Bobby Blair
From the courts of the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy to pioneering the world's first LGBTQ+ index listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the first related ETF on the NASDAQ under the symbol LGBT — this is a journey defined by athletic excellence, entrepreneurial vision, and barrier-breaking innovation. Blair also founded and operated one of the nation's largest single-family home development companies and served as a national spokesperson for SUCCESS Magazine.
Staying ahead of the curve and being alerted to the next powerful business trend isn't just an advantage — it's often the difference between average results and breakthrough success. The Bobby Blair Podcast is built around innovation, real-world, time-tested success strategies, and uniquely positioned money-making opportunities you won't hear about in mainstream channels.
Each episode is designed to give listeners an edge — practical insight, forward-thinking ideas, and proven paths to growth — making the next Bobby Blair Podcast a must-watch for anyone serious about spotting opportunity early and acting on it intelligently.
About Bobby
Bobby Blair is a distinguished athlete, entrepreneur, author, and LGBTQ+ business leader whose career has spanned professional tennis, real estate development, financial services, media, and blockchain technology.
In 1983, Bobby was ranked the #1 junior singles player in Florida and #5 in the United States. He went on to compete professionally on the world tennis circuit, earning victories over former top-10 players including Wimbledon champion Pat Cash.
As an entrepreneur, Bobby founded one of the largest distressed real estate development businesses in the U.S., generated over $100 million in sales as national spokesperson for SUCCESS magazine, and pioneered the world's first LGBTQ Index on the NYSE.
Bobby's latest venture, Perks Plus VIP, is a hyper-local marketplace that connects consumers with nearby businesses through discounted digital gift cards and exclusive complimentary perks. Members earn ongoing cash-back rewards, while participating businesses attract new customers through a tiered, cashless advertising model that combines Perks Plus VIP gift cards, featured special offers, and targeted promotional campaigns.
Career Highlights
- ▸Former Professional Tennis Player & USTA National Coach
- ▸Author of "Hiding Inside the Baseline" & "Dream Big"
- ▸LGBT International Hall of Fame Inductee (2015)
- ▸Founder of REIPTokens.com (Real Estate Tokenization)
- ▸Founder of PerksPlusVIP.com (Local Business Marketplace)
- ▸Founder: NYSE Index & NASDAQ ETF
- ▸Founder of the largest LGBTQ print media company in the United States
- ▸Founder & CEO of two publicly traded companies
Bobby Blair Podcast
Join Bobby and expert guest Andy Volkert for conversations about investing, commodities trading, and building wealth through systematic strategies.
Investing & Commodities
with Andy Volkert — VOLKERT Investment Management
Andy Volkert brings a unique combination of elite tennis industry experience and 35+ years of systematic, data-driven investment management. His 100% data-driven approach to commodities trading is built on rigorous backtesting and a core philosophy:
"The Best Way To Win... Is To Not Lose."
Specializing in grain and oilseed spread relationships — corn, wheat, soybeans, soybean oil, and soybean meal — Andy identifies extreme market situations that don't last, positioning for high-probability trades when a clear edge is identified.
- ▸Systematic grain & oilseed market strategies
- ▸Risk management & capital preservation
- ▸Five tennis principles applied to investing
- ▸Trade alerts & managed account services
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