"Sport Mavericks" Special Encore Presentatation: "Luxury Buying Fever of Professional Athletes"; Presented by Ida Muoire and Eleanor "Momma" Starks Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 8:00pm (Eastern) and 5:00p.m. (Pacific)
On Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 8:00pm EST (www.voiceamerica.com), Sport Maverickstm hosts,Ida Muorie and Eleanor Starks, broadcasting on Internet Talk Radio Station (voiceamerica.com), presents an expert panel to discuss the newest trends of luxury buying by professional athletes.
(PRWEB) January 31, 2005 -- July 5th---According to Time.com, 30% of America's wealth is controlled by 1% of Americans. One of the largest single group that is contributing to this wealth breakout is Professional Athletes. As league salaries and signing bonuses grow for professional athletes, many experts are seeing decisive trends of increased luxury buying in many areas like luxury cars, homes, furs, fine jewelry, electronic gadgets, state of the art cell phones, designer fashions, designer furniture,luxury golf resorts and lease jets.
Among these luxury buying trends, there are no trends more prominent than luxury cars, fine jewelry, luxury homes and fur buying. Even before the ink is dry on their first contracts, many professional athletes have already selected their first luxury car, a pair of diamond earrings,a new home and has been sized for a new fur coat.
Sport Mavericks' panel of five experts will discuss these luxury trends. The experts will offer professional athletes and the general public information on the "economy of elegance," and give tips on how to enjoy a "luxury lifestyle" without going broke. Come and hear what our experts really think.
Sport Mavericks' Expert Panel:
About "Ali Chokr," Pres. & CEO, The Diamond Vault: The World headquarters of "The Diamond Vault" is located in the pristine beach community of Sarasota, Florida in the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay is the off-season homes to many NFL Players like Duante Culpepper, Max Starks, Peter Warrick, Jon Gruden Family, Gerard Warren, Kenyatta Walker,Ellis and Todd Johnson and many entertainers. "Jeweler Extraordinaire," Ali Chohr is your personal wholesaler with over 26 years of experience. Diamond Vault Master Jewelers' have over 100 years combined experience in custom designs. The contemporary gallery-like atmosphere of "The Diamond Vault" showcases individually handcrafted jewelry creations featuring superb quality diamonds (G.I.A./E.G.L. Certified Diamonds), a vast selection of colored gemstones gathered from around the World and the LaRucci(tm) collection exclusively. Diamond Vault's creative capabilities are well-known throughout the United States and the customize jewelry is worn and appreciated by many satisfied customers.(www.diamondvault.us)
About "Keith Rosenstock" of Canadian Fur Co.
Canadian Fur Company is a 4th generation family owned specialty retail store with the largest selection of furs in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. "Keith Rosenstock" of Candian Fur has been the preferred fur expert for professional athletes for over 20 years. Keith's expertise compliments the Canadian Fur Company services of storage, cleaning, repairs and remodeling of furs. With Canadian Fur Company's "enjoy now/pay later" policy, the economics of elegance is in the customer's favor. The company's layaways, monthly payment and no interest charge plans offers something for every athletes taste and budgets. In addition, Canadian Fur's charitable involvement in the Pittsburgh community is famous among the Pittsburgh Steelers past and present. Most recently, Canadian Fur Company participated in the Steelers 25th Anniversary of Fourth Super Bowl Championship Fashion Show in November. The event benefited the Thomas E. Starzi Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh and the Cancer Caring Center. (www.canadianfurcompany.com)
About "Richard Gilmore and Mark Jackson." "Luxury Home Experts" of Bosshardt Realty Services,Inc.
Richard Gilmore and Mark Jackson are the Gulf Coast of Florida's premiere Luxury Homes, Golf Course and Retirement Homes real estate professionals. With Richard's 20 some years of finance and business management, and Mark's knowledge of relocation, and his savvy as a buyer and seller, this team is the professional athletes preferred choice. Attending to details, and helping all clientele assimilate into their new community is the hallmark of their service. This dynamic duo can attend to all your needs from buying, selling, new construction, residential resales, acreage and commercial properties. (www.booshardtrealtygulfcoast.com))
About "Terris Green" of Cornerstone Mortgage Inc. and Inglewood Finacial (Maryland)
With over twenty (20) years of experience as a Mortgage Broker and a Lender, Terris Green specializes in upscale lending for luxury homes and real estate development projects throughout the United States. Terris offers a wide range of real estate financing solutions, fast approvals with the best possible terms. Terris is a graduate of the University of California, Hastings College of law, and is a former trial lawyer.
About "Chip Bennett," of General Manager of South Pointe Motors, Luxury Car Specialist,Sarasota,Fl.
Chip Bennett, General Manager of Land Rover South Pointe in Sarasota, Florida can attest to similar trends in luxury car buying. Chip has been selling luxury cars to professional athletes since 1998 in the Tampa Bay area.
"Sport Maverickstm Internet Talk Radio Show."
About "Sport Maverickstm " Internet Talk Radio Show is broadcast "Live" on VoiceAmerica (www,voiceamerica.com). Sport Maverickstm Show brings education and athleticism together to level the playing field for parents and athletes. The show takes sports off the kitchen table and into the boardrooms and war rooms of sport organizations. The show presents real life experiences and solutions that can help parents and athletes navigate through the challenges of playing sports and going professional. Sport Maverickstm Show also educates the general public by presenting athletes that are true "role models" making major contributions on the field and off the field.
Host/Executive Producer and President and CEO of IRM Production Company, Ida R. Muorie, is an experienced public speaker, seminar leader, published author, sports advocate and former Chaplain and Education Director for University of Florida (Gator Parent Association GPA). She is also a Life Skill Speaker and conducts workshops for parents and athletes through the Pro-Ready Impact Programs. Muorie is also the show creator and principle writer.
Co-host/Assistant Producer and VP of IRM Production Company,Eleanor "Momma" Starks is the mother of Max Starks of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Through Stark's leadership as Presiden of GPA, she and Muorie revamped the GPA prgram and made it a model for NCAA school's parent programs. In 2004, STarks participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers American Cancer TV Campaign as a survivor. In 2005, she will be an active member of the NFL Mother's Association.
Associate Producer, Fast Track Expediting, LCC, William Barnes, President and CEO has been instrumental in providing valuable guidance and assistance to the Sport Mavericks tm quest of excellence. In addition, Mr. Barnes wrote and produced the Sport Maverickstm show title song.
Show adviser, Henry Lawrence is a graduate of Florida A&M. Henry was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round in 1974, and is a veteran of three Super Bowls. Henry is a member of the Program Committee, and has served as guest host. He is available for seminars and appearances.
Show Adviser-At-Large, Max Starks, a third-round pick of Pittsburgh Steelers in 2004. Max has served as guest host and is a member of the Program Committe. Max is a talented spokesperson available for appearances.
Sport Maverickstm Internet Talk RAdio Show can be heard 'Live" Tuesdays, 8:00pm EST and 5:00pm pacific time on (www.voiceamerica.com). Listeners are encouraged to call in "Live" with their questions and comments at 1-888-335-5204. Sport Mavericks tm Internet Talk Radio replays 12 hours at 8:00am EST and 5:00am pacific time. The shows are archived on (www.voiceamerica.com) under host name, Sport Mavericks tm.
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