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 […]
Real estate outlook 2016: Create your deals
Okay, a new year is upon us. The last several of them have been fraught with volatility and uncertainty, but that doesn’t mean you have to be volatile and uncertain. I’ve been in this business a long time, so I think I’m safe to make a few recommendations that will help you prosper in the […]
UHealth experts discuss impact of concussions
Sports is filled with tough calls. Safe or out. Offsides or not. Traveling or incidental movement. Well, here’s another tough call: Do I let my kid play when the news says he or she might get a concussion? To shed some light on the matter, we had an excellent interview with two UHealth experts in […]
Developers find opportunities in neighborhood revitalization
Two absolutely awesome experts in neighborhood revitalization came on the show recently to talk about how they approach urban place-making in a way that’s both affordable and profitable. Real estate entrepreneur Avra Jain said location is, by far, the first consideration when she’s evaluating a neighborhood for a new project. That, along with accessibility. infrastructure […]
Hackers target kid’s toys, identities
Heads-up, parents! My friend Jim Angleton, a cyber-security expert and CEO of Aegis FS, has some bone-chilling news for you. The nefarious people who operate in the deep web and the dark web – your child pornographers, etc. – are targeting electronic children’s toys. This came to light recently with news of compromises of the […]
Choosing perspective defeats holiday stress
OK, I admit it. I’m a little high-strung sometimes. I’m energetic by nature, and sometimes that energy transforms itself into stress. Especially when I think about driving down here in South Florida. I get “pre-traumatic stress syndrome.” I just look at the highway and freak out. Well, it was my good fortune recently to talk […]
Year-End Tax Planning for Family Offices
So, here we are in December. And you might be in a panic over your year-end tax planning – especially if you run the affairs of a large family office. Well, that’s understandable, says Thomas Handler, who chairs the Advanced Planning & Family Office Practice Group at Handler Thayer, LLP, in Chicago. “The nature of […]
