Joel Friedland is a professional in the industrial real estate sector. His expertise lies in the unique nature of industrial properties, which he distinguishes from commercial real estate. He emphasizes that industrial properties are their own asset class, separate from office and retail buildings. With a focus on manufacturing and distribution, Joel Friedland understands the importance of features like truck docks and ample space for workers to produce and package goods. His insights into the industrial real estate market make him a valuable resource in the industry.

Connect with Joel Friedland at https://britproperties.com/

Importance of Mentorship and Personal Growth

• Finding a great mentor for personal and professional growth
• Transition from being impulsive and aggressive to mature and experienced in handling business relationships
• Mentoring relationship with Milt Podolski
• Advice to his younger self about assessing risks and self-awareness in business

Business Partnerships and Conflict Management

• Challenges in dealing with partnership conflicts in family businesses and real estate ventures
• Importance of tolerance, acceptance, and cautious partnership evaluation
• Using analogies such as jazz music and sports to illustrate handling conflicts and problems in business dealings
• Value of delegating tasks to individuals with expertise and not being a control freak in business operations

Real Estate Investment Strategies

• Unique business model of all-cash, no-debt deals in real estate
• Success of all-cash deals in appealing to a specific market segment
• Navigating challenges during the 2008 recession through open communication with investors and tenants
• Risks and cautious approach in industrial property business, especially the impact of vacancies and the all-cash approach in their deals

Decision Making and Business Operations

• 3-part decision-making process involving a mindset of Wait, an 8-person advisory board, and journaling for thoughtful decision-making
• Importance of communication during challenging times and cautious partnership evaluation
• Consultation with a spouse in business decisions

Real Estate Expertise and Industry Associations

• Specialization in industrial real estate as a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
• Distinction between industrial real estate and commercial real estate
• Transition from property management to brokerage in industrial real estate

Books and Recommendations

• Recommendation of "The Four Agreements" book
• Discussion of real estate investment myths and recommended books
• Emphasis on starting with an awkward conversation or it will end with one

Podcast Discussion and Reflection

• Relationship dynamics between Jack and Joel Friedland in the podcast
• Expression of interest in returning to the podcast by Joel Friedland
• Jack's personal growth and reflections on giving immediate answers

Business Operations and Investment Opportunities

• Private placement memorandum and current opportunity for raising capital
• Focus on fix and flips in the housing market and the shift towards first-time homebuyers
• Joel Friedland's industrial real estate investment strategy and raising capital opportunity

Evolution and Growth in Business Operations

• Growth from being impulsive and aggressive to being more mature and experienced in handling business relationships
• Uniqueness of his business model involving all-cash deals and cautious approach in the current economy compared to past experiences

RealDealCRM is your Real Estate Investing Virtual Assistant. A Real Estate Investing CRM for Real Estate Investors created by Real Estate Investors. SMS, Stealth Voicemails, Phone, Voicemail, Funnels, and AUTOMATION in a single platform! Check out more details at RealDealCRM.com

• Website
• Join the REI Mastermind Network on Locals!
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts
• YouTube
• Spotify
• Stitcher
• Deezer
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

• Self Managing Your Rental Properties? Get 6 months of RentRedi for $1! Click this link!
• If you are new to Wealthfront, and open a Cash Account, you'll get a 0.50% APY boost for 3 months.
• Open an Automated Index Investing Account or Automated Bond Portfolio, you'll earn $5,000 managed for free.
• Get $10 and Reduce Your Business Costs by Shopping at AppSumo • https://bit.ly/reiappsumo
• Get $10 Towards Your First Purchase at Drop • https://drop.com/?referer=3DC729

"You can invest 10,000 hours and become an expert or learn from those who have already made that investment." - Jack

Mentioned in this episode:

RealDealCast

RealDealCast Links: