We Create Opportunity.
Our marketing agency
was founded in 2003 to assist
Fortune 500 clients
to serve their real estate needs.
Our experience includes working with
business owners, banks,
established entrepreneurs,
entertainment destinations, and restaurant owners to
achieve the highest experience in locations and research.
20 years experience
- Tenant expansion
- Entertainment development
- Leasing & sales
- Unique building sales
We are proud of our collaborative
projects that deliver sales revenue for
our clients and bring thousands of
new jobs to the region.
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The UPS Store, Franchise Expansion
One of the top franchises in retail America and a local shopping centers is the 4,000 unit (and growing) UPS franchise which began as Mail Boxes Etc in an earlier incarnation. UPS Stores are the leading non-food franchise and have a strong relationship with the local consumer in every market int he United States.
Mercer University Village (launch)
The Village opened on the edge of the college campus in 2007. Today the mixed use development serves as a popular meeting spot for students, residents, and alumni.
#2. Jekyll Island Resort Village
Pre-leasing and marketing of the island's only retail center is Jekyll Island Village.
The design of the village captures the relaxed coastal vibe that serves 1 million seasonal visitors and the 2,000 residents on the island.
Both a Georgia state park and a cultural travel destination, Jekyll Island is the only island state park in America.
#3. University of West Georgia
Located in west Georgia, the rAACSB accredited egional university has a population of 12,000 studens on sprawling campus.
The campus-adjacent retail building caters to the needs of both the students and the Carrollton residents, which included 6 retail and 1 medical tenant with parking for 35 cars.
The renovated building opened in late 2014 and sold 2.5 years later to an investor.
Piedmont University / Demorest Park Apartments
Mid-century buildings adjacent to 100 year old college campus. Project included seven furnished apartments for workforce housing.
Underground Atlanta and World of Coca Cola, Atlanta
We were involved in the leasing and management of this #1 visited tourist destination in Georgia which included retail, restaurants, and the iconic World of Coca Cola adjacent to Underground Atlanta Festival. The parks were visited by 1 million customers per year most notably in the Summer months.
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The Florida Mall, South Orlando, Florida
Dillards, Belks, Neiman Marcus, LegoLand
AMC presents Magic Theatres
Located in Atlanta was the first national Magic Johnson theatre in conjunction with SONY Entertainment
which was created to revitalize both Greenbriar Mall and propel economic development and new jobs in
south Atlanta.
Marketing Brands and
Client Expansion.
Great Clips, franchise expansion
The UPS Store, franchise expansion
Steinway Piano expansion
Hilton Garden Inn, Airport expansion
Bp Oil/Gas, co-brands
Stonecrest Bourbon Distillery
Irish Heritage Center of Ohio
It's a Grind Coffeehouse, expansion
Midas Muffler
Tommy's Car Wash / Franchises
Leadership
The team covers marketing and real estate in retail, office, industrial, and entertainment.
Michael Wayne
President & Producer
Texas and Georgia
Michael provides real estate solutions for clients in Texas and Georgia.
He is proposing a two-acre retail center, apartments and a walkable botanical gardens with emphasis on teaching families about the source of food via Texas agriculture statewide in an east Texas city on I-20 - called the Taste of Texas, the first of its kind ever created in the USA.
An Eagle Scout whose career began at Disney, his experience includes negotiating over 400 real estate & multi-brand locations. He is a former 3X Top 10 sales producer with ACBR.
He is the father to three children whom he enjoys spending time with. He is active in the Highland Park Methodist Church in Dallas.
Recent Highlights
- Expert in office, retail, and industrial segments.
- Passionate promoter of tourism as economic development.
Education
- Finance MBA graduate from Mercer University.
- Real Estate Development certificate. from Georgia State University
- University of Florida in Marketing Research, Bachelors.
- Commercial realtor designation.
Career Highlights
* Aggressive leasing for severely distressed retail property - Underground Atlanta from 20% to 90% occupancy in 3 1/2 years.
* 170 new stores negotiated and opened with UPS Store franchising;
* 150 new stores negotiated and opened with Great Clips franchising
* 20 new locations for BP/Amoco Oil franchising in 4 year period; 5 years
* The 1st Magic Johnson Theatre in the United States joint-venture with AMC.
* Partnered with 3 universities to unlock potential for retail co-branding and economic development.
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tel: 404-723-9155
Email: Michael@gold-commercial
Web: www.gold-realestate.org
