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
Why I Still Believe in America: A Fourth of July Reflection
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As America celebrates another Independence Day, Jim Fried takes a break from discussing markets, real estate, and business strategy to share something more personal—a heartfelt tribute to the country that has shaped his life and career. In this special episode of Fried On Business, Jim reflects on the freedoms, opportunities, and values that continue to make America extraordinary.
Drawing on memories from the nation's Bicentennial celebration and his travels across the United States, Jim shares how experiencing America's people, communities, and landscapes reinforced his appreciation for the nation's diversity and resilience. He reflects on the remarkable ability of individuals from different backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences to come together under a shared commitment to liberty and opportunity.
Throughout the episode, Jim discusses why gratitude matters. While no nation is without challenges, he believes America's greatest strength has always been its willingness to innovate, adapt, and continually strive toward a better future. He explores the entrepreneurial spirit that has fueled generations of business owners, inventors, and dreamers, and explains why freedom creates the conditions for creativity, hard work, and economic opportunity.
Jim also reflects on the responsibilities that accompany those freedoms. Citizenship, community involvement, and respect for one another are essential to preserving the values that have allowed the country to prosper. He encourages listeners to celebrate not only America's history but also its ongoing potential.
Whether you're listening during the Fourth of July holiday or any other time of year, this episode serves as a reminder that optimism, gratitude, and civic responsibility remain powerful forces. Jim's message is ultimately one of appreciation—for the opportunities America provides and for the people who continue to build its future every day.
This episode of Fried on Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
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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