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Larry Starr, Sarasota Real Estate Developer, Talks about Vacationing in Longboat Key

February 22, 2013 By
Larry Starr Sarasota

Larry Starr Sarasota

Larry Starr’s Sarasota area and beyond vacation rental and real estate background make him an expert in his field.

Larry Starr, Sarasota real estate developer and the owner of Resort Vacation Accommodations (RVA), a company that offers vacation rentals in Sarasota and the surrounding areas, gives some valuable insight about Sarasota. According to Larry Starr, Sarasota and it’s barrier islands such as Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Anna Maria Island make it ideal destination for vacationers.

Interviewing Experts: Welcome, and thank you for being here today.

Larry Starr Sarasota RVA: The pleasure is mine. What can I tell you about my favorite place in the world?

Interviewing Experts: To begin with, I have never stayed in a rental home for any of my vacations, only hotel rooms. What are some of the most important questions I need to ask before I book one of your vacation homes?

Larry Starr Sarasota RVA: Well, it’s important to know about the rental’s location. For example, if you are booking a beach home, you should know how close to the beach your rental home is. Will you have to walk for ten minutes or cross a busy street with children to get to the beach? You should always ask about details. Asking about amenities such as a pool or number of bedrooms and baths is also important.

Interviewing Experts: What household amenities usually come with one of the Larry Starr Sarasota area rentals from RVA?

Larry Starr Sarasota RVA: All of our rentals are fully furnished. We offer linens, blankets, pillows, appliances, and just about every thing that a permanent residence would have. Many of our properties offer Wi-Fi and premium cable channels.

Interviewing Experts: What activities would you suggest for visitors traveling to Longboat Key?

Larry Starr Sarasota RVA: The opportunities are endless. Let’s see, to name just a few, angling, shelling, biking, shopping, hiking, canoeing, fishing, dining, swimming, and so much more.

Interviewing Experts: What type of Larry Starr Sarasota areavacation rentals can one expect to find in the area?

Larry Starr Sarasota RVA: We offer condominiums, private vacation homes and resorts. We have one, two and three bedroom units, as well as some luxury estates.

Interviewing Experts: What other things can vacationers do in Sarasota and its’ surrounding islands?

Larry Starr Sarasota RVA: Longboat and Lido Key are just minutes away from all or the many cultural attractions of Sarasota. Siesta Key was recently named the number one beach in the world. Sarasota has a theater and an arts district. It’s a very glamorous city with world-famous shopping, but at the same time Sarasota has a completely relaxed lifestyle.

Larry Starr ’s Sarasota vacation rental and real estate background has been a major part in his success throughout his career. In addition to Resort Vacation Accommodations, Larry Starr also owns AutoXotic, a luxury vehicle company that offers rental and ownership program designed with the thrill seeking vacationer in mind. This Larry Starr Sarasota based firm specializes in bringing exotic vehicles to those who don’t want to own them full time.

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Before You Move: Important Questions to Ask Before You Relocate

February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Relocating to a new city, state or country is a big decision that should be approached with caution and therefore deserves some serious consideration. Whatever your reasons to relocate may be, ask yourself some questions and then give them realistic answers. Here are a few that may help you decide whether relocating is a good idea.

1. Will I Find A Job?

Employment trends vary from city to city. Make sure the new city offers plenty of job opportunities in your field. Check online and local job openings or contact the companies directly.

2. Is the Region Affordable?

The cost of living is different from place to place. Consider the cost of real estate, food, gas, utilities and rent. Find out what salary you can expect to earn and then do your calculations.

3. What Environment Can I Expect?

If you decide to move from a small town to a metropolitan city, the environment at work and in traffic can be very different. Big cities move at a faster pace than small towns which may be more laid back.

4. What About the Climate?

If you are used to living in a place where warm temperatures and sunshine are your constant companions, you may have a hard time getting used to freezing climates. Also consider natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Figure out what type of environment makes you feel good and happy.

5. What Will My Daily Commute Be Like?

In some cities a long commute to work is part of life. Sitting on freeways for long periods of time is completely normal. People accept it and get used to it. In other cities people rely mainly on public transportation to get them to and from work. Think about what you prefer and what you are most comfortable with.

6. Can My Partner Find A Job?

It is probable that your spouse or partner will need to find a job too. Check the opportunities for your significant other or this move may not be right for you.

