Fried on Business: Recent Episodes
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Residential financing has become more complex than ever. Traditional mortgages remain the foundation of homeownership, but today's borrowers increasingly need to understand a wider range of financing options to meet changing market conditions. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried breaks down the residential lending landscape, exploring mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), private lending, and creative financing strategies.
Jim begins by discussing a recent $2.5 million private construction loan he arranged for a luxury home in Palm Beach County. The transaction highlights how borrowers with unique circumstances often require financing solutions that extend beyond conventional lending guidelines. Whether dealing with partially completed construction, investment properties, or high-net-worth borrowers with specialized needs, creative lending has become an increasingly important part of today's real estate market.
The conversation also examines the growing interest in HELOCs as homeowners seek to access accumulated home equity without refinancing historically low first mortgages. Jim explains why many borrowers are choosing second-position financing to preserve attractive existing loan terms while still unlocking capital for renovations, investments, or other financial goals.
Throughout the episode, Jim emphasizes that every financing solution begins with understanding the borrower's objectives. The right loan structure depends on the property, intended use, financial profile, and long-term strategy. He discusses how private lenders, construction financing, and specialized mortgage products can provide flexibility when conventional lending may not fit.
Listeners will gain practical insight into today's financing environment and learn why working with experienced professionals can open doors to solutions that may not be immediately obvious. Whether purchasing a home, building a new property, refinancing, or leveraging existing equity, understanding the full range of available lending options can create significant opportunities.
Today's mortgage market rewards knowledge, preparation, and creativity—and this episode offers a practical guide to navigating it successfully.
This episode of Fried On Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Residential financing has become more complex than ever. Traditional mortgages remain the foundation of homeownership, but today's borrowers increasingly need to understand a wider range of financing options to meet changing market conditions. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried breaks down the residential lending landscape, exploring mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), private lending, and creative financing strategies.
Jim begins by discussing a recent $2.5 million private construction loan he arranged for a luxury home in Palm Beach County. The transaction highlights how borrowers with unique circumstances often require financing solutions that extend beyond conventional lending guidelines. Whether dealing with partially completed construction, investment properties, or high-net-worth borrowers with specialized needs, creative lending has become an increasingly important part of today's real estate market.
The conversation also examines the growing interest in HELOCs as homeowners seek to access accumulated home equity without refinancing historically low first mortgages. Jim explains why many borrowers are choosing second-position financing to preserve attractive existing loan terms while still unlocking capital for renovations, investments, or other financial goals.
Throughout the episode, Jim emphasizes that every financing solution begins with understanding the borrower's objectives. The right loan structure depends on the property, intended use, financial profile, and long-term strategy. He discusses how private lenders, construction financing, and specialized mortgage products can provide flexibility when conventional lending may not fit.
Listeners will gain practical insight into today's financing environment and learn why working with experienced professionals can open doors to solutions that may not be immediately obvious. Whether purchasing a home, building a new property, refinancing, or leveraging existing equity, understanding the full range of available lending options can create significant opportunities.
Today's mortgage market rewards knowledge, preparation, and creativity—and this episode offers a practical guide to navigating it successfully.
This episode of Fried On Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
For many entrepreneurs and business professionals, vacations often feel like something to postpone until the work is finished. The problem is, the work is never really finished. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried makes the case that vacations aren't a luxury—they're an essential investment in your health, your relationships, and your professional success.
Jim begins with a lesson his mother taught him years ago: "You don't get a vacation—you take a vacation." No one is going to hand you the perfect time to step away. Especially for entrepreneurs and business owners, taking time off requires a conscious decision. Waiting until everything is complete usually means the vacation never happens.
Throughout the episode, Jim reflects on the growing pace of life, particularly in an increasingly busy and fast-moving city like Miami. Constant demands, heavy traffic, packed schedules, and the pressures of modern business can create layers of stress that quietly accumulate over time. Without a break, those pressures affect judgment, creativity, health, and relationships.
Jim explains that vacations provide more than relaxation. They offer perspective. Time away allows us to recharge mentally, reconnect with family and friends, and return to work with renewed energy and clearer thinking. Whether your ideal getaway is exploring a new city, taking an adventure vacation, or simply relaxing on a beach, the important part is intentionally stepping away from daily routines.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own habits and recognize that sustained success requires periods of recovery as well as hard work. Great leaders understand that performance is built not only during moments of intense effort, but also during moments of renewal.
This episode is a reminder that taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's one of the best investments you can make in every area of your life.
This episode of Fried On Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Every successful business has an origin story—and so does Fried On Business. In this special Episode 880, Jim Fried takes listeners back to where it all began, sharing the story of how a commercial real estate professional found himself behind a microphone on 880 AM The Biz in Miami and eventually built one of South Florida's longest-running business programs.
Jim reflects on the early days of AM radio, when the opportunity to host a business show opened the door to conversations with entrepreneurs, developers, civic leaders, and innovators from across South Florida. What started as a local radio program grew into something much larger: a platform dedicated to connecting people, sharing ideas, and celebrating the region's business community.
The episode also chronicles the industry's transformation. As traditional radio evolved and 880 AM The Biz eventually went off the air, Fried On Businessadapted by embracing podcasting and digital distribution. Jim explains how technology allowed the show to continue reaching audiences through streaming, social media, and podcast platforms while preserving the mission that inspired it from day one.
Along the way, Jim expresses gratitude to the producers, guests, sponsors, and listeners who helped make the journey possible. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show's early years, reflects on memorable moments, and discusses how broadcasting became an unexpected extension of his career in commercial real estate.
More than a history lesson, this episode is a reminder that careers often grow from opportunities we never planned. Sometimes saying "yes" to something unfamiliar opens doors that shape the next chapter of your life.
Whether you've listened since the radio days or recently discovered the podcast, Episode 880 celebrates the relationships, resilience, and curiosity that have defined Fried On Business for nearly two decades.
This episode of Fried On Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate, and solve problems—but it also comes with new risks. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried explores a growing reality: AI is incredibly powerful, but it's also waiting to embarrass anyone who relies on it without careful review.
Drawing from real-life examples and personal observations, Jim shares several stories that demonstrate how AI-generated mistakes can damage credibility, create confusion, and undermine trust. From inaccurate information and fabricated details to poorly reviewed content and embarrassing public errors, the lesson is clear: AI is an extraordinary assistant, but it is not a substitute for human judgment.
Throughout the episode, Jim emphasizes that the greatest danger isn't the technology itself—it's overconfidence. Professionals who blindly accept AI-generated output without verifying facts, reviewing context, or applying critical thinking expose themselves to unnecessary risk. Whether drafting emails, preparing presentations, creating marketing content, or conducting research, the responsibility ultimately remains with the person using the tool.
Jim also discusses how AI can become a tremendous competitive advantage when used thoughtfully. The most successful professionals will combine artificial intelligence with experience, expertise, and common sense. Rather than replacing human decision-making, AI should enhance productivity while leaving final judgment in the hands of knowledgeable people.
Listeners will walk away with practical advice on using AI responsibly, protecting their reputation, and avoiding preventable mistakes. As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into everyday business, the organizations and individuals who maintain strong quality control will distinguish themselves from those who simply trust whatever the machine produces.
This episode is both entertaining and cautionary—a timely reminder that while AI can save you countless hours, it can also create lasting embarrassment if you stop thinking for yourself.
This episode of Fried On Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
As America celebrates another Independence Day, Jim Fried takes a break from discussing markets, real estate, and business strategy to share something more personal—a heartfelt tribute to the country that has shaped his life and career. In this special episode of Fried On Business, Jim reflects on the freedoms, opportunities, and values that continue to make America extraordinary.
Drawing on memories from the nation's Bicentennial celebration and his travels across the United States, Jim shares how experiencing America's people, communities, and landscapes reinforced his appreciation for the nation's diversity and resilience. He reflects on the remarkable ability of individuals from different backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences to come together under a shared commitment to liberty and opportunity.
Throughout the episode, Jim discusses why gratitude matters. While no nation is without challenges, he believes America's greatest strength has always been its willingness to innovate, adapt, and continually strive toward a better future. He explores the entrepreneurial spirit that has fueled generations of business owners, inventors, and dreamers, and explains why freedom creates the conditions for creativity, hard work, and economic opportunity.
Jim also reflects on the responsibilities that accompany those freedoms. Citizenship, community involvement, and respect for one another are essential to preserving the values that have allowed the country to prosper. He encourages listeners to celebrate not only America's history but also its ongoing potential.
Whether you're listening during the Fourth of July holiday or any other time of year, this episode serves as a reminder that optimism, gratitude, and civic responsibility remain powerful forces. Jim's message is ultimately one of appreciation—for the opportunities America provides and for the people who continue to build its future every day.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Every successful real estate transaction begins with a critical question: what is the best way to structure the deal? In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with attorney Thomas J. Handler, Esq. to explore the legal, financial, and strategic considerations that drive effective real estate deal structuring.
Thomas explains that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The ideal structure depends on the goals of the parties involved, the nature of the asset, the capital sources being used, and the risks each participant is willing to assume. From joint ventures and limited liability companies to preferred equity and complex capital stacks, every structure creates different incentives and outcomes.
The conversation focuses on how investors, developers, and business owners can think through ownership, governance, control, and liability before committing to a transaction. Thomas discusses common mistakes made during negotiations, including failing to clearly define responsibilities, profit distributions, dispute-resolution mechanisms, and exit strategies.
Jim and Thomas also explore the importance of alignment. A deal structure should not only work financially—it should support the long-term relationship among the parties involved. When expectations are clearly established at the outset, conflicts become less likely and opportunities become easier to pursue.
Listeners will gain practical insight into how experienced professionals evaluate risk, protect their interests, and create flexibility within a transaction. Thomas shares how legal preparation can help avoid costly disputes while preserving the value of a deal.
Whether you're an investor, developer, broker, entrepreneur, or simply interested in how sophisticated transactions come together, this episode offers valuable guidance on one of the most important aspects of real estate success.
The right property matters. The right financing matters. But as Thomas Handler explains, the right structure may matter most of all.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Real estate markets are constantly evolving, but today's pace of change feels different. Higher interest rates, shifting consumer expectations, new technologies, and changing capital dynamics are forcing industry professionals to adapt quickly. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried explores what it means to successfully navigate change in an increasingly unpredictable marketplace.
Jim explains that change itself isn't the problem. The challenge lies in how people respond to it. Those who resist market realities often struggle, while those who remain flexible and disciplined discover opportunities hidden within disruption. Whether it's adjusting underwriting assumptions, reevaluating investment strategies, or embracing new ways of communicating with clients, adaptation has become a critical skill.
Throughout the episode, Jim discusses how maintaining perspective helps avoid emotional decision-making. Markets have always moved through cycles, and while today's conditions present unique challenges, history demonstrates that change also creates openings for those prepared to respond thoughtfully.
Listeners will learn practical approaches for staying ahead of market shifts, including improving communication, strengthening relationships, preserving flexibility, and continually reassessing assumptions. Jim emphasizes that adaptability does not require abandoning principles. Instead, it requires applying timeless fundamentals to evolving circumstances.
The conversation serves as a reminder that uncertainty can be a catalyst for innovation and growth. By embracing change rather than fearing it, professionals position themselves to lead rather than react.
Whether you're an investor, broker, developer, or business owner, this episode offers practical guidance for remaining resilient and effective through transition.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In business, we talk constantly about culture, integrity, and purpose — but where do those values actually come from? In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Rabbi Mendel Potash, Director of Midtown Chabad Miami, to explore how Jewish ethical tradition offers a powerful and practical framework for the way we work, lead, and build.
Jewish ethics aren't abstract theology. They are a living system — developed over thousands of years — that addresses exactly the tensions modern professionals face: How do you compete without compromising your character? How do you build wealth while honoring your obligations to others? How do you lead with authority and humility at the same time?
Rabbi Potash walks through core Jewish values like emet (truth), tzedakah (justice and generosity), and chesed (loving-kindness) and shows how each one applies directly to the decisions we make in business every day. Whether you're negotiating a deal, managing a team, or building a company, these principles offer guidance that no MBA program teaches.
Jim and Rabbi Potash also discuss what Jewish tradition says about the relationship between success and service — and why the two are not in conflict. The Torah doesn't discourage ambition. It channels it toward something greater.
Listeners will come away with a fresh lens for evaluating their own business conduct, along with practical questions to ask themselves before the next big decision.
Regardless of your background or faith, this conversation will challenge you to hold yourself to a higher standard — and show you why that standard has stood the test of thousands of years.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The residential mortgage market has changed dramatically over the past few years, reshaping affordability, buyer behavior, and the path to homeownership. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried breaks down the current state of residential mortgages and explains what borrowers, homeowners, and real estate professionals need to understand in today’s lending environment.
Jim begins by addressing the issue dominating the market: interest rates. Higher mortgage rates have significantly increased monthly payments, reducing affordability for many buyers even when home prices stabilize. The result is a market where consumers are more cautious, transactions take longer, and financing strategy matters more than ever.
The episode explores how underwriting standards, debt-to-income ratios, reserves, and credit profiles influence loan approvals in today’s environment. Jim explains why preparation has become critical and how borrowers who understand the process gain a meaningful advantage. He also discusses the psychological impact of rate volatility and why many buyers remain frozen between fear of overpaying and fear of missing future opportunity.
Listeners will hear how lenders are adapting as well. Products, structures, and qualification strategies continue to evolve as institutions respond to shifting market conditions. Jim emphasizes the importance of communication between borrowers, lenders, and real estate professionals in creating successful transactions.
The conversation also highlights the broader economic role mortgages play. Housing finance affects mobility, consumer confidence, and long-term wealth creation. Understanding the mortgage process is not simply about obtaining financing—it is about making informed decisions that align with personal and financial goals.
Whether you are buying your first home, refinancing, investing, or simply trying to understand why today’s housing market feels so different, this episode provides a grounded and practical perspective on residential mortgages and the realities shaping the market today.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Artificial intelligence is changing business faster than almost any technology in recent memory—and branding expert Bruce Turkel believes we are only at the beginning. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Bruce to discuss how AI is transforming branding, creativity, communication, and competitive strategy across industries.
Bruce explains that AI is not simply another tool—it is a shift in how information is created, distributed, and consumed. Businesses now have access to technologies capable of generating content, analyzing behavior, automating workflows, and accelerating decision-making at unprecedented speed. But while AI can increase efficiency, Bruce emphasizes that the human elements of trust, storytelling, empathy, and originality remain critically important.
The conversation explores the tension between automation and authenticity. As AI-generated content becomes more common, businesses may struggle to differentiate themselves if they rely solely on technology. Bruce argues that companies will need to lean even harder into unique identity, voice, and emotional connection in order to stand out.
Jim and Bruce also discuss how professionals should adapt personally. AI is reshaping expectations around productivity, communication, and creative work. Those who embrace the technology thoughtfully may gain a major advantage, while those who ignore it risk falling behind. At the same time, Bruce cautions against treating AI as magic. The best outcomes still depend on human judgment, strategic thinking, and ethical use.
Listeners will gain practical insight into how AI is influencing branding and business today—and where the opportunities and risks may emerge next. Whether you are an entrepreneur, marketer, executive, or creative professional, this episode offers a grounded discussion about how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The housing market has become increasingly difficult for buyers, sellers, and developers alike. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried breaks down the key challenges shaping today’s residential real estate environment and explains why the market feels so strained across multiple levels.
Jim begins with the issue dominating nearly every housing conversation: affordability. Rising interest rates have dramatically increased monthly payment costs, even when home prices remain relatively stable. Buyers who once qualified comfortably are now facing tighter budgets and reduced purchasing power. At the same time, many current homeowners are reluctant to sell because they are locked into historically low mortgage rates, reducing inventory even further.
The episode explores how supply shortages continue to pressure pricing. Years of underbuilding, combined with growing population demand in many regions, have created structural imbalances that cannot be solved quickly. Jim explains why new construction faces its own obstacles, including higher financing costs, insurance pressures, labor shortages, and regulatory complexity.
Listeners will also hear how buyer psychology has shifted. Consumers are more cautious, transactions are taking longer, and uncertainty about rates and the economy has created hesitation throughout the market. Jim discusses how these conditions affect not just homebuyers, but also investors, landlords, lenders, and municipalities.
Throughout the episode, Jim emphasizes that housing challenges are interconnected. Interest rates, construction costs, demographic shifts, and financing conditions all influence one another. Understanding the full picture is critical for making informed decisions in today’s market.
Whether you are trying to buy a home, develop housing, invest in residential property, or simply understand the forces shaping affordability, this episode offers a grounded and practical overview of the housing market’s biggest challenges.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
As blockchain technology and digital assets continue to evolve, one challenge remains central to broader adoption: trust. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Jeffrey Glusman, CEO of the Blockchain Deposit Insurance Corporation (BDIC), to discuss how insurance and risk management could help create a safer foundation for the future of crypto.
Jeffrey explains why many investors and institutions remain cautious about digital assets despite the growth of the industry. Volatility, security breaches, exchange failures, and regulatory uncertainty have created concerns around stability and protection. BDIC was created to address those concerns by exploring ways to provide insurance-oriented solutions tailored to blockchain environments.
The conversation dives into the role trust plays in financial systems. Traditional banking and investment structures rely heavily on confidence, transparency, and safeguards. Jeffrey discusses how blockchain technologies may require similar protective frameworks in order to achieve broader mainstream acceptance. Jim and Jeffrey explore how insurance concepts can potentially reduce perceived risk while improving confidence among investors and users.
Listeners will also hear about the challenges involved in building products for an emerging sector. Blockchain moves quickly, regulation continues to evolve, and innovation often outpaces traditional systems. Jeffrey shares his perspective on balancing innovation with responsibility and why collaboration between technology, finance, and risk management will be critical moving forward.
This episode offers a grounded discussion about the intersection of blockchain and financial protection—not hype, but practical infrastructure. Whether you’re active in crypto, curious about digital finance, or simply interested in how emerging industries mature, this conversation provides insight into the systems needed to support long-term growth.
If trust is the currency behind every financial system, this episode explores how blockchain may be building the tools to earn it.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Great cities are shaped by people who see what others miss—and have the discipline to bring that vision to life. In this special episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried pays tribute to Jeff Berkowitz, a Miami urban innovator whose leadership and insight helped influence the city’s growth and transformation.
Jim reflects on Jeff’s approach to development, leadership, and long-term thinking. Rather than focusing solely on transactions, Jeff understood the importance of place—how real estate, community, and infrastructure come together to create lasting value. His work was not just about buildings, but about shaping environments where people live, work, and connect.
Throughout the episode, Jim shares personal experiences and professional observations that highlight Jeff’s impact. He discusses the qualities that set Jeff apart: clarity of vision, consistency in execution, and a commitment to doing things the right way. These traits allowed him to navigate complex projects while maintaining trust with partners, stakeholders, and the broader community.
The conversation also emphasizes the broader lessons Jeff’s career provides. Leadership in urban development requires more than technical expertise—it demands patience, resilience, and the ability to think beyond immediate results. Jeff’s legacy demonstrates how thoughtful decision-making and long-term perspective can influence a city for generations.
Listeners will hear how one individual’s contributions can ripple outward, affecting not only projects, but people and communities. Jim reminds us that behind every skyline are individuals whose ideas and actions helped shape it.
This episode is both a reflection and a reminder: the true measure of success is not just what you build, but the impact you leave behind.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Family offices have become one of the most influential sources of capital in today’s investment landscape—but their decision-making process often remains misunderstood. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried breaks down the key issues that drive how family offices evaluate opportunities, structure investments, and ultimately decide where to deploy capital.
Jim explains that family offices think differently than institutional investors. While returns matter, they are rarely the only priority. Capital preservation, long-term stability, and alignment of interests often outweigh aggressive growth strategies. Family offices are typically investing generational wealth, which means their decisions are shaped by a broader perspective that includes legacy, reputation, and continuity.
Throughout the episode, Jim highlights the importance of trust. Relationships play a central role in family office investing. Sponsors who demonstrate transparency, consistency, and credibility over time are far more likely to earn capital than those who simply present strong numbers. Jim discusses how due diligence extends beyond financials to include character, communication style, and the ability to manage adversity.
The conversation also explores governance and control. Family offices often seek clarity on decision-making authority, downside protection, and how risks are shared among partners. Flexible structuring can be a key differentiator, but only when it aligns incentives rather than creating confusion or conflict.
Listeners will learn how to approach family offices more effectively by understanding their priorities. Jim emphasizes that successful capital raising in this space requires patience, preparation, and a relationship-first mindset. It is not about pitching deals—it is about building partnerships.
If you are raising capital, investing alongside family offices, or simply trying to understand how private wealth operates, this episode provides a clear framework for navigating one of the most important capital sources in today’s market.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Zoning has always been one of the most powerful—and most underutilized—tools in real estate investing. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Olivia Ramos, founder of DeepBlocks, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way investors understand and leverage zoning data.
Disclosure: Jim Fried owns stock in DeepBlocks
Olivia explains how DeepBlocks was built to solve a fundamental problem: zoning information is complex, fragmented, and often difficult to interpret at scale. Traditionally, investors relied on manual research, local expertise, and time-consuming analysis to uncover development potential. DeepBlocks changes that by using AI to process large amounts of zoning data quickly, identifying opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed.
The conversation highlights how technology is shifting the competitive landscape. Investors who can analyze zoning faster and more accurately gain a significant advantage in sourcing deals, evaluating sites, and optimizing land use. Olivia shares how the platform helps users understand what can be built, where density can be increased, and how regulatory constraints impact value.
Jim and Olivia also discuss the broader implications of AI in commercial real estate. As tools like DeepBlocks become more sophisticated, they are not replacing human judgment—they are enhancing it. By providing better information, faster insights, and clearer scenarios, AI allows developers, investors, and planners to make more informed decisions.
Listeners will learn how zoning intelligence can uncover hidden value, reduce risk, and improve deal execution. Olivia also shares her perspective on where the industry is heading and how professionals can adapt to a more data-driven environment.
If you want to understand how technology is reshaping real estate from the ground up—literally—this episode offers a compelling look at the intersection of AI, zoning, and investment strategy.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
For years, retail real estate was written off as the weakest sector in commercial real estate. E-commerce growth, changing consumer habits, and shifting tenant demand led many to believe that brick-and-mortar retail was in permanent decline. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried explains why that narrative has changed—and why retail has suddenly become one of the hottest sectors in today’s market.
Jim breaks down the key drivers behind retail’s resurgence. One of the most important factors is supply. Over the past decade, very little new retail space was developed, which has created a shortage in many markets. At the same time, demand has remained steady or even grown, particularly for well-located, experience-driven retail environments.
The episode also explores how retail has evolved. It is no longer just about selling products—it is about creating experiences. Restaurants, fitness centers, service providers, and entertainment concepts are now critical components of successful retail centers. These tenants bring consistent foot traffic and are less vulnerable to online competition.
Jim discusses how the shift in tenant mix has strengthened the sector. Landlords are more selective, focusing on quality tenants that complement one another and create a destination. This curated approach leads to stronger occupancy, better rent growth, and more resilient assets.
Listeners will also learn why capital is flowing back into retail. Compared to other sectors facing uncertainty, retail offers relative stability when properly managed. Jim explains how investors are reevaluating the space and why disciplined underwriting remains essential.
If you’ve been ignoring retail based on outdated assumptions, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why the sector is thriving—and how strategic thinking is driving its success.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
No issue is impacting commercial real estate more right now than interest rates. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried breaks down why elevated borrowing costs have become the defining force reshaping the CRE market—and what investors, developers, and owners need to understand moving forward.
Jim explains how high interest rates affect every layer of the market. Debt is more expensive, valuations are under pressure, refinancing has become significantly more difficult, and many deals that once worked simply no longer pencil. Assets purchased under low-rate assumptions are now facing serious challenges as debt maturities approach and lenders apply tighter underwriting standards.
Throughout the episode, Jim discusses how this environment is slowing transaction volume while simultaneously creating selective opportunity. Sellers anchored to yesterday’s pricing often struggle to meet buyers where the market now sits. At the same time, disciplined investors with liquidity and patience may find opportunities as repricing continues.
Jim also explores how elevated rates are changing behavior. Developers are delaying starts, sponsors are restructuring capital stacks, and borrowers are seeking creative financing solutions to bridge the gap. He explains why the cost of capital now matters more than almost any other underwriting variable and why ignoring rate sensitivity is no longer an option.
Listeners will gain a practical understanding of how to think through this environment strategically. Jim emphasizes that high-rate periods reward discipline, conservative assumptions, and strong relationships with lenders and capital partners. While painful for some, this market is also creating a reset that may produce healthier fundamentals over time.
If you operate in commercial real estate—or simply want to understand why the market feels frozen in some places and stressed in others—this episode offers a clear framework for interpreting the rate-driven reality of today’s CRE landscape.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In a world filled with emails, texts, and endless notifications, one simple habit still stands out: returning phone calls. In this solo episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried explains why this small act of responsiveness carries significant weight in business relationships and long-term success.
Jim shares how returning a call is more than just good manners—it’s a signal of professionalism, respect, and reliability. When someone takes the time to reach out, responding promptly communicates that you value the relationship. Over time, that consistency builds trust, and trust is what drives deals, partnerships, and opportunity.
Throughout the episode, Jim reflects on how many professionals underestimate the impact of communication habits. Missed calls often lead to missed opportunities, not because the deal was perfect, but because the relationship was neglected. He explains how responsiveness can differentiate you in competitive environments where technical skills alone are not enough.
Jim also discusses the broader mindset behind this habit. Returning calls is about discipline—doing what you say you will do, following through, and showing up consistently. It’s not about perfection; it’s about reliability. Even a brief response can maintain momentum and keep relationships intact.
Listeners will learn how small, repeatable actions compound over time. A returned call can open doors, resolve misunderstandings, and create connections that lead to future business. Jim emphasizes that in many cases, success is less about grand strategies and more about executing simple fundamentals well.
This episode is a reminder that professionalism is often demonstrated in the smallest details. If you want to stand out, build stronger relationships, and create more opportunity, start with something simple: return the call.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Black swan events are, by definition, unpredictable—but their impact on markets, businesses, and individuals can be immediate and severe. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried explores how to survive—and position yourself during—these rare but powerful disruptions.
Jim begins by explaining what makes a black swan event different from normal market volatility. These are not gradual shifts or expected corrections; they are sudden, high-impact occurrences that challenge assumptions and expose vulnerabilities. Because they cannot be predicted with precision, the focus must shift from forecasting to preparation.
Throughout the episode, Jim emphasizes that resilience is built before the crisis arrives. Strong balance sheets, conservative underwriting, diversified relationships, and flexible capital structures create optionality when others are forced into reactive decisions. He explains how maintaining liquidity and avoiding overextension allow leaders to withstand shocks and remain in control.
Jim also discusses the psychological component of black swan events. Fear, uncertainty, and rapid change can lead to poor decisions. Leaders who stay grounded, communicate clearly, and resist emotional reactions are better positioned to navigate chaos effectively. He highlights how disciplined thinking—rather than speed—often determines outcomes in volatile moments.
Listeners will learn how to reframe black swan events not only as risks but also as opportunities. When markets dislocate, assets reprice, and competition pulls back, those who prepared can step forward strategically.
This episode offers a clear, practical perspective for anyone operating in uncertain environments. Whether you are an investor, entrepreneur, or business leader, the lesson is consistent: you may not control the event, but you can control your preparation and your response.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Education isn’t just about classrooms; it’s about the ecosystems that surround students, teachers, and families. In this episode of Fried On Business, I sit down with Marilen Marnett from The Education Fund to talk about how their work is transforming Miami-Dade County Public Schools. We dig into how creative programs, private-sector partnerships, and smart resource reuse are helping educators do with less while students gain access to richer, more hands-on learning experiences.
Marilen explains the story behind The Education Fund’s signature initiatives, including the Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials and the Food Forests for Schools program. We talk about how surplus inventory is diverted from landfills into classrooms, and how school campuses are being turned into living laboratories where kids grow, harvest, and taste fresh produce right where they learn. She also shares how these food forests become hubs for science, nutrition, and environmental education that kids remember.
You’ll hear real examples of teachers who redesigned lessons because they finally had the supplies, technology, or outdoor learning spaces they needed. We also discuss how The Education Fund helps level the playing field for students in under-resourced communities by giving teachers the tools to create memorable experiences without having to fund everything out of their own pockets. Marilen and I talk about the ripple effect when one classroom changes—families get involved, communities volunteer, and students start to believe more is possible for their futures.
If you care about public education, local impact, or the future of Miami-Dade’s students, this episode will give you a hopeful look at what’s possible when nonprofits, businesses, and school leaders pull in the same direction. It’s proof that targeted support can change outcomes, one classroom at a time. Together, we highlight practical ways listeners, companies, and community leaders can plug in and help this work scale across more schools.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Broadcast media is evolving quickly—and so are the facilities that support it. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Andrew Ansin, CEO of CEO of Sunbeam Development and Sunbeam Television, to discuss how strategic real estate decisions are shaping the future of television operations in South Florida.
Andrew shares the thinking behind relocating both WSVN Channel 7 and Miami’s new ABC affiliate Channel 18 to a newly developed commercial campus in Miramar. The move represents far more than a change of address. It reflects a broader vision to modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and position Sunbeam Enterprises for long-term growth in an increasingly competitive media environment.
The conversation also explores the redevelopment of Sunbeam’s longtime station property in North Bay Village. Andrew explains how legacy broadcast sites often sit on underutilized land and how careful planning can unlock significant value while supporting evolving business needs. Jim and Andrew discuss zoning, logistics, capital planning, and the coordination required to execute complex transitions at scale.
Listeners will hear how leadership discipline, long-term perspective, and adaptability guide decision-making in both media and real estate. Andrew shares insights into balancing innovation with continuity, ensuring employees transition smoothly, and aligning operational strategy with real estate development goals.
This episode highlights how forward-thinking companies approach change—not reactively, but strategically. Whether you work in media, real estate, or corporate leadership, Andrew’s perspective offers a valuable look at how large organizations reinvent themselves while protecting what matters most.
If you want to understand how media infrastructure and real estate strategy intersect, this conversation provides a clear and practical roadmap.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Commercial real estate is undergoing a significant generational shift—and it’s happening faster than many expected. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried examines how generational change is reshaping leadership, ownership structures, capital allocation, and strategic priorities across the CRE landscape.
For decades, many commercial properties have been held and operated by experienced owners who built portfolios through long-term relationships, conservative financing, and disciplined underwriting. Now, as leadership transitions to the next generation, new perspectives are entering the market. Jim explores how younger operators often approach risk differently, embrace technology more aggressively, and rethink asset strategy in response to evolving tenant expectations and market conditions.
The episode highlights the practical implications of this shift. Succession planning is no longer theoretical—it is urgent. Families, partnerships, and firms must decide how to transfer control, preserve institutional knowledge, and align different investment philosophies. Jim discusses how generational turnover affects deal structuring, capital sourcing, and even property repositioning strategies.
Listeners will also hear how demographic changes influence tenant demand. Work patterns, retail behavior, and lifestyle expectations have evolved, forcing asset owners to adapt quickly. The next generation is not simply inheriting portfolios—they are reimagining them.
Jim emphasizes that generational change does not mean abandoning discipline. Instead, it requires blending experience with innovation. The most successful transitions combine legacy relationships with fresh thinking.
Whether you are a legacy owner planning succession, a next-generation leader stepping into responsibility, or an investor watching market dynamics shift, this episode provides insight into how generational turnover is shaping the future of commercial real estate.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Before you negotiate a deal, lead a team, or make a major decision, there’s one conversation that happens first—the one in your own head. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried focuses on the power of positive self-talk and how internal dialogue shapes leadership, performance, and long-term success.
Jim explains that most setbacks in business are amplified not by external events, but by how we interpret them internally. The words we use with ourselves influence confidence, resilience, and decision-making. Negative self-talk can create hesitation, fear, and overreaction. Positive, disciplined self-talk builds clarity, calm, and constructive action.
Throughout the episode, Jim shares how he reframes challenges in real time. Instead of saying “This deal is falling apart,” he asks, “What’s the opportunity inside this situation?” Instead of assuming failure, he focuses on preparation and adaptability. This shift doesn’t ignore reality—it strengthens response. Jim emphasizes that positive self-talk is not blind optimism. It’s intentional framing that keeps leaders grounded and focused.
Listeners will learn practical ways to audit their internal dialogue. Jim discusses replacing reactive language with empowering questions, slowing down emotional responses, and recognizing when fear-based thinking is distorting judgment. He highlights how consistent mental discipline compounds just like financial discipline.
The episode also explores how leaders set tone. The way you speak to yourself eventually influences how you speak to your team, partners, and clients. Calm, confident internal dialogue produces steady external leadership.
If you’ve ever felt pressure, doubt, or stress cloud your judgment, this conversation offers tools you can use immediately. Your inner voice is always talking—make sure it’s working for you, not against you.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Over the years, Jim Fried has collected a set of simple sayings that guide almost every business decision he makes. They aren’t complicated frameworks or buzzwords. They’re short, memorable phrases—easy to repeat, hard to ignore—that cut through noise and help him stay grounded when stakes are high. In this solo episode of Fried On Business, Jim shares many of his favorite business sayings and explains the lessons behind each one.
Jim walks listeners through how these principles developed over decades of entrepreneurship, investing, and leadership. Some focus on patience and long-term thinking. Others emphasize relationships, trust, and consistency. A few challenge the idea that speed equals success. Each saying serves as a mental shortcut—something to lean on when markets are uncertain or decisions feel overwhelming.
Throughout the episode, Jim explains how these simple rules help him avoid common mistakes. Instead of chasing every opportunity, he filters decisions through experience. Instead of reacting emotionally, he slows down and asks what really matters. Instead of trying to control everything, he focuses on what he can influence and lets the rest go. These habits, built over time, have shaped how he negotiates deals, builds partnerships, and leads teams.
Listeners will hear practical examples of how a well-timed phrase can shift perspective and prevent costly errors. Jim’s goal isn’t to preach or prescribe, but to share what has worked consistently in real life. The episode feels like a collection of field notes—earned wisdom passed along to anyone building a business or career.
If you enjoy practical advice without fluff, this episode delivers clarity and calm in a noisy world. Sometimes the best guidance fits into a single sentence.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Real estate deals rarely fit neatly into a standard template. Markets shift, lenders tighten, costs rise, and suddenly transactions that once worked simply don’t pencil. In this solo episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried explains why flexibility and creativity have become essential tools for anyone operating in today’s real estate environment.
Jim walks listeners through the idea that great deals aren’t always found—they’re structured. Instead of relying solely on traditional bank loans or rigid financing models, he shares how smart operators use creative approaches to bridge gaps and keep momentum. From alternative capital sources to partnership structures, preferred equity, seller participation, and family office relationships, Jim highlights how adaptability often makes the difference between closing and walking away.
