Joey Jerome is co-founder of JEMB Realty, a powerhouse in real estate with a diverse portfolio spanning the U.S. and Canada. With over 40 years in the industry, Joey shares how he built a thriving real estate business, the lessons he learned from early struggles, and why reputation is everything in business.

We dive into his humble beginnings—starting out in his family’s deli and running a DJ business before stepping into real estate. Joey talks about the importance of people skills, how he navigated major market downturns, and the strategic shifts that helped him build a resilient and diversified company.

Beyond business, Joey is deeply involved in community leadership. He discusses his work with AIPAC, UJA, and the Sephardic Community Center, why giving back is essential, and how young professionals can start making an impact.

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(01:43) Who is Joey Jerome?

(04:43) Working from age 6

(08:59) Follow your passion or chase the money?

(9:40) Set achievable goals

(11:44) Lessons learned in real estate

(15:15) Top business lessons learned

(16:17) What was your biggest failure?

(19:12) Diversifying investments

(21:50) The #1 thing young adults can do

(23:41) The importance of giving back

(25:23) What inspired you to get involved in charity?

(28:43) Doing well vs. doing good

(30:35) How to instill children with a desire to get involved

(32:00) Getting lucky

(33:49) Learning from every person

(35:19) How to deal with pressure

(36:03) Skills every young adult needs

(38:30) The importance of having people skills

(38:50) Momentum Moment

(43:14) Outro: 3 takeaways from this conversation