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Apr.19.2013
Wrong Side of the Tracks hits Amazon Best Seller List!
The rags to riches story of Ron McElroy Wrong Side of the Tracks, a transformation memoir of his journey from escaping drugs, alcohol, and violence to maturing as a real estate mogul, has received the declaration of Amazon Bestseller in...
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Mar.20.2013
In the book Wrong Side of the Tracks the reader is able to seamlessly become educated into the true spirit and history of the Hawaiian culture through the author, Ron McElroy’s entertaining memoir of growing up and keeping strong. Strong family values are accurately depicted...
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Mar.04.2013
In the recently published book, Wrong Side of the Tracks, Hawaiian history, culture and heritage are profoundly discussed, not only providing background and setting for this succinctly touching autobiography, but a unique look into the not so distant past of this 54 year young United...
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Mar.01.2013
Ron’s company, Real Office Centers, and his son, Cameron McElroy, are working to make sustainable energy a reality in their home state of Hawaii. This is an recent article written from their latest trip to their homeland.
Responsible and ethical business practices are not just for CPA’s and...
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Feb.25.2013
Silicon Beach, as the white-hot start up market in Santa Monica is referred to, is exploding with activity. Albeit the second fiddle to its well known uncle up north, Silicon Valley with a number of high-tech success stories to lay claim such as Google, Paypal, and Logitech, the Silicon Beach...
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Feb.15.2013
The multifaceted, mega mogul skills and life experience of Ron McElroy, CEO of ROC (Real Office Centers) recently caught the attention of the FOX Business News crew which published a brief showcase of his life and career in their Emerging Business Leaders department.
In this recent interview, the...
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Feb.13.2013
Cream of the Crop
Being a direct descendent of a true Hawaiian who demonstrated a tenacious work ethic by toiling in the pineapple fields has given me reason to believe that back breaking work and determination are not merely survival techniques, but are in our heritage. My mother exhibited...
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Feb.06.2013
It’s not just because I have Hawaiian blood coursing through my veins, or even that I live in Southern California (which I do), but the new “workplace” and flexible work time concept suits me just fine. Additionally, the no suit required, suits me just fine too! The laid back lifestyle of...
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Dec.19.2012
People who’ve read my memoir Wrong Side of the Tracks know that my sister left home when she was about 20 years old to join what we realized gradually was a cult. So I’ve been asked, what happened to her, how is she, what’s the latest news about this beautiful and beloved young woman who, to her...
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Nov.29.2012
Hope everyone knows by now that my memoir Wrong Side of the Tracks is about a Hawaiian kid (me) who survives poverty and discrimination to fulfill the real American dream. Now I want to give back and help my family and other indigenous Hawaiians get jobs and control over their part of the...
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Nov.27.2012
Here’s some news I’m proud of. My son Brett is currently documenting the old school ways of Molokai. He’s making a film about the life that Molokai locals value above all else….above money, above power, above acclaim, above self. This isn’t about any one individual, but the whole way of life....
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Nov.18.2012
Turkey week is upon us! Wow! Is this year of 2012 really coming to a close?
It seemed just yesterday I was eyeing the end of 2011 looking forward to a more forgiving prosperous year.
It has been that, a better year, thank God....better business climate, less natural and manmade...
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Nov.06.2012
Now that my book Wrong Side of the Tracks, is published, I’m focused on an exciting new endeavor — giving back to my heritage. Bringing a positive environment to the indigenous business community of the Hawaiian Islands is my next dream. I know up close and personal that native Hawaiians are...
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Nov.06.2012
People ask me “Hey what’s up with the bull logo on the spine of Wrong Side of the Tracks, and the name of your company, Still Standing Publishing?” I tell them it’s my company…I’ve self-published the book. Like me going through fifty years of taking hits, one after another and still maintaining...
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Nov.06.2012
I’m thrilled to see that Wrong Side of the Tracks is for sale all over now through my web site and Amazon, both as an eBook and paperback. “So do you feel like an author now?” everyone I know is asking me. Well…Yes, I do. And …Yes, feel pretty darn good! I’m not getting any invites to cry on...
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About Ron
The third child of working class parents- Arlene G. and William L. McElroy- I played football and baseball through virtually all of my years in school. It afforded me less focus on academics and more time for guy stuff. Though this early focus became...
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Surfrider Foundation, LA Mission, World Vision,Green peace, UCSB.