Institutional capital pro likes Miami investment climate
Where commercial real estate investment is concerned, Miami’s time has come. That was the conclusion of my recent guest Jean-Louis Guinchard, a Senior Managing Principal of Silver Portal Capital LLC in San Diego. He was in town recently to scout opportunities for the firm’s clients, and he was impressed by what he saw. “I’ve been […]
Expert weighs in on social media for business
John Mahoney is a social media guru. He lives and breathes this stuff. In fact, when he came to the studio recently for an interview, he used the Lyft app to find a ride from South Beach to Sweetwater. He made the trip in style – riding in a smokin’ hot 2014 Dodge Ram. The […]
CCIM Miami joins Fried On Business
We have a new addition to the Fried On Business team. We are delighted to welcome the Florida CCIM Miami District aboard, and we look forward to enjoying their expert perspective on the commercial real estate market. I had a few CCIM heavy-hitters on the show recently to talk about the organization and the impact […]
Mid-level careers are vital to economic recovery
I recently read the following survey results reported in the Wall Street Journal: – Total employment has risen every month for more than 4 years. – Only 21% of Americans rate the current economic conditions as “excellent.” – More than 5 years after the official end of the recession, only 21% of Americans thought the […]
BNI’s Ivan Misner says focus builds networks
When I go to a networking event, I get really charged up. Some might even say I get filled with nervous energy … call it pre-traumatic stress syndrome. Yes, even I can get nervous before an important networking event. It’s anticipatory energy. I turn it into a positive. I get all fired up when I […]
South Florida real estate market reaching escape velocity
When I think about the commercial real estate business cycle – and where we are in it today – the words “zero gravity” come to mind. Everything seems to be levitating – investor interest, prices, financing, you name it. Now, I’m not sure if we’re at the top of this cycle or not, but “zero […]
Glover shares plan to take UF to preeminence
I’m a Florida Gator – through and through. I graduated from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business Administration in ’82 and earned my MBA there in ’84. I’m a member of the UF Foundation and a lifetime member of the Alumni Association. I’m also on the Advisory Board for the Bergstrom Center for […]
And the new Brickell is – Brickell!
I just spent the entire month of August talking at Fried On Business about how several South Florida submarkets could become the next Brickell Avenue. We covered Coconut Grove, Doral, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Edgewater/Wynwood and Little River/Little Haiti. Now it’s time to give you my final word on the subject. What is the next Brickell? […]
Terek’s water rescue deserves big #TY
The word “hero” get tossed around a lot these days, but I know someone who really deserves the title. It’s Terek Maddox – NFL trainer and frequent guest on Fried On Business. Terek has been diligently working to get me into shape after my recent back surgery. I’m getting stronger, and my limp is finally […]
Fort Lauderdale, Doral contain genes for new Brickell
I’m still full of ideas about the South Florida submarkets and which of them have the potential to become the next Brickell Avenue. Today, let’s talk about Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Doral. I’ve been involved in a bunch of projects in Downtown Fort Lauderdale including the Publix supermarket, which has been the catalyst for all […]
