A journey defined by athletic excellence, entrepreneurial vision, and barrier-breaking innovation — from the courts of the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy to the NYSE, the NASDAQ, and the cover of SUCCESS Magazine.
Junior and collegiate star. World-ranked professional. USTA National Coach.
Bobby’s tennis journey began at the legendary Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (now IMG Academy), where champions are forged. Training alongside future pros, Bobby developed the skills and mental toughness that would define his career.
By 1983, Bobby achieved remarkable rankings:
At the University of Arkansas, Bobby continued to dominate, reaching the #4 national ranking in NCAA Division I tennis in 1986.
From 1984 to 1988, Bobby competed professionally on the world tennis circuit, earning victories over three former top-10 players — including Wimbledon champion Pat Cash.
Following his playing career, Bobby became a USTA National Coach (1987–1988), working with America’s top junior players and shaping the next generation of champions.
$100M+ in real estate sales. SUCCESS Magazine spokesperson. Author.
From 1992 to 2006, Bobby founded and led one of the largest distressed real estate development businesses in the United States.
As a 50-50 partner in Success Conferences (1997–2000), Bobby served as the national spokesperson for SUCCESS Magazine’s real estate seminars, generating over $100 million in nationwide sales.
In 2015, Bobby authored Dream Big, a comprehensive real estate guide for investors, available on Amazon.
Current Ventures
Founded 2023
New-home construction focus in South Florida.
FTLRealtyGroup.com →Launched 2024
Pioneering real estate tokenization platform to democratize real estate investing.
REIPTokens.com →Latest Venture
Hyper-local marketplace connecting consumers with nearby businesses through discounted digital gift cards, exclusive perks, and tiered cashless advertising.
PerksPlusVIP.com →First LGBTQ Index on the NYSE. First LGBTQ ETF on NASDAQ. Hall of Fame, 2015.
In 2009, Bobby founded Multimedia Platforms, Inc. (MMPW), which grew to become the largest LGBTQ+ print media company in the United States. The company went public on the OTC markets in 2015.
In 2018, Bobby made history with LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings, Inc., creating:
Bobby assembled a distinguished board of LGBTQ+ leaders and allies:
Two books. One documentary. A blueprint for the next generation.
Bobby’s powerful memoir chronicles his life as a gay athlete navigating the competitive world of professional tennis while hiding his true identity.
“A heartfelt and true All American tennis story... a road map for this generation and future generations of LGBT athletes worldwide.”— Billie Jean King
The memoir inspired a nationally televised documentary on Fox College Sports in 2015.
Drawing on decades of experience in distressed real estate development and his role as SUCCESS Magazine’s national spokesperson, Bobby shares practical strategies for investors looking to build wealth through real estate.
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