far more don’t than do.
2 – You have to be both financially and mentally prepared to lose part or all your capital. I have firsthand knowledge on this.
If you get past #1 and #2, I suggest you take a peek at these companies. I believe in what I say about them, not for the small fee they pay, but because the management and projects have both passed my “smell” test. No amount of fees could be paid if I couldn’t buy the stocks myself.
There are two ways to generate revenues for me: charge investors (subscription model), or have companies support my blog (sponsor model). I chose the latter, as it allows me to produce worthy content free to all.
While I’m clearly down the homestretch now in my 40+ year career in and around the financial arena, I still get to share my knowledge by speaking candidly about matters of finance without having to run a subscription-based service. There’s no requirement for any follower to buy anything, including shares in my sponsors. You will never be solicited to do so, and we never give your email addresses to anyone, including the sponsors.
Again, the sponsors believe the people who seek my commentaries may also be interested in what they are doing, and believe what I have to say needs to be heard. I accept no stock options or any other compensation other than a monthly fee that at best, I will be able to pay my bills. This is no get rich quick scheme. I also will only accept sponsors that pass my criteria, which leaves many companies unable to be accepted.
And remember, while the good Lord is the main reason I’m alive to speak about matters many want to hear, these companies are also keeping yours truly in a position to do so. They only seek more awareness of their story. I think this is a win-win for everyone. I don’t provide any investor relations services or promotion (no matter what those who hide behind their keyboards may claim)
The junior resource market is tougher now, than at any other time in my career. I shared this belief when I spoke in Quebec City in June, 2024 –
I also had a great interview (yet again) with Kitco while at the conference:
God Bless,
Peter Grandich
