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College Football Hall of Fame Selects Atlanta Site

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College Football Hall of Fame Selects Atlanta Site

College FootballIt appears that the “tourist center” of Downtown Atlanta is going to gain another attraction! The Atlanta Business Chronicle reported last month that the College Football Hall of Fame appears to have selected their preferred site…a parking lot on Marietta Street, close to CNN Center and Centennial Olympic Park.

The article states there are several issues to we worked out before any deal is signed however. And that will be some 8-10 months in the making. This might be a good thing, giving the economy time to rebound and travelers willing to spend money on such attractions.

The NASCAR Hall of Fame that Atlanta bid on and lost (darn it…that would have been a good one…or so I thought) which opened in Charlotte in May of this year has been running a deficit and has had challenges with visitors. The museum set an attendance goal of 50,000 people per month, but attendance for BOTH July and August totaled 55,000 people.

College Football Hall of Fame Site
College Football Hall of Fame Site

This map shows the proposed location of the College Football Hall of Fame and its proximity to many of the Downtown Atlanta attractions, such as World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium. This is all good as Atlanta NEEDS to work on its draw for tourists and convention attendees. While the city has great hotel rooms and the Georgia World Congress Center, it lacks in the way of entertainment for both tourists and convention attendees.

We will keep tabs on this project and let you know how things develop for the site and the projected date of opening.

Winter Driving Tips

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Winter Driving Tips

Car on road in winter.

In the next week or so, many will take to the highways for the holidays. Off to visit family and friends, people will choose to drive so they can get all those holiday presents to their destination, along with the family. But driving during this time of year means taking extra steps in a majority of the U.S. states.

The American Automobile Association has some winter driving tips:

  • Pack your cell phone with your local AAA’s telephone number plus the number of people you are planning to visit, plus blankets, gloves, hats, food, water and any needed medication in your vehicle. Keep your cell phone connected to it’s car charger to keep it fully charged in case you no longer have power in your car!
  • If you become stuck, stay with your vehicle. It provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to locate you. Don’t try to walk in a severe storm. It’s easy to lose sight of your vehicle in blowing snow and become lost.
  • Pack a cellular telephone with your local AAA’s telephone number, plus blankets, gloves, hats, food, water and any needed medication in your vehicle.

You can read more of their tips at AAA Exchange, Winter Driving Tips.

Also, during this time of year, things are hectic for everyone. Rushing to get shopping and holiday preparations done, holiday parties, and of course, the long distance trip we talked about above. Remember these other important tips:

  • Keep your eyes on the road. Dialing your phone, programming a GPS, etc all take away from your primary function when driving….paying attention to the road. Remember, texting and driving in Georgia is against the law!
  • Leave some space between you and the car in front of you. You might be paying attention, but maybe they are not. In fact, try to “look through the car in front of you” for what may be happening in front of them…like brake lights!

Thomas Ramon Realty wishes you and yours the safest of travels this holiday season. In fact, we will be on the road to New York City and will be keeping these winter driving tips in mind as we hit the road!

The Real Estate Gold Rush? Has It Come and Gone?

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The Real Estate Gold Rush? Has It Come and Gone?

Well, if you read the New York Times, you might get that impression. And it does make you stop and think for a moment…..Has the real estate gold rush come and gone?

HouseToday’s issue of the NYTimes has an articled titled, “Housing Fades As A Means To Build Wealth,” and it talks about the future of real estate as a means for accumulating wealth my be and era that is gone.

“There is no iron law that real estate must appreciate,” said Stan Humphries, chief economist for the real estate site Zillow. “All those theories advanced during the boom about why housing is special — that more people are choosing to spend more on housing, that more people are moving to the coasts, that we were running out of usable land — didn’t hold up.”

It gives one the idea that we should still buy real estate. Afterall, we DO have to have a place to live, right? But it just may not provide the wealth it once did.

Some interesting food for thought. I look at my home as a place where I will be able to spend my later years. I am hopeful it will rise in value. (It did, but it kind went in reverse as many homeowners have experienced) And yes, I did use an equity line for other things, and so I’ll be working my ass off to pay that off and get back to more solid ground. I’d like to think I’ll be able to sell it one day, net some money and move onto something different.

But as I get older, my values are certainly changing. I have a friend that will know exactly what I am talking about when I think of the simplicity of my life if I had a home like this…..

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What You Can Learn From Taylor Swift About Becoming an Entrepreneur | Under30CEO

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What You Can Learn From Taylor Swift About Becoming an Entrepreneur

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Determination can start at any age

When Taylor was 11 she would go up and down Music Row knocking on producers doors tell thing them “Hi, I’m Taylor and you should listen to me sing. Call me!” And of course nobody ever did. Without getting discouraged she used that rejection as rocket fuel and was determined to turn some heads.

Starting out you have to know that you are going to get rejected by some or maybe everyone but don’t think for a second that it means you don’t have something that’s worth taking a look at. Just imagine how many of those people that turned her down are now thinking to themselves “why did I not give her the time of day?”

Stand out from others and find your niche.

After Taylor came back from knocking on everyone’s door without anyone even giving her a first chance she decided that she had to do something different from everyone else. When she turned 12, she picked up a 12 string guitar and started teaching herself how to play even until her fingers were covered in calluses and blood. Taylor also started writing her own songs. She returned to Nashville with having a few songs under her belt and people started to take notice in this young musician.

