In Episode 826 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried dives into the championship mindset that led the Florida Panthers to win the Stanley Cup—and how those same principles can transform your approach to business, leadership, and personal performance.

From locker room culture to comeback resilience, the Panthers showed the world how grit, focus, and teamwork can overcome the odds. But this episode isn’t just for hockey fans. Jim breaks down how business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyday people can apply the Panthers’ winning formula to their own goals.

Key takeaways include:

• How to stay locked in under pressure
• Why team culture beats raw talent
• The importance of consistency over time
• What “playing your position” means in business
• How leadership sets the tone for success

This episode is part pep talk, part strategic breakdown. Jim highlights the values and habits that helped Florida claim the Cup—and how those same tools can help you win your own version of it, whatever your arena may be.

Whether you're scaling a company, coaching a team, or just navigating life’s playoff rounds, these championship insights will fire you up and keep you focused.

🎧 Listen now and apply the Stanley Cup mindset to your business and beyond.

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Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.

Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.

He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.

Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.

Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.

He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.

Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.

Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com

In Episode 825 of Fried on Business, Jim Fried sits down with Ana Bozovic, founder of Analytics.Miami, to dive into the hard numbers, trends, and underlying truths shaping the Miami real estate market in 2025.

Ana brings her unique blend of economics, data science, and real estate experience to break down what’s really going on beneath the surface of Miami’s headline-grabbing market. From interest rate impact to inventory velocity and buyer psychology, she unpacks what the numbers are telling us—and how to use them.

The conversation focuses on:

• How to interpret leading market indicators
• Misconceptions about pricing power and demand
• Investor strategies in a shifting economy
• Long-term trends shaping Miami’s development pipeline
• The role of migration, liquidity, and inflation in local real estate

Ana’s mission is simple but bold: use real data—not emotions or marketing hype—to inform smart, strategic real estate decisions. Whether you’re a broker, investor, developer, or curious homeowner, this episode will sharpen your thinking.

Expect no fluff—just facts, insights, and real tools to understand what’s actually happening in one of America’s most dynamic property markets.

🎧 Listen now to see the Miami real estate market through a whole new lens.

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Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.

Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.

He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.

Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.

Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.

He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.

Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.

Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com

In Episode 824 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried welcomes Ed Cairo, founder and principal of American Home Finance Group, for a timely and strategic conversation about the state of the mortgage market in 2025.

As homebuyers, investors, and real estate professionals navigate the uncertainty of rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and shifting credit strategies, Ed brings clarity and practical advice from the front lines of financing.

Drawing on decades of experience in residential and investment property lending, Ed shares:

What interest rate movements mean for first-time buyers and investors

How banks are changing their underwriting in today’s market

The biggest mortgage mistakes buyers are making right now

When refinancing makes sense—and when it doesn’t

How brokers can better educate and guide their clients

Whether you're trying to secure a home loan, advising clients, or investing in income property, this episode delivers the financial insights you need to make smart, confident decisions.

Ed also discusses how private lenders and smaller firms are stepping up as big banks tighten credit, and why personalized service is more important than ever in today’s lending landscape.

🎧 Tune in now for a real-world look at what’s happening behind the mortgage curtain—and how to use it to your advantage.

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Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.

Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.

He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.

Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.

Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.

He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.

Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.

Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com