Ulmer’s mantra key to his rise, ruin

Ulmer’s mantra key to his rise, ruin

Playing the dual roles of preacher and friend, John Ulmer unlocked the secrets of his lucrative housing empire at a Florida real estate “boot camp.”

“It’s not voodoo,” he said.

With dozens of eager would-be developers hanging on each folksy catchphrase, the college football player, now paunchy and bald, outlined two parts of his game plan: Buy low and sell high.