We Create Opportunity.
Our marketing agency
was founded to assist entrepreneurs,
brands & clients and
to serve their real estate needs.
Our experience includes
working with business owners,
banks, entrepreneurs,
entertainment destinations, franchisees, and restaurants.
20 years experience
- Tenant expansion
- Entertainment development
- Leasing & sales
- Unique building sales
- Franchise building
We have a
100% new business opening rate.
We specialize in delivering
sales-focused and comprehensive solutions
that increase the value of your property.
We are proud of our collaborative unique
projects that deliver sales revenue for
our clients, and bring new jobs to the region.
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Taste of Texas (proposed park) & Lindale Village (renovation)
910 South Main Street location. Proposed retail renovation of 4,800 sf 2-level ail building in downtown Lindale, Texas on US 69. Three spaces for retail and three spaces for apartments are proposed.
#1 Mercer Village / Barnes & Noble and Retail Stores
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 Georgia, the regional university has a population of 12,000 students.
The campus-adjacent retail building caters to the needs of both the students which included 7 tenants and parking for 35 cars.
The renovated building opened in 2015.
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.
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.
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.
Main Street meets Wall Street.
Great Clips expansion
The UPS Store expansion
Steinway Piano
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 Auto, co-brand
Tommy's Car Wash / Franchises
Leadership Team
The team at Gold Commercial is made up of leaders who are qualified in real estate.
Michael Wayne, MBA
President & Producer
Texas and Georgia
Based in Dallas, 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 United States.
An Eagle Scout whose career began at Disney,- Orlando, his experience includes negotiating over 400 real estate & multi-brand locations. He is a former 3X Top 10 leasing and sales producer within the Atlanta Commercial Board in the retail categories.
He is the father to three adult children whom he enjoys spending time with and traveling to local destinations. He is active in the Highland Park Methodist Church in Dallas.
Recent Highlights
- * Over $50 million sold and leased in past 10 years.
- Expert in metro regions of Dallas, East Texas, and Atlanta
- * Passionate promoter of tourism as economic development for communities where tourism attracts 200,000 visitors or more per year, notably in recreation areas such as beaches, islands, mountains, and farm to table regions.
Education
- Masters (MBA) in Finance and Economics from Mercer University in Atlanta
- CRE certificate in Real Estate Development from Georgia State University
- Bachelor's of Science from University of Florida in Marketing Research
- Certified Leasing Specialist from International Council of Shopping Centers
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; 18 years
* 150 new stores negotiated and opened with Great Clips franchising; 15 years
* 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.
Tammy Johnson, CCIM
Retail Leasing & Development
Alabama and Georgia
Based in Alabama and owner of her own north Alabama brokerage, Tammy places client success as her top priority. She has negotiated over $150 million dollars in real estate leases for mall projects in Las Vegas, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Huntsville.
She has expertise in management services, property inspections, agency leasing, large tract land sales, and development services. Tammy is the national President of Site Source Retail Broker Network and has been a network member for 18 years of this group that has 40 active member-companies in 35 states.
- Earned CCIM designation in 2024 (top 5% of brokers earn this)
- UAB, Birmingham, BA Marketing
- Licensed Broker in Alabama with reach in Georgia and Mississippi.
Jim McElroy
Managing Director of Business Sales
Georgia and the Southeast USA
Based in Georgia, Jim works closely with franchise owners of UPS Store for 30 years, including its predecessor, Mail Boxes Etc. Jim is regarded as the top national expert in business sales and UPS Store multi-store owner and franchising industry.
He is a business school graduate of the University of Mississippi, and a national franchise business sales expert.
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tel: 404-723-9155
Email: Michael@gold-commercial
Web: www.gold-realestate.org