7. What Work Environment Can I Expect?

Your work environment will dictate everything from your work attire to how you greet and communicate with clients. Usually, bigger cities tend to have a more formal work environment than smaller towns. If you don’t like wearing a suit and tie to work every day, you should give this some thought.

 

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Peter Spittler Architectural Services Focuses on Aesthetics of Building Design

February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

 

Peter Spittler Architectural Services

Peter Spittler Architectural Services

Peter Spittler Architectural Services partners with clients to design buildings that are both functional and beautiful.  In the following interview with the staff of Interviewing Experts, team members at Peter Spittler Architectural Services discuss aesthetics in building design and within the overall architectural process.

Interviewing Experts:  Can you please explain to our readers about aesthetics and how they play into the overall architectural design process?

Peter Spittler Architectural Services:  In general terms, aesthetics commonly refer to the beauty of a place or building, but it is so much more than simply how a building looks to the naked eye.  When done right, the aesthetics of a building can evoke emotion and provide tactile stimulation and auditory sensation to users and the community surrounding the project.  In the architectural design process, aesthetics are essentially the client’s program brought to life on paper, through models and illustrations, referred to as schematic designs.  Peter Spittler Architectural Services team members take the client’s goals, objectives, and values from their program and begin to develop design concepts that reflect those expectations.

Interviewing Experts:  So aesthetics is more than just beauty in terms of the architectural process?

Peter Spittler Architectural Services:  Exactly! When aesthetics come into play at Peter Spittler Architectural Services, we are in the schematic design stage of the overall design and build process.  In this step, work is concentrated on aesthetics, or the look of the building, but the Peter Spittler Architectural Services team is also working toward achieving the overall goals of the building project, including identifying the best materials, staying within the client’s budget, creating good flow and flexibility, and so forth.  The designer has thoroughly analyzed the site analysis and program at this point and then begins to form the solution to the client’s needs or “problem”. Solutions are revealed through a problem seeking design process.

Interviewing Experts:  How much detail does the schematic design involve?

Peter Spittler Architectural Services:  The schematic design typically includes high-level design aspects, not every detail.  The schematics offer a visual representation of the proposed project, through the eyes of the Peter Spittler Architectural Services’ assigned designer.  These rough plans include the general layout of rooms and the overall building configuration, the detailed work is left for later, once the client is pleased with the promising design concept.

Interviewing Experts:  Are cost estimates also included with schematic designs?

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Gregory Fake Discusses His Business-Rich Career Path

February 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Gregory Fake

Gregory Fake

Gregory Fake is an assistant television producer for Lifetime Television’s show, The Balancing Act.  Prior to television, Gregory Fake spent much of his career in business.  In the following interview, Gregory Fake describes his career path thus far.

Q:  How did you get interested in business?

Gregory Fake:  My grandfather was a worker on high steel and passionately interested in the stock market.  I grew up with stocks in that sense and was very aware of the markets from an early age.

Q:  It sounds like your grandfather deserves a lot of credit for where you are today.

Gregory Fake:  Yes, not only did I have a great desire to be like him, but he also put me through college.  So, yes, I owe him a great deal.

Q:  What type of business training have you received?

Gregory Fake:  I received my degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and went on to get a law degree from Georgetown soon after.

Q:  What types of positions have you held in the business world?

Gregory Fake:  I have had tremendous opportunities in my career.  Fresh out of college, I worked for Andersen Consulting, one of the most prominent consulting firms in the world.  Then, I went on to work with several Fortune 500 companies developing and implementing manufacturing resource planning systems, customer service databases, and internal computer systems.

Q:  These sound like complex projects; what was your most complicated or memorable project?

Gregory Fake:  I helped the Federal Government design and develop their overall general ledger system for use in the General Accounting Office.  I also worked on programs for AMP Incorporated and The Campbell Soup Company that were relatively complex.

Q:  And what did you do with your law degree?

Gregory Fake:  I worked in banking law and was an enforcement attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Q:  What is so appealing to you about business?

Gregory Fake:  Business is what makes our world run; without it, we’d get nowhere.  Businesses provide the critical services and products that keep our communities functioning and thriving.

Q:  How did your business experience prepare you for television production?

Gregory Fake:  Over the years, while involved in the business sector, I helped produce a number of programs for businesses.

Q:  And has your past experience in business helped you succeed in producing television specifically for women?

Gregory Fake:  Absolutely. The Balancing Act is all about empowering women.  I have become adept at identifying issues that are important and helpful for women, just like one would with a client in the business sector.

