Marc Roberts of Miami (born September 20, 1959 West Orange, New Jersey) was a Division I basketball player at American University in Washington, D.C., before starting a career as a sports agent.
Every very successful person can name the project that made the difference in his or her life -- the make-it-or-break-it deal. When you're getting into that kind of project, you've got to learn how to pay attention. I mean full, total focus. That's all you do. That's all you think about. That's your only goal.
Day and night, eat, sleep, and breathe your goal. If you aren't willing to give this venture all your attention, time, and energy, it probably won't happen.
Staying focused is hard enough in the best of circumstances. Throw in a collection of obstacles and the odd against success grow even higher. In the hope that forewarned is forearmed, take a look at a few of the obstacles you can expect to run into and be ready for them.
Whether you're selling an idea or a specific product, or raising money for your company or trying to get people to attend a charity event, you need to develop positive attitude and a razzle-dazzle approach that puts you out in front of the pack.
You have to identify exactly what you are selling. I found a way to get people excited about something fun and unique. That's the key .
You have to look beyond the mundane facts of your product or service and find something that people can get excited about, something they are willing to take a risk for.
Everyone has the power and talent to promote and sell something that is unique. The tough part is getting in touch with that unique selling point.
When you go for it, you'll probably have to sacrifice something you have now: maybe security, maybe income, maybe status. This fact will push you in one of two ways.
1) You'll either be so nervous about this loss that you won't be able to get anything done, or
2) You'll be so determined to make up for the loss that nothing will stop you.
There's no place in the middle. You have to pick a side.
What you lack in experience, make up for with an overload of motivation, dedication and ambition.
When people tell you you're crazy, it's a good sign that you're on the right track. When your competitors tell you you're no good and you're a failure, that means you're on to something big.
Once you decide to go for it, you've got to stay focused. You've got to eat, breathe, and sleep whatever it is you're doing.
Along the way, Marc Roberts learned that sometimes no matter how hard you work, it's dumb luck that really makes the difference. Sometimes, working with nothing more than common sense and a willingness to go for what you want with a whole lot of enthusiasm and energy, sets the course for a win. Marc Roberts' book, "Roberts Rules!" is available on Amazon.
Marc Roberts has settled his dispute with the owner of a BP gas station where the Zaha Hadid-designed One Thousand Museum is planned.
The lawsuit was prompted by a letter sent from Roberts warning that his 2007 contract to buy the property remained valid and that One Thousand Museum developers are closing on the land ‘at their own risk’. Court records show that the two sides are now asking a judge to have the suit dismissed.
1000 Biscayne Tower, LLC, can now proceed to close on the station. Terms of the contract call for closing to take place before September 10, at a price between $27 million and $60 million.
In 1989, Roberts formed the Triple Threat Enterprises boxing team by signing three American boxing Olympians: heavyweight gold medalist Ray "Merciless" Mercer, junior welterweight Charles "The Natural" Murray, and light heavyweight Al "Ice" Cole. In 1995, he founded and became the President and Chairman of Worldwide Entertainment and Sports Corp., and in 1996 it became public on the NASDAQ stock exchange as (WWES).[3] Worldwide Entertainment and Sports specialized in negotiation of contracts and endorsements within the major sports venues including NFL, NBA, NASCAR, and Boxing.
In 2000, Marc Roberts sold his shares in Worldwide Entertainment, relocated to Florida and began a new career in real estate. Projects that he has developed include the development of oceanfront properties in Florida including Singer Island and South Beach, and several intra-coastal properties in Manalapan, Florida.[4]
Marc Roberts was honored by the Alabama State Legislature which has proclaimed June 5, 2003 as "Marc Roberts Day' for contributions to the Easter Seals Camp, ASCCA, Alabama's Special Camp for Children and Adults, the world's largest year-round barrier-free camp for people with disabilities.[5] Roberts was also named the 2005 Man of the Year by the South Florida chapter of the Crohns and Colitis Foundation and served on the Board of Trustees of the Florida Chapter, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Inc.
On May 30, 2007, Mr. Roberts was admitted into the New Jersey Jewish Hall of Fame. Mr. Roberts resides in Jupiter, Florida, with his wife and two children.
Marc Roberts and The Falcone Group Developing Downtown Miami
A nine block area in downtown Miami is being developed by a partnership between the Marc Roberts Companies and The Falcone Group.
"The project developers, Miami Worldcenter Group – a partnership between The Falcone Group and Marc Roberts Companies – will develop the nine-block area into a world-class destination with global appeal. The currently underserved and neglected district will be vastly improved by a thoughtful master-planned project adding to the existing successful residential projects and influx of significant amenities immediately surrounding its periphery." Full Article can be found here:
