Episodes

Episode 440: 10-26-17 Art and the Wynwood District David Lombardi is Founder of Lombardi Properties, Miami, FL. Lombardi founded Lombardi Properties in 1999. In 2000, he began investing in Wynwood. Lombardi had a vision of what Wynwood could be: A “living/working artistic community” in the city of Miami. In 2002, Lombardi began a series of art happenings labeled “Roving Fridays …

Episode 439: 10-19-17 Trying out FlexWheels Our host, Jim Fried, just got his hands on his first FlexWheels vehicle – an Audi A7. He talks to the company’s Director of Business Development, Vincent Iafano, about the experience. FlexWheels allows subscribers to match the perfect vehicle from its garage with their lifestyle needs – all for a flat month-to-month subscription rate. …

Episode 438: 10-12-17 Protect Your Identity James J. Ward of Bilzin Sumberg, Miami, FL, has become involved in the burgeoning field of data security and information management, where he has authored several articles for national legal publications and frequently lectures on the topics. Ward is routinely quoted in publications around the country, including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the International …

Episode 437: 10-05-17 South Florida Investment Real Estate Adam J. Tiktin is Founder of Tiktin Real Estate Investment Services in Miami. Tiktin has been a real estate investment sales specialist for more than 18 years, getting his Florida real estate license in early 1998. He specializes in the sale of shopping centers, single-tenant net leased properties and office buildings. In …

Episode 436: 09-28-17 Trends in Community Banking T.L. Brown is Senior Vice President and Director of Growth Strategies and Client Experience at Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust in Miami, FL. Brown is responsible for developing strategy to ensure client satisfaction, supporting the Private Banking, Wealth Management and Lending divisions and oversight of the marketing and public relations and Treasury Management …

Episode 435: 09-21-17 Insurance After The Hurricane Steven J. Chackman is Founding Partner at BERNSTEIN · CHACKMAN · LISS. Chackman has practiced law since 1983, with a focus on first-party property insurance claims and complex insurance litigation. Chackman has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar Association in Civil Trial Law since the year 2000. Jim and Steven discuss things …

Episode 434: 09-14-17 Recovering After Hurricane Irma We hope that everyone is safe in the wake of Hurricane Irma and that any damage was minimal. – Jim reflects on his experiences through the hurricane. – How Jim’s wife, Vivian, made it through the storm. – Dave McCaffrey of Biscayne Roofing talks about recovery and insurance processing. The Gift of Kidney …

Episode 433: 08-24-17 Building Your Brand With Positive Energy Alina Villasante is the Designer, Creator & Visionary at Peace Love World in Miami. These are the clothes that give you life! “Love is not something you look for. Love is something you become,” she says. You’ll find Villasante’s daily mantra imprinted onto every Peace Love World garment. The self-made entrepreneur …

Episode 432: 08-17-17 FlexWheels – Next Generation Car Sharing Vincent Iafano is Director of Business Development for FlexWheels in Davie, FL. Imagine having the “FLEXibility” of getting into the right car for any activity using an app on your cellphone. FlexWheels matches the perfect vehicle from their garage with your lifestyle needs – all for a flat month-to-month subscription rate. …

Episode 431: 08-10-17 Pro Athlete Wealth Management Jeffrey A. Glusman, CRP, is a Certified Retirement Planning Counselor- College of Financial Planning – and Senior Vice President / Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Glusman has been a wealth management financial advisor since 2001, after eight years in commercial real estate brokerage and development in South Florida. …