Q:  Yes, but business isn’t always fun, is it?

Gregory Fake:  It is to me!  But, yes, The Balancing Act certainly has to be entertaining; it is television after all.

Gregory Fake lives with his wife and children in Pompano Beach, Florida.  In addition to his many professional endeavors, Gregory Fake is a deacon in his church, a prison minister, and an avid outdoorsman. 

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Investment Italy: Aldo Todini Explains Why Business Opportunities Abound in his Home Country

February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Aldo Todini

Aldo Todini

In this interview, Aldo Todini explains how international investors can give the boot to a downed European Economy. Aldo Todini is a business consultant with expertise in matching capitalists with suitable investment opportunities. He claims that Italy, with its traditionally thriving manufacturing and industrial sectors, is the perfect place for investors to seek new revenue generating prospects. Today, Aldo Todini speaks with Interviewing Experts about why the European economic crisis means potentially substantial gains for some.

Interviewing Experts: Thank you, Aldo Todini, for making time to speak with us today.

Aldo Todini: I am pleased to be here.

Interviewing Experts: Let’s talk about Italy. Most people know it for great food and even better wine. What else is Italy famous for?

Aldo Todini: It has long been known that goods produced in Italy are of the finest quality. We do not put a great deal of effort into extravagance; our workmanship is what makes Italian goods so desirable and trendy.

Interviewing Experts: But, Italy doesn’t have that many natural resources…

Aldo Todini: This is true. We are, however, quite conveniently located for importing raw and refined materials.

Interviewing Experts: How has the crisis in the European Union affected manufacturing in Italy?

Aldo Todini: It has forced many plants to slow or halt production. But, with the economy both here and abroad picking back up, we’ve seen a new vitality in our commerce.

Interviewing Experts: This means opportunities for investment?

Aldo Todini: Almost unlimited… We have many manufactures whose goods are being discovered by consumers across the globe. This means an increase in demand.

Interviewing Experts: Why then are these companies seeking stockholders or looking to otherwise inject funds into their operations?

Aldo Todini: Many of our businesses are still recovering. They must have money to purchase the materials to create the products that so many people now want.

Interviewing Experts: So, this means they are willing to sell interest for a bargain price…

Aldo Todini: Correct but as our exportation picks up, these opportunities will start to disappear. This is why I tell my clients to buy now and not wait until they’ve recovered on their own.

Interviewing Experts: Before we close, can you tell us about Italy’s recent entrance into the world of renewable energy?

Aldo Todini: Italy has been heavily dependent on foreign energy sources as long as anyone can remember. Over the last 10 years, higher costs have created a demand for renewably energy sources.  We have always paid 30-40% more for electricity than our neighbors and the entire country is working to reduce these costs.

Interviewing Experts: That sounds like another area with investment potential.

Aldo Todini: It is, yes. 2012 saw an increase in foreign interest, often from those countries that we are looking to stop buying energy sources from. 2013 is going to be a great year for Italian commerce. I strongly recommend those interested to research their options before it’s too late.

Aldo Todini is a 1997 graduate of the University of Rome and a business consultant with decades of experience identifying solutions for corporations of all sizes.

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Investimenti in Italia: Aldo Todini spiega perché le opportunità di business abbondano qui da noi

Aldo Todini spiega come gli investitori internazionali possono riavviare un’economia europea in depressione.

Aldo Todini è un consulente aziendale esperto di forme innovative d’investimento in ambito industriale. Sostiene che l’Italia, con i suoi fiorenti settori manifatturiero e industriale, è il luogo ideale per gli investitori esteri che vogliono ricercare nuove opportunità di investimento. Oggi, Aldo Todini parla con Interviewing Experts sul motivo per cui la crisi economica Europea può potenzialmente significare notevoli guadagni per chi sa cosa vuole.

Interviewing Experts: Grazie, Aldo Todini, per aver trovato il tempo per parlare con noi.

Aldo Todini: Sono lieto di essere qui.

Interviewing Experts: Parliamo di Italia. La maggior parte delle persone la conoscono per cibo e vino. Cosa c’è d’altro per cui l’Italia è famosa?

Aldo Todini: E’ un fatto noto che i beni prodotti in Italia sono di grande qualità. Non mettiamo molta stravaganza nei nostri prodotti, è solo la manodopera artigianale che li rende così appetibili e alla moda.

