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SuperSlow Zone® at Silver Creek (San Jose) is proud to offer their second monthly health and wellness seminar series for the San Jose community called “Wellness Morsels.”

San Jose, Calif. – April 16, 2009 – SuperSlow Zone® at Silver Creek (San Jose) is proud to announce the second of a new monthly forum series at their facility, to facilitate a community discussion on health and wellness.  The forum will be called “Wellness Morsels,” as topics will be presented in manageable “morsels,” giving the attendee a quick overview and insights on several different health related topics of interest. 

“We’re grateful to have talented, passionate speakers who are focused on wellness speaking on behalf of the general public.  It’s a wonderful way to offer free, interactive information from experts in the field to those in our community,” remarked Marie Ortiz, owner of SuperSlow Zone® at Silver Creek.   

With the goal of expanding wellness information and exposure throughout the community, “Wellness Morsels” is a free series that provides a monthly avenue for the community to learn more from wellness experts in the South Bay and beyond.  With so many aspects to one’s wellness, such as diet, exercise, the myriad of medical practices and approaches to stress reduction, it can sometimes be difficult for those interested in improving their wellness to process all of the information in an accurate and beneficial way.  

The first forum in March featured experts Dr. Vicki Hill, who spoke on enhancing your health with network chiropractic care, and Tonja Harvey who provided ways to permanently change habits for a lifetime of health. 

On Saturday, April 25^th, the second of these free forums will host Dr. Kevin Imai, of Aloha Chiropractic, speaking on “The 100 Year Lifestyle,” and Gretchen Suess, A.R.N.P., speaking on “Vitamin Supplements – Are They Really Required?” 

“The 100 Year Lifestyle is something everyone should be planning for – in all aspects in their lives.  I’m very interested to hear Dr. Imai speak on this subject!” remarked Marie Ortiz.  “Also, there’s so much information out there about the value of nutritional supplements.  I’m grateful Ms. Suess is going to come speak and help us understand just what the truth is!” Ortiz continued. 

The Wellness Morsels Forum will take place from 1-2:30pm at the SuperSlow Zone® at Silver Creek location.  From 1-1:30pm, SuperSlow Zone® will let attendees try out the SuperSlow® method and have any questions answered about the SuperSlow® strength training protocol.  The guest expert speakers will follow immediately at 1:30pm, and speak for approximately one hour.

SuperSlow® has been the leading strength training protocol for more than 26 distinguished years.  The SuperSlow® method is an expert-supervised, 20-minute, twice-a-week, strength training protocol that has proven to be the safest, most efficient and effective form of strength training available. SuperSlow Zone® clients are men and women of all ages who seek a professional health and exercise service that delivers maximum results in a minimum amount of time. 

SuperSlow Zone® at Silver Creek is located at 5988 Silver Creek Valley Road, Suite 55, San Jose, California, 95138.

For more info on these forums and SuperSlow Zone® Silver Creek (San Jose) visit http://www.SSZSilverCreek.com or contact Marie Ortiz at (408) 578-9663 or mortiz_usa@superslowzone.com

About SuperSlow Zone®, LLC:SuperSlow® celebrates a 26-year history of helping people achieve optimal strength and health in minimum time. SuperSlow® strength training is the original, accredited, high-intensity, low-force strengthening exercise protocol. It was created and developed by founder Ken Hutchins out of a $3.2 million osteoporosis study in 1982 at the University of Florida, School of Medicine.

SuperSlow Zone® is a distinctive health and exercise franchise that exclusively delivers SuperSlow® strength training to busy people of all ages throughout the world.  Clients/patients achieve and maintain strong, healthy and attractive bodies through a 20-minute work out, two times a week, in an ideally cooled and ventilated, distraction-free, clinical exercise environment. SSZ ensures that a Certified SuperSlow® Instructor is focused on achieving and sustaining client results. Other options available include healthy eating coaching for optimal weight and health goals. http://www.superslowzone.com.