Throughout the episode, Jim emphasizes that creativity doesn’t mean recklessness. It means understanding risk, aligning incentives, and designing solutions that work for all stakeholders. He discusses how experienced sponsors think through capital stacks, negotiate flexible terms, and build trust with investors so they can structure deals that withstand changing conditions. He also shares how communication and transparency become even more critical when partnerships get more complex.
Listeners will learn how to evaluate problems differently, seeing obstacles as design challenges rather than dead ends. Jim explains why rigid thinking kills deals and how a collaborative mindset frequently unlocks value others miss. Whether it’s restructuring debt, bringing in equity partners, or finding unconventional paths to liquidity, the key is staying open and solution-oriented.
This episode is especially valuable for developers, investors, and brokers navigating tighter markets. If you want to keep deals moving when others stall, Jim’s practical framework shows how creativity, discipline, and relationships combine to create opportunity.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Retail real estate has changed—but it’s far from dead. In fact, according to retail expert Rod Castan, the sector is stronger and smarter than ever when approached strategically. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Rod to break down what’s really happening in today’s retail market and why experience, not just square footage, now drives performance.
Rod explains how the old model of filling space with any tenant willing to sign a lease no longer works. Today’s successful retail centers are curated. Landlords must think like operators, not just owners—focusing on tenant mix, customer flow, and creating destinations that give people a reason to visit in person rather than shop online. Restaurants, fitness concepts, service businesses, and experiential retailers are now anchors just as much as traditional stores.
The conversation dives into how e-commerce didn’t kill retail—it forced it to evolve. Rod shares how omnichannel brands use physical space to build relationships and how brick-and-mortar locations increasingly function as marketing platforms, fulfillment hubs, and community gathering spaces. Jim and Rod also discuss the importance of understanding demographics, local demand, and foot traffic patterns when underwriting deals.
Listeners will learn how thoughtful leasing strategies, flexible deal structures, and long-term partnerships with tenants create resilience through market cycles. Rod highlights why landlords who invest in placemaking and customer experience consistently outperform those focused solely on rent per square foot.
Whether you’re an investor, developer, broker, or business owner, this episode provides a grounded look at how retail real estate is adapting—and why the right strategy can still generate strong, durable returns.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Spirituality and business are often treated as separate worlds—but according to Rabbi Mendel Potash, they are deeply connected. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Rabbi Potash of Chabad Midtown to explore how purpose, faith, and ethical responsibility shape the way we work, earn, and lead.
Rabbi Potash explains that spirituality is not limited to prayer or study. Instead, it is the purpose behind everything we do. Business, like every part of life, becomes meaningful when it is seen as a channel for fulfilling that purpose. He shares how Jewish teachings view work not simply as a way to earn money, but as an opportunity to recognize God’s presence in the physical world.
The conversation explores two foundational principles from the Talmudic tradition: honesty and charity. Rabbi Potash describes honesty in business as a spiritual act—recognizing that success ultimately comes from God, not manipulation or shortcuts. Charity, he explains, is not merely kindness but justice: returning resources to the world in alignment with the reason they were entrusted to us.
Jim reflects on how daily prayer, community, and study help him stay grounded in the pressure of entrepreneurship. Together, they discuss how spiritual awareness can improve decision-making, reduce ego, and transform stress into perspective.
Listeners will also hear how business leaders often wield enormous influence, sometimes more than religious figures, and why that influence carries responsibility. When entrepreneurs model integrity and generosity, they shape culture in powerful ways.
This episode is a thoughtful reminder that success is not only measured in revenue, but in impact, character, and contribution. Whether you are deeply religious or simply searching for meaning in your work, this conversation offers a framework for building a business life rooted in purpose.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Capital stacks rarely come together perfectly. Between senior debt, mezzanine financing, and sponsor equity, there is often a gap that can stall or kill otherwise strong deals. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried breaks down how family office equity is increasingly being used to solve that problem.
Jim explains what a capital stack really is, why gaps form in today’s market, and how rising interest rates, tighter lending standards, and conservative underwriting have changed deal structures. He walks listeners through where family offices fit, how their expectations differ from institutional capital, and why their flexibility can be the difference between closing and walking away.
The episode covers how family offices evaluate risk, what they look for in sponsors, how they approach control and governance, and why alignment matters more than headline returns. Jim also discusses common mistakes developers make when pitching family offices and how to structure conversations around downside protection, transparency, and long-term relationships.
Listeners will learn when family office equity makes sense, how it compares to mezzanine debt or preferred equity, and how to avoid creating future conflicts inside the partnership. Jim shares practical guidance on sizing the gap, modeling dilution, and maintaining control while still attracting meaningful capital.
This episode is especially valuable for developers, operators, investors, and anyone navigating today’s tougher financing environment. As traditional capital becomes more selective, understanding how to work with family offices is no longer optional—it’s strategic.
If you’re structuring deals, raising capital, or facing funding shortfalls, this episode provides a clear, real-world framework for using family office equity intelligently and responsibly.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Success in business is rarely about what you know alone—it’s about who you know, how you show up, and how consistently you build trust. In this episode of Fried On Business, I sit down with Jeffrey Meshel, founder of Candor Capital Partners, master networker, and author of four books, to explore how relationships become real assets when cultivated intentionally.
Jeffrey shares how networking shaped every stage of his career—from sourcing opportunities to building credibility in competitive rooms. We talk about why most people misunderstand networking, focusing on transactions instead of long-term connection, and how that mindset limits growth. Jeffrey explains his personal framework for building authentic relationships at scale without losing sincerity or burning bridges.
We also discuss how his experience as an author sharpened his thinking on influence, communication, and positioning. Jeffrey walks through how writing books forced him to clarify his ideas, define his principles, and articulate what separates shallow contact from meaningful connection. He explains why generosity, consistency, and follow-through quietly compound over time.
Listeners will learn how disciplined networking creates optionality—new partnerships, capital access, mentorship, and credibility that money alone can’t buy. Jeffrey shares stories from his career that highlight how trust accelerates deals, rescues stalled negotiations, and opens doors that formal credentials never could.
This episode is practical, candid, and immediately useful for entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and anyone who wants to expand opportunity without compromising integrity. Whether you’re early in your career or building at scale, Jeffrey’s approach reframes networking from a chore into a long-term strategy.
If you believe relationships shape outcomes, this conversation will sharpen how you build yours.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Personal branding isn’t about logos, social media tricks, or chasing attention—it’s about clarity and direction. In this solo episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried asks a simple but powerful question that frames the entire conversation: Who are you in 2026? Jim challenges listeners to stop drifting through their careers and start intentionally designing the identity they want others to experience.
Drawing directly from his own work with professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders, Jim explains why most people struggle with personal branding. They define themselves by where they’ve been instead of where they’re going. In this episode, Jim walks through how reputation is built over time through consistent decisions, behavior, and communication—not slogans or self-promotion.
Jim breaks down how to audit your current personal brand honestly, identify the gaps between intention and perception, and decide what you want to be known for over the next several years. He discusses why discomfort is often a signal of growth, how avoiding clarity creates stagnation, and why waiting for permission to evolve is one of the biggest career mistakes people make.
Listeners will learn how personal branding applies across roles and industries—from executives and founders to professionals considering reinvention. Jim emphasizes that this process isn’t about becoming someone you’re not; it’s about aligning your actions with the future version of yourself you’re already moving toward.
This episode is a practical reset for anyone thinking about their next chapter. If you don’t define who you are becoming, the world will do it for you. Jim’s goal is to help listeners move into 2026 with intention, confidence, and a personal brand that actually works.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Wynwood didn’t become a global destination by accident—it was built through vision, coordination, and long-term commitment. In this episode of Fried On Business, I sit down with David Lombardi, Chairman of the Wynwood Business Improvement District and founder of Lombardi Properties, to unpack how one of Miami’s most recognizable neighborhoods was intentionally shaped.
David shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building Wynwood: the early risks, the role of private investment, and the importance of public-private collaboration. We discuss how the Business Improvement District model helps maintain safety, cleanliness, infrastructure, and brand identity—while allowing creativity and culture to thrive. David explains why governance matters just as much as design and why successful districts require constant stewardship.
We also explore the evolution of Wynwood from an industrial area into a mixed-use hub for art, dining, offices, and experiential retail. David breaks down the balance between growth and authenticity, how zoning and land use decisions influence outcomes, and what developers must consider when working in culturally sensitive neighborhoods.
Listeners will gain insight into how Lombardi Properties approaches development with a long-term lens—focusing not just on buildings, but on creating places where businesses, residents, and visitors coexist. David also shares lessons for investors and city leaders on managing rapid success without losing the character that made a neighborhood special in the first place.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, urban planner, or simply fascinated by Wynwood’s rise, this episode offers a practical look at how thoughtful leadership and structure can turn vision into reality.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Great companies don’t happen by accident—they’re built intentionally, one person at a time. In this episode of Fried On Business, I sit down with Lindsey Willis from Publix for a deep conversation about leadership, culture, and what it takes to build an organization that people are proud to be part of. Publix has long been recognized as one of the most respected companies in America, and Lindsey offers a firsthand look at why its people-first philosophy continues to work.
We talk about how Publix develops leaders internally, creates real career pathways, and maintains consistency while operating at massive scale. Lindsey shares insights into how trust, accountability, and service shape day-to-day decision-making—and why investing in employees ultimately delivers better outcomes for customers. This episode highlights how culture is not a slogan, but a set of behaviors reinforced every day.
Listeners will hear how Publix empowers associates, encourages long-term growth, and balances performance with humanity. Lindsey explains how strong leadership shows up during challenging moments, how mentorship plays a critical role in career development, and why alignment between values and actions is essential for sustainable success.
We also discuss what professionals at every stage of their career can learn from Publix’s model: take ownership of your development, seek environments that value people, and understand that consistency compounds over time. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or navigating your own career, there are lessons here that translate far beyond retail.
This conversation is a reminder that the strongest brands are built from the inside out—and that when people feel valued, performance follows.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but for many people, they bring stress, exhaustion, complicated family dynamics, and unrealistic expectations. In this solo episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried shares his personal guide to surviving the holidays with clarity, balance, and intention.
Jim talks honestly about why the holiday season can feel overwhelming, especially for entrepreneurs, professionals, parents, and anyone carrying responsibility for others. He breaks down the pressure to “do it all,” the emotional weight of family gatherings, and the exhaustion that comes from trying to meet everyone else’s expectations while ignoring your own limits.
In this episode, Jim offers practical strategies to help listeners navigate the season without burning out. He discusses the importance of setting boundaries, managing time realistically, and recognizing when to step back instead of pushing harder. Jim also explores how gratitude, perspective, and self-awareness can transform holiday stress into moments of connection and meaning.
Listeners will hear Jim’s advice on handling difficult conversations, protecting mental and emotional health, and staying present instead of reactive. He emphasizes that surviving the holidays doesn’t require perfection—it requires intention. Jim encourages listeners to redefine success during the season, focusing on what truly matters rather than what looks good on the surface.
Whether you’re juggling family obligations, work deadlines, financial pressure, or emotional triggers, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone—and that it’s okay to slow down. Jim’s goal is simple: help listeners enter the holidays with a plan, exit with their sanity intact, and carry forward lessons that last beyond the season.
If you’re looking for a grounded, honest, and compassionate approach to the holidays, this episode delivers guidance you can actually use.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Education isn’t just about classrooms; it’s about the ecosystems that surround students, teachers, and families. In this episode of Fried On Business, I sit down with Marilen Marnett from The Education Fund to talk about how their work is transforming Miami-Dade County Public Schools. We dig into how creative programs, private-sector partnerships, and smart resource reuse are helping educators do with less while students gain access to richer, more hands-on learning experiences.
Marilen explains the story behind The Education Fund’s signature initiatives, including the Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials and the Food Forests for Schools program. We talk about how surplus inventory is diverted from landfills into classrooms, and how school campuses are being turned into living laboratories where kids grow, harvest, and taste fresh produce right where they learn. She also shares how these food forests become hubs for science, nutrition, and environmental education that kids remember.
You’ll hear real examples of teachers who redesigned lessons because they finally had the supplies, technology, or outdoor learning spaces they needed. We also discuss how The Education Fund helps level the playing field for students in under-resourced communities by giving teachers the tools to create memorable experiences without having to fund everything out of their own pockets. Marilen and I talk about the ripple effect when one classroom changes—families get involved, communities volunteer, and students start to believe more is possible for their futures.
If you care about public education, local impact, or the future of Miami-Dade’s students, this episode will give you a hopeful look at what’s possible when nonprofits, businesses, and school leaders pull in the same direction. It’s proof that targeted support can change outcomes, one classroom at a time. Together, we highlight practical ways listeners, companies, and community leaders can plug in and help this work scale across more schools.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Seventeen years ago, Fried On Business began as a simple idea: create a platform where leaders, innovators, and everyday entrepreneurs could share their stories, offer insights, and open doors for others. In this special retrospective episode, Jim Fried reflects on nearly two decades of broadcasting—revisiting the moments, relationships, and lessons that shaped the show into what it is today. From early radio days to full-scale digital podcasting, Jim walks listeners through the evolution of the brand and the community built around it.
Jim shares personal stories about the people who believed in the show long before it had an audience, including mentors, business partners, recurring guests, and listeners who tuned in faithfully each week. He talks about the breakthroughs, the unexpected twists, the on-air magic, and the behind-the-scenes grit required to keep a program going for 17 years. Throughout the episode, Jim emphasizes the importance of authenticity, curiosity, and resilience—qualities that have allowed Fried On Business to remain relevant while the media landscape changed around it.
Listeners will hear how the show impacted Jim’s professional path, expanded his network, and deepened his commitment to helping others build meaningful businesses and lives. He also shares the lessons learned from interviewing hundreds of top leaders, industry experts, innovators, and community changemakers.
This anniversary episode serves as both a celebration and a thank-you—to the audience, the supporters, the sponsors, and every guest who shared their wisdom. Jim closes with a look at the future of the show, what excites him about the next chapter, and why the mission today feels more important than ever.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Thanksgiving offers a moment to pause, breathe, and look at the world with clearer eyes. In this heartfelt episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried steps away from real estate, capital markets, and deal flow to reflect on what he’s truly thankful for in 2025. Jim shares the personal, professional, and community experiences that shaped his year — the challenges that built resilience, the relationships that fueled growth, and the moments that reminded him of what really matters.
Jim opens up about how gratitude shifts perspective, especially in a fast-moving world where success is measured by numbers, deadlines, and achievements. He talks about the people who supported him, the opportunities that expanded his mission, and the lessons he learned from both wins and setbacks. He also highlights the importance of family, health, friendship, and the South Florida community that continues to inspire him every day.
Listeners will hear Jim’s appreciation for the incredible guests, partners, and supporters who helped Fried On Business grow throughout the year, as well as his gratitude for the audience that tunes in, shares episodes, and keeps the mission of education and conversation alive.
Jim reminds us that gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a practice. It builds stronger relationships, deeper resilience, and a more grounded sense of purpose. Whether you’re closing deals, planning big changes, or just trying to stay centered during the holidays, this episode offers a warm reminder to slow down and acknowledge the good.
As we head toward Thanksgiving, Jim invites everyone to think about the people and moments that made 2025 meaningful.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Local farmer’s markets are more than weekend shopping—they’re the heartbeat of a healthy, connected community. In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried shares why farmer’s markets have become one of the most important forces shaping neighborhoods, food culture, and local economies. Jim explores how these markets help small farmers thrive, ensure fresher and more nutritious produce, and create meaningful personal connections between growers and consumers.
Jim explains why farmer’s markets are an economic engine for small-scale agriculture. When shoppers buy local—rather than from industrial supply chains—small farmers earn more, reinvest in their land, and keep dollars circulating in the community. He highlights how markets promote environmental sustainability by reducing long-distance shipping, cutting packaging waste, and encouraging seasonal eating.
Listeners will learn why farmer’s markets build stronger communities—fostering relationships, supporting small businesses, and creating vibrant public spaces where people gather, talk, and reconnect with the food they eat. Jim also shares insights on how markets drive wellness by making fresh produce more accessible and inspiring families to cook healthier meals. Farmer’s markets offer something deeper than a grocery store ever could: authenticity, transparency, and the chance to meet the people who grow your food.
Jim encourages listeners to seek out their local markets, talk to local growers, and understand where their food comes from. The episode provides practical tips for navigating markets, choosing the best produce, and supporting vendors in ways that help them thrive year-round.
For anyone passionate about food, community, or sustainable living, this episode is a reminder that small choices—like shopping at a local farmer’s market—create big impact.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Protecting wealth isn’t luck — it’s structure. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim interviews Thomas J. Handler, one of the most respected attorneys in the country on family offices, complex tax strategy, and sophisticated wealth structuring. Thomas is widely known for advising ultra-high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies on how to create legal and financial frameworks that protect assets and reduce risk.
Thomas explains the difference between wealth creation and wealth preservation, why most entrepreneurs underestimate risk exposure, and how the ultra-wealthy use entity design to control outcomes. Jim and Thomas discuss key elements that affect high-net-worth families: multi-entity structuring, tax efficiency, succession planning, governance, liquidity events, and investment oversight.
Listeners will learn the fundamental question that drives every structuring decision:
“What are we solving for — control, tax optimization, liability protection, or legacy?”
Key takeaways include:
• Why wealthy families use multiple entities
• How to reduce exposure during investment transactions
• The legal logic behind asset segregation
• How to design governance so the structure survives generational transition
• Why failing to plan leads to unnecessary tax loss
Thomas also explains how market uncertainty, elections, and interest rate cycles affect structuring choices — and why now is a critical moment for owners to review their architecture.
If you’re scaling a business, nearing a liquidity event, or managing family wealth, this episode delivers an inside look at how the most sophisticated investors protect what they’ve built.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Great brands don’t happen by accident—they’re built with clarity, consistency, and a compelling promise. In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried welcomes renowned marketing guru Bruce Turkel for a no-nonsense conversation about what actually drives growth in competitive markets. Bruce, a celebrated speaker, author, and brand advisor, explains why branding is not your logo or your tagline—it’s the promise you make and the experience you deliver every time a customer encounters your company.
You’ll learn why clarity beats clever, how to define a brand promise customers instantly understand, and a simple framework to align your message with what buyers value. Bruce shares real-world examples of brands that turned confusion into conversion, plus practical tips to sharpen positioning, simplify messaging, and create creative that customers remember. Jim and Bruce unpack the difference between features and benefits, the psychology behind why people buy, and how to turn a founder’s story into a business advantage.
They also cover modern marketing realities: how to stand out in crowded feeds, why consistent storytelling compounds over time, and how to measure what matters without getting lost in vanity metrics. Whether you’re scaling a professional practice, launching a new product, or refreshing a legacy brand, this episode gives you actionable steps to elevate your marketing—today.
Key takeaways: define your audience’s problem in their words, state your promise simply, and prove it with every interaction. Do that relentlessly, and your marketing stops chasing attention and starts creating demand.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
South Florida is one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world — and when interest rates move, the entire development ecosystem reacts. In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried breaks down what could happen as interest rates begin to fall and capital starts flowing back into deals that have been on pause.
Jim discusses how falling interest rates may:
• Unlock stalled development projects
• Increase land acquisition activity
• Improve refinancing outcomes for existing owners
• Lower developers’ cost of capital
• Increase valuations across asset classes
He highlights why South Florida behaves differently than other markets — with persistent demand, population migration, and sustained investor appetite. Jim explains how developers, family offices, and high-net-worth investors can position themselves to benefit before the next wave of capital hits.
You’ll learn:
• How the shift in interest rates affects underwriting
• Which asset classes are likely to accelerate first
• How foreign investors are influencing deal flow
• What smart developers are doing today so they don’t miss the window
Whether you’re a real estate investor, developer, lender, or just someone who follows the South Florida market, this episode delivers practical insights you can act on.
This episode of Fried On Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
As blockchain, crypto, and Web3 move deeper into the mainstream, digital-asset companies are now facing risks that evolve faster than traditional insurance models. In this episode of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried sits down with Jeffrey A. Glusman, Founder & CEO of BDIC Insurance, and James McCarthy, BDIC’s COO, to break down one of the fastest-rising needs in the market: blockchain insurance for the digital economy.
Jeff Glusman and James McCarthy explain the real-world threats facing Web3 companies — from digital asset theft, cyber-intrusions, and smart contract exploits to regulatory uncertainty and custodial risk. They reveal what blockchain insurance actually covers, why most legacy carriers don’t understand this industry, and how BDIC is building smart, customized underwriting strategies for exchanges, NFT platforms, DAOs, token issuers, blockchain developers, and crypto-focused financial firms.
The conversation explores:
• What blockchain insurance covers (and what it doesn’t)
• Cyber, E&O, D&O, and digital-asset-focused protections
• Why underwriting Web3 is nothing like underwriting traditional tech
• Real attack patterns that put Web3 companies out of business
• How founders can protect investors, customers, and their brand
If you’re building in Web3, investing in digital assets, or responsible for platform security, this episode delivers a practical roadmap for reducing risk, improving compliance, and protecting your business as the industry scales. The future is decentralized — but your risk management shouldn’t be.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is sponsored by Warren Henry Auto Group.
In Fried on Business Episode 842, host Jim Fried celebrates both his 17th season on air and his latest purchase—a brand new Lincoln from Warren Henry Lincoln of North Miami. Joining him is Ismet Yagci, the dealership’s General Manager, to explore how building strong relationships—both inside and outside the showroom—drives everything they do.
For Ismet and the Warren Henry team, relationships are the foundation of business success. From customer interactions to team development, every connection matters. Ismet explains how their culture emphasizes listening, follow-up, and genuine care—values that go far beyond a transaction. The result? Long-term trust, repeat customers, and a workplace where people feel valued and motivated to excel.
Jim and Ismet dive into how this relationship-first mindset extends to leadership and training, mentoring employees to grow into future leaders while maintaining a high standard of service excellence. Whether it’s guiding a new customer through their first Lincoln purchase—or nurturing a team member’s professional journey—Warren Henry Lincoln’s success comes from putting people first.
Tune in to discover why Ismet Yagci believes relationships aren’t just part of the business—they are the business. This episode is a masterclass in customer care, authenticity, and community-driven leadership.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In this uplifting episode of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried welcomes Lindsey Willis of Publix Super Markets to explore how one of America’s most trusted brands brings its motto—“Where shopping is a pleasure”—to life every day.
Publix is more than a grocery store. Through a steadfast commitment to customer service, community engagement, and corporate giving, the company has become a beloved part of neighborhoods across the Southeast. Lindsey shares how Publix continues to earn customers’ loyalty by putting people first—both in its stores and in the communities it serves.
From supporting local food banks and education initiatives to providing outstanding in-store experiences, Publix leads by example. Lindsey and Jim discuss how this focus on compassion and connection has helped the company grow while staying true to its founding values.
Listeners will come away inspired by Publix’s hands-on approach to community partnerships, disaster relief efforts, and its deep understanding of what it means to serve.
Whether you’re a loyal Publix shopper or a business leader looking to strengthen community ties, this episode delivers heartwarming insights into what makes Publix a model for service-driven success.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Disclaimer: Warren Henry Automotive is a proud sponsor of Fried on Business.
In Episode 840 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried welcomes Brian Gale, Vice Chairman at Cushman & Wakefield, to discuss leadership, mentorship, and the evolving world of commercial real estate.
Brian, a seasoned professional with decades of experience, opens up about his journey in the CRE industry and the strategies that have helped him and his teams succeed. He emphasizes the importance of training, mentoring, and empowering young professionals to ensure the next generation is ready to lead.
Listeners will gain insights into:
- How Cushman & Wakefield invests in developing real estate talent
- The critical role of mentorship in shaping careers and company culture
- Trends driving Miami’s commercial real estate market
- Why adaptability, teamwork, and long-term vision are essential for success
Brian also shares personal stories of career growth, the value of resilience, and how strong relationships remain at the core of real estate dealmaking. His perspective offers both practical takeaways and inspiration for professionals at all stages of their careers.
Whether you’re a student, an up-and-coming professional, or a seasoned executive, this episode provides actionable lessons on mentorship, leadership, and navigating the commercial real estate industry.
🎧 Tune in to hear Brian Gale’s powerful perspective on training tomorrow’s leaders and shaping the future of real estate.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Disclaimer: Warren Henry Automotive is a proud sponsor of Fried on Business.
In Episode 839 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried sits down with Irv Adu-Gyamfi of the IMN Network of Family Offices to discuss one of the most important events for investors, wealth managers, and advisors—the IMN Family Office Forum Miami.
Irv explains how the Forum has become a must-attend conference for the global family office community, drawing participants from across the U.S. and abroad. With Miami now a recognized hub for wealth, investment, and innovation, the city provides the perfect backdrop for conversations about portfolio strategy, governance, succession planning, and impact investing.
Listeners will learn:
- Why Miami has become central to the family office world
- Key themes and opportunities that will be highlighted at the Forum
- How family offices are adapting to economic, social, and generational change
- Why networking at IMN creates lasting relationships and new partnerships
Jim and Irv also highlight the Forum’s unique structure, which blends education with networking to ensure meaningful takeaways for participants.
Whether you’re part of a family office, an advisor, or simply interested in the evolving world of wealth management, this episode offers a valuable preview of what’s ahead in Miami.
🎧 Tune in now for insights on the IMN Family Office Forum Miami with Irv Adu-Gyamfi.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Disclaimer: Warren Henry Automotive is a proud sponsor of Fried on Business.
In Episode 838 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried sits down with visionary architect Kobi Karp of Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design to discuss one of the hottest topics in real estate and development today: Miami’s urban renaissance.
Karp—who has designed some of Miami’s most recognizable buildings—offers an insider’s perspective on how architecture, planning, and lifestyle-driven design are reshaping the city. He explains how Miami is transitioning from a low-rise, car-centric city to a dense, walkable, and globally connected urban hub.
Listeners will discover:
- How design innovation is fueling Miami’s transformation
- Why density and mixed-use development are essential to the city’s future
- The role of cultural, social, and environmental factors in shaping neighborhoods
- How architecture can balance Miami’s growth with sustainability and resilience
Karp also discusses the talent pipeline and mentorship efforts required to sustain this wave of development, highlighting the need for creative problem-solvers and young designers to carry Miami’s growth forward.
This episode offers a rare look at the intersection of design, economics, and community-building, showing how visionary thinking can transform a skyline—and a city.
🎧 Whether you’re an investor, developer, designer, or just love Miami, you won’t want to miss this powerful conversation.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 837 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried welcomes Ithan Ash, a recent graduate of the UF Warrington Real Estate School, to talk about the exciting journey from classroom learning to launching a real estate career.
Ithan shares his personal experience as a student and how the program’s rigorous training, mentorship, and practical application prepared him for the realities of today’s real estate market. From learning the technical skills of finance and valuation to building confidence through competitions and networking, Ithan highlights the critical role that education plays in shaping the next generation of real estate professionals.
The conversation covers:
- How UF’s curriculum bridges theory and practice
- The importance of mentorship and guidance from industry leaders
- The transition from student to working professional
- Advice for those considering a career in real estate
Jim and Ithan also discuss the broader impact of strong educational programs like UF’s Warrington Real Estate School in developing future leaders who are ready to contribute immediately in the field.
Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or a professional looking to understand how education is shaping real estate’s future, this episode provides inspiration, insight, and practical advice.
🎧 Tune in and hear how Ithan Ash is turning his education into opportunity—and how the next generation is poised to transform real estate.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 836 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried turns his attention to the gridiron, delivering an in-depth look at the Miami Dolphins’ 2025 season. With football excitement building across South Florida, Jim dives into what fans, business leaders, and the broader community can expect from one of the NFL’s most dynamic franchises.
From player updates and coaching strategies to off-field initiatives, Jim explores how the Dolphins continue to shape both sports and business in Miami. The episode highlights not just the team’s on-field prospects but also its influence as a major community partner and economic driver.
Listeners will hear insights on:
- Team expectations heading into the 2025 season
- Key players and roster developments shaping performance
- Fan experience upgrades that enhance game day in Miami
- Business and community impact, from partnerships to outreach
Jim also reflects on how the Dolphins’ brand has evolved, representing not only football excellence but also resilience, innovation, and community leadership.
Whether you’re a die-hard Dolphins fan or simply interested in the intersection of sports and business, this episode offers the perfect blend of passion and perspective.
Tune in for a season preview that captures the energy of Miami’s team and its impact far beyond the field.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 835 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried explores the future of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)—the must-attend event for retail and real estate professionals.
Jim dives into what’s new and what’s next at ICSC, providing actionable insights on how attendees can maximize value, build stronger networks, and prepare for an industry that’s rapidly evolving.
The conversation highlights how ICSC continues to adapt to shifting market conditions, the rise of experiential retail, and the growing demand for innovative deal-making environments. Jim emphasizes the importance of strategic networking—not just meeting people, but building relationships that lead to opportunities.
Listeners will learn:
- What’s new at ICSC and how it impacts real estate professionals
- The future of retail trends and what they mean for investors and developers
- Networking strategies to stand out and make meaningful connections
- How to turn ICSC conversations into long-term partnerships
Whether you’re a seasoned ICSC veteran or planning your first trip, this episode is a playbook for success at one of the most important conferences in real estate.
🎧 Tune in to discover how to stay ahead of the curve and leverage ICSC as a platform for growth in 2025 and beyond.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 834 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried pulls back the curtain on one of the most valuable skills in real estate and retail development—networking at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned pro, Jim offers step-by-step strategies to ensure you leave the conference with more than just a handful of business cards. His insider tips cover everything from pre-event preparation to post-event follow-up, helping you turn introductions into real opportunities.
Key points include:
- Plan with Purpose – How to research attendees, set goals, and schedule meetings before you arrive.
- Make a Memorable First Impression – The do’s and don’ts of introducing yourself at high-energy networking events.
- Follow Up for Success – Why timely, value-driven follow-ups are the secret to turning contacts into clients.
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls – How to keep your conversations meaningful without being pushy.
Jim’s advice blends practical tactics with a people-first mindset, emphasizing authenticity, curiosity, and finding ways to create value for others. By applying his approach, you’ll be able to stand out in a sea of professionals and build connections that last well beyond the event.
🎧 Whether your goal is to close deals, find partners, or simply expand your network, this episode will prepare you to network like a pro at ICSC.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 833 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried takes a thoughtful look at the life cycle of mentorship—the journey from being guided to guiding others. Drawing on his own experiences as both a mentee and mentor, Jim highlights how mentorship shapes careers, builds confidence, and creates lasting impact.
This episode explores the three core stages of the mentorship journey:
- Being a Mentee – Learning how to seek the right mentor, ask meaningful questions, and apply lessons in real-world situations.
- Active Mentorship – Sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and helping others navigate challenges with insight and empathy.
- Sustaining the Cycle – Creating a culture where mentorship is passed forward, building stronger communities and industries.
Jim emphasizes that mentorship is not a one-way street—it’s a reciprocal relationship that benefits both parties. Mentees gain wisdom and opportunity; mentors gain perspective, fulfillment, and renewed passion for their craft.
Whether you’re early in your career seeking guidance or a seasoned professional ready to give back, this episode offers actionable strategies to find your mentor, be a great mentee, and eventually mentor others.
🎧 Tune in to discover how embracing the life cycle of mentorship can elevate your career, expand your network, and create a ripple effect of growth and success.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 832 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried sits down with Jennifer Millman, a dynamic leader in executive recruitment and talent strategy. With years of experience helping organizations build top-performing leadership teams, Jennifer brings a sharp and inspiring perspective to today’s most urgent workforce challenges.
The episode explores how businesses can adapt their talent strategies to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of values alignment, diverse leadership pipelines, and authentic workplace culture as foundational to long-term success.
You’ll hear:
- How to find the right talent—not just the most available
- Why culture and communication matter more than ever
- What companies are doing to retain and empower top performers
- How emotional intelligence, resilience, and transparency shape great leaders
Jennifer also shares personal reflections on women in leadership, mentoring young professionals, and how businesses can foster meaningful employee experiences that go beyond salary and perks.
Whether you're scaling a company, leading a team, or rethinking your hiring strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights and fresh inspiration.
🎧 Tune in to learn why talent is no longer just HR’s job—it’s a strategic priority for every business leader.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 831 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried gets deeply personal and shares a side of business that’s often overlooked—its spiritual foundation.
Drawing from his own experiences, Jim explores how spiritual growth, mindfulness, and intention can shape not only how we do business, but why we do it. In a world driven by transactions, he invites listeners to reconnect with purpose, values, and the inner compass that guides effective leadership.
This episode asks:
- What does it mean to lead with your spirit in business?
- Can professional success and personal meaning coexist?
- How can faith, mindfulness, or philosophy inform your decisions?
Jim opens up about his journey to align business goals with spiritual purpose—facing challenges with grace, building relationships rooted in trust, and letting clarity guide long-term strategy.
Whether you practice a specific faith or simply seek greater alignment between your work and your values, this episode delivers thoughtful reflection and actionable insight.
It's not about religion—it’s about intention, resilience, and authentic leadership.
Tune in and reflect on what truly drives your work—and how tapping into purpose can transform your career, your team, and your life.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In this special Episode 830 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried recaps the most powerful, memorable, and inspiring moments from an incredible year of conversations.
From finance to sustainability, real estate to leadership, 2025 was a banner year on the show—and this episode brings you the best of the best in one place.
Whether you’re a longtime listener or just tuning in, this "highlight reel" gives you a curated look at the ideas, innovations, and insights that shaped the show (and the industries it covers) this year.
Featured moments include:
- Jim’s launch of Real Charge Solutions and the push toward EV infrastructure
- Ed Cairo on making smart mortgage moves in a tough market
- Ana Bozovic breaking down Miami’s real estate data
- Michael Cohen on finding capital in tight conditions
- And more from the Bergstrom Center, Warren Henry, and other industry leaders
Jim also reflects on the show’s evolution, what he’s learned personally and professionally, and what to expect in 2026.
If you missed any of this year’s episodes—or just want to relive the best ideas—this is your perfect jumping-in point.
🎧 Listen now to revisit the most valuable moments from Fried on Business 2025 and get ready for another year of insight, growth, and innovation.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 829 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried officially announces his next entrepreneurial venture: Real Charge Solutions, a company dedicated to helping real estate professionals and businesses transition into the clean energy future.
With electric vehicles on the rise and sustainability at the forefront of public policy and private investment, Jim is positioning Real Charge Solutions as a turnkey solution provider for EV charging station installation, management, and integration—specifically for commercial and multifamily real estate.
In this passionate solo episode, Jim shares:
- Why EV charging is a real estate opportunity, not just an amenity
- How Real Charge Solutions partners with building owners and managers
- The financial, branding, and compliance benefits of going green
- His personal journey from real estate investor to climate-conscious entrepreneur
Jim’s message is clear: if you’re in real estate and not preparing for the green infrastructure revolution, you’re already behind.
