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A Unique View of Miami

Episode 738 | 10.18.23

The Jewban Diaspora – A Unique View

Rosa Lowinger Discusses Her Powerful Memoir: Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair 

Join us as we discuss Ms. Lowinger’s new book – an illuminating debut memoir by one of the few prominent Latinas in the field of art and architectural conservation; a moving portrait of a Cuban Jewish family’s intergenerational trauma; and a story about repair and healing that will forever change how you see the objects and places we cherish and how we manage damage and loss.

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About Our Guest:

Ms. Lowinger is a Cuban-born American writer and art conservator. The author of Tropicana Nights: The Life and Times of the Legendary Cuban Nightclub (Harcourt, 2005) and Promising Paradise: Cuban Allure American Seduction (Wolfsonian Museum, 2016). She is the founder and current vice-president of RLA Conservation, LLC, one of the U.S.’s largest woman-owned art and architectural conservation firms. A Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation, the Association for Preservation Technology, and the American Academy in Rome, Rosa writes regularly for popular and academic media about conservation, historic preservation, the visual arts, and Cuba. 

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Episode 558: 4-1-20

Joining our hosts, Jim Fried, Andreas Senie and Olivia Ramos is Saul Klein, Grandfather of Technology Adoption in the Residential Real Estate Industry, foremost technology pioneer and the first Internet evangelist for Real Estate. Also joining us is John Reilly, who while working with Saul was part of the original team working within the National Association of Realtors responsible for the original “real estate information technology” known as “RIN” Real Estate Information Network later known as Realtor.com. Join us as we discuss the lessons learned, lessons lived, and what the future holds for commercial real estate and how to make sure you’re positioned to maximize your value in a digital world.

Join Jim and Rebekah Carlson for the second segment as they talk maintaining poise and recovery in the wake of the coronavirus. Jim’s been investigating Recovery and SBA loans.  He will give an update on what is available, what will be available, and what you need to get started.

Episode 558: 4-1-20

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Episode 557: 3-25-20

Jim Fried interviews four experts from three fields on how COVID-19 is impacting their business models and how people can & should adapt to these changes.

Fresh Food is a Right For Everybody

Our first guest, Art Friedrich, founder of Urban Oasis Project, is passionate about connecting the community with local farmers and ensuring that everyone has access to fresh, healthy produce grown locally and sustainably. Art discusses the importance of maintaining a supply of healthy produce at home, how SNAP benefits must be protected and expanded, and how you can get fresh produce delivered to your door in the Miami area NOW!

Credibility, Stability & Staying Connected During Uncertain Times

Two frequent contributors to the show, Andreas Senie and Bekah Carlson, discuss COVID-19 from a commercial real estate & marketing perspective. The bottom line is this: the more you prioritize becoming tech-enabled & staying connected NOW, the better you’ll be set up in the months to come when we inevitably see industries bounce back from this rough economic period. Hear their thoughts on some of the most important steps you should be taking right now.

Exclusions May Not Apply

Many businesses will be suffering a hit this quarter. What many of them may not know is that their insurance coverage may still be extended to their business, even if they’ve been told otherwise. Alan Garfinkel discusses how business owners can be empowered during this time to understand their coverage and recover any damages they may be entitled to.

Episode 557: 3-25-20

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Episode 554: 3-4-20

Jim Fried interviews Gabriel Suarez, Founder of Natural Life Franchise Corporation. Jim learns about their business model, the stores currently in operation and other franchise opportunities available. Jim asks Gabriel the very pressing question about the product knowledge of typical employees of dispensaries and CBD specialty stores and how the employees of Natural Life stand out. Hear Gabriel’s answer to this as well as Natural Life’s commitment to quality, safety and compliance in this tremendous interview!

Episode 554: 3-4-20

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Episode 540: 11-06-19

Election Results, Stories, & Learnings 

Jim Fried discusses the results of the Miami City Commissioner’s Election.  He shares stories from the campaign trail and the learnings he acquired along the journey.  He talks about his desire to see change take place and his commitment to continue to fight for the people of Miami, for the neighborhoods and their needs, and for the projects and ideas that will make Miami better.

Jim is going to continue sharing his expertise and passion via the Fried on Business podcast.  In addition, he is committed to taking all the learnings from the campaign trail and actively helping to share ideas, create solutions that work, holding those in office accountable to their promises, and supporting the neighborhoods and, more importantly, the people that he encountered along the way.

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Episode 540: 11-06-19

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Episode 539: 10-17-19

Elvis Cruz discusses Preserving Our Green Space 

Jim Fried talks with Miami icon Elvis Cruz about why he continues to “fight city hall.”  The discuss preserving the green spaces of Miami’s parks, climate change, upzoning and much more.

Jim also chats with thought leaders from the Annual Real Deal Miami event and gathers some great insights.

Jim’s expertise and real estate background will serve District 2 as an increase in new development and redevelopment spring up.  Much of this activity is north of downtown around the Edgewater neighborhood, where Fried lives with wife Vivian.  Vivian Fried, who had total kidney failure, went through dialysis every day for four years while Jim searched for a kidney. She got her transplant Jan. 2, 2018 and has been on a slow journey of recovery ever since.  Their story of overcoming the odds and Jim’s dedication are truly inspiring.

Jim stands firm on what he believes is best for District 2.  His experience with land development and commercial real estate are what Miami needs as plans for the development of the current site of the Melreese golf course are in discussion.  There have been reports that the public golf course had high levels of contaminants including arsenic under its soil. The deal by Jorge Mas and David Beckham to bring a $1 billion soccer stadium development is controversial. In Jim’s opinion there needs to be more investigation and further study of the lease.

Jim is counting on small donations and a grassroots campaign for funding. Though niece, Nikki Fried, who was elected last November as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be lending her support.

To support Jim’s campaign visit his website www.jimfriedformiami.com

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Episode 539: 10-17-19

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Episode 538: 10-10-19

CRA Expansion & Issues Facing Miami

Jim Fried chats with Frank Schnidman about the proposed CRA expansion and its implications in the West Grove. Then Jim discusses the important issues facing Miami-Dade county and how he will face them head-on as commissioner.

Jim’s expertise and real estate background will serve District 2 as an increase in new development and redevelopment spring up.  Much of this activity is north of downtown around the Edgewater neighborhood, where Fried lives with wife Vivian.  Vivian Fried, who had total kidney failure, went through dialysis every day for four years while Jim searched for a kidney. She got her transplant Jan. 2, 2018 and has been on a slow journey of recovery ever since.  Their story of overcoming the odds and Jim’s dedication are truly inspiring.

Jim stands firm on what he believes is best for District 2.  His experience with land development and commercial real estate are what Miami needs as plans for the development of the current site of the Melreese golf course are in discussion.  There have been reports that the public golf course had high levels of contaminants including arsenic under its soil. The deal by Jorge Mas and David Beckham to bring a $1 billion soccer stadium development is controversial. In Jim’s opinion there needs to be more investigation and further study of the lease.

Jim is counting on small donations and a grassroots campaign for funding. Though niece, Nikki Fried, who was elected last November as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be lending her support.

To support Jim’s campaign visit his website www.jimfriedformiami.com

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Episode 538: 10-10-19

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Episode 537: 10-03-19 Fried on Tech Podcast

Jim Fried and Andreas Senie host this weeks Fried on Tech special guests. From the National Association of Realtor’s own Real Estate Technology Accelerator Executive Director, Bob Gillespie, joins in to discuss all the capital being invested in the commercial real estate tech space.  Gillespie also discusses what the National Association of Realtors are looking for in relation to tech.  Also joining them for Fried on Tech is respected Wall Street investment Banker Bradford Harries.  Bradford has 4+ decades of experience in the investment sector and is long time CRETech insider.

Andreas has over 10 years experience in all aspects of the professional real estate industry.  Senie has served in leading roles in CRE tech solutions, including, MLS marketing platform, Agile CRM, Tenant Rep, and listing service, TenSource, Capital raising platform, RealConnex, and comprehensive integrated SaaS platform, 500apps. Mr. Senie also has over a decade of experience in brick & mortar real estate development and brokerage. Most notably the Senie’s are completing a $70 Million dollar mixed use project in Berlin, Massachusetts. Andreas also founded the first hybrid commercial real estate brokerage firm working within residential brokerage; EAC Properties at The Higgins Group.  The group services the tristate with over 400 agents, 15 offices combined, providing landlord representation, tenant representation, and buyer representation.

Andreas holds a Masters Certification in Real Estate Development from Cornell University, studied Business Management at Fairfield University, & Property Management at Drexel University. He continues studies in real estate technology and practices.

Bob is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in technology, leadership and operations. He believes that the ability to build great teams is the most important factor for success. Companies Bob has founded have gone on to raise over $60M in venture funding with an enterprise value of over $150M. In an advisory role, he has worked extensively with over 200 companies in an accelerator program. His mentorship and network connections lead to new customers, partnerships and venture funding for the participating companies.

Bob has his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Finance.

Fried on Business is in its 11th year and has changed to a Podcast.  Tune in next month for another Fried on Tech Podcast.

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Episode 537: 10-03-19

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Episode 536: 09-19-19

City Commissioner District 2

Jim Fried shares why he is running for District 2 City Commissioner in Miami.  As a lifelong Miami resident and real estate broker, Jim wants better for his city.  He decided to officially enter the race earlier this month, against incumbent city commissioner Ken Russell for District 2.  District 2 spans from Coconut Grove to Morningside and includes Brickell, downtown Miami and Edgewater.

Jim’s message is simple: Miami needs better customer service. 

Jim’s expertise and real estate background will serve District 2 as an increase in new development and redevelopment spring up.  Much of this activity is north of downtown around the Edgewater neighborhood, where Fried lives with wife Vivian.  Vivian Fried, who had total kidney failure, went through dialysis every day for four years while Jim searched for a kidney. She got her transplant Jan. 2, 2018 and has been on a slow journey of recovery ever since.  Their story of overcoming the odds and Jim’s dedication are truly inspiring.

Jim stands firm on what he believes is best for District 2.  His experience with land development and commercial real estate are what Miami needs as plans for the development of the current site of the Melreese golf course are in discussion.  There have been reports that the public golf course had high levels of contaminants including arsenic under its soil. The deal by Jorge Mas and David Beckham to bring a $1 billion soccer stadium development is controversial. In Jim’s opinion there needs to be more investigation and further study of the lease.

Jim is counting on small donations and a grassroots campaign for funding. Though niece, Nikki Fried, who was elected last November as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be lending her support.

To support Jim’s campaign visit his website www.jimfriedformiami.com

Click below to download.

Episode 536: 09-19-19

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Episode 535: 09-12-19

Entrepreneurship 

Dangers of Vaping

Jim Fried talks with guests Courtney Mickens, Florida State University’s Jim Moran Institute Associate Director – Palm Beach, and program graduate Phil Liberty. Courtney and Phil share their expertise on entrepreneurship, continuing education, and the keys to success in small business ownership in South Florida.

Manny Johnson will join us in studio to talk about something he’s very passionate about – educating consumers on the lack of regulation surrounding vaping. He’ll cover all the dangers associated with vaping and the shocking statistics that have come out since it has risen in popularity.

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Episode 535: 09-12-19

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