SuperSlow Zone® is accredited by the prestigious IACET (http://www.iacet.org).   IACET also accredits the American Physical Therapy Association, National Institute of Health, Centers for Disease Control and, Duke University Medical Center, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Corporate University, GE Healthcare and many others. SSZ achieved and maintains this accreditation to ensure the highest standards of service and care for its clients.

Traci Bild, health care sales and customer service expert, is proud to announce the huge success of her senior housing and health care super-conference held on April 1^st and 2^nd in Chicago, Ill. 

Orlando, Fla. – April 16, 2009 – Traci Bild, best selling author and expert in growing sales and customer service, is proud to announce the overwhelming success of the first-ever senior housing conference fully dedicated to helping improve facility selling and marketing methods, improve public perception of senior housing, and increase senior housing occupancy and revenue.  This Super-Conference was held on April 1^st -2^nd, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, and hosted senior housing and health care customer service providers from across the country.  

“The name ‘Super-Conference’ was a tough name to live up too, but this conference exceeded the adjective ‘Super’ & moved to ‘Premier Senior Housing Sales Conference,’” said Anja Rogers, Senior Vice President of Senior Star Living. 

Traci Bild is known by hundreds of senior housing owners, operators, administrators and marketing directors across the country that have broken company occupancy records as a result of her training systems.  The conference was a two-day, information filled, event that brought together industry leaders in the Assisted Living, Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Skilled Nursing industries. 

Guest experts included Bill Rancic, advisor to Donald Trump and season one winner of the hit television show The Apprentice, who covered topics such as “How to manage and lead your team in times of uncertainty – educate, motivate, activate, and author, trainer and speaker, Donna Cutting.  Donna spoke on “How to Deliver Red Carpet Customer Service to Your Staff and Residents!” 

One of the focuses of this super-conference was the present and future challenge for these industries regarding the generational shift of those looking to utilize senior housing, assisted living facilities and retirement communities.  The Baby Boomer generation will quickly become one of the largest generational groups needing these services.  With this generational shift comes a new set of lifestyle expectations, requiring a different approach to the consumer experience. 

“My goal is to change the way people sell Senior Housing and Health Care services.  What worked five years or ten years ago absolutely does not work today.  There is more competition, greater financial challenges, and more options in general for seniors and their families.  Our industry must have sales systems in place that help them to find needs, build value and get people excited about moving now, not later! We are nowhere near our capacity, and that must change.” said Traci Bild.  

Here are some reactions from some of the industry leaders who participated in the Super-Conference: 

“This was a top drawer, blue ribbon, thrill ride!  Lots of fun, and we can’t wait to get started!” said Jim Curto, CEO The Birches Assisted Living “This has been a great action packed two days to learn new techniques and ideas as well as reinforce old ones.  I will definitely be leaving excited and motivated to get back and make some changes in my daily and weekly tasks,” remarked Whitney Coles, Community Relations Coordinator, The Stratford at West Clay.

 Jamie Lee Silver, Director of Sales and Outreach for Fairview Vibrant Living, said, “This is the first program I’ve been to since I entered the Senior field that has REAL SOLID Systems I can use!” “It was phenomenal!  Great job Traci and speakers!” commented Jacob Work, Regional Director, Welcome Home Management. Kirsten Korfhage, Executive Director of AF Evans Company, said, “The entire presentation completely exceeded my expectation. The combination of presenters contributed in keeping me engaged and interested.” “A great two days to bring together sales, marketing, and operation team members to highlight how system processes work together to create a successful team and community,” remarked Jen Cox, Marketing Services Manager, The Stratford Companies. For more information on Traci Bild, please visit http://www.TraciBild.com

About Traci Bild: 

Traci Bild is the best selling author of “7 Steps to Successful Selling” and an expert in growing sales and providing top-level customer service within the health care industry.  Her company, Bild Consulting, helps organizations drive revenue through a systematic process designed to acquire new clients in record time.  Her goal is to help people learn to work smart, not hard, while working less, yet making more than ever before.  For more information please visit http://www.tracibild.com

Altamonte Springs, Fla./April 15, 2009 – Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Park West Dental on April 2nd, 2009 for $540,000 in total project costs. 