This episode isn’t just an announcement—it’s a rallying cry for action, strategy, and innovation.
🎧 Listen now to find out how Real Charge Solutions is helping businesses plug into the future—and how you can be part of it.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 828 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried delivers a personal and practical solo episode filled with actionable tips to make the most of the summer season. While many businesses slow down, Jim sees opportunity: to reset, recharge, and strategically plan for success in the upcoming business cycle.
Jim shares a step-by-step guide to making summer productive:
Clear out your mental and physical to-do list
Reconnect with valuable contacts—or cut the ones that don’t serve your goals
Try something new (like podcasting at Miami Podcast Studios!)
Take time to recharge, relax, and refocus—because wellness fuels performance
He even walks through how he's launching a new venture in EV charging infrastructure, proving that summer isn’t downtime—it’s development time.
Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or career-minded professional, this episode will help you:
✅ Refine your goals
✅ Reclaim your time
✅ And restart your momentum before the fall
So grab your calendar, take a deep breath, and listen in as Jim Fried gives you permission to make this summer your most strategic season yet.
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Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 827 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried is joined by capital markets expert Michael Cohen, founding partner of Brighton Capital Advisors, to talk about where the money is—and how to get it—in today’s evolving real estate environment.
With interest rates elevated and banks pulling back on commercial lending, many investors and developers are facing a new challenge: how to secure capital for deals in a shifting, risk-conscious market. Michael offers real-time insights into how Brighton Capital Advisors helps clients bridge that gap with creative financing strategies, tailored debt solutions, and targeted equity partnerships.
The conversation covers:
- How capital markets are reacting to rate pressure
- The role of private credit and alternative lenders
- Which asset classes are getting funded—and which are stalled
- How to position deals to attract institutional interest
- Trends in debt restructuring, refinancing, and construction lending
Michael also shares lessons from working across market cycles, emphasizing transparency, speed, and strategic alignment as the new pillars of deal-making.
Whether you're a developer, investor, broker, or family office executive, this episode will give you clear insights on navigating capital markets in 2025 and beyond.
🎧 Tune in and discover how smart capital strategy is still possible—even in a tight financial environment.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 826 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried dives into the championship mindset that led the Florida Panthers to win the Stanley Cup—and how those same principles can transform your approach to business, leadership, and personal performance.
From locker room culture to comeback resilience, the Panthers showed the world how grit, focus, and teamwork can overcome the odds. But this episode isn’t just for hockey fans. Jim breaks down how business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyday people can apply the Panthers’ winning formula to their own goals.
Key takeaways include:
- How to stay locked in under pressure
- Why team culture beats raw talent
- The importance of consistency over time
- What “playing your position” means in business
- How leadership sets the tone for success
This episode is part pep talk, part strategic breakdown. Jim highlights the values and habits that helped Florida claim the Cup—and how those same tools can help you win your own version of it, whatever your arena may be.
Whether you're scaling a company, coaching a team, or just navigating life’s playoff rounds, these championship insights will fire you up and keep you focused.
🎧 Listen now and apply the Stanley Cup mindset to your business and beyond.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 825 of Fried on Business, Jim Fried sits down with Ana Bozovic, founder of Analytics.Miami, to dive into the hard numbers, trends, and underlying truths shaping the Miami real estate market in 2025.
Ana brings her unique blend of economics, data science, and real estate experience to break down what’s really going on beneath the surface of Miami’s headline-grabbing market. From interest rate impact to inventory velocity and buyer psychology, she unpacks what the numbers are telling us—and how to use them.
The conversation focuses on:
- How to interpret leading market indicators
- Misconceptions about pricing power and demand
- Investor strategies in a shifting economy
- Long-term trends shaping Miami’s development pipeline
- The role of migration, liquidity, and inflation in local real estate
Ana’s mission is simple but bold: use real data—not emotions or marketing hype—to inform smart, strategic real estate decisions. Whether you’re a broker, investor, developer, or curious homeowner, this episode will sharpen your thinking.
Expect no fluff—just facts, insights, and real tools to understand what’s actually happening in one of America’s most dynamic property markets.
🎧 Listen now to see the Miami real estate market through a whole new lens.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 824 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried welcomes Ed Cairo, founder and principal of American Home Finance Group, for a timely and strategic conversation about the state of the mortgage market in 2025.
As homebuyers, investors, and real estate professionals navigate the uncertainty of rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and shifting credit strategies, Ed brings clarity and practical advice from the front lines of financing.
Drawing on decades of experience in residential and investment property lending, Ed shares:
What interest rate movements mean for first-time buyers and investors
How banks are changing their underwriting in today’s market
The biggest mortgage mistakes buyers are making right now
When refinancing makes sense—and when it doesn’t
How brokers can better educate and guide their clients
Whether you're trying to secure a home loan, advising clients, or investing in income property, this episode delivers the financial insights you need to make smart, confident decisions.
Ed also discusses how private lenders and smaller firms are stepping up as big banks tighten credit, and why personalized service is more important than ever in today’s lending landscape.
🎧 Tune in now for a real-world look at what’s happening behind the mortgage curtain—and how to use it to your advantage.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 823 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried welcomes back real estate analyst and journalist Peter Zalewski, founder of MiamiCondo.club, to deliver a data-driven breakdown of the Miami condo market in 2025.
With inventory rising and interest rate pressures reshaping buyer behavior, Peter gives a candid and research-backed look into what’s really happening in South Florida’s most dynamic property segment. The conversation explores pricing correction signals, stalled absorption rates, and how developers and brokers are reacting—or not reacting—to shifting conditions.
Peter also examines the psychology of buyers in today’s uncertain climate and challenges some of the “boom” narratives dominating mainstream real estate chatter. His message is clear: The market is at an inflection point, and only those with accurate information and a long-term mindset will make smart moves.
Listeners will learn:
- Which neighborhoods are oversupplied or overheated
- Why cash buyers are hesitating despite opportunity
- The real impact of interest rates on resale inventory
- Strategic insights for brokers, investors, and buyers
Whether you’re considering a purchase, managing client portfolios, or trying to understand Miami’s evolving condo landscape, this episode offers the clarity you need.
🎧 Tune in to hear the truth behind the trends—only on Fried on Business.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 822 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried takes the mic solo to share his go-to strategies for staying energized and effective during the summer slowdown—those hot months when clients delay decisions, deals go on pause, and motivation can lag.
Rather than coast through the summer or get frustrated with the slower pace, Jim lays out a personal and professional roadmap to stay ahead while others step back. From business development to self-care and goal setting, this episode is packed with clear ideas that help business leaders, real estate pros, and entrepreneurs maintain momentum during seasonal lulls.
You’ll hear how Jim uses summer to:
- Reconnect with his network
- Reflect on and reset goals
- Sharpen his pitch and business materials
- Stay spiritually and mentally centered
- Find new ways to bring value to clients
Whether you’re running a firm, hustling in the real estate market, or simply trying not to lose steam in Q3, this episode will help you think differently about summer—and turn downtime into growth time.
🎧 Tune in now and take the heat off your business strategy with tips that actually work.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 821 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried is joined by Tim Becker, Director of the UF Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, and Max Wolfman, a student whose recent competition win is launching him into a promising real estate career in Miami.
This episode shines a light on how higher education—when paired with mentorship and real-world experience—can create powerful professional outcomes. Tim shares how the Bergstrom Center’s forward-thinking approach connects students with industry leaders and hands-on experiences that translate directly into job offers and career clarity.
Max discusses his personal journey through UF’s real estate program, including how participating in national competitions helped him develop the leadership, communication, and strategic skills needed to stand out in a competitive market. Now, Max is bringing that momentum to Miami, where he’s set to begin his first job in the field.
Whether you’re an aspiring professional, a current student, or someone looking to mentor the next generation of talent, this episode offers a front-row seat to how academic institutions can shape the future of industries through opportunity, community, and education.
🎧 Listen now to hear how real estate careers are being built today—from the inside out.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Warren Henry Automotive is a long-time sponsor of the Fried on Business podcast. This episode includes discussion of their programs and initiatives as part of our continued partnership.
In Episode 820 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried welcomes Larry Zinn, Executive General Manager of Warren Henry Automotive, to talk about the company’s groundbreaking automotive vocational training program—a paid, two-year opportunity aimed at helping high school students launch careers in the auto industry.
As the automotive world continues to evolve with technology and electrification, the demand for skilled technicians and service advisors is growing rapidly. Zinn shares how Warren Henry is addressing that gap by reaching out to students who want more than a classroom education. Through this program, participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and a real paycheck—all while developing valuable skills that can lead to full-time roles in one of Florida’s most respected dealership networks.
This episode covers how the initiative works, what students can expect to learn, and why supporting workforce development in trades is not just good business—it’s a smart investment in the future.
Whether you're an educator, parent, student, or someone curious about alternative career paths beyond college, this episode delivers real insight into how local businesses can drive impact and opportunity from the ground up.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how Warren Henry is putting young talent in the driver’s seat of their futures.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In this powerhouse episode of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried welcomes one of the most recognized names in American law: John Morgan, founder of Morgan & Morgan, the largest personal injury law firm in the United States. Known for the unmistakable slogan “For the People,” Morgan has redefined what it means to lead in the legal industry—not just through casework, but by creating a mission-driven brand that resonates from coast to coast.
In a candid and inspiring conversation, Morgan pulls back the curtain on his journey from humble beginnings to building a legal empire with more than 800 attorneys and offices across the nation. He discusses the vision behind Morgan & Morgan, how aggressive and consistent advertising played a central role in scaling the firm, and why branding with purpose is critical in any industry.
Morgan also dives into the values that have guided his business decisions, his commitment to access to justice, and how he continues to innovate in a space many consider traditional. From billboards to TV spots to digital dominance, Morgan explains why businesses—law firms included—must think like marketers to stay relevant and competitive.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a law student, a seasoned attorney, or simply someone interested in how bold thinking and unshakable values can drive real success, this episode delivers insight, motivation, and a look into the mind of one of America’s most influential legal voices.
Listen now and hear why John Morgan is truly “For the People.”
🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 818 of Fried on Business, Jim Fried sits down with Tim Becker, Director of the Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center at the University of Florida, to explore how academic programs are helping shape the future of the real estate industry.
They dive into how education is not only preparing the next generation of professionals but actively driving innovation, ethical leadership, and long-term industry change. From classroom insights to boardroom-ready graduates, Tim shares how UF’s real estate program is influencing markets and minds across the country.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What makes modern real estate education relevant to today’s market
- How universities are adapting to shifting industry demands
- The role of mentorship and alumni networks in leadership development
- Why collaboration between academia and the private sector matters more than ever
Whether you're an industry veteran, an aspiring professional, or someone who values forward-thinking leadership, this episode offers real insights into real estate's evolving future.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In Episode 817 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried is joined by marketing strategist and entrepreneur Rebekah Carlson. With deep experience in commercial real estate and a passion for branding, Rebekah shares her unique perspective on how storytelling, consistency, and strategic marketing drive serious results in business.
Whether you're a real estate professional, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode offers invaluable insights into building a brand that not only gets noticed—but closes deals.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why marketing is more than a support role—it's leadership
- How to create a brand that builds trust and credibility
- The crossover between brokerage and branding
- Rebekah’s personal journey from in-house marketing to launching her own firm
- Real-world strategies for real estate professionals who want to grow
"You can’t sell a building if you can’t tell a story."
— Rebekah Carlson
Tune in now and discover what happens when marketing meets mission.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
In this episode of Fried on Business, Jim Fried explores how to navigate change with resilience, purpose, and focus.
Be sure to subscribe and share this episode with someone who could use a boost in uncertain times.
Jim shares personal experiences and business insights on staying grounded during transitions, embracing new challenges, and finding meaning through growth.
Whether you're dealing with career changes, personal transformation, or just trying to stay steady in a shifting world, this episode delivers practical strategies and a powerful mindset reset.
Listen now and learn how to embrace change—and thrive because of it.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Join Jim Fried as he welcomes branding expert Bruce Turkel to discuss the secrets behind powerful brand messaging, standing out in a crowded marketplace, and building a business that thrives.
Bruce shares insights from his decades-long career, working with global brands and entrepreneurs to craft compelling stories that drive success.
Whether you’re a business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with strategies you can apply today!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 814 | 04.02.25
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried (NMLS#342779) talks with residential mortgage expert Ed Cairo (NMLS #322440) Head of of American Home Finance (NMLS#336310) about smart strategies for navigating the FLORIDA residential mortgage market.
They discuss:
the current interest rate environment
residential mortgage trends
how to qualify for the best rates and
selecting the best residential loan for YOU
About Our Guest:
Ed Cairo has been serving the public originating loans since 1998, working as a broker and the Owner/Operator of American Home Finance Group, Inc. Throughout his career he has worked for local prominent lenders which gives him unique insight into the benefits of serving borrowers as both a broker and a lender.
His philosophy in the lending industry has translated to his loan officers who all bring the same integrity, knowledge, and attention to detail ensuring American Home Finance Group loans are closed faster, better, and more reliably.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 813 | 03.26.25
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried welcomes his longtime friend and former co-host, Matt Gold, better known as "Medicare Matt". Matt breaks down the key differences between Medicare and Medicaid, explains how to avoid costly mistakes when choosing a healthcare plan, and offers valuable insights for anyone nearing retirement.
Matt shares practical advice on:
✅ Choosing between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans
✅ Timing your Medicare enrollment to avoid penalties
✅ Ensuring your preferred doctors are included in your plan
If you're approaching 65 or planning your retirement healthcare strategy, this episode is packed with insights to help you make informed decisions.
About Our Guest:
Almost everyone age 65 and older is eligible to sign up for Medicare, the federal health insurance program that covers the majority of your health care costs. And while the benefits are considerable, understanding Medicare can be confusing – no matter how educated you are. There’s Part A, B, C and D; initial, open and special enrollment periods; 11 different Supplement plans offered by more than 30 different companies and over 40 different advantage companies. The list goes on and on.
Each year I help hundreds of people, including accountants, lawyers, homemakers, financial planners and doctors, navigate the Medicare maze. In simple terms, I help them understand their options, when to sign up, how to sign up and how to make a change. As an educator, facilitator, frequent guest speaker and licensed insurance agent, my objective is simple: to help people understand their choices and select a plan that meets their unique health, financial and lifestyle needs.
Let me do for you what I’ve done for so many – navigate the system. In just one visit I think you’ll understand why my business has been built strictly on referrals: I get Medicare, and I am passionate about making it simple enough for you to get it too – no matter how many questions, meetings or phone calls it takes.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 812 | 03.19.25
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried shares his journey of learning and mastering AI tools to improve efficiency and enhance his business strategies.
Jim breaks down how AI can assist with lead generation, email drafting, and content creation, all while emphasizing the importance of natural intelligence and human connection.
Jim shares real-life examples of how AI tools like CoPilot, Gemini, and email enhancement features have helped him improve productivity, streamline communication, and drive better business outcomes.
Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your knowledge, Jim’s insights will help you unlock the potential of AI while keeping the human touch at the forefront.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 811 | 03.12.25
The business world doesn’t wait for anyone.
The secret to long-term success?
Adaptability.
On this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried dives deep into the power of evolution—both personally and professionally. From his journey through real estate, capital markets, and private equity to embracing new digital platforms, Jim shares how staying adaptable, transparent, and connected has fueled his long-term success.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or young professional, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Tune in for Jim’s insights on leveraging relationships, building credibility, and continuously evolving your career.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 810 | 03.05.25
On this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried welcomes back one of his favorite guests, John Crossman, for an insightful conversation about building a career that leaves a legacy.
John shares updates on his real estate business, Crossman Career Builders, and the HBCU-focused scholarships he’s funding to support underrepresented students. He also discusses his deep connections to Bethune-Cookman University, his leadership in finding the school’s next president, and how the University of Florida’s #1-ranked real estate program is partnering with HBCUs to build a more diverse future for the industry.
This episode highlights the importance of mentorship, impact investing, and using business success to uplift future generations.
About Our Guest:
John Crossman
President, Crossman Career Builders
John Crossman’s father was a Methodist minister and civil rights leader. John inherited two great characteristics from his father: service and bridge-building. John has always looked to serve his employers, his fellow employees, and his community. During 25 years as a leader in the commercial real estate industry, he has established 6 college scholarships, worked extensively to create real estate programs in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and continued to be a bridge builder in the areas of race, socio-economics, religion, and politics.
John continues to serve and build bridges using the valuable lessons he’s learned from his successes, failures, counselors, coaches, and mentors. He now seeks to pass those lessons on to executives, achievers, and college students. He established Crossman Career Builders as the vehicle to continue providing help and guidance to the community.
"Even with my early success in business, there were many business and life skills that I lacked. There were areas where I needed help. When I needed a doctor, I went to the doctor. When I needed professional counseling, I went to the counselor. And when I needed coaching, I got the best coaching I could find. And now I want to give others the wisdom that I received."
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Why UF’s Real Estate Conference is a Game-Changer for 2025
Episode 809 | 02.26.25
In this special episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried is joined by Dr. Tim Becker, Executive Director of the University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Together, they discuss the highly anticipated Trends and Strategies Conference and why industry leaders, investors, and students should attend.
The link to attend is here: https://warrington.ufl.edu/real-estate-center/real-estate-trends-conference/
From insightful panels on senior housing, AI in real estate, and downtown redevelopment to the power of networking with top real estate professionals, this episode highlights why UF’s MSRE program is ranked #1 and how it continues to shape the next generation of industry leaders.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Tim Becker is the Executive Director at the Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Just Get Out There and Do It: How Systems & Networking Create Opportunity
Episode 808 | 02.19.25
Want to build your career, close more deals, and create lasting connections?
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried shares his no-nonsense approach to success—by working your system, making connections, and simply getting out there and doing it. He discusses how his networking strategies have led to real estate deals, career-changing opportunities, and lifelong relationships.
From mentoring young professionals to leveraging LinkedIn for high-value connections, Jim explains why persistence and adaptability are key to achieving your goals. Whether you're in real estate, finance, or business development, this episode will inspire you to take action and maximize your potential.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Is Now The Time To Act? Residential Mortgage Update
Episode 807 | 02.12.25
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Ed Cairo, founder of American Home Finance, to explore key trends in the residential mortgage market.
They discuss rising interest rates, HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit), reverse mortgages for retirees, and why now might be the right time to secure your financial future through real estate.
Whether you’re buying your first home, leveraging equity, or planning for retirement, this episode is packed with actionable advice for navigating today’s complex housing market.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 806 | 02.05.25
In this insightful episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried dives into the complexities of real estate transactions in South Florida.
Jim explains how to solve the "Rubik’s Cube" of land, labor, and capital to close deals in today’s challenging market.
He shares real-world examples, including how the right capital partners, motivated sellers, and cost structures can make or break a deal.
With decades of experience and $3 billion in transactions under his belt, Jim offers valuable strategies for developers, investors, and real estate professionals looking to succeed in a volatile industry.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 805 | 01.29.25
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried welcomes Jeffrey Glusman of BDIC Insurance to discuss the urgent need for blockchain deposit insurance in today’s digital economy.
As cryptocurrency adoption grows, so do threats like fraud, phishing, and cyber theft.
Jeffrey shares how BDIC Insurance is bringing a first-of-its-kind product to market that provides protection for digital wallets, helping investors, businesses, and everyday users safeguard their assets.
Tune in as Jim and Jeffrey break down how digital asset insurance works, who needs it, and why it's a game-changer for the future of finance.*******
About Our Guest:
Jeffrey A. Glusman
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
Blockchain Deposit Insurance Corporation
After spending the prior 30 years in finance and commercial real estate development, Glusman transitioned into C-suite/equity/venture capital stepping away from retail asset management and into the CIO role with Esoteric in 2021, CFO role with Black Box Digital in 2023 and now into the CEO role with BDIC.
As co-author of the BDIC White Paper, Litepaper and Lexicon Glusman has been collaborating with human capital in tech, marketing, media, investor relations, analytics, human resources and building a solution to normalization in the daily use of digital currency since Q4 2023.
Previously, working with HNW athletes, families & corporations, Glusman focused on Investment Policy asset management using traditional assets, alternative investments and structured products. Most recently, a Practice Director on the RIA platform (Level Four LLC 2019-21), prior a Senior Vice President on Bank platform (SunTrust Private Client 2018-2019) and career core time as Senior Vice President of Investments (Merrill Lynch 2001-2017).
With over 100 professional athletes in the NBA, NFL and MLB and a over a billion dollars of AUM, he has spoken professionally for decades on financial literacy to student-athletes at All Star events such as the Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine Game and Portsmouth Invitational Basketball Tournament.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Building the Future of Real Estate: Insights from UF’s Bergstrom Center
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried welcomes Tim Becker, Executive Director of the University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
They discuss the center’s evolution, its efforts to connect students with industry leaders, and its groundbreaking initiatives like the Due Diligence magazine.
Tim shares insights into current real estate trends, the integration of AI and data analytics into education, and the importance of equipping the next generation of real estate professionals for success.
Tune in for a dynamic conversation about the future of real estate education.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Tim Becker is the Executive Director at the Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 801 | 01.08.25
In this heartfelt episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried speaks with Marilyn Marnett of The Education Fund to discuss its transformative work in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
From food forests to free school supplies, Marilyn shares how the fund supports teachers and students in economically challenged communities.
Jim reflects on his own experiences volunteering, the impact of programs like the Teach-A-Thon, and how businesses and individuals can get involved.
Tune in to learn how you can help shape the future of education and support Miami’s youth.
About Our Guest:
Marilen Marnett is the Director of Sponsorships and Events at The Education Fund.
The Education Fund engages the entire community in making educational excellence a top priority, ensuring that every child learns and succeeds in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
The Education Fund's mission is to maximize every child's potential and to ensure that each one graduates with every opportunity for success.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
01.01.25 | Episode 801
In the first episode of 2025, Fried On Business host Jim Fried welcomes branding expert, keynote speaker, and longtime friend Bruce Turkel.
Together, they reflect on the lessons of the past year, the importance of relationships, and the art of storytelling.
Bruce shares his insights on how spontaneity requires preparation, how to connect authentically with audiences, and why his personal motto—“Show up, blow up, giddy up”—has guided his success.
Tune in for an entertaining and insightful conversation packed with takeaways to start your year on the right note.
About Our Guest:
Bruce founded Turkel Brands, a global brand consultancy that helped build great brands for American Express, Bacardi, Discovery Networks, Hasbro, HBO, Jewish Health Systems, Miami Tourism, Puerto Rico Tourism, and many more great companies.
Bruce has keynoted for AmEx, ASAE, Carnival Cruise Line, DMAI, Hard Rock Hotels, Heineken, Kimball, KOA, MPI, NCL, Nike, Realm Global, Re/Max, SC Johnson, Sherwin Williams, US Army Reserve, 17 Governors Conferences on Tourism, and hundreds more companies and associations around the world.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 800 | 12.25.24
In this special 800th episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried celebrates a monumental milestone with Rebecca Carlson of Carlson Integrated.
Together, they discuss the evolution of the show from a local radio program to an internationally recognized podcast, the importance of relationships in business, and the lessons learned along the way.
From adapting to new platforms to building a global brand, Jim and Rebecca share insights into the power of growth, flexibility, and storytelling.
Tune in to celebrate this achievement and learn what’s next for Fried On Business!
About Our Guest:
Bekah Carlson spent over a dozen years in corporate real estate marketing for an investment firm. Then she worked on side projects outside of that realm, from gaming to men’s underwear development to restaurant concept work, and discovered a passion for deploying the strategy and marketing fundamentals that grow all businesses.
Since founding Carlson Integrated in 2017, Bekah and her team have served over 100 clients with marketing services including messaging strategy and social media management, website development, and pitch decks and capital raising materials.
Bekah is also an Illinois licensed real estate managing broker, board member and past president of NICAR (the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors), and a presenter on the CRECO.ai Real Estate Roundtable Podcast.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 799 | 12.18.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried is joined by Brian Gale, a leading office leasing expert at Cushman & Wakefield, to discuss the current state of the office market in South Florida and nationwide.
From skyrocketing Brickell rents to new office developments in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove, Brian provides valuable insights into what’s driving the market.
They explore topics like tenant migration, the return-to-office movement, and the challenges of mixed-use projects.
Tune in to learn about opportunities and risks in one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the country.
About Our Guest:
Brian is Vice Chairman of Cushman and Wakefield of Florida. Through his 29 year career, Brian has overseen the signing of leases totaling over 18 million square feet, with a value of close to $3 billion. He currently represents over 8 million square feet of office space in South Florida, with buildings in Downtown Miami, Brickell, Coral Gables, Airport West, Wynwood, Design District and Coconut Grove and has clients which include Metlife, AEW, Nuveen, Cain/OKO, Dacra, Prudential, IP Capital, CP Partners, RealOp, L&L, Related, Brand Atlantic, Wheelock, Banyan and Rockpoint.
Brian has done five of the ten largest office leases ever in the Brickell/Downtown market. In 2002, 2007, and 2016, he was the recipient of the BOMA “Broker of the Year Award” for Greater Miami. Brian’s team has won “Brokerage team of the year” for 2021 and 2022. From 1993 to 1999, Brian was a broker in the Miami office of CB Richard Ellis and from there he spent the next 18 years as Principal of Taylor and Mathis. In 2021, Brian’s team won “Office Team of The Year” by the South Florida Business Journal.
Brian is a graduate of the University of Florida, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He was previously President of the Brickell Area Association, a member of NAIOP, and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, New World Executive Committee. He’s a former Board of Trustee at Temple Sinai in Aventura. Brian is currently a board member of The University of Florida Bergstrom Real Estate Advisory Board.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Real Estate in 2025: Economic Trends and Opportunities with KC Conway
Episode 798 | 12.11.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried is joined by economist and real estate visionary KC Conway to discuss key trends shaping the market as we head into 2025.
From inflation and tax policy to adaptive reuse opportunities and multifamily housing challenges, KC provides actionable insights for navigating today’s volatile economic landscape.
Tune in for expert advice on identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and staying ahead in real estate.
About Our Guest:
KC Conway is a nationally recognized economist and appraiser with a nearly 40 year career including positions in commercial banks, government service, and academia. Among his more notable career achievements are (i) his role as the commercial real estate subject matter expert providing counsel to the Federal Reserve during the Great Recession of 2007-2010; (ii) serving as the Chief Economist for the CCIM Institute from 2017-2023; and (iii) acting as an instructor for real estate trends at the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council continuously from 2006. In addition, he presently serves as a director of a publicly traded REIT and testifies as an expert witness on valuation and tax appeals in various state and U.S. courts.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 797 | 12.04.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried interviews Tom Handler, a renowned tax attorney and wealth strategist.
They discuss the potential extensions of Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), key strategies for minimizing tax burdens, and estate planning insights to protect and grow generational wealth.
Tom provides actionable advice for high-net-worth investors and small business owners preparing for the changing tax landscape of 2025.
Tune in for expert tips to help you secure your financial future.
About Our Guest:
Mr. Handler is an advanced planning attorney focused on the analysis and structuring of sophisticated estate plans and family offices, and handling taxation and business planning issues for business owners, executives, professional athletes, celebrities and family offices. He has extensive experience in the analysis, design and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial and estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance and advanced tax planning strategies. Mr. Handler is a managing partner in Handler Law, LLP, where he chairs the firm’s Advanced Planning & Family Office Practice Group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: Thankfulness in Business and Life: Jim Fried’s Thanksgiving Reflections
Episode 796 | 11.28.24
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried reflects on the meaning of gratitude and the traditions that make this holiday special.
From personal stories about family, friends, and cherished clients to insights on the importance of kindness and connection in business, Jim reminds us why practicing gratitude can lead to long-term success.
Tune in for an uplifting episode full of warmth, humor, and a reminder to celebrate the people who make life meaningful.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
From Lawyer to Bestselling Author: James Grippando’s Journey and Writing Process
Episode 795 | 11.20.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim interviews New York Times bestselling author James Grippando. They discuss James' latest novel The Goodbye Girl, his journey from lawyer to author, and his long-standing involvement with the Miami Book Fair. James also shares insights into his writing process, the inspiration behind his legal thrillers, and how Miami serves as both a backdrop and a character in his books. Tune in to hear this fascinating conversation about literature, law, and the power of storytelling.
About Our Guest:
James Grippando is a New York Times bestselling author with more than 30 novels of suspense to his credit, and the winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. His latest, Goodbye Girl (HarperCollins 2024), is No. 18 in his popular series featuring Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck. His books are enjoyed worldwide in 28 languages. James is also a practicing attorney and teaches Law & Literature at the University of Miami School of Law. He lives and writes in south Florida. Visit his website at www.jamesgrippando.com
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Dolphin Great Ed Newman - Author Of Warrior King
Episode 794 | 11.13.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried interviews NFL legend and retired judge Ed Newman. They discuss Ed’s book Warrior Judge, his journey from professional football to the courtroom, and the life lessons that shaped him. From overcoming adversity as a Jewish athlete to setting an example of resilience and strength, Ed shares powerful insights on family, faith, and building a legacy. Tune in to hear Ed’s inspiring story of balancing toughness with compassion.
About Our Guest:
Ed Newman
The “Perfect Season” Miami Dolphins selected Ed in the sixth round of the 1973 NFL draft. Ed went on to play 12 seasons (1973 to 1984) for Coach Don Shula, during which time he participated in one winning Super Bowl and two American Conference championships. Ed earned All-Pro recognition four times and played in 167 games, of which he started in 113. Ed reluctantly broke from the Dolphins after a knee injury that occurred in 1985.
Ed went on to pursue a law degree and served as a civil litigator from 1987 to 1994. After a successful election campaign, Ed was commissioned as a County Court Judge in and for Miami-Dade. Ed first served in the Domestic Violence Division, and over the span of 28 years, he rotated to preside over thousands of cases in the county’s Civil and Criminal Courts.
In recognition of his charitable contributions, the South Florida Blood Service had “N.W. 17th Street” renamed to “Ed Newman Street.” The Miami Dolphins inducted Ed into their Walk of Fame in 2014, for his contributions to the team and the community. The following year, he was honored as one of the “Top 50” Miami Dolphins to have played within the first 50 years of the franchise.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
From Pulitzer Prize to Novelist: Leonard Pitts’ Journey and New Book 54 Miles
Episode 793 | 11.06.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Leonard Pitts Jr. to discuss his latest novel, 54 Miles. They explore the powerful story of characters impacted by America’s Civil Rights Movement, the meaning behind the book’s title, and Leonard’s transition from journalist to novelist. Set against the backdrop of the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, this conversation delves into the themes of justice, accountability, and family. Tune in to hear Leonard’s unique perspective on history, writing, and what drives him to tell these essential stories.
About Our Guest:
Leonard Garvey Pitts Jr. (born October 11, 1957) is an American commentator, journalist, and novelist. He is a nationally syndicated columnist and winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. He was originally hired by the Miami Herald to critique music, but quickly received his own column, in which he has dealt extensively with race, politics, and culture from a progressive perspective.
Raised in Los Angeles and educated at the University of Southern California, Pitts currently lives in Bowie, Maryland. He has won awards for his writing from the Society of Professional Journalists, the American Society of Newspaper Editors, and the National Association of Black Journalists, and he was first nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 1993, eventually claiming the honor in 2004.
Pitts' first book, Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood, was published in 2006. His first novel, Before I Forget, was released in March 2009, and earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly. The novel centers on a faded soul singer whose early-onset Alzheimer's disease compels him to reconnect with his father and son. Pitts's third book, Forward from This Moment: Selected Columns, 1994–2008, was published in August 2009. It is a selec
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Creative Capital Market Solutions
Episode 792 | 10.30.24
Jim speaks with Jon Gitman of Brideginvest on current bridge lending terms.
They talk about markets, product types, general cost of capital, structures and more.
About Our Guest:
Partner of BridgeInvest since 2013. Jon Gitman oversees loan origination and underwriting at BridgeInvest. In his role as Partner of BridgeInvest, Jon has expanded the company’s presence in new markets including Texas, Georgia and the Carolinas. While at BridgeInvest, Jon has closed over $1 billion of commercial real estate loans. Prior to BridgeInvest, Jon was an Acquisitions Associate with Resource Real Estate where he was charged with the deployment of a $1 billion private REIT focused on the acquisition and work-out of non-performing commercial real estate and real estate related debt throughout the United States. Jon is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in both finance and real estate.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Rate Cuts and Real Estate: How to Navigate Residential Mortgages in 2024
Episode 791 | 10.23.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim and home mortgage expert Ed Cairo discuss the recent 50 basis point interest rate cut and its impact on the residential real estate market. They dive into refinancing strategies, rate and term financing, and the complexities of the condo market. Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or looking to refinance, this episode provides practical advice on navigating the current mortgage landscape. Learn how to make informed financial decisions in today’s fluctuating market.
About Our Guest:
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed Cairo (President, American Home Finance Group) helps people close easily and with great positive energy.
Realtor License since 1983.
Mortgage Broker/Owner since 2000.
"We have a fully automated mortgage brokerage company that will get your deals closed on time. We are always available. With my 20 years lending experience, I work with my clients to structure a loan that makes sense for them."
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
Ed Cairo NMLS 322440
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Navigating Rising Insurance Costs - What Can We Do?
Episode 790 | 10.16.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried tackles the insurance crisis impacting the real estate industry. Rising premiums in homeowners and flood insurance are affecting property values, liquidity, and the cost of occupancy across the U.S. Jim offers insights on how these issues impact residential and commercial real estate, with a focus on the Southeast. Tune in for practical advice on managing rising insurance costs, from understanding policy options to strategies for lowering occupancy costs.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Carrying The Rock With Steve Vecchitto
Episode 789 | 10.09.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried sits down with South Florida real estate veteran Steve Vecchitto, founder of Avenir. They dive deep into multifamily real estate investing, Avenir’s unique culture, and the importance of long-term relationships in business. Steve shares his insights on sustainable housing, his team-first philosophy, and why he prioritizes high-net-worth investors over institutional capital. Tune in for a conversation that blends real estate expertise, mentorship, and a vision for building community-driven projects.
About Our Guest:
Stephen Vecchitto founded Advenir, Inc in 1996 and is its Managing Director. Advenir is a multi-family real estate investment, development and management company. Advenir currently controls and owns jointly with investors over 13,000 plus units, valued in excess of $3.3B of real estate assets in Florida, Texas, Colorado, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas, and generates $230M+ in annual revenue. The Company has over 400 employees, is based in Miami, Florida, and has offices in Atlanta, Houston, Denver and Orlando.
