Decision Points E71 - The Future is Precious: Gold, Market Cycles, and Smart Strategy with Tarek Saab

For Tarek Saab, gold isn’t just a commodity - it’s a story of timing, innovation, and conviction.

In this episode of Decision Points, Tarek Saab - President and Co-Founder of Texas Precious Metals - joins our hosts to share how he helped build one of the largest physical precious metals businesses in the world. From his early days at Texas Instruments to a televised firing on The Apprentice, Tarek’s path has been anything but conventional.

He unpacks how a fascination with the nature of money led to the formation of Texas Precious Metals, and how conservative capital, smart timing, and relentless innovation propelled the company forward. Tarek explains how their novel approach - like next-day air shipping, robotic automation in their depository, and low-spread gold bars - helped set a new standard in the physical metals space.

Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at the volatility and opportunity in the gold market - from the impact of COVID-19 and institutional buying trends to what might be the start of a new supercycle. Tarek breaks it all down with clarity, offering both macroeconomic insight and practical investor advice.

But this isn’t just a business story. Tt’s a personal one. Tarek reflects on building a company rooted in values, navigating industry challenges, and living intentionally in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, while running a billion-dollar business with Texas roots. He also previews Y’all Street TV, his new platform exploring the intersection of business and culture in Texas and beyond.

Whether you're a retail investor, entrepreneur, or someone curious about where the financial world is headed, this episode offers a rare view into the physical gold market - and the man reshaping it.