Park West Dental, based in Chicago, emphasizes the prevention of dental problems before they arise and treatment of dental problems in the most conservative manner possible.  They offer cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and porcelain veneer services, in addition to regular checkups and cleanings.  “My contacts at Mercantile were very knowledgeable and prompt in anything from returning phone calls to addressing my concerns,” said Dr. Akhil Jagadeesh, owner.  Please visit www.34teeth.com for more information.  

The SMARTChoice Commercial Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like the Park West Dental, have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom.  Their specialization in SMARTChoice Commercial Loans, also known as SBA 504’s, allow borrowers, like Dr. Jagadeesh, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital, so they can grow even faster. 

For more information, visit www.504Experts.com and www.504Blog.com.

Contacts:

Chris Hurn, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Robin Lashley, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Chris Hurn, CEO of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, a reinvented old-world style barbershop franchise, was recently featured in a Franchise Times article about inventive marketing practices. 

Orlando, Fla. –April 14, 2009 – Chris Hurn, CEO of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, was recently the subject of a Franchise Times article titled “Message Mogul: Marketer Gets Word Out On Multiple Concepts.”  The article focused on Hurn’s sometimes unusual, but often extremely effective marketing practices. 

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a barbershop franchise concept that uses a patent-pending membership-based system to add recurring revenue opportunities for its franchisees.  The article spotlighted the recent marketing campaign aimed at potential Kennedy’s franchisees.  This campaign features a large, elegant black box filled with Kennedy’s materials such as a straight edge razor, a shaving brush, DVDs of the company information, and a plaque with the name of the prospective franchisee, among other promotional materials. 

Hurn calls this box the “Shock and Awe” box, which is a massive piece of marketing material compared to the “usual” two-pocket folder approach of many franchises. 

“What usually happens if you don’t want to do the two-pocket folder franchise, you just throw that folder in the garbage,” Hurn remarked.  “But our box is difficult to throw away.  It’s a nice looking piece.  It’s going to sit on your desk a while, staring back at you,” Hurn continued. 

The article also covered many of Hurn’s marketing techniques with his lending company, Mercantile Capital Corporation.  Highlighted were the use of mail-able paper wallets, bank bags and sealed popcorn bags, among others.  Hurn also gave several marketing tips throughout the article to help other franchises make the most of their marketing efforts. 

Hurn said, “I could be the world’s greatest banker, but if I didn’t have the ability to tell people about my specialized knowledge and skills, it wouldn’t matter.  There are plenty of broke geniuses out there who have no idea how to market their abilities and talents.  The same thing applies in the business world.” 

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) as well as VetFran.  Along with offering franchises to the general public, VetFran allows Kennedy’s to give special franchising opportunities to American Veterans who have been honorably discharged. 

To read the entire Franchise Times article please visit http://www.franchisetimes.com/content/story.php?article=01319

Learn more about Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® by visiting http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com 

About Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®: 

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a Franchise Concept for discerning gentlemen who are looking for an experience that is the polar opposite of your everyday haircut from the “big chains.” Like most gentlemen, the founders felt out of place at the salons frequented by their wives and the local strip-mall walk-in “chop shops,” so they decided to create a place where they would ENJOY getting the grooming services they need . . . rather than dreading it. While most hair salons cater to women and children, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® caters to discerning gentlemen looking for a fine grooming experience with the old-world charm of your father’s barbershop. Offering the finest in haircuts for men, the lost art of straight-razor shaves, and a modern selection of grooming products, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is sure to be your favorite sanctuary to relax and enjoy “The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!” 

Learn more about Kennedy’s by visiting http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Mercantile Capital Corporation, (formerly known as Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC),  the nationwide firm that provides U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, has appointed veteran lender Dwayne Hamner senior credit officer. 

