Fried on Business
Fried on Business started as the longest running (10 years) business radio show on AM 880 in Miami. It continues today 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
The Future of ICSC: What’s New and What’s Next in Retail Real Estate
In Episode 835 of Fried on Business, host Jim Fried explores the future of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)—the must-attend event for retail and real estate professionals.
Jim dives into what’s new and what’s next at ICSC, providing actionable insights on how attendees can maximize value, build stronger networks, and prepare for an industry that’s rapidly evolving.
The conversation highlights how ICSC continues to adapt to shifting market conditions, the rise of experiential retail, and the growing demand for innovative deal-making environments. Jim emphasizes the importance of strategic networking—not just meeting people, but building relationships that lead to opportunities.
Listeners will learn:
- What’s new at ICSC and how it impacts real estate professionals
- The future of retail trends and what they mean for investors and developers
- Networking strategies to stand out and make meaningful connections
- How to turn ICSC conversations into long-term partnerships
Whether you’re a seasoned ICSC veteran or planning your first trip, this episode is a playbook for success at one of the most important conferences in real estate.
🎧 Tune in to discover how to stay ahead of the curve and leverage ICSC as a platform for growth in 2025 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