Mr. Vecchitto was the founder of VSM, LLC; a Hartford based Certified Public Accounting and financial services firm. The firm grew to 40 professionals and became the fifth largest private firm in Hartford. While at the firm Mr. Vecchitto was the Managing Partner, created and grew the litigation support division, concentrated on mergers and acquisitions, became certified as a Certified Fraud Examiner, and an Accredited Member of the Association of Appraisers – Business Valuation concentration. He was qualified to testify as an expert in both State and Federal courts. Mr. Vecchitto sold the Firm in 1996.
Stephen continues to be a strategic advisor to businesses and high net worth individuals.
Mr. Vecchitto dedicates much of his spare time and is very active in the business community at large and philanthropy. He is an Associate Board of Director for Apartment Life, participates on the Advisory Board of City-to-City Miami, and is a Cornerstone Member of Make-A-Wish Foundation in South Florida.
He is the father of two daughters and the proud grandfather of six grandchildren who all live in Hawaii.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
How to Finance Your Hospitality Property in a Shifting Economy
Episode 788 | 10.02.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim dives into the current state of hotel financing, discussing the challenges and opportunities in the hospitality market. Whether you're facing maturity refinancing, looking for gap financing, or interested in inflation-proof investments, Jim shares actionable strategies to navigate this complex landscape. Tune in to learn how you can position your hospitality property for success in a shifting economy, with insights on bridge capital, preferred equity, and working with lenders.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Interest Rate Cuts: What It Means for Real Estate and Your WalletEpisode 787 | 09.25.24
Jim dives into the recent Fed interest rate cuts and what they mean for both residential and commercial real estate markets. Jim shares actionable advice on how to navigate these changes, whether you're a homebuyer, investor, or business owner. He also discusses the broader economic impact of these rate cuts and offers tips on how to capitalize on the opportunities they present. Tune in for expert insights and learn why now might be the perfect time to act in the real estate market.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Mentorship, Investment Insights, and Building a Career: Lessons from a 40-Year Business Veteran and His Intern
Episode 786 | 09.18.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried sits down with his intern Noah Kam, a finance student from the University of Florida, to discuss their mentor-mentee relationship. Together, they explore the significance of internships, the impact of mentorship, and Noah’s experiences in the Gator Student Investment Fund. The conversation delves into practical investment strategies, insights on industrial sectors, and the value of building networks in business. With decades of experience in commercial real estate, Jim shares valuable advice on cold calling, business organization, and staying adaptable in today’s competitive market.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Keep Calling Everyone
Episode 784 | 09.04.24
There are opportunities out there
Hidden in plain sight
No one is thinking about calling you, you gotta call them
What are the tips and tricks to cold call...
Maintain relationships...
And follow up...
Without being intrusive
Find out today!!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
NFL Season Preview with Dolphins Great - Ed Newman
Episode 784 | 09.04.24
NFL season preview with Miami Dolphins great Ed Newman
Ed shares his thought on his time with the dolphins and What he expects from this season
Ed also talks about his new hood and his appearance at this years Miami Book Festival
About Our Guest:
The “Perfect Season” Miami Dolphins selected Ed Newman in the sixth round of the 1973 NFL draft. Ed went on to play 12 seasons (1973 to 1984) for Coach Don Shula, during which time he participated in one winning Super Bowl and two American Conference championships. Ed earned All-Pro recognition four times and played in 167 games, of which he started in 113. Ed reluctantly broke from the Dolphins after a knee injury that occurred in 1985.
Ed went on to pursue a law degree and served as a civil litigator from 1987 to 1994. After a successful election campaign, Ed was commissioned as a County Court Judge in and for Miami-Dade. Ed first served in the Domestic Violence Division, and over the span of 28 years, he rotated to preside over thousands of cases in the county’s Civil and Criminal Courts.
In recognition of his charitable contributions, the South Florida Blood Service had “N.W. 17th Street” renamed to “Ed Newman Street.” The Miami Dolphins inducted Ed into their Walk of Fame in 2014, for his contributions to the team and the community. The following year, he was honored as one of the “Top 50” Miami Dolphins to have played within the first 50 years of the franchise.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
How to Acquire and Keep Your Client
Episode 783 | 08.28.24
How to Acquire and Keep Your Client
It's
ALL ABOUT THEM
It is costly and time consuming to acquirer a new client
Once you do it's even harder to keep them
Hear how Jim meets this challenge every day
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Be Fearless In Business
Episode 782 | 08.21.24
It's natural to have fear
“How am I going to mess this up?”
"What am I not going to say that I want to say?”
But you can't let the fear control you
So how do you work with the fear, so it doesn’t get the best of you?
Jim gives his beat tips to help you
Be Fearless
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
How To Close Deals With A Family Office
Episode 781 | 08.14.24
Jim knows the family office space
So much so that they ask him to speak at their conferences
Today's he shares his wisdom and insights on how to forge successful relationships with those family offices
From making sure that the functionaries have “value system alignment”
To how to tell if it's a real family office in the first place
Jim shares it all
And he gives his best tips on how you can get started building those relationships today
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Real Estate Capital Markets
Episode 780 | 08.07.24
What is different from past "real estate" lending slow downs?
Banks are coming back into the market, but what does that mean?
What can get financed?
How to go about presenting your deal
And The Last Word... How do you find the right lender for your deal...?
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: Jim Spotlights His Mentee
Episode 779 | 07.31.24
Being A Mentor Is A Great Experience
Real Estate is a Mentorship Business
Meet My 2024 Summer Intern
Noah Kam
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
How To Make A Good Decision
Episode 778 | 07.24.24
We make 33,000 - 35,000 decisions every day
How do you know which ones will be the right ones?
Make priorities
Take advice
Have an open mind
But also, know when to do less
And Jim shares his tried and true method for telling where his next deal is going to come from
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Business Etiquette Basics
Tips For Young People On Their First Entry Into The Job Market
Episode 777 | 07.17.24
You can implement these ideas today to help you have more success immediately
Jim gives his best tips on...
Networking
Finding a Mentor
How To Prepare While You're Still In School
And Don't Miss ...
What Jim Learned at ICSC
It Changed His Life
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Real Estate Is Evolving
Episode 776 | 07.10.24
So what do we do?
JIM DISCUSSES HOW HE HAS EVOLOVED TO MEET THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHANGING REAL ESATE MARKET
you can use these ideas today to help you have more success
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: How To Break The Ties That Bind You To The Office
Episode 775 | 07.03.24
Nobody gives you vacation, you have to take it!
Jim Discusses How He TAKES His Summer Vacation
Its more than just "Leaving Town"
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: How To Build A Virtual Ecosystem
Episode 774 | 06.26.24
I’ve cold called over 1,000 people since the beginning of the year
I’ve built out an entirely new network
I'm using AI to find people
I'm networking on the phone
I'm networking in person
I'm leveraging the power of social media
And still...
It's always all about them
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Just Get Out And Do It
Episode 773 | 06.19.24
Loneliness in the work place
You talk to people all day, many of them are not in an office
How did we get here?
Covid, Working from home, etc
Why is it important to get out?
Everyone is stressed out!!, marketplace, job loss, inflation, ISOLATION
Here’s the secret …..
The Power Of The Smile
Getting out and connecting
We’re meant to be together
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
How To Survive Until 2025
Episode 772 | 06.12.24
I get at least one call each day from someone telling me that they need to find a new job or opportunity.
This week I share some of the secrets that I tell them - with you.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Plan On Achieving Success in The Coming Months
Episode 769 | 05.22.24
Bruce Trukel and Jim - Achieving Success
Originally broadcast at the end of 2023 - Bruce and Jim talk about how to Achieve Success in 2024.
Its a good time to take stock as we head into summer
If you make cold calls for a living you will not want to miss this episode
About Our Guest:
Bruce is one of the most sought-after international speakers on branding, creativity, and innovation.
The Miami Herald says, “Bruce’s deep knowledge of the drivers of economic development and how best to use them to market yourself make him unique.”
Discovery Channel says, “Bruce gets his message across through captivating storytelling that people understand, relate to, and learn from.”
Re/Max says Bruce is “Funny and charming and super engaging.”
Lockheed Martin says, “Bruce gave our team valuable insight on being customer-centric.”
Bruce has published four insightful books on brand building. Forbes Magazine selected his most recent book, “All About Them,” as one of the top ten business books of the year. Amazon listed it #1 in customer service.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Flacks Group Helping the World Go Green
Episode 768 | 05.15.24
This week we profile the Flacks Group and its unique value proposition.
Flacks Group helps communities across the globe address the legacy liability situations that multinational firms have created.
Flacks Group specializes in investing in real estate assets that are dark or need repurposing, operating companies undergoing complex operational and financial challenges, or good companies with a legacy liability overhang such as asbestos, environmental, or legal challenges.
What separates Flacks from others in this sector is that the Flacks Group has the ability to move fast and close without receiving reps and warranties.
And, Flacks can close without a financing contingency.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Data Centers
Episode 766 | 05.01.24
The Not So Hidden Opportunity of
DATA CENTERS
Google, Amazon, AI, UBER Eats, X
all use Data Centers
Are there enough good locations left
Enough Power
Other infrastructure concerns are in play
and of course NIMBY issues
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Security Token Update
Episode 764 | 04.17.24
Security Tokens and Real Estate
Apollo, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and others are using security tokens to lower costs, increase efficiencies and reach new investors worldwide
Today Jim will discuss the current market place, the new token fund he is bringing to the market and what the future looks like for this investment vehicle.
About Our Guest:
With 40+ years of experience in real estate finance/private equity, re-structuring and work-outs, raising debt and equity, and closed on several billions in transactions, James McCarthy (Principal, Jameson Capital) has been an investor, lender, investment manager, portfolio manager, financial advisor, corporate consultant, work-out consultant, and city planner. Clients have included domestic & offshore investors, funds, high net worth investors, and private companies. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Master of City & Regional Planning from Rutgers University.
Jameson Capital advises on real estate investments and finance (and select corporate transactions) on the corporate/platform and project level, including strategic planning, capitalization, joint ventures, deal origination, transaction negotiation/closing , short-term and long-term debt and equity (especially creative and innovative solutions for complex transactions), asset management, and review of investment performance.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Capital Markets Update
Episode 763 | 04.10.24
Capital Markets Update
Jamie Dimon says USA interest rates will go to 8% soon
Lenders say they are in the market - but most aren't
Predatory buyers and lenders have lots of cash - but no deals
So what is next?
Jim has 40 years of experience
He speaks to practitioners in every sector in markets across the USA every day - what is he hearing?
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Lessons Learned When I Moved Last Week
Episode 761 | 03.27.24
I Moved My Home Last week - What Did I Learn?
We all know moving is NOT fun!
In Miami every neighborhood is evolving.
I moved from Edgewater to Coconut Grove and back to Edgewater over a period of 21/2 years.
The changes in each neighborhood are enormous.
What does that say about the growth Miami is experiencing?
What did I learn about myself and others?
Cable vs streaming?
Downsizing?
Post Covid changes in human behavior?
Tips and observations from my experiences.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Live From The IMN Florida Middle Market Multifamily Forum
Episode 759 | 03.13.24
Florida Apartment Update
Live from the IMN Florida Middle Market Multifamily Event in Miami
Jim has been attending the IMN events in Coral Gables this week.
First the Banking and Special Assets forum and now the Apartment forum.
Hear who he has met, what they have to say about the market and what the latest trends are.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
UF Real Estate Update
Episode 758 | 03.06.24
Jim attended the Annual UF Trends and Strategies Conference last week
He will tell you what he learned at the conference and he will speak with one of the Program's students:
Emme Benoit about why she chose the UF MSRE program and what she is learning.
About Our Guest:
Emme Gisele-Louise Benoit graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Supply Chain Management, but deep down, always knew real estate was the path she was meant to take. So, she followed her heart and pursued that passion. Now, she is a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) student at the University of Florida, a journey that was largely inspired by her father's successful career as a commercial real estate developer.
Emme’s fascination with real estate isn't just about the industry itself; it's about the impact it has on communities and landscapes. She loves seeing how built spaces come to life, transforming areas and changing the skyline. It's about bringing a vision to reality and witnessing the profound changes that follow. This passion drives her every day and fuels her dedication to the field.
Currently, she serve as the Co-President of the UF Women's Real Estate Society and as an MSRE ambassador. These roles have given her the incredible opportunity to lead, inspire, and connect with like-minded individuals who are as passionate about real estate as she is. Through these positions, she aims to empower women in the industry, foster a supportive community, and advocate for sustainable and innovative practices in real estate.
Emme’s journey in real estate is a testament to following one's passion and making a tangible impact on the world. She is committed to learning, growing, and contributing to the industry in meaningful ways, and she is excited to see where this path will take her.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The Dangers of Medical Cannabis
Episode 757 | 02.28.24
Manny Johnson is back to bring us up to date on the medical cannabis industry.
He has consulted with local, state and federal governments and helped write many of the cannabis laws across the USA.
Manny has written applications and won licenses across the USA.
He knows the problems this industry faces. And he has some solutions.
Join Manny and I as we discuss why he decided to be a first mover in the cannabis world ... and why he is so disappointed with approach the cannabis industry has taken to product and consumer safety.
About Our Guest:
Manny Johnson has been a Key Speaker to Healthcare Professionals in Colorado, California, Oregon, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey and numerous countries. He has lectured on Cannabis, Marijuana and Hemp, at the largest Cannabis Convention in the world in Las Vegas,
At 18 he joined the U.S. Army to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. After serving in Special Operations Group (SOG), he was Honorably Discharged. He was instrumental in working with U.S. Congress to pass a bill to provide disabled veterans returning from the Gulf Wars with trained Service Dogs. His work with Veteran causes led him to become a Charter Member of Rally Point, a Veterans organization to train, promote, and find jobs for veterans after their service to our Country. He has been a leading advocate in Grow4Vets, an organization that provides veterans free of charge with medical cannabis in states where it is legal.
Mr. Johnson is a third-generation farmer, Professional Florida Nurseryman for 30-plus years and Co-Founder of one of the largest specialty/floral nurseries in the U.S.
He is a member of the Florida Nurserymen’s and Growers Association, American Nurseryman’s Association. He is also a Research Associate of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians and the Colorado Cannabis Clinicians. When medical cannabis became legal, his extensive plant experience coupled with his educational background in Biochemistry, made Mr. Johnson a sought-after Subject Matter Expert for Cannabis in the U.S., Europe, and South America.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
How To Pick The Right Private Lender
Episode 756 | 02.21.24
Private Lenders
Hard Money Lenders and
Debt Funds
How to Pick The Right One
We all get lots of emails every day from debt funds and private lenders looking to provide"hard money".
Straight debt, preferred equity, GP and LP capital.
When should you use this type of capital?
How do you know which funding source is right for you?
How long will it take? What can they do for you?
All this and more...
About Our Guest:
With 40+ years of experience in real estate finance/private equity, re-structuring and work-outs, raising debt and equity, and closed on several billions in transactions, James McCarthy (Principal, Jameson Capital) has been an investor, lender, investment manager, portfolio manager, financial advisor, corporate consultant, work-out consultant, and city planner. Clients have included domestic & offshore investors, funds, high net worth investors, and private companies. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Master of City & Regional Planning from Rutgers University.
Jameson Capital advises on real estate investments and finance (and select corporate transactions) on the corporate/platform and project level, including strategic planning, capitalization, joint ventures, deal origination, transaction negotiation/closing , short-term and long-term debt and equity (especially creative and innovative solutions for complex transactions), asset management, and review of investment performance.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Creative Home Finance with HELOCS and MORE
Episode 755 | 02.14.24
Jim and Ed are On Fire!!
HELOCS
REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS
HOME REHAB LOANS
I have been getting lots of calls from folks looking to:
- pay off high interest rate credit card bills,
- remodel your homestead or investment property,
- find money for unexpected expenses or
- to just have an emergency cash cushion
Ed and I discuss HELOCS, REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS and why now may be the time to take out REHAB LOAN on your homestead or investment property to upgrade it.
FLORIDA ONLY!
WE ARE EXPERTS
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Listen today to learn more about how we are helping others solve their cash problems in days!
Call me for help with your real estate investment real estate and real estate financing problems
hard money loans
HELOCS
reverse mortgage loans
digital assets
bridge loans
preferred equity
construction loans
C-Pace and more
Let me bring my special ️️️energy to you and your team.
My personal brand is that I feel great whenever I help other people achieve their goals
I do that by bringing my team and personal experience to help solve your problems.
I can bring you peace of mind
When you call me, it’s always all about you
About Our Guest:
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed Cairo (President, American Home Finance Group) helps people close easily and with great positive energy.
Realtor License since 1983.
Mortgage Broker/Owner since 2000.
"We have a fully automated mortgage brokerage company that will get your deals closed on time. We are always available. With my 20 years lending experience, I work with my clients to structure a loan that makes sense for them."
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
Ed Cairo NMLS 322440
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The Mackle Family Evolution
Episode 754 | 02.07.24
From Generation to Generation:
The Evolution of the Mackle Family Business
In South Florida the Mackle family is know for building the famous "Mackle Houses" on Key Biscayne. Today they run their firm Worksite - a Professional Employer Organization.
We discuss the family's history in South Florida, tips to help you run your business more efficiently with the Worksite suite of services and how their family made the successful transition.
AND:
I have been getting lots of calls from folks looking to:
- pay off high interest rate credit card bills,
- remodel your homestead or investment property,
- find money for unexpected expenses or
- to just have an emergency cash cushion
Call me for HELOCS, REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS and now may be the time to take out REHAB LOAN on your homestead or investment property to upgrade it.
WE ARE EXPERTS
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Listen today to learn more about how we are helping others solve their problems!
About Our Guests:
John Mackle is CEO and Co-founder of Worksite, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) celebrating its tenth anniversary. Worksite is based in North Port, Florida, with offices in Miami. Worksite serves the South and Central Florida, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville markets, but it also has clients throughout the country.
Founded in 2014, Worksite’s mission is to provide small- and medium-sized businesses with a simple, fully integrated solution to the increasingly complicated problem of having employees. This solution encompasses payroll, HR, benefits, workers’ compensation, and more.
Frank Mackle III is President and CEO of The Mackle Company, a holding company with investments in stocks, bonds, and real estate.
Frank served as President and CEO and Executive Vice President of The Mackle Company from 1986 to 2012. At the time, the Mackle Company was doing business as Avanti Products, the largest distributor of appliance products in the U.S., including refrigerators, freezers, wine coolers, ranges, air conditioners, and laundry products. Its retail partners included Best Buy, Target, and more than 300 other retail outlets.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Medicare and YOU
Episode 753 | 01.31.24
Medicare and YOU:
Matthew Gold (Med Matt) joins me to discuss what you need to know about Medicare
Supplement Plans
Advantage Plans
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
Its like a foreign language
Matt explains the basics
-We only have a few minutes...
reach him at:
Matt@medmatt.com
and
another topic for the over 65 set (and others):
I have been getting lots of calls from folks looking to:
- pay off high interest rate credit card bills,
- remodel your homestead or investment property,
- find money for unexpected expenses or
- to just have an emergency cash cushion
Call me for HELOCS, REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS and now may be the time to take out REHAB LOAN on your homestead or investment property to upgrade it.
FLORIDA ONLY!
WE ARE EXPERTS
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
About Our Guests:
I am Matthew Gold, better known as Med Matt. I am here to help you navigate the often confusing world of Medicare Supplements and Advantage plans, plus other insurance solutions. I will take the most complex components, terms and phrases and reduce them to bite size pieces. You will know exactly what your options are and how they work. I am here to give you the tools you need to get all your questions answered.
For me, this all began in 2012. I found myself looking for a new opportunity, changing my career in the mortgage industry for healthcare protection. As it turned out, a few years after my move, I had my own health issues that I had to deal with. This help me better understand what I needed to know as well as have a greater appreciation for healthcare insurance. Since then, my health is exceptionally good, my navigational skills through plans is spot on and I know, at a very personal level, the reasons why we all need insurance. Now you will too.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Help With HELOCS
Episode 752 | 01.24.24
HOME LOANS AND YOU:
HELOCS
REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS
HOME REHAB LOANS
I have been getting lots of calls from folks looking to:
pay off high interest rate credit card bills,
remodel your homestead or investment property,
find money for unexpected expenses or
to just have an emergency cash cushion
Ed and I discuss HELOCS, REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS and why now may be the time to take out REHAB LOAN on your homestead or investment property to upgrade it.
FLORIDA ONLY!
WE ARE EXPERTS
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Listen today to learn more about how we are helping others solve their cash problems in days!
About Our Guest:
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed Cairo (President, American Home Finance Group) helps people close easily and with great positive energy.
Realtor License since 1983.
Mortgage Broker/Owner since 2000.
"We have a fully automated mortgage brokerage company that will get your deals closed on time. We are always available. With my 20 years lending experience, I work with my clients to structure a loan that makes sense for them."
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
Ed Cairo NMLS 322440
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
HELOCS and Reverse Mortgage Loans And You
Episode 751 | 01.17.24
HELOCS
REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS
REMODELING LOANS
AND YOU
I have been getting lots of calls from folks looking to:
- pay off high interest rate credit card bills,
- remodel your homestead or investment property,
- find money for unexpected expenses or
- to just have an emergency cash cushion
Ed and I discuss HELOCS, REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS and why now may be the time to take out CONSTRUCTION LOANS on your homestead or investment property to upgrade it.
WE ARE EXPERTS
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Listen today to learn more about how we are helping others solve their cash problems in days!
About Our Guest:
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed Cairo (President, American Home Finance Group) helps people close easily and with great positive energy.
Realtor License since 1983.
Mortgage Broker/Owner since 2000.
"We have a fully automated mortgage brokerage company that will get your deals closed on time. We are always available. With my 20 years lending experience, I work with my clients to structure a loan that makes sense for them."
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
Ed Cairo NMLS 322440
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 750 | 01.10.24
Today Marks The 750th Episode Of Fried On Business!
To celebrate our guest is Larry Zinn Executive General Manager of Warren Henry Auto Group.
Warren Henry has been the show's lead sponsor for the past 12+ years.
On the show we discuss:
how the auto industry has changed over the past 10 years
what the next ten years hold for the auto industry
Warren Henry in the Community
I show gratitude and give thanks to Larry and his team
I also share my thoughts on 15 years of broadcasts and 1,000's of guests and interviews.
And of course, thank you to YOU! Without you - we would have no show!
The show will be fun, entertaining and motivational!!
About Our Guests:
Larry Zinn joined the family business in 2008, representing the 3rd generation of Warren Henry Auto Group. He has been around the business his whole life, and at an early age began working at the family dealership in various roles, from porter and car wash attendant to apprentice technician. During college he worked as a porter for Kelly Infiniti in Danvers, MA and in the summer of 2007 worked as a salesperson at the Volvo store in Gainesville, FL. Larry attended Boston University from 2004 to 2006, and completed his degree at Northwood University in 2008 where he received a double major in Automotive Marketing and Management. Additionally, he is a graduate of the NADA Academy’s Dealer Successor Program after completing the program in 2011.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The Market Changed Now What
Episode 749 | 01.03.24
Pipeline Thin?
No Idea What To Do Next?
Get A Jump On Finding That New Gig In 2024
With Tips From Head Hunter... Stephanie Cummings
Stephanie Cummings - Founder - ARCANA - Executive Search
Stephanie works in the family office and executive search world in New York and Miami.
She focuses on mid- and upper level placement for the real estate, family office and private equity industries nationwide.
Jim and Stephanie discuss what is going on in the marketplace right now and what you can do today to better position yourself for future success.
About Our Guest:
With five years of experience devoted to executive search within the real estate industry, Stephanie Cummings founded Arcana in 2023, leveraging her expertise to better serve clients and candidates with a high-touch, economical model. She covers business development, client relationships, and all aspects of search execution.
Although Stephanie’s focus is primarily on real estate and real assets, she has also successfully placed investment professionals for hedge fund, private equity/private credit, and venture capital clients.
Prior to founding Arcana, Stephanie specialized in real estate investment searches for boutique executive search firms in NYC and Miami. Her segue into real estate executive search followed a real estate portfolio management position for a family office in New York.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: How To Create And Implement Your Plan For 2024...
Episode 748 | 12.27.23
In their annual new year podcast show Jim and Bruce look forward together. They discuss great ways to build your business and personal brand in 2024. Want to make a change? Jim and Bruce lay our the road map. Want to fine tune your current efforts - they have ideas on that too.
Great fun. Great energy to start the new year
About Our Guest:
Bruce is one of the most sought-after international speakers on branding, creativity, and innovation. The Miami Herald says, “Bruce’s deep knowledge of the drivers of economic development and how best to use them to market yourself make him unique.” Discovery Channel says, “Bruce gets his message across through captivating storytelling that people understand, relate to, and learn from.”
Re/Max says Bruce is “Funny and charming and super engaging.”
Lockheed Martin says, “Bruce gave our team valuable insight on being customer-centric.” Bruce has published four insightful books on brand building. Forbes Magazine selected his most recent book, “All About Them,” as one of the top ten business books of the year. Amazon listed it #1 in customer service.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Pay For Christmas with A HELOC
Episode 747 | 12.20.23
People are calling me to pull money out of their house right now.
One client spent two months working with a money center bank to get a HELOC.
We completed the transaction for him this month in five business days.
We are also helping people pull money out of their homes using reverse mortgage loans.
And... we are also helping a number of people qualify for traditional first mortgages that are moving to Miami from overseas, the northeast and California.
Ed Cairo and I discuss the current market conditions, why getting a home loan makes sense at this point in the cycle and how we can help you right now on properties located in Florida!
Let us bring you peace of mind!
About Our Guest:
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed Cairo (President, American Home Finance Group) helps people close easily and with great positive energy.
Realtor License since 1983.
Mortgage Broker/Owner since 2000.
"We have a fully automated mortgage brokerage company that will get your deals closed on time. We are always available. With my 20 years lending experience, I work with my clients to structure a loan that makes sense for them."
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
Ed Cairo NMLS 322440
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
How To Protect Yourself from the Tax Man at Year End
Episode 746 | 12.13.23
Today Jim is joined by Tom Handler.
Mr. Handler is an advanced planning attorney focused on the analysis and structuring of sophisticated estate plans and family offices, and handling taxation and business planning issues for business owners, executives, professional athletes, celebrities and family offices. He has extensive experience in the analysis, design and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial and estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance and advanced tax planning strategies. Mr. Handler is a managing partner in Handler Thayer, LLP, where he chairs the firm’s Advanced Planning & Family Office Practice Group.
Jim and Tom discuss:
Estate Tax:
What are people doing at the year-end to minimize their Estate Tax risks?
Corporate Transparency Act:
What impact does this sweeping bill have on American Businesses?
Year-end Taxes:
What are some moves people are making to minimize income tax?
SCOTUS Tax Decisions
Tom discusses recent decisions and how they affect taxpayers.
Tom is witty and very informed - this is one you need to listen to before year end!
About Our Guest:
Partner at Handler Thayer LLP, Thomas Handler is an advanced planning attorney that handles tax, business, and estate planning for business owners, executives, professional athletes, celebrities, and family offices. In a feature article, Private Wealth Magazine called him “one of the most respected Tax and Estate Attorneys in the world.”
He has extensive experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial & estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance, and advanced tax planning strategies. His experience includes estate contests, tax controversy, tax litigation, public accounting, and corporate and foundation directorships.
Mr. Handler has authored numerous professional articles and lectured extensively both nationally and internationally at wealth industry, professional and family office educational conferences.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
HELOCS Are Hot
Episode 745 | 12.06.23
People are calling me to pull money out of their house right now.
One client spent two months working with a money center bank to get a HELOC.
We completed the transaction for him this month in five business days.
We are also helping people pull money out of their homes using reverse mortgage loans.
And... we are also helping a number of people qualify for traditional first mortgages that are moving to Miami from overseas, the northeast and California.
Ed Cairo and I discuss the current market conditions, why getting a home loan makes sense at this point in the cycle and how we can help you right now!
Let us bring you peace of mind!
All this and more today on Fried on Business
About Our Guest:
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed Cairo (President, American Home Finance Group) helps people close easily and with great positive energy.
Realtor License since 1983.
Mortgage Broker/Owner since 2000.
"We have a fully automated mortgage brokerage company that will get your deals closed on time. We are always available. With my 20 years lending experience, I work with my clients to structure a loan that makes sense for them."
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
Ed Cairo NMLS 322440
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The Debt Market is "Closed” - What Now?
Episode 744 | 11.29.23
The debt markets are in flux and that drives instability in the equity markets.
What comes next?
Loan sales? Receiverships?
What property type can be built and financed today at numbers that still make sense?
What is a "WIN" in today's market for legacy sponsors?
What is getting done on the residential mortgage side now?
All this and more on Fried on Business
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Land Development and Investing
Episode 742 | 11.15.23
Lindsay Jarvis, Senior Partner and one of the founding members of BRD Land and Investment, and BRD Land and Investment's CEO, Maurice Johnson join Jim.
As many of you know, Warren Buffett's recent stock purchases in DR Horton, NVR-Ryan Homes and Lennar support the view that phenomenal growth and success is expected for those who invest in the residential Real Estate industry in the coming years.
Today Jim speaks with Lindsay and Mo about BRD Land and Investment and its capital arm, ‘Rockstar Capital Group’ and how they plan to work with Oasis Pro to lower costs, increase efficiency and potentially reach new investors.
About Our Guests:
Lindsay Jarvis is a Senior Partner and co-founder of BRD Land & Investment and is responsible for oversight of company operations, capital raising, and legal interfacing.
Located in New Zealand, Mr. Jarvis is a seasoned business veteran with nearly 40 years of experience.
Mr. Jarvis spent 20 years owning and operating a successful construction company with nearly 120 staff members. Over that period, the company went on to complete over $40m of commercial and residential projects.
After 2013, Mr. Jarvis sought a new challenge and began researching markets in the Southeastern United States in search for build-for-rent communities. Mr. Jarvis would meet Mr. Burrell that same year and they would go on to form a partnership where they have built and sold over 1,000 homes.
Mr. Jarvis holds a degree in Construction Law from Auckland University Campus that includes expertise in areas of cost, feasibility, management, and appraisals.
Maurice Johnson is Chief Executive Officer of BRD Land & Investment and brings over eighteen years in the real estate industry and a proven track record of strategic planning and execution and driving organizational growth.
Mr. Johnson has a Bachelor’s degree from The Citadel and spent 8 years in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers before shifting to a career in homebuilding. Mr. Johnson joined Meritage Homes as the Charlotte Division President in 2016 and later the Area President.
Mr. Johnson moved into the Chief Executive Officer role for BRD Land & Investment in 2023.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Blockchain From Basics to the Broker Dealer
Episode 741 | 11.08.23
Best Of Jim:
What is "Blockchain" and Why Oasis Pro?
THE FUTURE IS NOW
As part of Jim’s continuing series profiling authors Jim interviews Harold Hughes author of :
“A Kids Book About Blockchain”
You’ve heard Jim talking about his Blockchain powered portal to finance real estate deals with Oasis Pro.
Jim and Harold will discuss the basic building blocks of that technology.
AND
Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro & Jim's new partner, is working with Jim, using Oasis Pro to help his clients
• lower their costs,
• increase operating efficiencies and
• potentially meet new investors.
About Our Guests:
Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate of the Founder Institute Accelerator (and now serves as Director for their Austin chapter), one of the inaugural companies in Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently, the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019.
Pat LaVecchia is the Founder & CEO of Oasis Pro, a renowned blockchain expert, Fintech leader, board member, and keynote speaker with more than 25 years of senior level investment and banking experience including corpor pital markets, decentralized finance, and digital assets.
He has served on the Board of Directors of several public and private companies. He has also served as a Member of the NYSE Amex Listed Company Council and held roles across several advisory boards/non-profit boards, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the DTCC Executive Advisory Board for Private Securities (working group), among others.
A recognized thought leader in blockchain and digital assets, Pat promotes the idea of driving evolutionary change through technological advancements creating value for clients and stakeholders. As a CEO, Pat cultivates strategic partnerships, oversees technology development, and assembles specialized teams. His extensive expertise enables him to provide valuable guidance on corporate actions such as mergers and acquisitions, growth capital, acquisition finance, and recapitalization.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Why Oasis Pro?
Episode 740 | 11.01.23
Why Oasis Pro?
Today, Jim interviews Pat LaVecchia - CEO of Oasis Pro - Jim's new partner
Jim is working with Oasis Pro to help his clients
- lower their costs,
- increase operating efficiencies and
- potentially meet new investors.
About Our Guest:
Pat LaVecchia is the Founder & CEO of Oasis Pro, a renowned blockchain expert, Fintech leader, board member, and keynote speaker with more than 25 years of senior level investment and banking experience including corpor pital markets, decentralized finance, and digital assets.
He has served on the Board of Directors of several public and private companies. He has also served as a Member of the NYSE Amex Listed Company Council and held roles across several advisory boards/non-profit boards, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the DTCC Executive Advisory Board for Private Securities (working group), among others.
A recognized thought leader in blockchain and digital assets, Pat promotes the idea of driving evolutionary change through technological advancements creating value for clients and stakeholders. As a CEO, Pat cultivates strategic partnerships, oversees technology development, and assembles specialized teams. His extensive expertise enables him to provide valuable guidance on corporate actions such as mergers and acquisitions, growth capital, acquisition finance, and recapitalization.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
BlockChain Basics Everyone Can Understand
Episode 739 | 10.25.23
BlockChain Basics Everyone Can Understand
Today, as part of Jim’s continuing series, profiling authors appearing at the Miami Book Fair, Jim, interviews Herald, Hughes, author of :
“A kids book about Blockchain”
You’ve heard Jim talking about his Blockchain powered portal to finance real estate deals.
Jim and Herald will discuss the basic building blocks of that technology.
If you want to understand blockchain from the ground up, this is your show.
About Our Guest:
Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate of the Founder Institute Accelerator (and now serves as Director for their Austin chapter), one of the inaugural companies in Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently, the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019.
A man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Harold is actively involved in his community, participating on the Board of Directors for BEAM, a non-profit that focuses on the advancement of women entrepreneurs as they grow their companies as well as a founding team member of Amass, an end-to-end wealth building platform for Black Americans. To that end, Harold is also an active angel investor, investing in women, people of color, and Black founder-led companies. Most notably, he has invested in Partake Foods, the Jay-Z-backed CPG company making allergy-friendly snacks, as well as companies like Goodr, Chipper, Journey Foods, Republic, and Stix.
Harold Hughes is a graduate of Clemson University, where he received Bachelor’s degrees in both Economics (B.A.) and Political Science (B.A.). As a “Triple Tiger”, he also completed his MBA at Clemson before pursuing a graduate certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Stanford University.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
A Unique View of Miami
Episode 738 | 10.18.23
The Jewban Diaspora – A Unique View
Rosa Lowinger Discusses Her Powerful Memoir: Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair
Join us as we discuss Ms. Lowinger’s new book – an illuminating debut memoir by one of the few prominent Latinas in the field of art and architectural conservation; a moving portrait of a Cuban Jewish family’s intergenerational trauma; and a story about repair and healing that will forever change how you see the objects and places we cherish and how we manage damage and loss.
