HOA and CDD: Opportunities for Synergy I am pleased to announce my involvement in a special Greater Orlando Builders Association Developer’s Council event aptly named “HOA and CDD: Opportunities for Synergy”. The Melrose Corporation is a proud sponsor of GOBA and we are looking forward to a great turnout and an informative panel discussion! More information about...
This wonderful quote from Maya Angelou has taken on new meaning in light of the past weekend’s tragedy here in Orlando. It’s been so surreal to see an event of this scale take place in our community, but now more than ever we are reminded that love always wins and that this city overflows with...
Take Steps Toward Your Future After a brief Memorial Day hiatus, I’m back with my weekly motivational moment. One of the biggest favors you can do for yourself while you’re young is to take steps toward your future before you get there! What I mean is this: before making any big decisions, take a moment...
CAI Fast Facts I wear many hats during the typical work day, but I am first and foremost a Licensed Community Association Manager. I started in this industry many years ago as an LCAM and I remain active in the day-to-day duties of the field. At The Melrose Corporation, homeowner satisfaction is our primary goal and...
It should be no surprise that a leader’s attitude is a great predictor of a team’s overall performance. Yes, you can be the catalyst to success within your company! Many team leaders mean well but fail to be mindful of how their actions and attitude may read to their teammates. Let’s face it—being a business owner...
As an entrepreneur myself, I know all too well how easy it is to get caught up in the daily grind of running a business. Don’t fall victim to this trap! I can’t stress enough the importance of taking a step back every so often and looking at the state of your operation as a whole. How happy...
Hard Work Funds Passion We all have passion projects that we enjoy dedicating our time to, but lately it’s become commonplace to hear of professionals throwing caution to the wind and leaving their day jobs to follow these passions. Such decisions tend to be ill-fated, or, at the least, ill-conceived. There is absolutely nothing wrong with following your...
This weekend, I sung in front one one of my favorite vocalists. Not once, not twice… but three times. It was nerve-wracking, to say the least. But it was also exhilarating and decidedly worthwhile. Cabaret legend Marilyn Maye is a consummate professional and a delight to be around; I am so proud to say that...
Re-evaluating Relationships While you may be hesitant to do so, rest assured that it’s acceptable to disconnect from people who are no longer helping you grow in your business. Re-evaluating relationships every so often, especially with your business colleagues and contacts, is healthy. Don’t overthink your business “breakup”—be polite and remain cordial, but know that terminating...
It was wonderful to wake up this morning and see our upcoming Melrose Foundation event with legendary cabaret singer Marilyn Maye featured prominently in The Orlando Sentinel! We are so honored to bring Ms. Marilyn Maye back to Orlando; it has been far too long since she regularly brought her sensational act to Disney’s Contemporary Resort in the 1970’s. It’s difficult to imagine another performer with as much vibrance and charm...