Geof Longstaff, chairman of the firm, said Hamner is a graduate of the University of Maryland and has more than 14 years of experience in the banking industry and more than 10 years in residential real estate development. 

“Dwayne Hamner is one of the brightest lending executives in the southeast and we are delighted to have someone of his experience on board,” said Longstaff. 

For more information contact

Geof Longstaff, Chairman Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, LLC 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 

Visit www.504experts.com

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – For Christopher Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation in Altamonte Springs, one thing is clear: the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program for small business owners is the best-kept secret in commercial lending today.

 Hurn recently returned from Dallas, where he was the keynote speaker at the SBA’s 5th Annual 504 Lenders Conference, which drew more than 175 major lenders from across the southwest.

 ”Bankers don’t like to talk about the SBA 504 program even though it’s such a powerful resource for small business owners,” Hurn said. “The loans are a bit more cumbersome to execute, but banks make less money on them than they do on traditional financing programs,” Hurn said. 

The SBA 504 loan program is a powerful economic resource for borrowers, for lenders and for the national economy, Hurn told the group. 

“From the lender’s perspective, from the borrower’s perspective and from the national economy perspective, the SBA 504 lending program is reducing costs, generating jobs and making small businesses more productive, while creating wealth for business owners,” Hurn said. 

SBA 504 loans offer small business owners up to 90 percent financing at substantially reduced rates to develop, acquire, and remodel commercial facilities. 

Mercantile Capital Corporation, formerly Mercantile Commercial Capital, ranks as one of the most active providers of SBA 504 loans in the nation. 

For more information contact: 

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 

Visit www.theSmartChoiceLoan.com or www.504blog.com for more information.

Jayson Hunter, founder of the “Get Rid of My Gut Diet” for men, and the “Dress Size Reduction Diet” for women, was recently featured on “The Next Big Thing™” Radio Show, showcasing experts across a wide array of industries. 

Orlando, Fla. – April 10, 2009 – Jayson Hunter, founder of the “Get Rid of My Gut Diet” for men, and the “Dress Size Reduction Diet” for women, was recently featured on an episode of the groundbreaking new internet radio show, “The Next Big Thing™.”  The show gives listeners exclusive insider interviews with experts and uncovers what the “Next Big Thing™” is for businesses and consumers alike.  The experts featured on each episode are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole. 

The radio show was launched by America’s PremierExperts™, an organization that honors an exclusive group of forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market that will share their secrets of success with the audience.  The show is hosted by international radio host Wayne Kelly and Nick Nanton, Esq., “The Celebrity Lawyer.” 

Jayson Hunter was chosen to appear on the show for his expertise and success in the weight loss industry. Jayson is a registered dietitian and has been called the “Guru of the Carb Rotation Formula for Rapid Fat Loss.” Both of Hunter’s books incorporate the principles of Carb Rotation to help people lose up to 15 pounds in just 30 days in a safe and healthy manner. 

Hunter was interviewed and shared his knowledge of the current weight loss industry, particularly debunking the myths of weight loss and fad diets.  Hunter also discussed simple “real world” techniques to shed fat without excessive dieting.  Nick and Wayne also spoke at length about Jayson’s website, http://www.AskJaysonHunter.com,” where he provides a wealth of weight loss information. 

About his appearance on the show, Jayson Hunter said, “It was an honor to be a part of The Next Big Thing radio show and to be able to spread real life, solid weight loss information to help those who are struggling with trying to lose weight and wondering what to do.” 

Each episode of “The Next Big Thing™” showcases a different expert who has been chosen to share insights from their business and personal experiences.  The individuals that will be showcased are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market that will share their secrets of success with the audience. 

 “The Next Big Thing” Radio show is available for download at http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com and is available as a free podcast on iTunes. 

For more information on Jayson Hunter, please visit http://www.AskJaysonHunter.com

About Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS: 

Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience helping people lose weight fast. The Guru of the “Carb Rotation Formula for Rapid Fat Loss” is the author of The Get Rid of My Gut Diet for Men, and the Dress Size Reduction Diet for Women. Both of Hunter’s books incorporate the principles of Carb Rotation to help people lose up to 15 pounds in just 30 days in a safe and healthy manner. 

