Fried on Business

Building the Future of Real Estate: Insights from UF’s Bergstrom Center

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Building the Future of Real Estate: Insights from UF’s Bergstrom Center

In this episode of Fried On Business, Jim Fried welcomes Tim Becker, Executive Director of the University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies. 

They discuss the center’s evolution, its efforts to connect students with industry leaders, and its groundbreaking initiatives like the Due Diligence magazine. 

Tim shares insights into current real estate trends, the integration of AI and data analytics into education, and the importance of equipping the next generation of real estate professionals for success. 

Tune in for a dynamic conversation about the future of real estate education.

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Tim Becker is the Executive Director at the Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center 

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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