Protecting Your Wealth in 2025: Tom Handler’s Tax and Estate Planning Strategies

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 […]

Creative Capital Market Solutions 

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: Jon Gitman Partner of BridgeInvest since 2013. Jon Gitman oversees loan origination and underwriting at BridgeInvest. In his […]

Rate Cuts and Real Estate: How to Navigate Residential Mortgages in 2024

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 […]

Navigating Rising Insurance Costs – What Can We Do?

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 […]

Carrying The Rock With Steve Vecchitto

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 […]

How to Finance Your Hospitality Property in a Shifting Economy

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 […]

Interest Rate Cuts: What It Means for Real Estate and Your Wallet

Interest Rate Cuts: What It Means for Real Estate and Your Wallet Episode 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. […]

Mentorship And Business Insights From A Real Estate Veteran

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 […]

Keep Calling Everyone 

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!!

How to Acquire and Keep Your Client

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