Pawn Leaders

Bob Moulton started as a computer programmer and an on-air radio personality. He went into the pawn industry in 1984 where he opened National Pawn three years later. There are currently 16 National Pawn stores, with the 17th opening in about 3 months, and over 130 persons are employed there. Bob received the NPA’s Pawn Broker of the Year and Outstanding Community Relations award, along with local awards for integrity, entrepreneurship, business and marketing. His hobbies include traveling, boating, collecting watches and motor cars.   [01:39] Bob was exposed and gained an interest in the pawn business after his uncles and mother worked in the industry.   [02:13] Opening his first pawn store in 1987 made him realize how much hard work and money it took to start and run the business.   [02:41] Bob opened 3 stores in a short space of time and waited some years before opening the 4th and 5th; then took a long break before opening the 6th.   [03:23] What are the laws in your area as it relates to interest and hold