You may have a great idea for a startup or business but think about how many others you’re competing against in that same field. Some have more than others of course but ultimately you are going up against even some big fish that have been swimming in that sea for a while. That’s where you have to figure out how you can stand out from the crowd and create your niche. What is it that makes your business, startup, service or product unique? Why is it better or the best out there? You also have to believe in what you do for others to take notice too.

Knowing what’s best for you and what direction you want to go

After Taylor went to Nashville and people took notice at her she signed a deal with RCA Records getting to work with some great names and other artists in her field. But when the renewal time came up for the deal she decided not to go with that label because she didn’t think she would truly be able to do the music she wanted to or play her songs that she had written.

When you run a business or startup you have to know what’s going to be best for you and your business. If you don’t that’s where you can get lost and others start to walk all over you or take it over and tell you how to run it. You may get offered some great things but in the end will it work for the goal you’re trying to accomplish? It’s okay to say no when you don’t think it fits.

Putting in the effort and making sacrifices

While Taylor was busy writing songs all of her friends were out doing things with school, hanging out and partying. She missed out on a lot of stuff that normal kids do but she was determined and dedicated to writing songs.

You’re going to miss out on many things as an entrepreneur or business owner because you’re the one that’s there 24/7 while the others go home. But how great is it that you are your own boss and make your own schedule? Sacrifices happen when you’re trying to accomplish something and push yourself above the rest.

Sometimes you have to take chances

Taylor thought at one point she was being signed with Universal but turns out the guy was leaving Universal to start his own company and wanted to sign her. Taylor took a leap of faith and agreed to sign with the new indie label. Even though she took a chance she knew it was right for her and also knew that with it being a smaller company that she would be able to really work with them. Taylor and her mom even helped stuff the cds into envelopes that would be sent out to radio stations.

Taking chances doesn’t mean you’re going to fail. If you don’t take a chance with things you might be missing out on a huge opportunity that may not come around again. If you see potential in something and have a gut feeling it’s going to work out then you should just go with it. Sure, it may not work out but nothing ever always goes according to plan so we have to take chances. Hope for the best, plan for the worst.

Be who you are and let your it shine through what you do

Taylor’s parents helped her with her marketing and myspace page but she wrote her bio information and always had a hand in anything that was written or said. She writes her music so what you see is what you get with her. She truly loves what she does and it shows when she steps out on the stage and picks up a guitar. But one of the real reasons she shines is because she really wants to reach out to those who listen to her music and connect with everyone. She’s a class act.

Don’t be afraid to show your personality and let others get to know you through your brand or company. People want to learn about who is behind something and why you believe in it like you do. When people feel like they know you they feel that they can trust you. If you love what you do it will shine through and others can always see that. Don’t try and be someone else, be you.

Never give up

Taylor has created a great name for herself not only as a great artist but also as a great role model and person. She knew what she wanted to do and went after it. It wasn’t for fame or the money it was because she had such a passion for music that she wanted to share it with anyone who wanted to listen. Sure she hit some bumps along the way with people or things she had to overcome but if you ever told her the words “can’t or never” she would do anything and everything to prove it wrong. She now sings to sold out crowds everywhere and is at the top in country music.

Being an entrepreneur is going to have it’s ups and downs but you can never give up no matter what. The bumps in the road are what make you stronger and it gives you the chance to prove others wrong when they tell you something can’t be done. It doesn’t matter how old you are when you want to start creating your idea or run a business, if you believe in it then go for it. When people turn you down let that be your rocket fuel that makes you work that much harder. Giving up is not an option.

Ashley Bodi founder of Business Beware

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Speechless Sunday – A My Midtown Mojo Feature

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Speechless Sunday – A My Midtown Mojo Feature

What is that phrase, a picture is worth a thousand words? Indeed. Since I’ve started blogging, I’ve taken more of a “note” of the area around me, and try to capture it in pictures. I can now walk past some places and say, “I remember when that was (fill in the blank)” and I have the picture to prove it!

So today, we will start a new feature at MyMidtownMojo called, Speechless Sunday. Now, speechless implies that nothing is said. So, most of the time, don’t expect any words from me,  just a picture of a moment in time captured.

Here’s our first one….

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Pictures and Blogs! Pictures and Blogs!

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When I first started writing my blog back in 2007, I saw all these picture on posts. Some of them you could tell were “stock” photos, or they were cartoon in nature. And I read where you should have your camera with you all the time, you never know when you might find a great picture that could be the source of a blog!

So, now I do just that. I’ve built up such a library of pictures that I honestly have a hard time keeping track of them and where they are filed. It’s not uncommon for me to spend 20-30 minutes looking for a certain picture I KNOW I have! I’m doing it partly because Midtown Atlanta is changing SO fast, that you forget what was there a couple years ago! Take these two pictures…the far left is 1010Midtown as it was coming up, and the other is close to topping out! Amazing!

I’ve lived in Atlanta for some 16 plus years now…..and have watched it grow! We seem to make the news quite often for our traffic…and true…it’s getting to be challenging! For those of us that work in the condominium markets of Midtown and Buckhead, it just makes our marketplace, that much better since you can live Intown, and not have the hour+ commute each way! UGH!

Anyway, I thought I’d just share a few pictures to show you where The Thom And Ray Team hangout! Enjoy!

Atlanta’s Backstreet, one of only 3 places in the U.S that was a 24-Hour club (oh I remember it well and miss it as well….)

Made way for progress, and was replaced by Viewpoint!

But Midtown still has the charm it once had, as you can see from St. Marks Methodist Church!

And lastly, here is a “time wharp” of two pictures that really tell it all!

1968 — to today! Wow! We’ve Come Along Way Baby!!

Thom Abbott

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