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Daniel and Debra Sledd

Met at: Their home in The Villages Met date: 2025-03-18 Role(s): Residents of The Villages, hosts of dinner party Last interaction: 2025-03-19 (Boat trip with group)

Contact Information​

  • Lives in: The Villages
  • Home: Described as beautifully decorated with a pool in the backyard
  • Phone (Daniel): 912-304-405

Interests​

  • Hosting social gatherings
  • Pickleball (Debra mentioned as having won a major pickleball tournament)
  • Swimming (have a pool in their backyard)
  • Music (Daniel played in a band for 7 years and loves creating music)
  • Watches (Daniel collects watches, including diamond Rolex watches)
  • Fashion/dressing well (Daniel makes a point to dress up nicely every day)

Personal Background​

  • Originally from Memphis (part of the Memphis group that relocated to The Villages)
  • Daniel rarely visits Memphis despite spending his childhood and adulthood there
  • Friends with Tom and MeMe Cassidy
  • Debra won the Ron in the US Open Pickleball tournament for two years back to back (described as "the biggest pickleball tournament in the world")
  • Daniel has extensive experience in real estate development
  • Possible Italian heritage or connection (mentioned in conversation)
  • Has grandchildren whom he loves to see thrive

Business Philosophy​

  • Extremely bullish on real estate investment in The Villages (mentions people doubling their investments)
  • Values integrity in business - believes in only selling what he personally uses/consumes
  • Discussed the concept of "prosuming" (producing + consuming) and "procuring" (higher-level curation)
  • Believes in presenting variety and creating experiences through appearance and presentation

Home​

  • Beautifully decorated home with higher-end finishes
  • Outdoor pool with lighting
  • Designed for entertaining

Notes​

  • Very satisfied with life in The Villages - "would not change a thing about his life"
  • Considers seeing grandchildren thrive "the best thing in the world"
  • Has a distinctive philosophy about variety and presentation ("subconsciously pushes variety")
  • Maintains a strong personal style and interest in fashion/watches
  • Connected to various other residents through social networks and Memphis ties
  • Their home seems more customized than standard Villages homes

Interaction History​

  • 2025-03-18: Dinner at their home with several guests including Tom and MeMe Cassidy, Johnny Rapp, Eddie Dunn, and others
  • 2025-03-19: Boat trip with group including Gary, Eddie, Johnny, Dane, Tom and MeMe Cassidy, and the Bruce family