For more information on Jayson Hunter, please visit http://www.AskJaysonHunter.com

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. & Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com. 

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Commercial property mortgage lending activity is now approaching historic highs for Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.           

Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the six-year old company is seeing as many loan proposals as it did during its peak in mid-2007.           

“We attribute the increase in deal flow to stimulus plan anticipation,” Hurn explained.           

“I think the small business community is shaking off the doom and gloom attitude and starting to take a more practical approach to severely discounted commercial property assets that represent enormous opportunities for business owners,” he said.           

“The Obama administration is doing some things to help the small business community, and we think leading small business owners are starting to act on the situation,” Hurn said.           

“Lower commercial property values and near historic lows in financing rates won’t last much more than the next eighteen months. Innovative entrepreneurs within the small business community have a tendency to be leading indicators in my opinion, so we’re starting to see a shift,” Hurn said.                      

Hurn said Mercantile Capital Corporation’s increase in lending activity is also attributed to the fact that few lenders are actually lending these days.           

“The financial crisis has never been one of cost of capital, it’s been an issue of access to capital,” Hurn said.           

“We think the universe of owner-user commercial property deals has shrunk, but we’re getting a much larger share of the fewer deals that are out there. The creditworthiness of our deals is increasing — only the strongest and healthiest transactions are getting done these days — and deals that would have ordinarily gone to a large regional bank are now coming to us,” Hurn said.

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For more information contact

Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 

http://www.504Experts.com

Richard Seppala, marketing tracking expert known as the “ROI Guy™”, was recently featured on “The Next Big Thing™” Radio Show, showcasing experts across a wide array of industries. 

Orlando, Fla. – April 8, 2009 – Marketing expert, Richard Seppala, a.k.a. The ROI Guy™ was recently featured on an episode of the groundbreaking new internet radio show, “The Next Big Thing™.”  The show gives listeners exclusive insider interviews with experts and uncovers what the “Next Big Thing™” is for businesses and consumers alike.  The experts featured on each episode are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole. 

The radio show was launched by America’s PremierExperts™, an organization that honors an exclusive group of forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market that will share their secrets of success with the audience.  The show is hosted by international radio host Wayne Kelly and Nick Nanton, Esq., “The Celebrity Lawyer.” 

Richard Seppala was chosen to appear on the show for his expertise and success in the marketing industry, specifically his marketing tracking systems that put the power and ease of ‘online’ precision results tracking on autopilot for offline marketing campaigns. 

“The ROI Guy™” was interviewed and explained the power of tracking return on investment (ROI) in your marketing campaigns.  One of the main topics covered during the show was the value and importance of having a “done-for-you” ROI tracking system that will help you solve the age old dilemma of which marketing campaigns are actually working and which ones aren’t, which is particularly relevant in today’s marketplace.  Richard also discussed how his “ROI Bridge” automates his client’s lead generation into a follow-up database for follow-up marketing campaigns. 

About his appearance on the show, Richard Seppala said, “I had a great time on the radio show.  It was a great back and forth with Nick and Wayne.  I am glad to have had the opportunity to discuss my proven ROI marketing strategies, and how they can help businesses have all the information they need to keep their marketing campaigns relevant and profitable.” 

Each episode of “The Next Big Thing™” showcases a different expert who has been chosen to share insights from their business and personal experiences.  The individuals that will be showcased are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market that will share their secrets of success with the audience. 

 “The Next Big Thing” Radio show is available for download at http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com and is available as a free podcast on iTunes. 

