Desperate Enterprises was founded 30 years ago by Ohio entrepreneur Robert (Bob) Secrist. Bob had a love for nostalgia and was an avid collector of antique advertisements and signage. He founded the business with the primary mission to reproduce some of our nation’s iconic advertising legacy as metal signs and make them available to all at very modest prices. Starting with just 6 images, he began selling these at flea markets and antique shows. Over time, the business has grown, and it has truly become a global business.