Interviewing Experts: Ma l’Italia non ha molte risorse naturali che …

Aldo Todini: Questo è vero. Ci sono comunque le importazioni che ci permettono di compensare questa povertà di materie prime.

Interviewing Experts: In che modo la crisi dell’Unione europea ha colpito la produzione in Italia?

Aldo Todini: La crisi ha costretto molte fabbriche a rallentare o fermare la produzione. Ma con l’economia che si sta riprendendo sia qui sia all’estero abbiamo assistito una a nuova vitalità nel comparto.

Interviewing Experts: Cosa significa per le opportunità di investimento?

Aldo Todini: Che ci sono opportunità illimitate… Ci sono molti produttori le cui merci sono state scoperte dai consumatori di tutto il mondo. Questo significa un aumento della domanda.

Interviewing Experts: Perché dunque queste società sono alla ricerca di soci o di fondi da iniettare nel loro business?

Aldo Todini: Molte delle nostre imprese si stanno ancora riprendendo. Ad esempio alcune devono recuperare le risorse per acquistare i materiali per creare i prodotti che così tante persone ora vogliono.

Interviewing Experts: Quindi significa che sono disposti a vendere a prezzi interessanti?

Aldo Todini: Corretto ma come le nostre esportazioni aumentano queste opportunità mano a mano scompaiono. È per questo che dico ai miei clienti investitori di muoversi subito e di non aspettare fino a quando il comparto abbia recuperato da solo, le opportunità saranno svanite.

Interviewing Experts: Prima di chiudere, ci puoi dire qualcosa in merito al recente ingresso in Italia nel mondo delle energie rinnovabili?

Aldo Todini: come tutti sanno l’Italia è fortemente dipendente dalle risorse energetiche estere. Nel corso degli ultimi 10 anni l’aumento dei costi energetici ha creato una forte domanda di energie rinnovabili. Abbiamo sempre pagato 30-40% in più di energia elettrica rispetto ai nostri vicini e l’intero paese sta lavorando per ridurre questo divario.

Interviewing Experts: Suona come un altro settore con un grande potenziale d’investimento.

Aldo Todini: Lo è, sì. Il 2012 ha visto un aumento di interesse provenire dall’estero, spesso da quei paesi che stiamo cercando di eliminare come fornitori di prodotti energetici. Il 2013 sarà un grande anno per il commercio italiano. Consiglio vivamente coloro che sono interessati a seguire le loro opportunità prima che sia troppo tardi.

Aldo Todini è un 1997 laureato presso l’Università di Roma e consulente aziendale con venti anni di esperienza nella ricerca e nella costruzione di opportunità di investimento per aziende di tutte le dimensioni.

 

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Scott Sohr Answers a Few Questions about Williamson County’s Arrington Retreat

February 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Scott Sohr

Scott Sohr

Q: What is your background in business and development?

Scott Sohr: I have been in business management in several different fields for nearly 30 years. As an entrepreneur, I’m always looking for new opportunities to utilize my strengths and attract top talent to help me achieve my goals.

Q: Tell us about Arrington Retreat.

Scott Sohr: Arrington Retreat is a unique neighborhood I am developing in Williamson County, Tennessee. It is an elegantly designed community with great architecture and great amenities set in the the beautiful Middle Tennessee countryside. It also offers an elegant visual appeal that new homebuilders are looking for.

Q: What made you decide to invest in this community in Williamson County?

Scott Sohr: Williamson County is one of the premier counties in the entire country for home building. The local economy is thriving like never before, the population is increasing year in and year out, the school systems are fantastic, and it’s within a short drive of the hustle and bustle of downtown Nashville. For me, choosing Williamson County was an easy decision. Taking advantage of the beauty of the property offered in designing the community is where things became more difficult.

Q: What sort of amenities does Arrington Retreat have to offer?

Scott Sohr: Obviously, there’s the beautiful landscape on display. Beyond that, there’s also a pool that offers a gorgeous view of the wide open farmland, walking trails, Arrington Creek, a community garden for residents to enjoy, and a park for families and their pets to play and relax. We really wanted to offer something for everyone at Arrington Retreat.

Q: How do you plan on putting your business background to use with the development of Arrington Retreat?

Scott Sohr: Over the years, I’ve learned that you have to know your audience and your customers, and I firmly believe that Arrington Retreat is exactly the type of community and neighborhood that residents of Franklin, Brentwood, Cool Springs, and anyone in Middle Tennessee has been waiting for.

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