For more information on Richard Seppala, please visit http://www.YourROIGuy.com

About Richard Seppala: 

Richard Seppala, also known as “The ROI Guy ^TM,” is constantly asking the question “What is the return on the investment you make for each of your marketing campaigns?” Seppala founded what has now become The ROI Guy in 2005 and provides advertising tracking for clients nationwide. The ROI Guy ^TM Tracking System monitors the success or failure of ad campaigns, tracks marketing response rates, determines return on investment (ROI) and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your marketing and customer service programs throughout your business lifecycle. 

Critically acclaimed as “The Holy Grail of Marketing,” The ROI Guy ^TM Tracking System is just that, as there is no easier system that “puts the power and ease of real time results for lead generation on autopilot with all of your marketing campaigns. 

To learn more about Richard Seppala, The ROI Guy™ and how you can receive the free Special Report “Your Income Explosion Guide:  7 Powerful Reasons Why Your Telephone is the Lifeblood of Your Business,” visit http://www.YourRoiGuy.com or call Toll-Free 1-800-647-1909.

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. & Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com. 

Florida Leisure Vacation Homes, an Orlando based vacation home provider, launches “Friends Don’t Let Friends Stay In Hotels™” campaign, leading to higher sales amidst declining hotel occupancy levels. 

Orlando, Fla. – April 8, 2009 – Florida Leisure Vacation Homes is the leading vacation home company in the Orlando, Fla. area.  The company offers 3-7 bedroom private vacation homes near to all the Orlando area attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and many more. 

Recently, the Orlando Area hotel occupancy and revenue statistics were released, showing a steep decline in both compared to the first quarter of 2008.  In spite of this, Florida Leisure Vacation Homes is coming off its most profitable year (2008) and early indications are that 2009 will be even better.  

Nigel Worrall, CEO of Florida Leisure Vacation Homes, said, “I believe that people aren’t staying in hotels anymore because they have found a better choice. Vacation homes are that choice. Instead of a small 300 sq ft room for all the family to feel like sardines in, we give them a massive 1500 square feet upwards.” 

“If we then look at the fully equipped kitchen where families can cook their own food and save money, not to mention a full laundry that means you don’t have to trek as many clothes around, then it’s really easy to see why more and more people are choosing vacation homes over hotel rooms,” Worrall continued. 

Worrall is at the helm of his company’s recent marketing campaign called “Friends Don’t Let Friends Stay In Hotels™.” Over the last three months Florida Leisure Vacation Homes has been placing their “Friends Don’t Let Friends” bandanas in their vacation homes and asking guests to take amusing pictures of themselves with the bandanas.  This is all a part of the “Friends Don’t Let Friends Stay In Hotels™” contest that awards guests with great prizes for the best stories using the bandanas. 

“A strong hotel business is good news for all of Orlando and the sooner these people start delivering experiences that guests want, then the sooner they will recover their financial health.  Why would you pay $200 to $300 for a 300 square foot hotel room when you can get a 3 bedroom fully equipped home for less?” said Worrall. 

Thus, as more and more vacationers turn to vacation home rentals, Worrall and Florida Leisure Vacation Homes expect to see continued business growth, and are sure that they will be continuing to receive pictures and videos of their satisfied guests with their “Friends Don’t Let Friends Stay in Hotels™” bandanas. 

For more information on Nigel Worrall and Florida Leisure Homes, please visit http://www.floridaleisure.com.

About Florida Leisure Vacation Homes:

Florida Leisure Vacation Homes is the leading vacation home company in the Orlando, Fla. – Disney area, offering 3-7 bedroom private vacation homes near to all the Orlando area attractions. Each home has it’s own fully equipped kitchen, 3-7 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, laundry, 2 car garage and best of all, private swimming pool.

About Nigel Worrall:

CEO Nigel Worrall serves many clients around the world as a Realtor®, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Investor, Mortgage Broker and Real Estate and Property Management Trainer. He has also served as President of Sunset Lakes Home Owner’s Association and is the current President of Cumbrian Lakes Home Owner’s Association. Homeowners Association. Nigel has been heavily involved with helping the local chapter of the Investors Resource Center of America in Orlando and has recently been appointed as a National Real Estate Investment Coach with Real Mentor™.