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
Show Up, Blow Up, Giddy Up: Bruce Turkel’s Guide to Success in 2025
01.01.25 | Episode 801
In the first episode of 2025, Fried On Business host Jim Fried welcomes branding expert, keynote speaker, and longtime friend Bruce Turkel.
Together, they reflect on the lessons of the past year, the importance of relationships, and the art of storytelling.
Bruce shares his insights on how spontaneity requires preparation, how to connect authentically with audiences, and why his personal motto—“Show up, blow up, giddy up”—has guided his success.
Tune in for an entertaining and insightful conversation packed with takeaways to start your year on the right note.
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About Our Guest:
Bruce founded Turkel Brands, a global brand consultancy that helped build great brands for American Express, Bacardi, Discovery Networks, Hasbro, HBO, Jewish Health Systems, Miami Tourism, Puerto Rico Tourism, and many more great companies.
Bruce has keynoted for AmEx, ASAE, Carnival Cruise Line, DMAI, Hard Rock Hotels, Heineken, Kimball, KOA, MPI, NCL, Nike, Realm Global, Re/Max, SC Johnson, Sherwin Williams, US Army Reserve, 17 Governors Conferences on Tourism, and hundreds more companies and associations around the world.
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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