7 keys to successful branding, Turkel says

Branding expert Bruce Turkel is a regular guest at Fried On Business. Regular, but not routine. Turkel never ceases to amaze me with his wisdom and insight, and his most recent visit was no exception. He said the secret to building a brand is very simple: “You figure out what it is that you do […]

WikiRealty brings Fried On Business into the app age

Anytime you can bring experts together with the people who need their services, it’s a good thing. Once upon a time, that happened through the telephone and the Rolodex. But times have changed, and the Information Age has made it orders of magnitude easier to put providers and consumers in touch with each other. It’s […]

Medical marijuana interviews clear the air on important topic

Not ones to shy away from controversy, we here at Fried On Business recently did a triple-header interview on the subject of medical marijuana business and research. It was a fascinating discussion, and we kicked things off with Nicole Fried (954-492-4010, www.colodnyfass.com), an attorney at Colodny Fass, who gave us an update on medical marijuana […]

Auberge Miami spearheads Related Group’s neighborhood focus

Regular listeners to Fried On Business know that we spend a lot of time talking about urban development trends in Miami. There’s a real move back into the city, and savvy developers are capitalizing on it to create more than just buildings. They’re trying to create walkable neighborhoods. Related Group is one of those savvy […]

Thanks, UF, for the chance to give back

Back in the day – around the time when fire was invented – I was a student at the University of Florida. It was at UF that I was introduced to real estate as a career, and the experience was life-changing. Many of the people I met then I still know today, and we have […]

Oil industry distress greases wheels of opportunity

I like buying things on sale. I LOVE buying things at a really good sale – whether it’s shirts, shoes or even the occasional piece of real estate. So the recent disarray in the oil and gas industry has naturally caught my attention. But is it really on sale yet? Oil and gas expert Alexander […]

Med school dean to saddle up for Dolphins Cancer Challenge

Dr. Pascal J. Goldschmidt is not only the dean of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, he’s also an avid cyclist. When I say “avid,” I mean his idea of a good time is 100 miles in the saddle – taking in the South Florida scenery. So it seems only natural […]

Kidney transplant gets green light

Hi everybody. Here’s a quick update on the kidney transplant situation for me and my wife, Vivian. As you know, she has been battling end-stage kidney disease for quite some time. We just found out that the donor is compatible, and we have a green light for the transplant. Now it’s just a matter of […]

THNX GD, we have a match!

My readers and listeners have been following the story of my wife, Vivian, and I as we have struggled with her end-stage kidney disease and our need for a kidney donor. And, most recently, I told you about G-d’s impact in helping us find a potential donor on Twitter. Well, that young lady and her […]

I Reached the Big Guy on Social Media

I’ve got a lot on my plate these days. There’s my commercial real estate work, family office consulting and, of course, the Fried On Business radio show. But, by far, the most important thing I’ve got going on these days is my wife Vivian’s search for a kidney transplant donor. You’ve heard a lot about […]