About Our Guest:
Rosa LowingerMs. Lowinger is a Cuban-born American writer and art conservator. The author of Tropicana Nights: The Life and Times of the Legendary Cuban Nightclub (Harcourt, 2005) and Promising Paradise: Cuban Allure American Seduction (Wolfsonian Museum, 2016). She is the founder and current vice-president of RLA Conservation, LLC, one of the U.S.’s largest woman-owned art and architectural conservation firms. A Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation, the Association for Preservation Technology, and the American Academy in Rome, Rosa writes regularly for popular and academic media about conservation, historic preservation, the visual arts, and Cuba.
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Helping Women Find Success
Episode 733 | 09.13.23
It’s not easy for women to find their voice or to find their place in the business community.
Today’s guests discuss how they have broken through.
Lauren Marsicano is an attorney, who overcame depression and thoughts of suicide from bullying because of her “size”.
She’s created an organization and conference to help female founders kickstart their business.
Lauren’s women for success is holding her third annual female founders forum September 20-22.
Xenia Marcinko will also be joining us. She is one of Lauren’s successes.
Xenia immigrated to Miami from Venezuela in 2017.
She spoke limited English. Xenia has gone from a person that was uncomfortable speaking in public making presentations to partnering with Bank of America and she helps others connect their brands with people.
About Our Guests:
Coral Gables based attorney, Lauren Marsicano helps inspire women through her great non-profit "Women for Success." Lauren is a fabulous role model who's non-profit has raised substantial funds to assist women entrepreneurs and has helped many local folks. The organization is conducting its 3rd annual "Female Founders Forum" on September 20-22.
"Women for Success" 3rd Annual “Female Founders Forum” September 20 – 22nd at the Coral Gables Woman's Club. Bringing together a diverse community of like-minded funders and founders, the three-day event is created to foster invaluable connections for female-owned businesses to secure the resources they need to thrive. On the agenda are interactive workshops, prominent keynote speakers, and panels of experts covering all aspects of successfully running a startup, from finance and funding to compliance and technology solutions.
Female Founders Forum tickets can be secured at www.GiveForSuccess.org.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
AI Block Chain and Real Estate Investing and Real Estate Development
Episode 732 | 09.06.23
AI #BlockChain and #RealEstateInvesting and #realestatedevelopment
The hot business topic is how technology will impact real estate investing and development.
Today’s best of Fried On Business will bring together Olivia Ramos and James McCarthy to discuss the influence technology will have on real estate investing going forward.
Olivia is the founder of Deepblocks and is an expert on AI and real estate. She talks about how to discover new opportunities and bring people together using AI.
Jim and I talk about our new partnership with Oasis Pro Markets , and how that relationship will help our clients reduce costs, increase efficiency and potentially reach new investors.
You won’t want to miss this great episode.
New ideas and new solutions to real estate transaction identification, due diligence and execution.
About Our Guests:
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, which uses artificial intelligence to unlock real estate development potential across US cities. Olivia holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Columbia University and a second master’s in Real Estate Development from the University of Miami. She graduated from Singularity University’s Global Solution’s Program and startup accelerator and won first place in innovation for her Big Data navigation software during her residency at DARPA’s Innovation House.
And with 40+ years of experience in real estate finance/private equity, re-structuring and work-outs, raising debt and equity, and closed on several billions in transactions, James McCarthy (Principal, Jameson Capital) has been an investor, lender, investment manager, portfolio manager, financial advisor, corporate consultant, work-out consultant, and city planner. Clients have included domestic & offshore investors, funds, high net worth investors, and private companies. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Master of City & Regional Planning from Rutgers University.
Jameson Capital advises on real estate investments and finance (and select corporate transactions) on the corporate/platform and project level, including strategic planning, capitalization, joint ventures, deal origination, transaction negotiation/closing , short-term and long-term debt and equity (especia
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The Importance of Mentoring our Young People
Episode 731 | 08.30.2
The Importance of Mentoring our Young People
In 2018 Jim won the Education Fund’s Public School Alumni Achievement Award for excellence in Miami-Dade public schools.
Since then, he has been teaching once a year in select classrooms and raising funds for the students and their teachers.
Jim usually follows the teacher’s lead on the lesson plan.
A few years ago a grade school class wanted to learn about the Holocaust. Jim arranged for a Holocaust survivor to tell his story in their classroom. It was amazing to watch them listen and ask questions.
Jim has also taught high school special needs students and AP level civics students.
Marilyn and Jim discuss how important this program is to our public schools and how you can help these students have a better life by contributing to the Education Fund annual campeign.
Click here for more information on the Education Fund .
Make sure to join Jim for today's inspiring podcast.
About Our Guest:
Marilen Marnett has been The Education Fund’s Director of Sponsorships and Events since October 21, 2021. She oversees the organization’s Teach-A-Thon, Taste of Education and Art Auction programs. Marilen has over 12 years of experience managing events and sponsorships having worked with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, CBRE Group and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. She's also an attorney and a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
AI and Our Health
Episode 730 | 08.23.23
AI is the hot new thing ... for our health.
Charles Gellman CEO & Co-Founder of HiDO Health is our guest this week.
He is one of the top voices on AI assisted robotics, digital health and the impact on care.
Charles was recently featured in a full feature documentary, "AI Robotics... The HiDO Story."
He publishes his analyses regularly in the newsletter, "The Future of Care."
Charles is a former advisor for StartXMed and has worked in various executive roles at startups as well as Fortune 500 companies.
He received an MSHI degree from University of California at Davis, Medical School.
AI and robotics will impact health care in the home.
About Our Guest:
Charles Gellman CEO & Co-Founder of HiDO Health. With over 100+ podcast interviews from notable university professors, leading researchers and forward thinking podcast hosts. NIH funded research in collaboration with Stanford and Rush Universities. He is one of the top voices on AI assisted robotics, digital health and the impact on care. Charles Gellman was recently featured in a full feature documentary, "AI Robotics... The HiDO Story." He publishes his analyses regularly in the newsletter, "The Future of Care." He is a former advisor for StartXMed and has worked in various executive roles at Startups as well as Fortune 500 companies. He received an MSHI degree from University of California at Davis, Medical School.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 729 | 08.16.23
Make More Deals Using AI
AI is the hot new thing ... the bright shiny object for everything.
For years, we’ve had Olivia Ramos, founder of Deep Blocks (one of the original AI real estate companies) on our show.
Deep blocks is an AI prop tech firm that helps real estate practitioners mine data to make better Real Estate decisions.
Olivia and I talk about how AI is rapidly changing the real estate landscape and how you can use it to your advantage.
The podcast show is live every Wednesday at 12 noon on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, Clubhouse and the @friedonbusiness web site.
About Our Guests:
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, which uses artificial intelligence to unlock real estate development potential across US cities. Olivia holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Columbia University and a second master’s in Real Estate Development from the University of Miami. She graduated from Singularity University’s Global Solution’s Program and startup accelerator and won first place in innovation for her Big Data navigation software during her residency at DARPA’s Innovation House.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: Jim’s New Partner and the IMN Family Office and Real Estate Event
Episode 728 | 08.09.23
Jim’s New Partner and
An Update on the October IMN Family Office and Real Estate Event in Miami Beach.
Jim Fried and Jim McCarthy, discussed their new partnership with Oasis Pro Markets.
The result of that partnership is a platform to help Jims’ clients reduce costs, increase efficiency, and reach new investors.
Jim Fried will also interview Irvin Adi-Guamfi from IMN. They will discuss IMN’s annual Real Estate, Family Office and Private Wealth Management Forum that will be held October 4 and 5 on Miami Beach.
Use this link to get more information on this great event.
https://events.imn.org/event/529783fc-c1d4-400e-95d7-e1b1578e6289/summary
I will be there and I hope to see
You there too!
About Our Guests:
With 40+ years of experience in real estate finance/private equity, re-structuring and work-outs, raising debt and equity, and closed on several billions in transactions, James McCarthy (Principal, Jameson Capital) has been an investor, lender, investment manager, portfolio manager, financial advisor, corporate consultant, work-out consultant, and city planner. Clients have included domestic & offshore investors, funds, high net worth investors, and private companies. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Master of City & Regional Planning from Rutgers University.
Jameson Capital advises on real estate investments and finance (and select corporate transactions) on the corporate/platform and project level, including strategic planning, capitalization, joint ventures, deal origination, transaction negotiation/closing , short-term and long-term debt and equity (especially creative and innovative solutions for complex transactions), asset management, and review of investment performance.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 727 | 08.02.23
Pulling Money Out Of Your Home
A number of my friends and clients are working with me and my team at American Home Finance to pull money out of their homes and the homes of their parents.
HELOC
People with terrific interest rates on their first mortgage are looking to get some money out to take advantage of the appreciation in their home without touching their lower interest first mortgage.
WE HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE doing these types of loans.
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Over 62?
Want to pull money out of your home?
Let’s do a reverse mortgage.
They are not easy and you need to work with an expert!
Our team has YEARS of experience with this type of loan too!
Make sure that you don’t miss this episode!
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
Ed Cairo NMLS 322440
About Our Guest:
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed Cairo (President, American Home Finance Group) helps people close easily and with great positive energy.
Realtor License since 1983.
Mortgage Broker/Owner since 2000.
"We have a fully automated mortgage brokerage company that will get your deals closed on time. We are always available. With my 20 years lending experience, I work with my clients to structure a loan that makes sense for them."
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 726 | 07.26.23
Taking Real Estate Security Tokens to the Next Level
Sandstone Realty Advisors has teamed with Jameson Capital and Oasis Pro Markets !
This new partnership will help real estate operating companies and high net worth investors
- Lower costs
- Increase efficiency and
- Reach new capital sources
Today Jim will:
- discuss where the real estate tokenization marketplace stands today
- how it continues to evolve and
- what it could mean to you …your transactions and your career.
And:
Call me for help with your #realestate #investmentrealestate and #realestatefinancing problems
hardmoneyloans
digitalassets
BridgeLoans
Preferred #Equity
ConstrucitonLoans
CPace and more!
Let me bring my special ️️️energy to you and your team.
My personal brand is that I self actualize by helping other people achieve their goals
I do that by bringing my team and personal experience to help solve your problems.
I can bring you peace of mind!
When you call me, it’s always all about you!
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
About Our Guest:
With 40+ years of experience in real estate finance/private equity, re-structuring and work-outs, raising debt and equity, and closed on several billions in transactions, James McCarthy (Principal, Jameson Capital) has been an investor, lender, investment manager, portfolio manager, financial advisor, corporate consultant, work-out consultant, and city planner. Clients have included domestic & offshore investors, funds, high net worth investors, and private companies. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Master of City & Regional Planning from Rutgers University.
Jameson Capital advises on real estate investments and finance (and select corporate transactions) on the corporate/platform and project level, including strategic planning, capitalization, joint ventures, deal origination, transaction negotiation/closing , short-term and long-term debt and equity (especially creative and innovative solutions for complex transactions), asset management, and review of investment performance.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 725 | 07.19.23
Jim and Olivia, discuss artificial intelligence and its impact on commercial real estate.
About Our Guest:
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, which uses artificial intelligence to unlock real estate development potential across US cities. Olivia holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Columbia University and a second master’s in Real Estate Development from the University of Miami. She graduated from Singularity University’s Global Solution’s Program and startup accelerator and won first place in innovation for her Big Data navigation software during her residency at DARPA’s Innovation House.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: Miami Transplant Institute Changing Lives
Episode 724 | 07.12.23
How You can Help?
Dr. Giselle Guerra and the MTI Saved Vivian Fried
Hear How You Can Help Someone Get A Second Chance...
About Our Guests:
Dr. Giselle Guerra, has been the medical director of the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) for over 8 years; overseeing the kidney transplant program, including the living kidney donor program for over 10 years.
Dr. Guerra specializes in Transplant Nephrology. She was my wife’s guide during Vivian’s transplantation process.
Dr. Guerra is a Professor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Her dedication to MTI’s kidney-specific programs has been recognized both nationally and internationally.
We discuss what to do if you find out you need a kidney transplant and how you can help save a person by giving the “Gift of Life”.
Lots of love and emotion in this episode – it’s a must watch.
nephrology #kidney #kidneysurgeon #surgeon #kidneyhealth #JacksonMemorialHospital #MTI #MiamiTransplantInstitute #UM #UniversityofMiami #health #doctor #Transplants #kidneytransplants #kidneydoctor #medicine #healthcare
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
The Best Of Fried On Business: Miami's Future
Episode 723 | 07.05.23
From our Most Precious Resource
- Our Kids -
To Our Location at the Center of the Global Business Expansion
Miami is Set To Be a City of the Future
About Our Guests:
Alejandro Portes is a Howard Harrison and Gabrielle Snyder Beck Professor of (Emeritus) Sociology at Princeton University and Professor of Law and Distinguished Scholar of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami. He is the founding director of the Center for Migration and Development at Princeton. He has taught at several universities. He is a former president of the American Sociological Association.
Portes is the author of more than 250 articles and chapters on national development, international migration, Latin American and Caribbean urbanization, and economic sociology. He has published 40 books and special issues. His books include Immigrant America: A Portrait; Spanish Legacies: The Coming of Age of the Second Generation and The Global Edge: Miami in the XVI Century.
His current research is on the adaptation process of the immigrant second generation in comparative perspective, the role of institutions on national development, and the comparative study of global cities.
Portes is a former fellow of the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences and the Russell Sage Foundation. He has received honorary doctorates from different university around the world. He was awarded the Princess of Asturias Prize in the Social Sciences from the Kingdom of Spain.
Ariel Armony leads the University of Pittsburgh’s global engagement and strategy as the Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs. Pitt is a powerhouse in research, particularly in the health sciences, and a leader in international studies. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ariel has written on democracy, civil society, and China’s relations with Latin America. He is a frequent commentator for U.S. and international media.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
What Makes A "Global City" and Is Miami There Yet...?
Episode 722 | 06.28.23
What is a global city?
Is Miami Stable Enough to Be an Emerging Global City?
Alejandro Portes, author of "Emerging Global Cities", joins us to discuss how Miami has become an emerging global city, a nerve center of the world economy, and how we’ve successfully combined physical and intangible assets to become a Capital of the Americas.
As well as, discuss the elements that could possibly peril our future.
And co-author, Ariel Armony, surprises the show and joins us, as well.
About Our Guest:
Alejandro Portes is a Howard Harrison and Gabrielle Snyder Beck Professor of (Emeritus) Sociology at Princeton University and Professor of Law and Distinguished Scholar of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami. He is the founding director of the Center for Migration and Development at Princeton. He has taught at several universities. He is a former president of the American Sociological Association.
Portes is the author of more than 250 articles and chapters on national development, international migration, Latin American and Caribbean urbanization, and economic sociology. He has published 40 books and special issues. His books include Immigrant America: A Portrait; Spanish Legacies: The Coming of Age of the Second Generation and The Global Edge: Miami in the XVI Century.
His current research is on the adaptation process of the immigrant second generation in comparative perspective, the role of institutions on national development, and the comparative study of global cities.
Portes is a former fellow of the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences and the Russell Sage Foundation. He has received honorary doctorates from different university around the world. He was awarded the Princess of Asturias Prize in the Social Sciences from the Kingdom of Spain.
Ariel Armony leads the University of Pittsburgh’s global engagement and strategy as the Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs. Pitt is a powerhouse in research, particularly in the health sciences, and a leader in international studies. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ariel has written on democracy, civil society, and China’s relations with Latin America. He is a frequent commentator for U.S. and international media.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Positive Energy with the Silver Knights
Episode 721 | 06.21.23
It is our annual show with the Silver Night award winners.
We are going to be joined by Raymond Dueñas
Of the Miami Herald - he helps run the program and one of the award winning students Jordan Perez 🏆🏆🏆
It promises to be a great positive energy event that will #inspire you
Call me for help with your #realestate #investmentrealestate and #realestatefinancing problems
hardmoneyloans, #digitalassets, #BridgeLoans, Preferred #Equity, #ConstrucitonLoans, #CPace and more!
Let me bring my special ⚡️⚡️⚡️energy to you and your team.
My personal brand is that I self actualize by helping other people achieve their goals✅♥️‼️
I do that by bringing my team and personal experience to help solve your problems.
I can bring you peace of mind!
🤗🤗
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Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: Pulling Money Out Of Your Home In Today's Environment
Episode 720 | 06.14.23
Helping Folks Is What We Do
My #residentialmortgage team is helping people pull equity out of their homes.
A number of my high net worth clients are cash poor right now but have a lot of equity in their home.
They have deposits out or are waiting for a closing that has been delayed.
I am helping them tap the equity in their home using a #heloc
This allows them to keep their historically low first mortgage in place while talking advantage of the equity build up in their home
I am also helping a number of my friends address the cash flow needs of their parents with a #reversemortgage
This allows seniors to pull equity out while remaining in their home and aging in place.
Please call me for details on both solutions
And on our commercial side:
Call me for help with your #realestate #investmentrealestate and #realestatefinancing problems
hardmoneyloans
digitalassets
BridgeLoans
Preferred
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: Innovation and Web3
Episode 719 | 06.07.23
A quick hitter for your summer podcast list…
Bruce Turkel on what it takes to be an innovator, and Tom Handler poses questions about Jim's new Block Chain Secured Real Estate Capital and Services Hub
About Our Guests:
Bruce is one of the most sought-after international speakers on branding, creativity, and innovation.
The Miami Herald says, “Bruce’s deep knowledge of the drivers of economic development and how best to use them to market yourself make him unique.”
Discovery Channel says, “Bruce gets his message across through captivating storytelling that people understand, relate to, and learn from.”
Re/Max says Bruce is “Funny and charming and super engaging.”
Lockheed Martin says, “Bruce gave our team valuable insight on being customer-centric.”
Bruce has published four insightful books on brand building. Forbes Magazine selected his most recent book, “All About Them,” as one of the top ten business books of the year. Amazon listed it #1 in customer service.
Partner at Handler Thayer LLP, Thomas Handler is an advanced planning attorney that handles tax, business, and estate planning for business owners, executives, professional athletes, celebrities, and family offices. In a feature article, Private Wealth Magazine called him “one of the most respected Tax and Estate Attorneys in the world.”
He has extensive experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial & estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance, and advanced tax planning strategies. His experience includes estate contests, tax controversy, tax litigation, public accounting, and corporate and foundation directorships.
Mr. Handler has authored numerous professional articles and lectured extensively both nationally and internationally at wealth industry, professional and family office educational conferences.
James McCarthy has 40+ years of experience in real estate finance/private equity, re-structuring and work-outs, raising debt and equity, and closed on several billions in transactions.
James has been an investor, lender, investment manager, portfolio manager, financial advisor, corporate consultant, work-out consultant, and city planner. Clients have included domestic & offshore investors, funds, high ne
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Innovation and Web3
Episode 719 | 06.07.23
A quick hitter for your summer podcast list…
Bruce Turkel on what it takes to be an innovator, and Tom Handler poses questions about Jim's new Block Chain Secured Real Estate Capital and Services Hub
About Our Guests:
Bruce is one of the most sought-after international speakers on branding, creativity, and innovation.
The Miami Herald says, “Bruce’s deep knowledge of the drivers of economic development and how best to use them to market yourself make him unique.”
Discovery Channel says, “Bruce gets his message across through captivating storytelling that people understand, relate to, and learn from.”
Re/Max says Bruce is “Funny and charming and super engaging.”
Lockheed Martin says, “Bruce gave our team valuable insight on being customer-centric.”
Bruce has published four insightful books on brand building. Forbes Magazine selected his most recent book, “All About Them,” as one of the top ten business books of the year. Amazon listed it #1 in customer service.
Partner at Handler Thayer LLP, Thomas Handler is an advanced planning attorney that handles tax, business, and estate planning for business owners, executives, professional athletes, celebrities, and family offices. In a feature article, Private Wealth Magazine called him “one of the most respected Tax and Estate Attorneys in the world.”
He has extensive experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial & estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance, and advanced tax planning strategies. His experience includes estate contests, tax controversy, tax litigation, public accounting, and corporate and foundation directorships.
Mr. Handler has authored numerous professional articles and lectured extensively both nationally and internationally at wealth industry, professional and family office educational conferences.
James McCarthy has 40+ years of experience in real estate finance/private equity, re-structuring and work-outs, raising debt and equity, and closed on several billions in transactions.
James has been an investor, lender, investment manager, portfolio manager, financial advisor, corporate consultant, work-out consultant, and city planner. Clients have included domestic & offshore investors, funds, high net worth investors,
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Fried On Business: Personal Branding Hacks
Episode 718 | 05.31.23
Some #secretsauce to help you build your #personalbrand
Today at noon my guest is Rebekah Carlson of Carlson Integrated, LLC one of my key team members!
Rebecca and her merry team of marketers has helped me build my website and design my E blast. They also provide me with new ideas and timely feedback 😀
Make sure to join us to pick up some great tips and new hacks.
About Our Guest:
Bekah Carlson founded Carlson Integrated in 2017 after 14 years in-house at a commercial real estate investment firm, where she was the director of marketing and business development. Carlson Integrated specifically works with small to mid-sized companies throughout the country to elevate their firms’ presence through the development of meaningful content, compelling graphics, and key messaging strategy – in both digital and traditional marketing channels. CI’s team consists of eleven marketing mavens in a full-service marketing practice.
Bekah is an Illinois Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker and Past President of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors®, an organization for which she was named Realtor® of the Year in 2017. Bekah was named one of Connect Media’s 2020 Women in Real Estate in Chicago. She is a member of ICSC (Innovative Commerce Serving Communities) and the Vice President of Education for the Mundelein Toastmasters.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Family Office Update & Syndication In The Web3 Universe
Episode 717 | 05.24.23
This Week On The Show: Thomas Handler and James McCarthy join Jim to Discuss…
New Trends In Capital Deployment
Since Capital Markets Are Frozen, What Are Families Doing Debt Funds
Dry Powder For Distressed Deals and Real Estate Syndication Using Jim’s New "Hub".
About Our Guests:
Partner at Handler Thayer LLP, Thomas Handler is an advanced planning attorney that handles tax, business, and estate planning for business owners, executives, professional athletes, celebrities, and family offices. In a feature article, Private Wealth Magazine called him “one of the most respected Tax and Estate Attorneys in the world.”
He has extensive experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial & estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance, and advanced tax planning strategies. His experience includes estate contests, tax controversy, tax litigation, public accounting, and corporate and foundation directorships.
Mr. Handler has authored numerous professional articles and lectured extensively both nationally and internationally at wealth industry, professional and family office educational conferences.
James McCarthy has 40+ years of experience in real estate finance/private equity, re-structuring and work-outs, raising debt and equity, and closed on several billions in transactions.
James has been an investor, lender, investment manager, portfolio manager, financial advisor, corporate consultant, work-out consultant, and city planner. Clients have included domestic & offshore investors, funds, high net worth investors, and private companies. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Master of City & Regional Planning from Rutgers University.
Jameson Capital advises on real estate investments and finance (and select corporate transactions) on the corporate/platform and project level, including strategic planning, capitalization, joint ventures, deal origination, transaction negotiation/closing , short-term and long-term debt and equity (especially creative and innovative solutions for complex transactions), asset management, and review of investment performance.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
How To Network Like A Rock Star
Episode 716 | 05.17.23
Neil Greene, of Jaboy Productions, joins Jim today. They discuss Neal’s upcoming family office excursion to Cuba.
And Neal also shares other upcoming networking opportunities as well as fun family office event anecdotes.
About Our Guest:
Neil A. Greene has earned a reputation as a creative and innovative executive in financial services, entertainment and event production. As President & CEO of JABOY Productions LLC, he oversees and is involved in every aspect of projects that are produced by JABOY.
Greene’s career began in the financial services industry more than 30 years ago working on Wall Street.
Neil has a diverse background in the financial services industry and is credited with building a unique sales conference platform to bring best in class presenters together with financial advisors, RIAs and family offices from around the world.
He takes a strategic, yet personal approach when producing events doing his best to align the audience with the most appropriate presenters. In 2018 Neil launched the ELITE Global Leaders Conference series created exclusively for independent registered investment advisors and family offices. More recently, JABOY Productions has developed a complete line-up of opportunities to empower sponsors to build relationships.
Greene is an active member of the Investment Program Association (IPA), The Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) and The IMN Non-Traded REIT and Alternative Investment Symposium.
Neil graduated from Richard Stockton State College with a degree in finance and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife and two children.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 715 | 05.10.23
Bruce is one of the most sought-after international speakers on branding, creativity, and innovation.
The Miami Herald says, “Bruce’s deep knowledge of the drivers of economic development and how best to use them to market yourself make him unique.”
Discovery Channel says, “Bruce gets his message across through captivating storytelling that people understand, relate to, and learn from.”
Re/Max says Bruce is “Funny and charming and super engaging.”
Lockheed Martin says, “Bruce gave our team valuable insight on being customer-centric.”
Bruce has published four insightful books on brand building. Forbes Magazine selected his most recent book, “All About Them,” as one of the top ten business books of the year. Amazon listed it #1 in customer service.
Bruce is a serial entrepreneur, having created several successful companies. His advertising agency created highly effective advertising strategies and campaigns for Miami, Puerto Rico, Discovery Channel, Hasbro, Bacardi, and many, many more satisfied and successful clients.
Bruce is one of only 264 people ever inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and he has delivered keynotes in Italy, France, UK, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, and all but four states in the US.
Bruce appears regularly on CNN, CNN International, MSNBC, FOX, and CCTV (China Central Television), and scores of other news signals around the world.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 714 | 05.03.23
Mortgages are getting done.
Market has stabilized
Time to Move is now.
Today I’m interviewing Ed Cairo, Founder of American Home Finance Group.
Ed holds my NMLS license, and we do residential mortgage lending together.
Ed and our team have decades of experience.
We have seen it all.
With residential mortgage rates stabilizing well below their peak now may be the time for you to consider:
- putting a new mortgage on your home,
- buying a new home,
- Paying down consumer debt, or
- getting a HELOC to have dry powder in case you need it.
No W-2 = No Problem
Foreign Nationals = No problem
About Our Guest:
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed helps people close easily and with great positive energy.
Realtor License since 1983.
Mortgage Broker/Owner since 2000.
"We have a fully automated mortgage brokerage company that will get your deals closed on time. We are always available. With my 20 years lending experience, I work with my clients to structure a loan that makes sense for them."
Jim’s NMLS number is 343779
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
The #podcastshow can be found on #linkedinlive #facebooklive #twitchstreamer #twitter #clubhouse and the @friedonbusiness web site
Remember-
The person that wants to do something finds a-way the other finds an excuse...now go out there and make it happen
God bless you and God bless America
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Residential Loan Market Overview - Focus On Private Lenders and Residential Loans for Homeowners and Investors
Episode 712 | 04.19.23
If you’re willing to accept a higher interest rate, residential loans readily available.
On today’s show, Jim will discuss private loan programs and bank financing options that he seeing in the marketplace today.
If you need a home loan for personal or investment purposes Jim will discuss how to get it done - today
Jim’s NMLS number is 343779
American Home Finance Group NMLS 336310
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 711 | 04.11.23
Jim is joined by Sam Grossman Managing Director of Real Estate Services at Inveniam and Simon Coffsky, a student studying Economics and Big Data at the University of Georgia.
We will look at the role that big data and artificial intelligence are playing today and tomorrow in real estate.
About Our Guests:
Samuel Grossman joined Inveniam in July 2021 as Managing Director, Real Estate Services. Prior to joining Inveniam, Mr. Grossman founded Fairchild Acquisitions in 2018 and is the companies Managing Partner. He has over 20 years of experience in the residential and commercial real estate industry, in development, value-add rehab, management, and brokerage. In 2014, Mr. Grossman founded The Fairchild Group, which focused on smaller value add multi-family building rehabs in downtown Chicago. From 2014-2018 TFG Purchased and rehabbed approximately $10 million of buildings resulting in an overall value of greater than $15 million.
Prior to that, Mr. Grossman was a district manager, at Related Management Company from 2008-2013. He oversaw a portfolio of over 2,000 units, managed and successfully completed over $80mm of rehabilitation projects. From 2003-2008 he was a partner in a Boston-based residential, management, and development company, where he successfully focused on sales, leasing and development, of various types of residential buildings
Simon Coffsky is currently a 3rd-year student at the University of Georgia, studying at the Terry College of Business with a major in Economics and an area of emphasis in Consulting. A hard-working, intuitive thinker Simon understands how to prospect future deals and the steps needed to turn these projects into reality. Simon has served as Vice President, Recruitment Chair, and Chair of New Member Integration for Alpha Epsilon PI here at UGA, and as BBYO Chapter President and VP, Greater Atlanta Region’s Executive Treasurer.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 710 | 04.05.23
What does the marketplace look like from a supply and demand standpoint?
What is the Impact of the New Condo law on values, liquidity and loans?
Are there really opportunities in the condo development space?
About Our Guests:
Patrick O'Connell is a multi-faceted executive with two decades of experience in senior management, sales team building, training and management, marketing and PR initiatives for the promotion and sales of luxury residential properties, relationship management of high-net worth clients, proposal writing, community outreach and public speaking, non-profit management (through a Foundation he co-founded) and participation on multiple non-profit boards. He is the past Chairman of The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the Co-Founder of Illuminate Coral Gables, a museum quality, light based, public art exhibition.
And, after ten years of service as an equity partner at KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, Regan Marock decided to test his entrepreneurial spirit and opened a cyber security company. In 2018, Regan opted to re-enter the management industry and joined AKAM On-Site, Inc, a Property Management firm founded in New York in 1983 with its local Florida office in Dania Beach, FL. Regan maintained his successful track record by being intimately involved with growing the Florida division by over 40% over a two-year period. Regan left the company in November 2022 with the title of Senior Vice President of the SE for AKAM and proudly boasts that he was intimately involved with the closing of over 50% of AKAM’s current Florida portfolio. With becoming Senior Vice President for the SE in April of 2022, Regan was also made responsible for supervising the day to day operations of the existing portfolio and providing strategy options to the ownership group.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 709 | 03.29.23
How Do Family Offices and Fund Investors View Today's Real Estate Market Dynamics?
Jim Spends Time Meeting with Fund Managers and Family Offices From Across the Globe
Hear What He Learned
It's a show that you don't want to miss!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 708 | 03.22.23
I’m joined by KC Conway - The Red Shoe Economist
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 707 | 03.15.23
How to Approach a Dramatically Changing Real Estate Marketplace
Banks are failing.
Fund advisors and lenders are sending out letters saying they are solvent and have "no exposure".
Real estate service providers are laying off people and so are developers.
The Market is Turning!
Jim Has Seen This Many Times!
Go behind the scenes with host Jim Fried as he explores his approach to the changing real estate marketplace.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 706 | 03.08.23
Inveniam Helps to Build Better Property Data
That Helps you Make Better Decisions
And Increase Property Values
Today we welcome Sam Grossman and Marson Cunha of Inveniam
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 705 | 03.01.23
Jim is joined by New York real estate partner, James McCarthy of Jameson Capital, to discuss the application of Web 3 and Block Chain Technology to old-style real estate syndication.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 704 | 02.22.23
How will artificial intelligence shape the future of real estate?
Also, how can you build your personal brand?
We welcome Olivia Ramos CEO of Deep Blocks and Bruce Turkel founder of Turkel Brands
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 703 | 02.15.23
Non-Warranted Condo Financing
Help with HELOCs
Helping Mom and Dad - The Truth About Reverse Mortgages
Today we welcome Ed Cairo from American Home Finance Group to talk about the state of residential lending.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 702 | 02.08.23 Nick Falcone, of Rentyl Resorts and NDM Hospitality, joins Jim to discuss how he is revolutionizing the complex and dynamic hospitality industry.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 701 | 02.01.23
It's not easy to start a new firm, find good deals, and get them capitalized today.
Scott Sherman,Founder and Principal of Torose Equities, and Jim discuss Scott's strategic approach to building his business in today's challenging real estate environment.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 700 | 01.25.23
Dr. Ravi Singh, the "doctor of social media", joins Jim to discuss his advertising blockchain technology company Social PayMe.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 699 | 01.18.23
PUTTING THE CLIENT FIRSTJim is joined by Robert Zarco, an award-winning franchise attorney and commercial litigator, to discuss how his firm provides clients with peace of mind.
Let's raise the woof for Justice! Meet the new, special mascot of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
PLUS
THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE
Samuel F. Grossman of Inveniam joins us to discuss an update on real estate syndication using web 3.0.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 698 | 01.11.23
UHEALTH AND JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM'S NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART REHABILITATION CENTER
Andrew L. Sherman, M.D., M.S. joins us to discuss the newest partnership hospital between UHealth and Jackson Health System
PLUS
Jim LIVEfrom conference!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 697 | 01.04.23
WHAT'S IN A PERSONAL BRAND?
It's more than just a nice headshot or colors and fonts!
The evolution of the personal brand is the topic for this week's Fried on Businessshow.
Go behind the scenes with host Jim Fried as he explores his authentic personal brand and the immediate impact on his business (r)evolution.
It's a New Year, New Beginnings show that you don't want to miss!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 695 | 12.21.22
FRIED ON BUSINESS: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR!
Cooking expert, Kim Caviness, from Familia Kitchen, joins us to share great recipes with Latin flavor for the holidays
PLUS
Dietitian and Nutritionist, Ronni Litz Julien, from Ronni Julien Nutrition, is here to provide her advice on how to look and feel your best so you can get a head start on your New Year's resolutions.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 696 | 12.28.22
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FRIED ON BUSINESS!
Join us for the replay of Kobi Karp and his perspective on real estate
PLUS
Jim gives his year-end thanks!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 694 | 12.14.22
BREAKING DOWN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTMark G. Levy is here to talk about the launch of BBX Capital Real Estate's Industrial Development Division
PLUS
THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATESamuel F. Grossman is back to discuss the future of private market data management
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 693 | 12.07.22
PRIORITIZING WELL-BEINGwith
Naz Beheshti, Author of Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-BeingLearn how well-being and success are connected, allowing us to fulfill our highest business, personal, and social potential.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 692 | 11.30.22
FRIED ON BUSINESS ART BASEL EDITION!
Kobi Karp joins us to discuss architecture and design in South Florida and beyond
PLUS
Diliana Alexander is here totalk fusion of film and technology
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 691 | 11.23.22
BEST OF FRIED ON BUSINESS!
So You're Supposed to Have a Personal Brand with Bruce Turkel
Plus
Office Market Debate with Brian Gale and Robert Orban
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 690 | 11.16.22
FRIED ON BUSINESS FEATURES MIAMI BOOK FAIR PREVIEWS!
THE 39TH MIAMI BOOK FAIR WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Author Marshall Jon Fisher is here to discuss his recent publication Seventeen and OI: Miami, 1972, and the NFL's Only Perfect Season
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 689 | 11.09.22
FAMILY OFFICE UPDATE:
How High Net-Worth Investors can Position Themselves for 2023 and Beyond with Tom Handler
PLUS
FRIED ON BUSINESS FEATURES MIAMI BOOK FAIR PREVIEWS!
THE 39TH MIAMI BOOK FAIR WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Author Jim Clark is here to discuss his book A History Love's Guide to Florida
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 688 | 11.04.22
FRIED ON BUSINESS FEATURES MIAMI BOOK FAIR PREVIEWS!
THE 39TH MIAMI BOOK FAIR WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 20, 2022
In celebration of Everglades National Park's 75th dedication,
Authors James A. Kushlan and Kirsten Hines share historic highlights uncovered in their book Everglades National Park, which tells the stories of the Park's history enhanced through the use of archival imagery.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 687 | 10.26.22
FRIED ON BUSINESS FEATURES MIAMI BOOK FAIR PREVIEWS!
THE 39TH MIAMI BOOK FAIR WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 13-NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Journalist and Author Emily Tamkinis here to discuss her new book Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities
- PLUS -
IT'S ALL ABOUT DIGITAL MEDIADr. Ravi Singh, founder of Social PayMe is here to talk about how his startup #SocialPayMe can address #Payola and the issue Kim Kardashian faced with the SEC. It's blockchain technology in influencer marketing with the "doctor of social media".
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with ...
Episode 686 | 10.19.22
THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE
IMN is back in Miami to host their 7th Annual Real Estate Family Office and Private Wealth Management Forum (East), and Jim Fried is LIVE, IN PERSON with guests Samuel F. Grossman and Mohsin Masudon today's show!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with ...
Episode 685 | 10.12.22
What's up next week in Miami?
It's the 7th Annual IMN Real Estate Family Office and Private Wealth Management Forum (East) and Irvin Adu-Gyamfi from IMN is here to tell us what to expect at this great conference!
- PLUS -
WHAT'S UP IN THE 954???Jaime SturgisandDon Ginsburg join Jim to talk about the white hot Fort Lauderdale market. The city benefits from its central location and excellent transportation. It's seen rapid growth over the past decade.
What's happening today and, more importantly, what's happening tomorrow?
IT'S ALL ABOUT REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL - IN FORT LAUDERDALE.---------------------
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with ...
Episode 684 | 10.5.22
Hotel Investment with Samir Yajnik
What does the hospitality industry look like today?
Where are the opportunities for investors and operators?
PLUS
Familia Kitchen Cookbook release with Kim Caviness
FamiliaKitchen.com is the Latino leading recipes and food stories website featuring hundreds of original Latino family-famous recipes.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 680 | 9.7.22
Curious about the Metaverse?
Olivia Ramos and I discussed #themetaverse recently and it was such a great conversation we are replaying it today!
It’s a new world as we have another shift in our technology platforms.
- What will be the new focuses of the real estate business in the Metaverse?
- Where will the real estate be located?
- What will the real estate look like?
- Who will broker and buy the real estate?
- How will my unique avatar be generated?
- How will this impact affordable housing?
- How will home designs need to change?
- What will the impact be on due diligence and underwriting?
Construction management will also be impacted. New laws and rules will be needed.
Who should listen?
Realtors, commercial real estate brokers, construction professionals, attorneys, property managers, investors, property managers... basically EVERYONE in real estate.---------------------
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 679 | 8.31.22
BUILD YOUR BRAND WITH A PODCAST
Taking the Fried on Business show from radio to podcast several years ago was no small endeavor. And we learned a few a lessons along the way.
STUDIO SET UP
ONLINE PLATFORMS
MESSAGE PLANNING AND DELIVERY
SHOW PROMOTION
Have you ever considered starting a podcast?
Are you curious how the process even works?
How can a podcast help your brand?
What makes a podcast successful?
JOIN JIM AND PRODUCER REAGAN MENDOZA
IN THIS WEEK'S MARKETING SPECIAL.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 682 | 9.21.22
It's become an established business concept: you need to have a personal brand.
But what does that mean?
Jim is joined by author and expert Bruce Turkel to dig deep into personal branding and what it means for you.
Learn Bruce's 7 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 681 | 9.14.22
Residential Lending: State of the Market
South Florida draws a visitors and residents en masse because of our great cities, our beaches, and our people.
As the real estate market shifts and lenders tighten their requirements, how does the process work for someone who happens to be a foreign national? Are they still able to purchase a first or second home in South Florida?
Today we welcome Ed Cairo from American Home Finance Group to talk about the state of lending and programs that can help ANYONE - 2022 graduates and professionals with college debt, first time home buyers, second home buyers, veterans, investors AND foreign nationals!---------------------
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 678 | 8.24.22
It's the end of a long hot summer.
INFLATION RAGED
INTEREST RATES ROSE AT A HISTORIC PACE
REAL ESTATE DEALS CRASHED
Life went on.
What should we learn from this summer?
How can that help us move forward in the fall?
What about 2023?
The heated summer has Jim in the 🔥 hot seat on today's show with his producer, Reagan Mendoza
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 677 | 8.17.22
ACTIVITY ACROSS CYCLES: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW
How do the greats keep the deal pipeline going when markets change? James McCarthyof Jameson Capital and Jonathan Stein of Inland Real Estate Brokerage share their decades of expertise and knowledge of multiple product types and sectors.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 676 | 8.10.22
A NEW ERA OF ADAPTIVE REUSE: EVOLUTION AT ITS FINEST
What property types are impacted?
What markets are impacted?
How does an adaptive use project get financed?
How does the adaptive reuse lens change how we look at properties?
It's not just about location or existing use or property condition. Jim explores the market today and the view for tomorrow with Garritt R. Bader.
PLUS
It's back to school with Jim and Garritt as they discuss the benefits of a University of Florida real estate degree and the impact on their careers. Go Gators!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 674 | 7.27.22
OMG, NOW WHAT?
A MARKET IN TRANSITION
The condos are falling! The condos are falling!
Interest rates are up, up, up.
Costs are up, up up.
Deals are being re-traded left and right.
Lenders are in, then quickly out of the market.
What are values? Does anyone really know?
Is it time to start buying loans? Are there any for sale?
Where are rates going and how is that impacting transactions?
Join Jim Fried in this special Q and A episode where Jim shares his experience through multiple cycles and how we can all prepare for the future of real estate.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 673 | 7.20.22
CLOSING DEALS IN THE RISING RATE ENVIRONMENT
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE with Charles Foschini, Senior Managing Director, Florida Co-Leader, Berkadia
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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE with Ed Cairo, President, American Home Finance Group
The debt markets are evolving rapidly with the increase in rates.
Are deals getting re-traded? Yes
Are deals still getting done? Yes
Jim talks with two respected professionals about the increase in interest rates and what that means to you and your real estate capital needs - yes - you can still get funded in the current market...
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 672 | 7.13.22
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
Naz Beheshti, Author of Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being
Learn how well-being and success are connected, allowing us to fulfil our highest business, personal, and social potential.
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MIAMI 4 SOCIAL CHANGE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
Dr. Saliha Nelson
The 7th Annual Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival on July 21-22 is a media empowerment and social change media platform to showcase and elevate the voices of today's youth through film, and inspire young people to create change using the art of cinema and filmmaking.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 671 | 7.6.22
Adaptation and branding with Bruce TurkelBruce Turkel and Jim discuss adapting to challenges. The changes they made in their businesses to adapt and their plans to build their brands, their happiness, and position themselves for great futures.
Real estate metaverse technology with Olivia RamosWith guest, Olivia Ramos, CEO, Deepblocks, it’s a new world as we have another shift in our technology platforms. What will be the new focus of the real estate business in the Metaverse and how will it be impacted?
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 670 | 6.29.22
BOOTS ON THE GROUND WITH JIM FRIED
Commercial and residential market conditions are changing in Miami.
Understand the market, understand the economics. What's really going on in the country's tightest housing market & what it means for commercial real estate investors!
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Jim is joined by two more of the 2022 winners of the prestigious Miami Silver Knights Scholarship Ashley Adirika and Sofia Tapanes
Turning ideas into action and making the world a better place.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 669 | 6.22.22
Jim welcomes Patrick O'Connell from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty to talk about residential market trends. What's happening in the single-family residential and condo market in Miami? Tune in!
What is really happening in the Real Estate Market?
Have we reached the top of the market?
What is the impact of an increase in interest rates?
DON'T MISS THESE INSIGHTS+
Jim is joined by two more of the 2022 winners of the prestigious Miami Silver Knights Scholarship Neptune Peterson & Joshua Reaves
Be inspired to reach higher!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 667 | 6.8.22
INDUSTRY CHANGING VISIONARIES!
Jim is joined by Matt Rotolante of Lee & Associates whose firm is bringing a NEW way of doing business in Miami.
Scott Sanders joins for the second half to discuss how his company is REVOLUTIONIZING air filtration to change how we live, work, and most importantly stay healthy.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 668 | 6.15.22
Jim is joined by 2022 winners of the prestigious Miami Silver Knights Scholarship, Ivana Rebeca Stacey & Daniel Solomon, who join a long list of distinguished recipients that include:
Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos
Bill Conti, the Oscar-winning composer who wrote the music for "Rocky" and "Karate Kid"
Frances Cook, a career Foreign Service Officer, who was a former US Ambassador
Ted Hendricks, former University of Miami and Hall of Fame Defensive End
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Jim will also talk about NEW Preferred Equity Programs, their terms, and how these programs can work for you.
GENERAL TERMS
GP: Up to 80% passive equity for 30-50% of the GP position
LP: Amount - up to $50MM
Term: 2-10 years
Equity From Sponsor: 5-10%
Waterfall: 8-10% Preff
Then 70/30 to 15%
Then 60/40 to 20%
Then 50/50
Flexible on Sponsor fees
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 665 | 5.18.22
FLORIDA HOUSING MARKET: TODAY AND TOMORROW, featuring BRAD HUNTERof Hunter Housing Economics
We're asking all the big questions:How many homes for sale are really in the pipeline?
Where is the supply concentrated?
What is the real demand?
Who are the buyers?
What is the impact of rising interest rates on the industry?
Will there ever be enough homes built in Florida to meet the demand?
What markets are hot and where are the markets cooling?
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 666 | 6.1.22
Jim welcomes James McCarthy of Jameson Capital to discuss the current state of real estate capital markets and how their clients are taking advantages of new ideas.
How has the capital stack changed for new construction?
How are the best in class developers raising equity?
C- PACE financing is becoming more readily available - what does that mean for you?
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Home loans are evolving rapidly. Should you buy now or pull equity out?
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 663 | 5.4.22
MIAMI'S PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
WITH Matt Haggman OF OPPORTUNITY : MIAMI
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MARKETING TECHNOLOGY
WITH Andreas Senie, Bekah Carlson AND Reagan Mendoza
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 662 | 4.27.22
On the Horizon with Real Estate Tokenization What platform should you use?
Is this process for you?
What are the pitfalls?
What is the future?
How do you make money with this?Jim is joined by Yael Tamar, CEO and Founder of SolidBlock. Making investing transparent, accessible and streamlined is Yael's bread and butter. Yael boasts nearly 2 decades working in financial markets and is an influencer, who has appeared as a guest speaker in over 50 conferences and events wielding her expertise in tokenization and block chain. She is also one of the Top 25 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Speakers and 100 Most Inspirational Women In Blockchain. THIS is someone you want to learn from.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 661 | 4.20.22
Jim is joined by Neil A. Greene of JABOY Productions, LLC. Neil is THEPremier Expert in RIA & Family Office. His firm provides an unparalleled blend of innovative financial services and networking opportunities. His globally recognized leadership and elite clientele put him in a class all his own.
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Jim is also joined by Founder of The Bridge Eco-Village, Garry Gilliam.
He is a former NFL player, who is passionate about serving underprivileged communities. His innovative vision for mixed-use real estate and directing change for communities is leading the charge in addressing socio-economic issues.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 660 | 4.13.22
How High is the Miami Luxury Home Market?
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More Great Art in Miami
Jim is joined by Patrick O'Connell of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services EWM Realty to talk about luxury and super luxury housing markets throughout south Florida.
How big is the year-over-year increase in pricing?
Is this sustainable?
Who are the buyers today and tomorrow?
What's up with the future of single-family real estate and tokenization?
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Jim is joined by Oolite Arts President and CEO Dennis Schollto talk about the opening of his new museum slated to break ground this year and open in 2024 (*coinciding with Oolite’s 40-year anniversary).
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 659 | 4.6.22
#allaboutcommunity
The Fried on Business Show celebrates April and the return of the O, Miami Poetry Festival with Melissa Gomez.
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Jim is joined by Publix media relations manager Lindsay Wallace and community relations manager Robyn Hankerson-Printemps. to learn about the company's exciting initiatives to build community and improve our Florida ecosystem.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 658 | 3.30.22CUTTING-EDGE REAL ESTATE FINANCING SOLUTIONS
Equity and Control with Yan Khamish of CrowdStreet
Fasten your seatbelts! This is going to be a fast-paced conversation on the new tools that take real estate investment to a whole new level.
RAISING EQUITY: New Technology AND Ideas
CASHING OUT: Liquidity and Retaining Control
DEAL STRUCTURE: Creative Solutions
About Our Guest
Yan Khamish, Managing Director, Capital Markets Partnerships at Crowdstreet, leads the development of alliances and strategic partnerships with senior real estate brokerage teams, global and national brokerage firms, technology firms, industry associations, capital advisors, private equity firms, debt funds, banks, law firms, top accounting, and consulting firms.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 657 | 3.23.22
What is the real estate forecast as far as trends, rates and who can get a deal done for 2022?
Join Ed Cairo&Anna Dinescu with Jim Fried on today's show!
Ed is back on the show to talk with Jim about new programs available for residential mortgages.
Anna who recently spoke at the Inveniam Conference weighs in on family office & investing in blockchain.---------------------
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 656 | 3.16.22
🚨 REAL ESTATE FINANCE HAS BEEN DISRUPTED
This week Jim is at the Inveniam Conference, and today's show gives you a chance to get a front row view into the future of real estate deal structure and finance.
Tokenization is, most succinctly, real estate syndication 3.0 and creates a secondary market and a more liquid position for real estate investors. What does this mean for the future of transactions? Jim has all the answers in this innovative episode.
The Jim Fried recipe for success: Surround yourself with thought leaders. Get good advice, and take it.---------------------
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 655 | 3.7.22
A note from Jim...
Today’s show will profile one of the most important people in my life- my mom Lorella Lolly Green.
From doctor’s daughter, to college student, to stay at home mom, to realtor, used car sales person and, finally, social worker, my mom has had an incredible life!
I had the privilege of being raised by this powerful and knowledgeable woman. She helped me discover who I am and helped make me the person I am today.
This week we celebrated International Women's Day, and March is Women's History Month. Together, we break biases and create a world with more love and respect.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 654 | 3.2.22
How to Make a Deal
Today's show is a REAL ESTATE #HOWTO session on how Jim makes it happen!
• Transactions he's working on
• How he finds opportunities
• How he's funding opportunities
• What that means for his clients, his partners and himself
LEARN HOW THE MAGIC IS MADE IN TODAY'S SHOW!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 653 | 2.23.22
Office of the Future with Elizabeth Irizarry & Ed Cairo
The future of work is changing. With a rise in remote work due to Covid-19, how has office real estate been impacted and what is the forecast for 2022? Elizabeth Irizarry and Jim discuss on today's show!
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Ed Cairo is back on the show to talk with Jim about the loans they have been closing, new programs in residential lending, and why people should act NOW.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 652 | 2.16.22
Real Estate, Crypto & the Metaverse
The Metaverse is still in its formative stages. Hear from two first movers in the space, content creation experts Giovanni Jackson and Keith Kaplan of TGE Global Entertainment.
What type of content is being created now & what will be needed to be created in the future? How will content and real property be placed and traded in the Metaverse?
If you were wondering what the future of real estate and the virtual world can look like and how you can participate, tune in now!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 651 | 2.9.22
Anna Maria Kowalik of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation shares how their C-PACE green finance programs are helping to rebuild our communities.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 651 | 2.9.22
Robyn Hankerson-Printempsof Publix Super Markets discusses the initiatives they have in South Florida for their communities and how they can help your and your social initiatives.
PLUS
Anna Maria Kowalik of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation shares how their C-PACE green finance programs are helping to rebuild our communities.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 650 | 2.2.22
RESIDENCY & CITIZENSHIP withEZZEDEEN SOLEIMAN
TAX SEASON with TOM HANDLER
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 649 | 1.26.22
Turning crypto into dollars with Allen Kopelman
Allen Kopelman Co-Founded Nationwide Payment Systems Inc. in 2001, with the plan to sell credit card processing services and equipment to merchants in the South Florida area and provide concierge style service for each client. Quickly the company grew to 1000 plus clients and had clients all over the United States.
The entrepreneurial bug started early in Allen’s life as he comes from a family of business owners and learned about business from an early age behind the cash registers at his fathers clothing stores in Miami.
Later he went to Culinary School in Atlanta and became a Chef, then Executive Chef for Metro Hotels in Dallas, Texas running food and beverage operations in Hotels. In 1992, he moved back to Florida and opened a restaurant catering company and consulting group.
After gaining a couple of years of experience selling merchant services, Allen Co-Founded Nationwide Payment Systems with David Burney. The company quickly grew and out of that growth became laser focused on technology that would help merchants, helping hard to place businesses that many banks did not want to work with.
Jim's fabulous new Fried on Business website with Bekah CarlsonBekah spent over a dozen years in corporate real estate marketing for an investment firm. Then she worked on side projects outside of that realm, from gaming to men's underwear development to restaurant concept work, and discovered a passion for developing the strategy and marketing fundamentals that can grow all businesses.
Bekah is also an Illinois licensed real estate managing broker, past president of NICAR (the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors), and a frequent guest on the Fried on Business podcast.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 649 | 1.19.22What impact will the Metaverse have on real estate?
It’s a new world as we have another shift in our technology platforms, and AI Expert Olivia Ramos is here to weigh in.
What will be the new focuses of the real estate business in the Metaverse?
Where will the real estate be located?
What will the real estate look like?
Who will broker and buy the real estate?
How will my unique avatar be generated?
How will this impact affordable housing?
How will home designs need to change?
What will the impact be on due diligence and underwriting?
And so much more...
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
**Episode 647 | 1.5.22
Private Market Data and Blockchain with Inveniam**
Featuring:
Patrick O'Meara, CHAIRMAN & CEO
Frank Walczak, GLOBAL DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Clifford A. Lipscomb, Ph.D., MRICS, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 646 | 12.29.21
A distillery with a mission in Miami 🥃
Featuring:
Matt Malone
CEO / FOUNDER
The Miami Distilling Company
It was during a visit to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico ten years ago that Matt Malone found out his family had been in the distilling business for five generations dating back to 1911 — more than 100 years ago. His inspiration for Miami Club Rum was instant: “I had got to keep this going for my children!” Malone said. Soon after his return, he left his successful life as a salesman and set the wheels in motion to begin a new venture. Five years later, he found a home for Destilería Canéca, LLC, the first Miami-based distillery with operations in Wynwood.
Miami Club Rum launched on February 2012, as the city’s first premium rum. Because of the extraordinary efforts Malone made to keep it a local affair, using South Florida sugarcane and other local ingredients, the production was recognized by Mayor Tomas Regalado.
Malone was set not only in making a quality product, but to involve the community in the process as well. Naturally, the local business was bound to provide jobs and opportunities in the city, but he pushed it a step further by teaming up with prominent businessman and recognized philanthropist Michael W. Kesti, who spearheaded a non-profit organization that aided families in the city’s developing neighborhoods.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 644 | 12.8.21
FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE: Smart contracts, the market and artificial intelligence with AI Expert Olivia Ramos
Olivia RamosCEO, Deepblocks
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, artificial intelligence software, unlocking the development potential of any property. Singularity University graduate, a participant in the DARPA Innovation House, holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Columbia University and a second master's degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Miami.
About Deepblocks:
De-Risking Real Estate DevelopmentDeepblocks integrates data layers with querying functionalities, automated 3D modeling, and financial projections - reducing investment risk, manpower, and time to market, boosting overall portfolio NOI.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 643 | 12.1.21
Franchise Law: Changing the lives of small businesses, featuring Robert Zarco
Recorded live from the offices of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A.
Robert Zarco, founding partner of Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski, & Brito, P.A., has built a reputation of success and changing lives of small businesses for over 35 years by passionately protecting the legal rights and interests of franchisees and other underdog commercial business clients nationwide and internationally. Zarco is known as a creative, solution-oriented negotiator, and aggressive Trial Lawyer, handling complex business transactions, disputes and litigation in Federal and State Courts nationwide, including arbitration and mediation. Zarco and his experienced team of attorneys provide the highest caliber of legal services, expertise, and professionalism in Business and Corporate Law in the areas of franchisor/franchisee, manufacturer/distributor, automobile, truck and equipment dealers’ disputes, as well as other disputes and litigation in commercial real estate and construction, intellectual property and trademark, and C-Level Employment issues.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com
Episode 642 | 11.24.21
Jim shares all that he has to be thankful for this year and invites his production & marketing team to offer their thoughts of gratitude as 2021 comes to a close.
Featuring Reagan Mendoza & Bekah Carlson / Carlson Integrated, LLC
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 641 | 11.17.21
It's Miami Book Fair season! Jim Fried is joined by Miami Book Fair author Ben Lapidus, musician and author of "New York and the International Sound of Latin Music, 1940-1990".
Additionally, Tim Becker, Director of Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center at the University of Florida is stopping by with a student to answer that burning question: Why a UF real estate degree?
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 640 | 11.10.21
MIAMI THROUGH THE EYES OF AUTHOR JAMES GRIPPANDOJames Grippando is a New York Times bestselling author of suspense and the winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. "Twenty" (HarperCollins2021) is his 29th novel. His books are enjoyed worldwide in 28 languages and his signature character, Jack Swyteck, is one of the most enduring characters in the legal thriller genre. James is a practicing attorney and teaches "The Law & Lawyers in Modern Literature" at the University of Miami School of Law. His first play, Watson, made its world premiere in 2019 in his hometown of Coral Gables, Florida.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 639 | 11.3.21
Why Everyone Should Want to be a Gator 🐊🌴
THE BOOMING FLORIDA ECONOMY WITH KC CONWAY
AND
CONNECTING AND WORKING WITH FAMILY OFFICES WITH WENDY CRAFT
Kiernan “KC” Conway, CCIM, CRE, MAI is the mind trust behind Red Shoe Economics, LLC, an independent economic forecasting and consulting firm furthering KC’s mission as The Red Shoe Economist by providing organic research initiatives, reporting and insights on the impact of Economics within the commercial real estate industry. A proud graduate of Emory University with more than 30 years’ experience as a lender, credit officer, appraiser, instructor, and economist; KC is recognized for accurately forecasting real estate trends and ever-changing influences on markets all across the United States. With credentials from the CCIM Institute, Counselors of Real Estate and the Appraisal Institute, KC currently serves as Chief Economist of the CCIM Institute and as an Independent Director for Monmouth REIT MNR. A gifted and prolific speaker KC has made more than 850 presentations to industry, regulatory and academic organizations in the last decade, and has been published in many national and regional newspapers and journals with frequent contributions to radio and television programming.
Wendy Craft serves as Chief of Staff for Fulcrum Equities, LLC, a single family office that invests in real estate and operating companies. The office handles the holdings of its principal, Kent M. Swig, and his real estate family and also co-invests with other family offices on a variety of investments around the world.
Ms. Craft is a member of many family office associations. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for Family Office Exchange. She is also a committee member for the NYSSCPA Family Office Committee in New York and serves on the Steering Committee for the NYU Sterns Family Office Council. She is a frequent speaker on family office topics including family office/family operating companies and their synergies
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 638 | 10.27.21
Work-Life Balance: Fun with Kids and Building your Company Culture
With
Teresa Ging- Founder, Sugar Bliss
With a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Chicago in Economics and Statistics and a career in finance at various Wall Street firms, Sugar Bliss owner Teresa Ging left finance to attend Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie program in Paris. When she returned to Chicago she set out to pursue a dream to open the first cupcake boutique in downtown Chicago. In October 2007, Ging launched the catering and delivery side of the business with 20+ flavors in the Sugar Bliss cupcake collection and in January 2009 opened the first Sugar Bliss retail location. Since then Sugar Bliss has expanded their product offerings to variety of baked goods, including cake pops, French macarons, cookies, brownies, morning pastries, and more. Sugar Bliss has been providing sweets in the Downtown Loop since 2009 and is currently located at 122 S Wabash Avenue.
And
Bekah Carlson- Founder & CEO, Carlson Integrated
Rebekah Carlson founded Carlson Integrated in 2017 after 14 years in-house at a commercial real estate investment firm, where she was the director of marketing and business development. CI’s team consists of seven marketing mavens in a full-service marketing practice, providing clients with ongoing digital marketing or one-off projects.
Carlson Integrated specifically works with small to mid-sized companies throughout the country to elevate their firms’ presence through the development of meaningful content, compelling graphics, and key messaging strategy – often in the digital marketing space.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 637 | 10.20.21
Fried on Business: The Office Market in Miami
The Office Market In Miami: Relocations, Reopenings and Reentry in the Post-Covid Environment.
With
Charles Foschini, Senior Managing Director, Florida Co-Leader, Berkadia
Brian Gale ,Vice Chairman, Cushman & Wakefield of Florida
Ken Morris, SIOR, RPA, President, Morris Southeast Group
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 636 | 10.13.21
Fried on Business: The Strong Case For Debate
The Miami-Dade Urban Debate League Featuring:
Cydney Edwards | Corey Gray | Cliff Schulman
And Introducing American High School Team Captain Aliyah Salce
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 635 | 10.6.21
Fried on Business: Fried on Weed Florida Cannabis Update
CANABIS IN FLORIDA:
- The Process for Granting Licenses
- Application Opportunities for the Public
- How Top National Brands are Making Their Way into Florida
With
Manny Johnson
Co-Founder, CEO and President
OrganiCann Group, Inc.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 634 | 9.29.21
Solving Food Insecurity: Hunger Relief, Disaster Relief and the Social Determinants of Health With Missy Hunter
Plus
Jim's Insight From Bisnow's State Of The Market Event in Miami
About Our GuestMissy Hunter is the VP, Marketing at Umoja Supply Chain Solutions. Missy joined Umoja in 2021 and applies her expertise in logistics, global sales, hunger relief, healthcare, government and manufacturing industries to design and drive strategy for corporate leadership and business growth.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 633 | 9.22.21
Family Office Update
Thomas Handler of Handler Thayer, LLP discusses year end tax planning issues plus other ideas for high net worth investors & family offices for year-end 2021. He also discusses building a business that spans generations and remains successful.
About Our Guest
*Thomas Handler is an advanced planning attorney focused on the analysis and structuring of sophisticated estate plans and family offices, and handling taxation and business planning issues for business owners, executives, professional athletes, celebrities and family offices. He has extensive experience in the analysis, design and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial and estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance and advanced tax planning strategies. Mr. Handler is a managing partner in Handler Thayer, LLP, where he chairs the firm’s Advanced Planning & Family Office Practice Group.
Mr. Handler has been named one of the Top 15 Wealth Planners and one of the Top 100 Attorneys in the United States. He has also been named to Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World and Global Leading Lawyers. Illinois Leading Lawyers named Mr. Handler one of the Top Lawyers in the areas of Closely and Privately Held Business Law and Trust, Will and Estate Planning Law. He received the Family Wealth Alliance Leadership Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2017 and the Private Asset Management Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021. He was named 2017 Private Client Lawyer of the Year and in 2016 won the Excellence in Estate Planning Award. In 2015, he was named International Wealth Planner of the Year and Wealth Planning Gamechanger Lawyer of the Year in addition to receiving the Michael J. Brink Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership and Service.*
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 631 | 9.1.21
Stretch Your Imagination: The Real Estate Market Of The Future And Artificial Intelligence With Olivia Ramos
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, artificial intelligence software, unlocking the development potential of any property. Singularity University graduate, a participant in the DARPA Innovation House, holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Columbia University and a second master's degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Miami.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 630 | 8.25.21
The Economics Of Medical Marijuana: Forming And Building A Business In Florida with Manny Johnson
Florida is about to award a number of new medical marijuana licenses.
-What are the ins and outs of applying for a license?
-What are the economics behind it?
-Why is Florida THE place to have a license?
Plus
Multi-Family, Hotel and Resort Lending Creative Capital Takes Center Stage
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 629 | 8.18.21
BACK TO THE BASICS: THE THREE "Rs" OF REAL ESTATE with KC Conway
RESEARCHING
RATES
'R'ITHMETIC
About Our Guest
KC Conway, MAI, CRECommercial Real Estate Economist and Futurist
Chief Economist of the CCIM Institute
Red Shoe EconomicsKiernan “KC” Conway, CCIM, CRE, MAI is the mind trust behind Red Shoe Economics, LLC, an independent economic forecasting and consulting firm furthering KC’s mission as The Red Shoe Economist by providing organic research initiatives, reporting and insights on the impact of Economics within the commercial real estate industry. A proud graduate of Emory University with more than 30 years’ experience as a lender, credit officer, appraiser, instructor, and economist; KC is recognized for accurately forecasting real estate trends and ever-changing influences on markets all across the United States. With credentials from the CCIM Institute, Counselors of Real Estate and the Appraisal Institute, KC currently serves as Chief Economist of the CCIM Institute and as an Independent Director for Monmouth REIT MNR. A gifted and prolific speaker KC has made more than 850 presentations to industry, regulatory and academic organizations in the last decade, and has been published in many national and regional newspapers and journals with frequent contributions to radio and television programming.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 628 | 8.11.21
Olivia Ramos and Jim Fried Look Into the Future
Artificial Intelligence expert Olivia Ramos (Deepblocks) talks about how the internet of things - #iot - will impact the future of real estate investment. How will using tokens and blockchain change the industry?
About Our Guest:
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, artificial intelligence software, unlocking the development potential of any property. Singularity University graduate, a participant in the DARPA Innovation House, holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Columbia University and a second master's degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Miami.
About Deepblocks:
De-Risking Real Estate Development: Deepblocks integrates data layers with querying functionalities, automated 3D modeling, and financial projections - reducing investment risk, manpower, and time to market, boosting overall portfolio NOI.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 627 | 8.4.21
Using Video to Take Your Brand to the Next Level with Reagan Mendoza
Perception, Reality and Authenticity
Best Practice and Tips
Behind The Scenes of Fried On Business
About Our Guest:
Reagan Mendoza
OWNER/PRODUCER
RM Media, LLC
As an accomplished, multi-disciplined producer, audio engineer and on-air talent, Reagan has extensive experience in broadcast production and media arts.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 626 | 7.28.21
Personal Branding: Your Ability To Impact Your Business with Bekah Carlson
The Benefits
The Opportunities
And The Process To Get Where You Want To Go
Rebekah Carlson founded Carlson Integrated in 2017 after 14 years in-house at a commercial real estate investment firm, where she was the director of marketing and business development. CI’s team consists of eleven marketing mavens in a full-service marketing practice, providing clients with ongoing digital marketing or one-off projects.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 625 | 7.21.21
Building Strong Minds & Strong Cities
Mental Health and Mindset with Nationally Renowned Psychiatrist and Author Dr. Norman Rosenthal
Repositioning Deteriorating Buildings and the Renewed Push for Multi-Family and Residential Development with Jim Fried
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 624 | 7.14.21
Persistence & Marketing Your Personal Brand
Persistence and Understanding, Marketing and Positive Energy with Bekah Carlson
Making a Difference in Residential Real Estate with Ed Cairo
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 623 | 7.7.21
Cars of the Present & the Future and Warren Henry in the Community.
Self driving cars? When will they really make a dent? Hydrogen or electric vehicles? How about air taxis and other means that we can’t even conceive of right now?
Larry Zinn of Warren Henry Auto Group gives an auto industry update and lets listeners in on the bold strides Warren Henry is making to serve consumers, customers, and their communities.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 622 | 6.31.21
Jim interviews Olivia Ramos, CEO of Deepblocks, on how technology is changing real estate. Welcome to the industry of the future.
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, artificial intelligence software, unlocking the development potential of any property. Singularity University graduate, a participant in the DARPA Innovation House, holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Columbia University and a second master's degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Miami.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 621 | 6.23.21
Urban Evolution Done Right - The UnderlineLIVE from Miami's Underline Soundstage
Jim is joined by good friend Meg Daly to talk about the positive things that are happening in urban Miami. Too often we see the bad results of the gentrification and urbanization of our urban core.
Meg's experience walking underneath the Metrorail tracks in 2013 became the catalyst for one of the most transformational community development stories in Miami recent history: the creation of The Underline. There have been fewer changes more exciting to urban Miami than The Underline.
It links our neighborhoods together.
It brings people together.
It provides recreation and education.
It helps us live better lives.
Hear their discussion and more on this week's episode!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 620 | 6.16.21
State of the Market
Too much info for just one episode! Jim is back with more commercial & residential real estate insights.
More Silver Knight Award Winners
Plus, more Silver Knight Award Winners
Through his nonprofit FoodEASE, Henry Hurowitz, has led a team of 25 volunteers to collect food, from hotels, grocers and restaurants and distribute it to organizations that serve the needy.
Tali Finger investigated repetitive behaviors across four neuro-developmental disorders, helping researchers better understand the mechanisms behind Rett Syndrome, Autism, Tourette’s Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 619 | 6.9.21
State of the Market
Jim Fried gives his views on recovery and the way forward in Commercial Real Estate. It's a special State of the Market review that you don't want to miss!
More Silver Knight Award Winners
Plus, more Silver Knight Award Winners, Alex Hernández of Broward’s Coral Glades High School and Nicholas Quintana, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 618 | 6.2.21
After his mom was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Juan Tejera of Jesuit Preparatory School used social media to promote the story of his mom and organized a bone marrow registration drive at his school’s annual spring carnival. The result: 100 people signed up to be potential donors.
Vocational Technical Silver Knight winner Leandra Hall of Mast Academy partnered with CodeFeverMiami and BotsForAll to launch afrotechie.org, to provide free online resources for creating and running efficient STEM programs.
Plus Manny Johnson with hemp safety and the importance of selecting reputable products.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 617 | 5.26.21
Fried on Business: KC Conway Presents On Adaptive Re-Use
Jim welcomes back Red Shoe Economist KC Conway, immediately after his presentation to the Miami Realtors, on his way to the airport, for a lively discussion on redevelopment and adaptive re-use trends.
Plus Charles Foschini, the Senior Managing Director, Florida Co-Leader at Berkadia will weigh in.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 616 | 5.19.21
Last year at this time, predictions were rampant that foreclosures would be readily available by this time. Not only did that not happen, 1000 people per day are coming to Miami looking for homes. On today's episode, Jim and top industry experts discuss who's coming to Miami, what they're finding, and what current Miami residents are doing when they need a house? Featuring:
Mirielle Enlow - KW Miami Beach
Don & Jennifer Ginsburg – FREEBIRD Real Estate
Scott & Belinda Sime - Sime Realty Corporation
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 615 | 5.12.21
Fried on Business: Family Office Tax Update & Residential Real Estate - What can you expect as we return to a post-pandemic world, featuring long-time friend of the show, Tom Handler of Handler & Thayer, LLC.
Plus Mindy Cassel stops by to discuss charitable giving & the Children's Bereavement Center. If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one and needs counseling, contact the Children's Bereavement Center today. 888-988-5438
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 614 | 5.5.21
CYBER SECURITY WAR STORIES, AWARENESS, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR EVERYDAY BUSINESS
Welcome back Dr. Darren Hayes for part II of our cyber security discussion. Topics include dangers in your day to day applications and how cell phones are evolving security risks.
(CLICK HERE for the March 3, 2021 episode where we began the conversation)
Darren Hayes is a leading expert in the field of digital forensics and cyber security. He is the Director of Digital Forensics and an Associate Professor at Pace University, New York. He is listed as one of the Top 10 Computer Forensics Professors, by Forensics Colleges.
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, a new technology using artificial intelligence to unlock the development potential of any property.
Andreas Senie (Founder & CEO of CRE Collaborative) has over 15 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 613 | 4.21.21
Perhaps the hottest real estate market in the world is the Miami industrial real estate market. On this episode, we invite a group of experts to discuss what's happening in this exciting segment of the market. We'll hear insights from:
KC Conway
Director of Research & Engagement, University of Alabama
Chief Economist, CCIM Institute
Malcolm Butters
President
Butters Group
Audley Bosch
Managing Director
JLL
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 613 | 4.21.21
VERTICAL INTEGRATION of CROPS + PRODUCTS, all with the mindset of SUSTAINABILITY with Manny Johnson
- Hemp Farm Update
- Florida THC caps
- Other cannabis concepts
- The future of the hemp industry in Florida
Jim and Manny will discuss the current status of the hemp industry in Florida and some of their ideas for the hemp business, as well as the current debate in Florida on THC caps. The products they will be making will be produced by organic farming - it's all about sustainability!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 612 | 4.14.21
The Evolution Of Real Estate MarketingWe are joined by Joseph Cuomo of Ten-X. We talk about the evolution of property marketing in commercial real estate.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 612 | 4.14.21
The Evolution Of Real Estate MarketingWe are joined by Joseph Cuomo of Ten-X. We talk about the evolution of property marketing in commercial real estate.
We also have Henry Pino discussing his new sustainable system #Ecopod for dispensing home cleaning products and other items in refillable containers.
And will also be highlighting the O, Miami Poetry Festival with P. Scott Cunningham.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 611 | 4.7.21
Fried on Tech: Maximize the Value of Your Properties
How COVID-19 & Technology Are Driving Changes In Land Use, Planning And Zoning
Join host Jim Fried with Andreas Senie and special guest Saul Klein as they dig into maximizing the value of your properties. Learn how technology is accelerating your ability to access new revenue streams from your static assets, ie: mineral rights, AirBNB and more.
Also joining this episode is AI expert Olivia Ramos. Together they drill down on real time changes in use and zoning.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 610 | 3.31.21
TAX POLICY AND INVESTMENT TRENDS IMPACTING THE FAMILY OFFICE MARKET
High net worth investors are flush with cash and looking for real estate deals. What are their goals and objectives?
PLUS
WHAT IS THE MARKET FOR REAL ESTATE FINANCING?
Jim shares what can - and cannot - get done today in Residential and Commercial lending
About Our Guest:
Suzanne DeWitt is the founder and managing partner of DEWITT PLLC, with over 21 years of experience in international tax and private wealth planning.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 609 | 3.24.21
What's Up With Retail?
Retail real estate continues its rapid evolution as we enter the post-COVID era. Join our host, Jim Fried, and top retail experts to discuss what's going on today and what we can expect in the long-term in the retail real estate sector.
Our Guests:
KC Conway | Red Shoe Economics
Charles Foschini | Berkadia
Lori Schneider | Marcus & Millichap
Russell Bornstein | Colliers
Beth Azor | Azor Advisory Services
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 608 | 3.17.21
MORTGAGES WITH JIM FRIED AND ED CAIRO
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we've been helping people get conforming and jumbo loans - and historically low rates are still available
PLUS...
FLORIDA HEALTHCARE
and the
O, MIAMI POETRY FESTIVAL
-Healthcare with Ray Berry, Founder & CEO of Health Business Solutions, LLC
-Residential mortgages with Ed Cairo, President of American Home Finance Group, Inc.
-O, Miami Poetry Festival with Executive Director P. Scott Cunningham
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 607 | 3.10.21
IT'S NOT JUST A HEMP FARM: Vertical integrationof crops and products, all with the mindset of SUSTAINABILITY
Jim and Manny Johnson discuss:
Florida's new hemp laws
The impact on Florida's farmers
How Manny and Jim plan on building a hemp farm and extraction plant
How Manny and Jim plan to distribute their products
The future of the hemp industry in Florida
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Fried on Tech: Cyber Security War Stories & Best Practices For Mobile Devices
Host Jim Fried& monthly co-hosts Andreas Senie and AI Expert Olivia Ramos welcome Dr. Darren Hayes, who will discuss the latest in cyber security. Topics include dangers in your day to day applications and how cell phones are evolving security risks.
About Our Guests:
Darren Hayes is a leading expert in the field of digital forensics and cyber security. He is the Director of Digital Forensics and an Associate Professor at Pace University, New York. He is listed as one of the Top 10 Computer Forensics Professors, by Forensics Colleges. He has developed a computer forensics program at Pace, including a computer forensics research laboratory at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.
Dr. Hayes is founder and CEO of CODE DETECTIVES LLC. As a forensics examiner, he has worked on numerous cases involving digital evidence in both civil and criminal investigations. He has also been declared as an expert witness in US federal court. Hayes frequently appears on television, including Bloomberg, MSNBC, The Street, Fox 5 News and been quoted by CNN, The Guardian (UK), The Times (UK), Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, MarketWatch, CNBC, ABC News, Forensic Magazine, SC Magazine, PC Magazine, USA Today, Washington Post, New York Post, Daily News and Wired News to name but a few.
Andreas Senie (Founder & CEO of CRE Collaborative) has over 15 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry. Andreas has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps.
Olivia Ramos is the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, a new technology using artificial intelligence to unlock the development potential of any property. She is a graduate of all three Singularity University programs, GSP, Incubator, and Accelerator, and participant in the 2012 DARPA Innovation House. Olivia holds a Master's of Architecture from Columbia University and a Master's of Real Estate Development from the University of Miami.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate
Episode 605 | 2.17.21
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, IT IS LEGAL TO GROW HEMP IN FLORIDA.WHAT IT TAKES FOR FLORIDA TO LEAD THE WAY
First grows planted and harvested legally by license-holders
The Farm and nutraceuticals
Putting together hemp-related businesses
The future of the hemp industry
Jim invites Manny JohnsonandDr. David Blyweissto give exciting updates on the hemp farm and the growing industry in Florida. Tune in for important insights!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 604 | 2.17.21
The office market...
What's the truth, what's the fiction, and what's coming.
The national scene has tremendous impact on the local Miami market as we see a northern invasion. What does it all mean for the office space market?
This is a must-listen for our friends in Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, New York and other markets that are targeting relocation to Miami.
Our guests include: KC Conway, of Red Shoe Economics- CCIM Institute Chief Economist, Brian Gale- Vice Chairman of Cushman & Wakefield of Florida, Ken Morris- President at Morris Southeast Group and Robert Orban- Principal, South Florida at Cresa.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 603 | 2.10.21
Florida's newest jobs machine - HEMP
Manny Johnson, David Blyweiss, MD & Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA are on the show this week to talk all about the Florida hemp industry PLUS Jim's big news on setting the gold standard in the hemp industry in the weeks and months to come.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 602 | 2.3.21
What’s happening to the real estate industry as distribution of data grows exponentially? How will it affect your ability to do transactions? We're answering all your questions on this month's tech show. Co-hosted by Andreas Senie/featuring Saul Klein.
Saul Klein is the father of technology and Internet adoption in the residential real estate industry and is generally recognized within the industry, as a technology pioneer and its first Internet evangelist.
He was the creator of one the first online real estate communities, RealTalk, first developed for the National Association of REALTORS in 1995, and still an active Community. He was an original member of the first REALTOR.com Team, where he was a driving force in the migration of listings from the MLS Book to the Internet...from "Atoms to Bits."
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 601 | 1.27.21
Why is 2021 the Year of Yogi?
…Yogi Berra, that is.
Executive Director Sandy Skelaney joins us to talk about Mindful Kids Miami's newest research study, their ongoing programming, and the ways they are and the work they are doing to keep educators and families safe and happy.
And, CCIM Chief Economist KC Conway returns to the show to share his newest research - and what it means for the real estate industry in 2021.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 600 | 1.20.21
Thanks to all our listeners for keeping us South Florida's longest running business talk show! We're thrilled to celebrate our 600th episode with you all.
OUR FIRST GUEST EVER
Jim is joined by his first guest ever, Richard Swerdlow, to talk about his new push into bulk condo sales.
DIVERSITY IN REAL ESTATE
John Crossman also joins the show to talk about John's efforts to bring increased minority participation to the real estate industry.
FRIED FLASHBACKS
Jim and longtime guest Adam Lipkin discuss some of Jim's favorite moments from past shows. They also take some time to dig into the world of digital networking, what's new, how to implement it and how to thrive in the unique time we live in.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD: BUSINESS WITH AN IMPACT
Sean O'Hanlon has been called 'Bioneer' and described as "One of the most influential voices in BioEconomy". He first became interested in agricultural, environmental, health, economic, food, water, and energy security issues after surviving Hurricane Mitch in 1998. He has been operating at the nexus of energy, agriculture, and water ever since.
Manny Johnson is passionate about projects that bring attention to problems we all face as world citizens and doing his best to leave the world a little better than when he arrived.
Join Jim and his guests as they dive into the unique business dynamics of the cannabis industry, what are best practices for sustainable growth and how Florida could come to see hemp replace citrus as its #1 cash crop.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 598 | 1.6.21
USING TECHNOLOGY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS
Working together to build our online presence and expand our networks takes intentionality. New business doesn't arrive by luck - go behind the scenes and learn how you can implement methods that work! We're joined by our monthly Fried on Tech cohosts, CRE Tech Master Andreas Senie and AI Expert Olivia Ramos.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Jim Fried is joined by Bruce Turkel to discuss adapting to the challenges of 2020 and the changes they had to make along the way. Jim and Bruce share their exciting plans for 2021 to build their brands, improve their lives and position themselves for great futures.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY, JIM FRIED 🥂
Friends and family from all across the country join us on this very special episode to Toast the Host. Jim loves to put positive energy and good vibes into the world, and for his 60th birthday, we've invited guests to share their favorite memories of Jim and return all that good energy right back to him. Hear from:
Bekah Carlson
KC Conway
Nikki Fried
Lolly Green
Manny Johnson
Adam Lipkin
David Perlmutter
Andreas Senie
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Jim Fried is joined by top experts in Real Estate, Logistics, Taxes and Economics join me to take a look at the post-covid US economy.
Hear from:
KC Conway MAI, CRE, CCIM
Tom Handler, Handler Thayer, LLP
Charles Foschini, Berkadia
Nick Banks, Avison Young
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
If you're curious about the implications of hemp coming to Florida, don't miss this episode! Jim Fried invites three hemp & cannabis experts to discuss, the health and wellness benefits of the increased availability of cannabis, research and development & new innovations in cannabis, the social and political impact of the growing industry, how it all will impact jobs and SO much more.
Hear from experts Manny Johnson, Derek Thomas and Dr. Michelle Weiner as they share their knowledge with Jim on this very informative and interesting episode!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
On this week's episode, Jim invites Andreas Senie and Reagan Mendoza to talk all about entrepreneurship & how business owners can best leverage social media. Jim talks all about how he uses CRE Collaborative Inc to build his social media network and make more deals.
CRECo.ai is a 2.0 Technology Market Network. CRECo.ai is connecting the Commercial Real Estate through one simple to use platform. The CRE Collaborative portal enables quick access to all relevant industry data, technology, and real estate networks saving real estate professionals time and money related to their use of technology. CRECO is doing for Commercial Real Estate what Kayak and Expedia have done for travel. CRE Collaborative goes further, not only making the information available but also combining and connecting the disparate technologies and data available onto one easy to navigate platform. Additionally, CRECO provides business technology advisors to ensure that real estate professionals have the best possible "toolbox" of technology at their fingertips.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Episode 592 | 11.25.20
Introducing our FIRST EVER behind the scenes of Fried on Business!
Ever wondered how we make it happen? Reagan Mendoza and Bekah Carlson join Jim to talk about the video, social media, website, and show production that make the Fried on Business show a success.
Adam Lipkin also stops by the show to share his insights on LinkedIn and gives Jim some advice for continuing his success reaching out on the platform, as well as increasing his reach.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Real Estate Trends in Downtown Boca RatonExperienced developer Ignacio Diaz shares his experience, now on his second tower (in pre-construction phase) in Boca. Their transition to virtual sales and incorporation of social distancing amenities has been integral to their success... especially since so many buyers are from out of state.
The Residential Mortgage Market
With all the attention dedicated to the residential real estate market, we all understand that no transaction can occur without financing. Ed Cairo helps people close easily and with great positive energy, and on this week's episode, he gives an update on exactly what he's seeing in the market and what buyers should expect.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Fried on Business welcomes back Larry Zinn, who joins us to talk about the new showroom at Warren Henry Automotive in Miami and what we can look forward to seeing in the New Year in the auto industry.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Joining Jim and co-hostsAndreas Senie, Olivia Ramos, andBekah Carlson for this month's FriedonTech / FriedonBusiness Technology segment is special guest Realtor Emeritus CFP, and father of technology and internet adoption in residential real estate Saul Klein to highlight the paradigm shifts in residential real estate, Zillow becoming a broker, and what real estate professionals can do now to be of the greatest value to their clients.
Also joining our hosts is Miami Association of Realtor's Commercial Board President Jennifer Wollmann to talk about how the Miami Association is driving technology-enablement for their members, to discuss what is happening in Miami Markets and how to gain a competitive advantage.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
READY FOR A GOOD HALLOWEEN SCARE? HINT: IT'S NOT THE HOLIDAY, IT'S THE FEDThis week, our good friend KC Conway (Chief Economist for CCIM Institute) has been speaking at CoreNet Global's North American Virtual Summit.
What is the three-year forecast of COVID-19’s impact on commercial real estate in the U.S.?
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Eight days each November, hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival, Miami Book Fair. And when that's over, we keep it going, month in, month out.
Jim Fried welcomes three outstanding authors to Fried on Business this month to share their unique stories with viewers. Check out this interview with Grace Elizabeth Hale, author of Cool Town.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Eight days each November, hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival, Miami Book Fair. And when that's over, we keep it going, month in, month out.
Jim Fried welcomes three outstanding authors to Fried on Business this month to share their unique stories with viewers. Join us at 12 pm EST to hear from:
Grace Elizabeth Hale, Cool Town
Chuck Flink, The Greenway Imperative
Michael FitzGerald, Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
5G with Julio Gonzalez & Mike D'OnofrioJulio joins us today to talk about building the future through 5G - and how real estate owners can benefit from the impending rapid expansion.
Insurance Law with Alan Garfinkel, Esq.Fried on Business welcomes back nationally-recognized attorney and insurance expert, Alan Garfinkel, to discuss the evolution of business /business interruption insurance coverage.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Cars and Jobs with Larry ZinnWe love catching up with Larry to hear about all of the great things going on at Warren Henry. He has a lot to say about great careers in the automotive industry and we can't wait to learn more!
Getting Your Message Out the RIGHT WayIt's our monthly tech show, and we've got all our experts here to discuss digital marketing. Join Jim, Andreas Senie, Olivia Ramos and Rebekah Carlson for communication tips to launch your business forward in our digital world.
World Mental Health Awareness Day is Saturday, October 10thPediatric Clinical Psychologist Dr. Connie Morrow joins us today talk about COVID-19's mental health impact on our community.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Jason Zarco and Esther Percal, Berkshire Hathaway EWM Realty
Today we are joined by the #1 Team in Miami Beach in a deep dive discussion on market trends and luxury real estate. Both lifelong residents with a passion for the community, Jason and Esther have a lot to share about what's new in Miami Beach.
Dan Lewkowicz, Commercial Net Lease Broker
Dan Lewkowicz is an investment sales broker who specializes in shopping centers, medical office buildings, industrial fulfillment centers, and automotive repair and parts stores. Of lesser known fact, Dan possesses industry leading knowledge on cannabis cultivation and its impact on the economy in general, and industrial commercial real estate specifically. An expert on Multi-Family and the current economic undercurrents facing this asset class in today’s #postcovid world.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Scott and Belinda Sime // Sime Realty Corporation
If you want to know what's going on in Coral Gables real estate, this is the show for you. Scott and Belinda are award-winning real estate brokers, passionate community advocates, and all-around market experts.
Bobby Chopra // Chopra Coaching
Coach and author of Starting Over: A Practical Guide For Reinventing Your Career In Midlife(available on Amazon), our good friend Bobby returns to Fried on Business to share how he applies decades of experience solving business and personnel issues in global corporations to his thriving executive coaching practice.
Jennifer Kovach // Florida State University's Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
Get back to class with Jennifer! From educating and supporting entrepreneurs to the impact of today's economy on global business, it's always great to get a taste of what the students are learning.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
First up, Jim welcomes Michael Feuerman and Lloyd Berger to discuss Broward County commercial real estate opportunities and the concept of receivership. What do these things mean for the upcoming market? We've got the info you need!
The heart of your message should always stay the same, but should your content change with the times? Jim hears from personal branding coach and longtime friend of the show, Bruce Turkel, on managing your brand identity in today’s dynamic marketplace.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
What’s going on in Gainesville Florida? What’s the impact of the University of Florida and the evolving pandemic? Nick Banks will share the impact of Covid on UF and the ripple effect on the University's home town.
The residential mortgage market is hot. Everybody is refinancing and buying new homes. Find out from Ed Cairo exactly what the trends are and what you need to know to close as soon as possible.
Next, Jim talks Rock ‘n’ Roll with one of the era’s iconic star photographers, Tom Zimberoff. During the 70's and 80's, Tommy’s camera captured some of the most famous people in the world. They'll discuss some of the behind-the-scenes insights that he has on icons such as Ronald and Nancy Regan, The Rolling Stones, Jimmie Hendrix and many more!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
I haven’t exchanged a business card in five months.
I used to meet 20 to 40+ new people a day at some events.
How do you build your network - your business in today’s world?Who do you want to reach? What do you want to tell them? Is your message something they want to hear? Does it motivate them to take action? How do you reach the right people with your message? Andreas Senie, Rebekah Carlson, Reagan Mendoza, Jonathan Stein and Jim discuss how to make it happen‼️
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
By the time you get the warning, it's often already too late...
Are you ready for the forewarned hurricane? Listen to the experts talk about things you need to do to prepare your commercial real estate for disaster. We've got returning guests and experts in their fields- Regan Marock, Alan Garfinkel, Phil Roy and Nelson Barbosa- ready to help. Hear what they have to say and be ready to take their advice. Stick around for our discussion on creative ways to get capital after that disaster strikes. Good preparation means you’ll have the best recovery possible.-----------------------
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
First, Jim speaks with Adam Ganuza about Knight New Work 2020, an open call to fund up to $500,000 to help Miami-area performing artists develop new ways to connect with audiences in a world upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Knight New Work 2020 is an open call that will select 15 to 20 artists or arts organizations to receive $10,000 each to help them develop groundbreaking works in the fields of dance, music and theater.
Our next guests, Scott and Belinda Sime, Owners of Sime Realty Corporation, know the value of customer service in the real estate industry, which is why Belinda was recently recognized for closing a $20M deal. Jim, Scott and Belinda talk about the state of the Miami market and its high-end properties, continuing open house showings, and their formula for success as a boutique firm in the community.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
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Kicking off the show is a very special guest. Kathie Klarreich of Exchange for Changeshares with Jim the challenges of the prison system to keep inmates safe during the pandemic. Jim & Kathie discuss the physical implications of not having adequate social distancing and the mental and emotional toll of being completely isolated from any outsiders for months.
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
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Kicking off the show is a very special guest. Kathie Klarreich of Exchange for Changeshares with Jim the challenges of the prison system to keep inmates safe during the pandemic. Jim & Kathie discuss the physical implications of not having adequate social distancing and the mental and emotional toll of being completely isolated from any outsiders for months.
Jim invites Charles Foschini, Senior Managing Director-Florida and Co-Leader of Berkadia in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL, back to the studio to discuss capital markets. The last time Charles was on the show, the world had never heard of COVID-19. How have things changed since then? Don't miss this segment!
Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com.
Click Here to download media kit.
From the property level to the global economy, technology to transactions
Andreas & Jim host special guests to discuss what you can be doing today in your day to today real estate business to build and close more real estate transactions with ProspectNow's Elizabeth Aghassi. Joining us second half of the show is David Perlmutter of QuantumListinggives insider insights on expanding your CRE reach.
Empty Stadiums: A New Challenge in Wealth ManagementJeffrey A. Glusman & Austin Murphy of Level Four Sports & Entertainment are back to share with us COVID's impact on the professional sports industry. With its unique challenges in each sport, Glusman & Murphy will share what they're seeing in pro athlete wealth management and what lies ahead as professional sports are s l o w l yreintroduced into our new normal.
Miami Real Estate STILL Open For BusinessAs reopenings begin, it’s crucial to look toward the future and analyze how this has affected, and will continue to affect, sales efforts and the residential real estate market in Miami. Alicia Cervera Lamadrid with join us to talk virtual sales and how Natiivo Miami has continued to experience sales success during this time as Downtown Miami continues to evolve as a flourishing hub.
Manny Johnson, our familiar friend, is now the VP of Marketing & Sales at VIZ Wellness Supply, Inc. They have been a world leader for over 14 years in the design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). We will talk all things PPE as we catch up with Manny.
Joining Jim Fried are Andreas Senie and Rebekah Carlson, Founder of Carlson Integrated. A surprise guest will be joining us to to bring his own perspective to the conversation.
Jim Fried welcomes students that deserve special recognition on this feel good episode! The Silver Knight Awards is the most prestigious community service scholarship offered in South Florida. Competitors must initiate and execute a project benefitting the community, their GPA must be stellar, and after graduating, underclassmen typically continue the work that they have initiated.
Jim will hear stories of three Silver Knight students, Owen Reynolds, Nina Paneque, and Kevin Amézaga, dedicated to serving the community while maintaining academic excellence.
Then, FREEBIRD Real Estate lands in the studio to give a bird's eye view of the momentum the Fort Lauderdale market is seeing. Join us to hear from FREEBIRD founders Don & Jennifer Ginsburg on how their lifestyle approach to real estate has helped them close countless deals in the Fort Lauderdale area- in other words, "HOW you live should lead to WHERE you live!"
Jim Fried welcomes Bill Talbert of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureauto discuss a hot topic - the reopening of greater Miami & Miami beaches. What are the implications for citizens, businesses & South Florida? Hear what the experts have to say.
Jim will hear from Pesonal Injury Attorney Glen Lerner of Lerner & Roweall about business interruption insurance. If COVID-19 has caused you to reduce or close your business, your losses may be covered by your current policy. Tune in to find out.
You've probably heard about hormone therapy in certain contexts but may not realize its extensive applications. Mike Bertonatti, Clinical Director of the Medical Health Institute, clarifies misconceptions about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and how YOU could benefit from their holistic services.
Jim Friedhosts residential real estate experts Jared Ringel to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on Downtown Miami.
Then Jim welcomes sports & entertainment specialists Jeffrey A. Glusman practice director of Level Four Advisor Services and one of the Level Four wealth advisors longtime MLB player Scott Proctor to get their insights on the impact of Covid-19 on major league baseball players.
What is happening to Commercial Real Estate networking, technology adoption, use of marketing/social media, & what moves are being made by industry leaders to close transactions.
Joining our hosts Jim Fried and Andreas Senie are Mark Kalkwarf, Founder and CO=President at ATypical along with Skye Revell COO of ATypical to discuss marketing and social ini today's new world. Also joining us is Jonathan Stein, President, Inland Real Estate Brokerage to discuss the moves being made by one of the countries best integrated real estate companies.
Jim welcomes two of his favorite experts Nikki Fried and Dr. Michelle Weiner to talk about the Hemp Industry and all things Cannabis in Florida.
Then Jim chats Residential Mortgages and refinancing options.
Jim Fried discusses what he sees in the residential mortgage and commercial mortgage industries - new trends and ideas are emerging.
Jim also talks with Adam Lipkin, the C-PACE GUY, share how to get high-leverage non-recourse construction financing using C-PACE during the pandemic. Adam Lipkin, is the Executive Director for Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate in Miami, FL, a Hannon Armstrong partner (NYSE: HASI).
Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate is a direct capital provider of Commercial PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy). which is an innovative financing structure that allows commercial property owners to repay investments for building upgrades and new construction using a tax assessment. PACE can reduce and replace expensive mezzanine debt or equity with long-term non-recourse fixed rate financing as low as 6% with flexible prepay.
Are you still looking for construction financing?
With many go to banks and lenders on the sidelines or not lending as they were pre-COVID, you need to find creative solutions to get financing.
Jim welcomes back KC Conway to talk about all sectors - all regions - new ideas and old will be covered in this wide ranging and fast paced discussion With one of real estate’s top thought leaders.
KC Conway, MAI, CRE, Director of Research and Corporate Engagement at University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Commerce, has more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience. Conway is one of the nation’s premier experts on the real estate market. He is also the Chief Economist for CCIM Institute and a whole bunch of fun!
Around the world and back again the changes in Real Estate Business & Technology in our COVID-19 World
Jim and co-host Andreas Senie welcome Logan Nagel, a professional in Proptech and Media with Propmodo, James Dearsley, Co-Founder of Unissu, a global proptech aggregator and media expert, and returning is Saul Klein, community leader and technology innovator for the real estate industry as we talk about the new world of Commercial Real Estate. What is happening around the world and in your backyard with properties big and small.
Jim talks with thought leaders in law and accounting to find out how to get you the recovery help you need. Also, how family offices are positioning themselves to capitalize on opportunities they see in the marketplace.
Jim also discusses how he can help almost anyone get rescue financing via a home loan - even no doc - really!
New Hemp Rules
Jim welcomes back both Manny Johnson of OrganiCann Group and Jeff Greene, co-founder of The Florida Hemp Council to talk about the Florida hemp industry and the Florida Hemp Plan that was recently approved.
We are all in the midst of a crisis that is impacting each of us in different ways. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Miranda Meadows will help listeners consider the impact of a crisis on mental health and understand the ways in which we can care for ourselves in the midst of a crisis.
It's no surprise that many industries are taking a hit right now, and the lasting effects may be devastating for some. But what about the car industry? Larry Zinn of Warren Henry Auto Group will talk about the disruptions in the auto world due to COVID-19.
Jim welcomes back Alan Garfinkel of Garfinkel Law to share his expertise on business interruption insurance. Is now the time to file a claim? Do you even have a claim or qualify for coverage? Alan will inform listeners on the options to get them through this crisis.
We have shared before about Jordan Ogman's race against the clock to find a cure for his rare, fatal, neurodegenerative, Jewish Genetic Disease. Now we welcome his father, David, to the show to talk about how Jordan's disease is impacted by COVID-19 and the community's response to stay-at-home orders. The reality is, the extreme measures we're all taking to practice social distancing, wash our hands, and sanitize everything possible are just another day in the life of the immunocompromised. Hear more of Jordan's story today at noon.
Jim interviews Durée Ross, President of Durée & Company, on investing in cannabis, PR & marketing in the industry, benefits of CBD, cannabis news & trends and much more. Join the conversation live with Jim & Durée; ask your questions and hear from the experts
If you're finding yourself at a desk more than you ever have, this segment is for you! We talk with Andrew Sherman, Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami, about exercises you can do from your desk chair to keep you in the best possible shape while you work from home.
Episode 558: 4-1-20
Joining our hosts, Jim Fried, Andreas Senie and Olivia Ramos is Saul Klein, Grandfather of Technology Adoption in the Residential Real Estate Industry, foremost technology pioneer and the first Internet evangelist for Real Estate. Also joining us is John Reilly, who while working with Saul was part of the original team working within the National Association of Realtors responsible for the original “real estate information technology” known as “RIN” Real Estate Information Network later known as Realtor.com. Join us as we discuss the lessons learned, lessons lived, and what the future holds for commercial real estate and how to make sure you’re positioned to maximize your value in a digital world.
Join Jim and Rebekah Carlson for the second segment as they talk maintaining poise and recovery in the wake of the coronavirus. Jim’s been investigating Recovery and SBA loans. He will give an update on what is available, what will be available, and what you need to get started.
Episode 558: 4-1-20
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Joining our hosts, Jim Fried, Andreas Senie and Olivia Ramos is Saul Klein, Grandfather of Technology Adoption in the Residential Real Estate Industry, foremost technology pioneer and the first Internet evangelist for Real Estate. Also joining us is John Reilly, who while working with Saul was part of the original team working within the National Association of Realtors responsible for the original "real estate information technology" known as "RIN" Real Estate Information Network later known as Realtor.com. Join us as we discuss the lessons learned, lessons lived, and what the future holds for commercial real estate and how to make sure you're positioned to maximize your value in a digital world.
Join Jim and Rebekah Carlson for the second segment as they talk maintaining poise and recovery in the wake of the coronavirus. Jim's been investigating Recovery and SBA loans. He will give an update on what is available, what will be available, and what you need to get started.
Episode 557: 3-25-20
Jim Fried interviews four experts from three fields on how COVID-19 is impacting their business models and how people can & should adapt to these changes.
Fresh Food is a Right For Everybody
Our first guest, Art Friedrich, founder of Urban Oasis Project, is passionate about connecting the community with local farmers and ensuring that everyone has access to fresh, healthy produce grown locally and sustainably. Art discusses the importance of maintaining a supply of healthy produce at home, how SNAP benefits must be protected and expanded, and how you can get fresh produce delivered to your door in the Miami area NOW!
Credibility, Stability & Staying Connected During Uncertain Times
Two frequent contributors to the show, Andreas Senie and Bekah Carlson, discuss COVID-19 from a commercial real estate & marketing perspective. The bottom line is this: the more you prioritize becoming tech-enabled & staying connected NOW, the better you’ll be set up in the months to come when we inevitably see industries bounce back from this rough economic period. Hear their thoughts on some of the most important steps you should be taking right now.
Exclusions May Not Apply
Many businesses will be suffering a hit this quarter. What many of them may not know is that their insurance coverage may still be extended to their business, even if they’ve been told otherwise. Alan Garfinkel discusses how business owners can be empowered during this time to understand their coverage and recover any damages they may be entitled to.
Episode 557: 3-25-20
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Staying Connected in a COVID-19 World
Is Now the Time to File for Interruption Insurance? COVID-19's impact on residential real estate is only just beginning. Condominiums are already having to close off common areas due to infected residents. What's coming down the pipeline and how do you know when to take action? Alan Garfinkel of Garfinkel Association Law is here to weigh in.
Fresh Produce Delivery in Miami While authorities have assured us that supply chain is strong and there will be no food shortage (as long as people do not hoard), you may find yourself short on food during the week and not able to make another trip out. Our first guest, Art Friedrich, President of Urban Oasis Project, will share what the organization is doing during this time to help maintain a strong sense of community and how you can get fresh produce delivered to your home in the Miami area.
Stay Connected, Gain Market Share Join show host Jim Fried and special guests Andreas Senie and Bekah Carlson as they discuss how to use technology to help you get connected, stay connected, and service your clients through the COVID-19 transition taking place across every market. Now more then ever real estate professionals that are being of service to their clients deploying proper marketing, technology, and processes in commercial real estate will gain significant market share and become leaders through these unprecedented times.
We have to be asking:
What will be the lessons learned from the 2020 Coronavirus crisis?
Just like the S&L crisis brought us the Interest Reserve feature in a construction loan, and 9/11 resulted in taking off shoes at airports, will COVID-19 mean no more door handles for viruses to be transmitted? These are the "Look Up and Forward" questions the Red-Shoe Economist wants you to to be thinking about instead of the decline in your 401(k) statement after Q1. Join us as KC Conway shares his expertise on what can be learned in times of global crisis. KC is the head economist for Culverhouse Center for Real Estate at University of Alabama and head economist for CCIM. As an expert on supply chain, he'll also talk about impact to commercial real estate.
PLUS
If you've ever noticed a change in your social media or email engagement, it's probably not because people suddenly find your content boring and irrelevant. Jim invites in-house marketing expert Bekah Carlson to discuss staying on top of analytics & trends across different platforms and how to make social media, and communication in general, an asset to your business.
KC ConwayMAI, CRE ACRE - Alabama Center for Real Estate CCIM Chief Economist
Jim welcomes Neisen Kasden, Office Managing Partner of Akerman LLP. As a former mayor of Miami Beach, Neisen offers valuable perspective gentrification and the positive outcomes it can provide for a community.
"As a coach, I’m a practitioner, not a preacher…there’s a difference. My value to clients is embedded in the coaching process and the application of the five I’s: Integrity, Inquiry, Insights, Ideas and Inspiration."
In the second half of the show, Jim interviews Bobby Chopra, CEO of Chopra Coaching, Miami, to discuss best practices in personal evolution.
Episode 554: 3-4-20
Jim Fried interviews Gabriel Suarez, Founder of Natural Life Franchise Corporation. Jim learns about their business model, the stores currently in operation and other franchise opportunities available. Jim asks Gabriel the very pressing question about the product knowledge of typical employees of dispensaries and CBD specialty stores and how the employees of Natural Life stand out. Hear Gabriel’s answer to this as well as Natural Life’s commitment to quality, safety and compliance in this tremendous interview!
Episode 554: 3-4-20
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Joining our hosts Jim Fried and Andreas Senie this show is Linda Day Harrison, founder of theBrokerList, to talk about how to forge ahead in today's tech-enabled world, how brokers have evolved, and what it means to brokerage and commercial real estate industry.
In the second half of the show, Jim spoke with Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Executive Director of Venture Cafe Miami about the Knight Foundation's recent donation to their business. Venture Cafe's mission is to expand the diversity of high-growth businesses in Miami and engender a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem through Passport, a program that trains and connects founders in low-growth businesses with each other and with partners to enable these businesses to transition to higher-growth.
Jim also interviewed Gabe Suarez, Founder of Natural Life Franchise Corporation, about being the first retail to specialize in CBD and other holistic plants. Gabe is also one of the founding members of the Florida Hemp Council, who we recently had on the show. Hear his take on their franchise model & the cannabis community in Miami and beyond!
CBD, THC, Opportunities & Cautionary Tales
CBD - Opportunities and Cautionary Tales Misfits & Mutineers: eSports Legends
Fortnite, Counterstrike, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros... video games or large scale competition arenas? Jim chats with John Kracum, the Vice President of Misfits Gaming all about the business of eSports and how their teams compete for global notoriety in these and other games.
John Kracum is the President of the Florida Mayhem and the Florida Mutineers esports teams and a Vice President of Misfits Gaming Group, which is based in Boca Raton and manages teams in titles including Overwatch, Call of Duty, League of Legends, Fortnite, and Clash Royale. Before joining Misfits, John practiced corporate law at DLA Piper's Silicon Valley office. John holds a BA from Carleton College and a JD from Northwestern Law. He lives in Delray Beach with his wife and daughter.
ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW
We continue our conversation from last week around finding solutions to affordable housing with Anna Mirtha Jaime, COO of Continental Development Holding. Such a pressing issue demands tangible solutions, and Anna will talk about how CDH is taking steps toward making our community livable for everyone.
Entrepreneurs and pet lovers- this next one's for you! Jim sits down with Daniel Brener of Woof Gang Bakery to discuss this thriving business in Miami and nationwide. Listen for all the hairy details.
Imagine you're recovering from life-saving transplant surgery, adhering to a strict schedule of prescription medications and reaping the benefits of high quality CBD... until you discover your meds & CBD don't get along. Manny Johnson, cannabis expert with over 30 years in the industry, covers this and much more regarding CBD & drug interactions.
One Thousand Museum is the essence of unprecedented fusion of art, architecture, design, location and luxury pre-construction condos in downtown Miami.
Jim got a special tour of 1000 Museum from Brad Meltzer, president of Plaza Construction. He'll give insight into the cutting edge architecture of the building as well as discuss Miami construction and development marketplace. Take the tour along with Jim and learn about the incredible interior and the only residential helipad in Florida.
Fried on Tech features Jim Fried and Olivia Ramos for Episode 550. This week's topic of conversation is around using AI to find solutions to affordable housing.
OLIVIA RAMOS, DEEPBLOCKSOlivia Ramos is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Deepblocks, an artificial intelligence platform consolidating all the tools and processes needed to analyze any real estate project. She is a graduate of all three Singularity University startup programs, GSP, Incubator, and Accelerator, and was the only woman participant in the DARPA Innovation House program. Olivia holds a Master's of Architecture from Columbia University, a Master's of Real Estate Development from the University of Miami, a Bachelor's in Architecture from the University of Florida, and a degree from Design and Architecture Senior High.
Florida Hemp Council & Succeeding in Family Office
What's on the horizon for hemp in Florida
Jeff Greene of the Florida Hemp Council chats with Jim about where hemp has been and where it's going in Florida. Jeff shares the importance of research & regulation in the hemp industry, how affordability is changing with steady demand for hemp products, the benefits of hemp, and MUCH more. He also invites listeners to join the Florida Hemp Council here.
Jeff Greene, registered Lobbyist, political and business consultant in the cannabis industry and alternative fuels industry, is the Director of New Business for the Florida Hemp Council. He has extensive experience in Alternate Fuels/Consultation, Grant Authorship, Municipal Feasibility Studies, Small Business Support, Sales, Marketing, CNG, Vendor Identification/Interface, Government Contracts, Product Delivery, Facility Design and Construction, Revenue Enhancement, Residential/Commercial Mortgage Loans, Staff Management.
Who needs a family office?
Tom Handler brings his wealth of knowledge back to the show to share with Jim one of the common traits amongst successful family office clients. They begin their discussion with talk of athletes & wealth management and continue discussing asset protection and setting up a family office.
Thomas Handler is an advanced planning attorney focused on structuring estate plans, businesses and family offices, and handling taxation & risk management issues for business owners, executives, professional athletes and celebrities. He has extensive experience in the analysis, design and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial & estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance and advanced tax planning strategies. His experience includes estate contests, tax controversy, tax litigation, public accounting and corporate and foundation directorships.
He has authored numerous professional articles and lectured extensively both nationally and internationally at wealth industry, professional and family office educational conferences.
Finally, Jim gives a brief update on the show's platform.
Sustainable Hemp Farming in South Florida
We’re joined by Derek Thomas of Veritas Farms once again to hear an update on the cannabis industry in South Florida. Derek answers questions on purity and safety. He also discusses the farming practices that have allowed Veritas to be a pioneer in this growing industry.
Catch up with Jim Fried & Fried on Tech co-hosts Andreas Senie and Olivia Ramos. They’ll welcome guests Rebekah Carlson and David Perlmutter to talk about their resolutions as companies, lessons they learned in 2019, and how the industry is shifting or how their companies are adapting in order to make 2020 better for their respective industries.
Andreas has over 10 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry. Andreas has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps. Mr. Senie also has over a decade of experience in brick & mortar real estate development and brokerage, most notably the Senie’s are completing a $70 Million dollar mixed use project in Berlin, Massachusetts. Andreas also founded the first hybrid commercial real estate brokerage firm working within residential brokerage; EAC Properties at The Higgins Group; servicing the tristate with over 400 agents, 15 offices combined, providing landlord representation, tenant representation, and buyer representation.
Andreas holds a Masters Certification in Real Estate Development from Cornell University, studied Business Management at Fairfield University, & Property Management at Drexel University. He continues studies in real estate technology and practices.
What is happening in commercial real estate straight from the money that’s being invested into it
Jim Fried and co-host Andreas Senie are joined this week by special guests; National Association of Realtor’s own Real Estate Technology Accelerator Executive Director Bob Gillespie to discuss all the capital being invested in the commercial real estate tech space and what the National Association of Realtors are looking for. Also joining us for the for FriedonTech is respected Wall Street investment Banker for 4+ decades, and long time CRETech insider, Bradford Harries.
Economic Update with KC Conway
Jim Fried talks to KC Conway, MAI, CRE, Director of Research and Corporate Engagement at University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Commerce. Jim and KC discuss the state of Florida’s economy, his take on different property segments, adaptive reuse and economic trends. KC also shares an interesting strategy used by community colleges to train young people with relevant tech skills, resulting in recreation of the middle class.
KC Conway, MAI, CRE, Director of Research and Corporate Engagement at University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Commerce. With more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience, Conway is one of the nation’s premier experts on the real estate market. He is also the Chief Economist for CCIM Institute and a whole bunch of fun!
Giving Thanks
Jim takes a moment to reflect on all that he is thankful for this holiday season.
Continuing the Conversation with Veritas Farms
Jim Fried welcomes back Derek Thomas of Veritas Farms, to give an update on the CBD market in South Florida. He’ll discuss the importance of being educated on finding the purest products in a widely unregulated industry.
Affordable Housing Update
Jim gives an update on the affordable housing market in South Dade.
Episode 540: 11-06-19
Election Results, Stories, & Learnings
Jim Fried discusses the results of the Miami City Commissioner’s Election. He shares stories from the campaign trail and the learnings he acquired along the journey. He talks about his desire to see change take place and his commitment to continue to fight for the people of Miami, for the neighborhoods and their needs, and for the projects and ideas that will make Miami better.
What is next for Jim? Jim is going to continue sharing his expertise and passion via the Fried on Business podcast. In addition, he is committed to taking all the learnings from the campaign trail and actively helping to share ideas, create solutions that work, holding those in office accountable to their promises, and supporting the neighborhoods and, more importantly, the people that he encountered along the way.
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Episode 540: 11-06-19
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Episode 539: 10-17-19
Elvis Cruz discusses Preserving Our Green Space
Jim Fried talks with Miami icon Elvis Cruz about why he continues to “fight city hall.” The discuss preserving the green spaces of Miami’s parks, climate change, upzoning and much more.
Jim also chats with thought leaders from the Annual Real Deal Miami event and gathers some great insights.
Why Jim? Jim’s expertise and real estate background will serve District 2 as an increase in new development and redevelopment spring up. Much of this activity is north of downtown around the Edgewater neighborhood, where Fried lives with wife Vivian. Vivian Fried, who had total kidney failure, went through dialysis every day for four years while Jim searched for a kidney. She got her transplant Jan. 2, 2018 and has been on a slow journey of recovery ever since. Their story of overcoming the odds and Jim’s dedication are truly inspiring.
Jim stands firm on what he believes is best for District 2. His experience with land development and commercial real estate are what Miami needs as plans for the development of the current site of the Melreese golf course are in discussion. There have been reports that the public golf course had high levels of contaminants including arsenic under its soil. The deal by Jorge Mas and David Beckham to bring a $1 billion soccer stadium development is controversial. In Jim’s opinion there needs to be more investigation and further study of the lease.
Jim is counting on small donations and a grassroots campaign for funding. Though niece, Nikki Fried, who was elected last November as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be lending her support.
To support Jim’s campaign visit his website www.jimfriedformiami.com
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Episode 539: 10-17-19
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Episode 538: 10-10-19
CRA Expansion & Issues Facing Miami
Jim Fried chats with Frank Schnidman about the proposed CRA expansion and its implications in the West Grove. Then Jim discusses the important issues facing Miami-Dade county and how he will face them head-on as commissioner.
Why Jim? Jim’s expertise and real estate background will serve District 2 as an increase in new development and redevelopment spring up. Much of this activity is north of downtown around the Edgewater neighborhood, where Fried lives with wife Vivian. Vivian Fried, who had total kidney failure, went through dialysis every day for four years while Jim searched for a kidney. She got her transplant Jan. 2, 2018 and has been on a slow journey of recovery ever since. Their story of overcoming the odds and Jim’s dedication are truly inspiring.
Jim stands firm on what he believes is best for District 2. His experience with land development and commercial real estate are what Miami needs as plans for the development of the current site of the Melreese golf course are in discussion. There have been reports that the public golf course had high levels of contaminants including arsenic under its soil. The deal by Jorge Mas and David Beckham to bring a $1 billion soccer stadium development is controversial. In Jim’s opinion there needs to be more investigation and further study of the lease.
Jim is counting on small donations and a grassroots campaign for funding. Though niece, Nikki Fried, who was elected last November as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be lending her support.
To support Jim’s campaign visit his website www.jimfriedformiami.com
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Episode 538: 10-10-19
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Episode 537: 10-03-19 Fried on Tech Podcast
Jim Fried and Andreas Senie host this weeks Fried on Tech special guests. From the National Association of Realtor’s own Real Estate Technology Accelerator Executive Director, Bob Gillespie, joins in to discuss all the capital being invested in the commercial real estate tech space. Gillespie also discusses what the National Association of Realtors are looking for in relation to tech. Also joining them for Fried on Tech is respected Wall Street investment Banker Bradford Harries. Bradford has 4+ decades of experience in the investment sector and is long time CRETech insider.
Andreas Sernie: Andreas has over 10 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry. Senie has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps. Mr. Senie also has over a decade of experience in brick & mortar real estate development and brokerage. Most notably the Senie’s are completing a $70 Million dollar mixed use project in Berlin, Massachusetts. Andreas also founded the first hybrid commercial real estate brokerage firm working within residential brokerage; EAC Properties at The Higgins Group. The group services the tristate with over 400 agents, 15 offices combined, providing landlord representation, tenant representation, and buyer representation.
Andreas holds a Masters Certification in Real Estate Development from Cornell University, studied Business Management at Fairfield University, & Property Management at Drexel University. He continues studies in real estate technology and practices.
Bob Gillespie: Bob is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in technology, leadership and operations. He believes that the ability to build great teams is the most important factor for success. Companies Bob has founded have gone on to raise over $60M in venture funding with an enterprise value of over $150M. In an advisory role, he has worked extensively with over 200 companies in an accelerator program. His mentorship and network connections lead to new customers, partnerships and venture funding for the participating companies.
Bob has his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Finance.
Fried on Business is in its 11th year and has changed to a Podcast. Tune in next month for another Fried on Tech Podcast.
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Episode 537: 10-03-19
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Jim Fried and Andreas Senie host this weeks Fried on Tech special guests. From the National Association of Realtor’s own Real Estate Technology Accelerator Executive Director, Bob Gillespie, joins in to discuss all the capital being invested in the commercial real estate tech space. Gillespie also discusses what the National Association of Realtors are looking for in relation to tech. Also joining them for Fried on Tech is respected Wall Street investment Banker Bradford Harries. Bradford has 4+ decades of experience in the investment sector and is long time CRETech insider.
Andreas Senie:
Andreas has over 10 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry. Senie has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps. Mr. Senie also has over a decade of experience in brick & mortar real estate development and brokerage. Most notably the Senie’s are completing a $70 Million dollar mixed use project in Berlin, Massachusetts. Andreas also founded the first hybrid commercial real estate brokerage firm working within residential brokerage; EAC Properties at The Higgins Group. The group services the tristate with over 400 agents, 15 offices combined, providing landlord representation, tenant representation, and buyer representation.
Andreas holds a Masters Certification in Real Estate Development from Cornell University, studied Business Management at Fairfield University, & Property Management at Drexel University. He continues studies in real estate technology and practices.
Bob Gillespie:
Bob is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in technology, leadership and operations. He believes that the ability to build great teams is the most important factor for success. Companies Bob has founded have gone on to raise over $60M in venture funding with an enterprise value of over $150M. In an advisory role, he has worked extensively with over 200 companies in an accelerator program. His mentorship and network connections lead to new customers, partnerships and venture funding for the participating companies.
Bob has his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Finance.
Episode 536: 09-19-19
City Commissioner District 2
Jim Fried shares why he is running for District 2 City Commissioner in Miami. As a lifelong Miami resident and real estate broker, Jim wants better for his city. He decided to officially enter the race earlier this month, against incumbent city commissioner Ken Russell for District 2. District 2 spans from Coconut Grove to Morningside and includes Brickell, downtown Miami and Edgewater.
Jim’s message is simple: Miami needs better customer service.
Why Jim? Jim’s expertise and real estate background will serve District 2 as an increase in new development and redevelopment spring up. Much of this activity is north of downtown around the Edgewater neighborhood, where Fried lives with wife Vivian. Vivian Fried, who had total kidney failure, went through dialysis every day for four years while Jim searched for a kidney. She got her transplant Jan. 2, 2018 and has been on a slow journey of recovery ever since. Their story of overcoming the odds and Jim’s dedication are truly inspiring.
Jim stands firm on what he believes is best for District 2. His experience with land development and commercial real estate are what Miami needs as plans for the development of the current site of the Melreese golf course are in discussion. There have been reports that the public golf course had high levels of contaminants including arsenic under its soil. The deal by Jorge Mas and David Beckham to bring a $1 billion soccer stadium development is controversial. In Jim’s opinion there needs to be more investigation and further study of the lease.
Jim is counting on small donations and a grassroots campaign for funding. Though niece, Nikki Fried, who was elected last November as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be lending her support.
To support Jim’s campaign visit his website www.jimfriedformiami.com
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Episode 535: 09-12-19
Entrepreneurship
Dangers of Vaping
Jim Fried talks with guests Courtney Mickens, Florida State University’s Jim Moran Institute Associate Director – Palm Beach, and program graduate Phil Liberty. Courtney and Phil share their expertise on entrepreneurship, continuing education, and the keys to success in small business ownership in South Florida.
Manny Johnsonwill join us in studio to talk about something he’s very passionate about – educating consumers on the lack of regulation surrounding vaping. He’ll cover all the dangers associated with vaping and the shocking statistics that have come out since it has risen in popularity.
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Episode 534: 09-05-19
Fried on Tech: Cybersecurity
Jim Fried and Andreas Senie talk Fried on Tech with Top-10; Digital Forensics Professor Darren Hayes. They discuss what’s happening in the world of cyber-security and how it relates to your business, your family, and yourself! Hear first hand from CRE Collaborative Founder Andreas Senie as he shares his personal experience of being hacked and how to prepare for when it happens to you.
Dr. Darren Hayes is a leading expert in the field of digital forensics and cyber security. Hayes has been involved in computer forensics since 2006 and is the Director of Cybersecurity and an Assistant Professor at Pace University, New York. In 2013, he was listed as one of the Top 10 Computer Forensics Professors, by Forensics Colleges. He has developed a computer forensics program at Pace and has created a computer forensics research laboratory at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Hayes continually conducts research in support of law enforcement agencies both domestically and internationally. As a forensics examiner, he has worked on numerous cases involving digital evidence in both civil and criminal investigations. For a number of years, Hayes has served on the Board of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) Northeast Chapter. He is an accomplished author with numerous peer-reviewed articles on computer forensics, and has been both an author and reviewer for Pearson Prentice Hall for a number of years.
Andreas has over 10 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry. Andreas has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps. Mr. Senie also has over a decade of experience in brick & mortar real estate development and brokerage, most notably the Senie’s are completing a $70 Million dollar mixed use project in Berlin, Massachusetts. Andreas also founded the first hybrid commercial real estate brokerage firm working within residential brokerage; EAC Properties at The Higgins Group; servicing the tristate with over 400 agents, 15 offices combined, providing landlord representation, tenant representation, and buyer representation.
Andreas holds a Masters Certification in Real Estate Development from Cornell University, studied Business Management at Fairfield University, & Property Management at Drexel University. He continues studies in real estate technology and practices.
Olivia Ramos is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Deepblocks, an artificial intelligence platform consolidating all the tools and processes needed to analyze any real estate project. She is a graduate of all three Singularity University startup programs, GSP, Incubator, and Accelerator, and was the only woman participant in the DARPA Innovation House program. Olivia holds a Master’s of Architecture from Columbia University, a Master’s of Real Estate Development from the University of Miami, a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Florida, and a degree from Design and Architecture Senior High.
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Fried on Tech: Cybersecurity
Jim Fried and Andreas Senie talk Fried on Tech with Top-10; Digital Forensics Professor Darren Hayes. They discuss what’s happening in the world of cyber-security and how it relates to your business, your family, and yourself! Hear first hand from CRE Collaborative Founder Andreas Senie as he shares his personal experience of being hacked and how to prepare for when it happens to you.
Dr. Darren Hayes is a leading expert in the field of digital forensics and cyber security. Hayes has been involved in computer forensics since 2006 and is the Director of Cybersecurity and an Assistant Professor at Pace University, New York. In 2013, he was listed as one of the Top 10 Computer Forensics Professors, by Forensics Colleges. He has developed a computer forensics program at Pace and has created a computer forensics research laboratory at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Hayes continually conducts research in support of law enforcement agencies both domestically and internationally. As a forensics examiner, he has worked on numerous cases involving digital evidence in both civil and criminal investigations. For a number of years, Hayes has served on the Board of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) Northeast Chapter. He is an accomplished author with numerous peer-reviewed articles on computer forensics, and has been both an author and reviewer for Pearson Prentice Hall for a number of years.
Andreas has over 10 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry. Andreas has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps. Mr. Senie also has over a decade of experience in brick & mortar real estate development and brokerage, most notably the Senie’s are completing a $70 Million dollar mixed use project in Berlin, Massachusetts. Andreas also founded the first hybrid commercial real estate brokerage firm working within residential brokerage; EAC Properties at The Higgins Group; servicing the tristate with over 400 agents, 15 offices combined, providing landlord representation, tenant representation, and buyer representation.
Andreas holds a Masters Certification in Real Estate Development from Cornell University, studied Business Management at Fairfield University, & Property Management at Drexel University. He continues studies in real estate technology and practices.
Olivia Ramos is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Deepblocks, an artificial intelligence platform consolidating all the tools and processes needed to analyze any real estate project. She is a graduate of all three Singularity University startup programs, GSP, Incubator, and Accelerator, and was the only woman participant in the DARPA Innovation House program. Olivia holds a Master’s of Architecture from Columbia University, a Master’s of Real Estate Development from the University of Miami, a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Florida, and a degree from Design and Architecture Senior High.
Full Spectrum Hemp from a Grower/Producer Perspective
Saving money on Property Taxes
Jim welcomes Derek Thomas, Vice President of Business Development at Veritas Farms. They’ll discuss full-spectrum hemp from a grower/producer perspective, CBD in the retailer space, sustainable farming practices, how consumers can tell they are getting quality products, projections for the hemp industry and much more.
In the next segment, Jim hears from Steve Tropea of Paradigm Tax Group discusses how to save money on property taxes for residential real estate. He also discusses how real estate investors can benefit from having a single point of contact for their portfolios, and how this can actually help them save on their taxes and increase their profits.
Jim talks with guest Ross O’Brien about the Cannabis Economy and the impact it is having here in the US and across the world. Ross and Jim discuss the various sectors and industries that Cannabis investment opportunities exist, and why the growth of the industry will reach well beyond recreational and medical cannabis. They also highlight bipartisan decisions in Washington about banking and talk about how Ross utilizes his extensive knowledge in family office to build relationships and invest in the growing cannabis industry.
Ross O’Brien is the Founder & CEO of Bonaventure Equity, (“BVE”) a late stage cannabis venture capital fund and runs the Cannabis Dealmakers Summit (“CDS”) a series of industry conferences and investment forums. Ross sits on the boards of the Green Ignition Ventures (“GIV”) Florida’s first cannabis accelerator and CannaMexico and is authoring “Cannabis Capital” the first book on cannabis venture capital for Entrepreneur Press.
What does a day in the life of a sports & entertainment industry agent look like? Jeff Glusman will share what it is like to manage $3 Million in assets and some of the trends he sees in wealth management.
Jeff Glusman was the Former Senior Vice President of Merrill Lynch and SunTrust Sports & Entertainment Group. He is now running a Sports & Entertainment Practice for a 3 Billion dollar wealth management RIA, Level Four. The group providing athlete and entertainer clients a family office platform, and acts as fiduciary advisors in their financial lives. Jeff has been doing this since 2001, and uses his experience and expertise to benefit his high profile clients.
Manny Johnson discusses Jim’s recent trip to Colorado, and many continues to share his wealth of knowledge on all things CBD & cannabis. Then Linda Day Harrison joins Jim to chat about theBrokerList– The CRE Community’s First FREE Online Platform for Finding Brokers, Deals, Services and Vendors.
Manny Johnson, Chief Business Officer of Organicann Group, LLC, is a third-generation farmer, Professional Florida Nurseryman for 30 years and Co-Founder of one of the largest specialties, floral nurseries in the U.S. with facilities in Florida, Germany and China. When medical cannabis became legal, his extensive plant cultivation experience coupled with his educational background in Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology made Mr. Johnson a Subject Matter Expert for medical cannabis in the U.S., Europe and South America.
Fried on Tech: CRETech Evolution & AI
Jim Fried and Andreas Senie talk Fried on Tech. Special guests CRETech movement leader Michael Beckerman discusses whats happened to the world of commercial real estate and where we are going. The Miami Associations 2017 Product of Year Award Recipient, Technology Support Veteran Patrick Wong talks first hand about real world experience during this evolution in commercial real estate. Then Olivia Ramos our newest addition to the Fried on Tech Segment discusses the role AI plays in CRE Tech.
Andreas has over 10 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry. Andreas has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps. Mr. Senie also has over a decade of experience in brick & mortar real estate development and brokerage, most notably the Senie’s are completing a $70 Million dollar mixed use project in Berlin, Massachusetts. Andreas also founded the first hybrid commercial real estate brokerage firm working within residential brokerage; EAC Properties at The Higgins Group; servicing the tristate with over 400 agents, 15 offices combined, providing landlord representation, tenant representation, and buyer representation.
Andreas holds a Masters Certification in Real Estate Development from Cornell University, studied Business Management at Fairfield University, & Property Management at Drexel University. He continues studies in real estate technology and practices.
Olivia Ramos is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Deepblocks, an artificial intelligence platform consolidating all the tools and processes needed to analyze any real estate project. She is a graduate of all three Singularity University startup programs, GSP, Incubator, and Accelerator, and was the only woman participant in the DARPA Innovation House program. Olivia holds a Master’s of Architecture from Columbia University, a Master’s of Real Estate Development from the University of Miami, a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Florida, and a degree from Design and Architecture Senior High.
The Business of CBD: Consumer Safety & Education
Manny Johnson is back in the studio to continue the conversation on the booming business of CBD and how important it is for consumers to make the most educated decisions about purchasing & using top quality product. If you haven’t heard from Manny yet, you are missing out! Don’t miss tonight’s episode!
Manny Johnson, Chief Business Officer of Organicann Group, LLC, is a third-generation farmer, Professional Florida Nurseryman for 30 years and Co-Founder of one of the largest specialties, floral nurseries in the U.S. with facilities in Florida, Germany and China. When medical cannabis became legal, his extensive plant cultivation experience coupled with his educational background in Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology made Mr. Johnson a Subject Matter Expert for medical cannabis in the U.S., Europe and South America.
- ATYPICAL Commercial Real Estate Marketing
- Fried on Weed
Jim and Wanda give an update on the Cannabis Community.
Jim’s guests scoff at status quo. Sarah Malcolm & Mark Kalkwarf join the show to share what it’s like being ATYPICAL in the commercial real estate marketing world.
Sarah Malcolm
Co-President and Chief Lego Builder. Sarah has been acknowledged as one of the CRE industry-leading digital marketing pioneers. She has won over 45 awards and was recognized as Real Estate Forum’s Women of Influence.
Bored with the lack of imagination and frustrated with missed opportunities is where our story begins. The ATYPICAL agency was founded in 2018 with one goal. Transform the way that commercial real estate does marketing.
Fast forward and here we are. An award-winning agency, servicing some of the biggest names in commercial real estate. We run with the ideas that are unconventional, the ones that scare us the most. We push the envelope, take the risks and give our clients the opportunity to tell their story in a new and different way.
Mark Kalkwarf
Co-President and Mariah Carey’s number one fan! Once referred to as a marketing wizard, Mark combines his technical background, creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit to push creative boundaries and come up with the big ideas.
We’re not unique, we are ATYPICAL.
Failing At Life? New Study Says Don’t Overthink It – Start Doing This Instead
Jim talks toDr. Michael Broder who shares his fascinating research from his new book, Seven Steps to Your Best Life. Can a book really help people make dramatic changes in their lives? Listen and find out.
Michael S. Broder, Ph.D., is a psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, media personality and coach to high achievers. His work centers around helping people to bring about major change in the shortest time possible. An acclaimed expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Broder lives and practices in Philadelphia, PA. For over 40 years, he has treated thousands of individuals and couples and coached some of our highest achievers in business, politics, sports and the media.
The Business of CBD: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Part 2)
Manny Johnson of OrganiCann Group is back to talk about the CBD industry, regulations, and much more.
Manny Johnson, Chief Business Officer of Organicann Group, LLC, is a third-generation farmer, Professional Florida Nurseryman for 30 years and Co-Founder of one of the largest specialties, floral nurseries in the U.S. with facilities in Florida, Germany and China. When medical cannabis became legal, his extensive plant cultivation experience coupled with his educational background in Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology made Mr. Johnson a Subject Matter Expert for medical cannabis in the U.S., Europe and South America.
Andreas Senie is back to co-host our monthly segment, Fried on Tech. This week he invites Matthew Smith as his guest co-host to chat with Duke Long & Roman Petra all about commercial real estate, blockchain, data, and practical applications to benefit your business.
Andreas has over 10 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry. Andreas has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps. Mr. Senie also has over a decade of experience in brick & mortar real estate development and brokerage, most notably the Senie’s are completing a $70 Million dollar mixed use project in Berlin, Massachusetts. Andreas also founded the first hybrid commercial real estate brokerage firm working within residential brokerage; EAC Properties at The Higgins Group; servicing the tristate with over 400 agents, 15 offices combined, providing landlord representation, tenant representation, and buyer representation.
Andreas holds a Masters Certification in Real Estate Development from Cornell University, studied Business Management at Fairfield University, & Property Management at Drexel University. He continues studies in real estate technology and practices.
Matthew Smith, Vice President of RealNex, will be joining us. He builds strong relationships with potential and existing customers, as well as educating commercial real estate brokers, companies and owners on how to apply the Realnex commercial real estate product suite in multiple ways to help them effectively grow, scale and win more business.
Jim talks with Manny Johnson of OrganiCannGroup about how “Medicines Cannot Contain Poisons!” and the lack of regulation around the use of pesticides in the CBD industry.
Manny Johnson, Chief Business Officer of Organicann Group, LLC, is a third-generation farmer, Professional Florida Nurseryman for 30 years and Co-Founder of one of the largest specialties, floral nurseries in the U.S. with facilities in Florida, Germany and China. When medical cannabis became legal, his extensive plant cultivation experience coupled with his educational background in Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology made Mr. Johnson a Subject Matter Expert for medical cannabis in the U.S., Europe and South America.
- Marketing & Branding with Bruce Turkel
- Pot Czar & AG Commissioner: Latest in Weed
Jim welcomes back his good friend, branding expert Bruce Turkel. They chat about what Bruce has been working on and he share his tips on how to build your brand just by being YOU!
Bruce Turkel, CEO and ECD for TURKEL Brands in Miami, FL. Turkel uses a unique combination of creativity and business acumen to help companies build their businesses by making their brands more valuable. Turkel is a serial entrepreneur who has created many successful companies.
Currently, Turkel is focused on his brand management agency, headquartered in Miami, and his Hispanic market advertising agency with 19 offices throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Bruce Turkel is an accomplished author and speaker. He has published three books on branding and marketing – Brain Darts; New Design: Miami; and Building Brand Value. He is also a passionate musician and fronts the Miami R&B band Blackstar.
Holly Bell, Cannabis Director of Florida, and Nikki Fried, Florida’s AG Commissioner, will be on today’s show talking about new hemp rules.
- CBRE: The Edge with Arden Karson
- Urban Living Innovations
Jim welcomes back Arden Karson, Senior Managing Director for South Florida at CBRE. She appears for CBRE’s special segment The Edge. Our special guest is Olivia Ramos, CEO of Deepblocks. We will talk about Artificial Intelligence in the real estate industry and what to expect from the integration of all the industries surrounding real estate development.
Jim will speak with Scott Sherman, Co-founder & Managing Principal of Tricera Capital. Scott is responsible for strategic direction, sourcing investment opportunities, capital markets and operations for the firm.
Jon Paul Pérez, the Vice President of Related Group, will also be on the show. Related has helped to define South Florida’s urban evolution through its dynamic living communities.
- Fried on Tech: Newly Launched Opportunity Zone Marketplace
- PLUS: VR Tech From RealNex & Pavonis Pix
Fried on Tech: Jim and Andreas Senie of CRE Collaborative interview Bryan Smith, Founder and CEO of Capital Engine.
Capital Engine is a fast-growing, SaaS based FinTech company and exciting opportunity to participate in a number of platform partnership initiatives in real estate, healthcare/ life sciences, cannabis and alternative investment/ secondary market trading exchange. They’ve recently launched their customized SaaS solution to power white label Capital Markets and Private Exchange Platforms.
VR Tech: Jim interviews Matthew Smith, Vice President of RealNex and Michael Lerg, the CTO of Pix, who shatter myths about VR and make it accessible to everyone.
Matthew Smith, Vice President of RealNex builds strong relationships with potential and existing customers, as well as educating commercial real estate brokers, companies and owners on how to apply the Realnex commercial real estate product suite in multiple ways to help them effectively grow, scale and win more business.
Michael Lerg, the CTO of Pix has over twenty-five years of experience leading the development of Custom Visualization, Simulation, and Training applications – specializing in numerous forms of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
- Mindfulness at Work
- How Israel is Helping the US in Puerto Rico
- How Old Do YOU Look? Best Stories of Getting Carded
Seth H. Davis, Executive Director of IsraAID (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance, Inc. Jim and Seth will be discussing the important work IsraAID has done providing millions with the vital support needed to move from destruction to reconstruction, and eventually, to sustainable living.
Corporate Psychologist & Management Consultant, Dr. Patricia Thompson. Dr. Thompson is the creator of the Executive Mindfulness Online Course, a self-paced course designed to help professionals transform their work through mindfulness. She is also the author of The Consummate Leader: a Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others…and in Yourself.
And… Jim and Wanda talk shop and share the best stories of getting carded.
Top CRE Firms Are Using Vizzda
Jim and Wanda talk with Kris Thompson, Co-Founder and CEO of Vizzda (Visual Data). Vizzda is an information provider to the commercial real estate industry, tracking sales, debt, and new projects. Vizzda is used by the top CRE firms in the industry because of its speed, accuracy, and superior contact information.
Kris Thompson started in the industry as a land broker in Phoenix, Arizona, working with private and publicly traded office, industrial, retail, and multifamily developers, as well as the national home builders. Kris, and co-founding partner, Hadden Schifman, saw a need for faster, more reliable data, and had each developed their own information platforms.
In 2011, in the midst of the Great Recession, Kris and Hadden merged their platforms to create Vizzda.
PLUS:
Jimand Wanda talk Memorial Day Weekend plans, Andreas Senie from CRE Collaborative calls in, they go through the top 10 things that annoy us about technology, the top 10 best things about working at McDonalds, and Wanda quizzes Jim with some of music’s best first lines.
CBRE’S Arden Karson presents The EDGE featuring Trish Blasi of Borhese Investments, LLC.
Jim – Top 10 Social Media InfluencerJim welcomes back Arden Karson, Senior Managing Director for South Florida at CBRE. She appears for CBRE’s special segment The Edge. Our special guest is Trish Blasi, President of Borghese Investments, LLC. We will talk about the new developments revolutionizing South Florida and her journey to becoming a top developer in the region.
TRISH BLASI is the President of Borghese Investments, LLC, a commercial developer and an advisor to commercial real estate owners, developers and investors. From mixed-use urban developments, to retail centers, master planned business parks and office buildings, Ms. Blasi has been instrumental in all aspects of the development and re-development of high profile commercial real estate assets.
Recently Ms. Blasi redeveloped the high street 5th Avenue Collection in Naples, FL and entitled the 3.5 million square foot Miami International Centre in Miami, FL. Currently she is working on two mixed use projects in Coconut Grove, FL in joint ventures with Prime Marina Group and Cornerstone Group.
PLUS:
Jim has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Social Media Influencers for Real Estate! Walk through his interview on Wednesday with The Content Funnel and the other top influencers.
Closing a Deal with the Best Property Data
Media & Marketing Update with Bekah Carlson
Andreas Senie of CRE Collaborative and Jim interview Todd Teta, Chief Product & Technology Officer at ATTOM Data Solutions. Todd leverages two decades of experience in technology and product innovation to lead ATTOM’s technology and product teams.
They discuss real world applications for comprehensive property data.
Bekah Carlson from Carlson Integrated, LLC in Chicago is back to update listeners on Jim’s marketing & social media integration. Bekah and Jim talk strategy, branding and why having an integrated marketing team might be the right move for your business!