Fried on Business
Fried on Business started as the longest running (10 years) business radio show on AM 880 in Miami. It continues in 2020 as an informative, radio show-style podcast bringing together real estate, business, well-being and technology leaders. With Jim Fried's energy and "It's all about you!" approach, the Fried on Business podcast delivers content tailored to listeners across the country.
Fried on Business
From Lawyer to Bestselling Author: James Grippando’s Journey and Writing Process
From Lawyer to Bestselling Author: James Grippando’s Journey and Writing Process
Episode 795 | 11.20.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim interviews New York Times bestselling author James Grippando. They discuss James' latest novel The Goodbye Girl, his journey from lawyer to author, and his long-standing involvement with the Miami Book Fair. James also shares insights into his writing process, the inspiration behind his legal thrillers, and how Miami serves as both a backdrop and a character in his books. Tune in to hear this fascinating conversation about literature, law, and the power of storytelling.
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About Our Guest:
James Grippando is a New York Times bestselling author with more than 30 novels of suspense to his credit, and the winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. His latest, Goodbye Girl (HarperCollins 2024), is No. 18 in his popular series featuring Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck. His books are enjoyed worldwide in 28 languages. James is also a practicing attorney and teaches Law & Literature at the University of Miami School of Law. He lives and writes in south Florida. Visit his website at www.jamesgrippando.com
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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