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Best-selling author John Hall of Columbia touts Columbia, Missouri at the numerous speaking engagements he does nationwide. Mr. Hall joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday to discuss his best-selling book "Top of Mind" and numerous other topics. Mr. Hall admits not all executives he meets at events know where Columbia, Missouri is. “When you say I’m from Columbia, Missouri or I’m from Columbia, they’re like oh South Carolina. You’re like no … they’re like oh the country. They’re like no. You’re like …and I’m a huge, huge Columbia, Missouri advocate. So I honestly took it as a personal responsibility to advocate for this beautiful, wonderful city," Hall tells listeners. Mr. Hall also discussed development and real estate during the one-hour interview and says he's bullish on real estate in Columbia. Host Parry describes John Hall as a serial entrepreneur. Mr. Hall began his career in Columbia, with real estate and student housing. He's also an advisor to companies like Relevance and Calendar: