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
Supporting The Future: The Education Fund’s Impact on Miami-Dade Schools
Episode 801 | 01.08.25
In this heartfelt episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried speaks with Marilyn Marnett of The Education Fund to discuss its transformative work in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
From food forests to free school supplies, Marilyn shares how the fund supports teachers and students in economically challenged communities.
Jim reflects on his own experiences volunteering, the impact of programs like the Teach-A-Thon, and how businesses and individuals can get involved.
Tune in to learn how you can help shape the future of education and support Miami’s youth.
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About Our Guest:
Marilen Marnett is the Director of Sponsorships and Events at The Education Fund.
The Education Fund engages the entire community in making educational excellence a top priority, ensuring that every child learns and succeeds in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
The Education Fund's mission is to maximize every child's potential and to ensure that each one graduates with every opportunity for success.
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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