Jason Friedman joins the Green Brick Road Podcast to break down how a career built in real estate and business leadership can translate into real world civic impact, and why he’s now running for Congress. Jason walks through the different hats he’s worn across the private sector, what those roles taught him about decision making, accountability, and building outcomes that last, and how that experience shapes his approach to public service and campaign leadership. We get into what it actually takes to step into the arena: building a team, earning trust, communicating under pressure, and staying focused when it’s not glamorous. Jason’s message is simple and direct:&nbsp;don’t be shy, bet on yourself, and take action before you feel perfectly ready. He also shares the mindset that has carried him through tough seasons in business and politics:&nbsp;“enjoy the suck”embrace the grind, learn from the discomfort, and keep showing up when it’s hard. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, real estate, leadership, or what it looks like to move from the private sector into public service, this episode delivers practical perspective and a high level look at how business principles can drive community focused change.

Real Estate to Running for Congress: Jason Friedman's Civic Experiences

Today on the GBR Podcast we’re joined by Eric Porter, founder of Stria Sport, a performance-footwear brand born out of a lifelong love of sneakers and hoops. Eric takes us through how he went from athlete and sneakerhead to launching his own shoe brand, how the company is scaling through athletes (including professional basketball players and crossover into pickleball), and how Stria maintains its grounding in customer connection and community even as it grows. We’ll explore the origin story, the product development, the go-to-market strategy, and what it means to build a brand from the ground up in a crowded footwear marketplace.

Founder of Stria Sports: Eric Porter

On this episode, Brady Schwartz and Ben Shpritz recap season two of the Green Brick Road Podcast, diving into the all the powerful lessons they have learned. Enjoy this condensed version of the most important things learned from our experiences.

6 Business Lessons Everyone NEEDS to hear: Season Two Recap

Join us as we sit down with Kyle Stenzel, President of Spring Brook Marina, who transformed from a dedicated employee to the owner of this renowned Midwest marine facility. Discover how Kyle's leadership has propelled Spring Brook Marina to new heights. Don't miss this chance to hear firsthand from a leader steering the future of the boating industry.

Kyle Stenzel: President of Spring Brook Marina

Tune in to learn how CEO of Setna iO, David Chaimovitz, grew his unique business selling, leasing, and buying in the airplane industry. On top of this, his company is one of the fastest growing businesses in the world, and he continues to succeed today mastering his market.

David Chaimovitz: CEO of Setna iO

Join us as we dive into a conversation with Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy Foods, a company known for its constant innovation and commitment to excellence in food and hospitality. In this episode, we explore how Levy has stayed ahead by valuing kindness and forward-thinking in every aspect of their business. Andy shares the journey behind Levy's success and the core values that continue to drive their growth and impact in the industry.

Andy Lansing: CEO of Levy Foods 

Join us for an insightful conversation as we dive deep into the fascinating career of Donna Chudacoff. She recounts her time as the head of marketing at Levy Foods, where she honed her leadership and strategic thinking skills, to her significant career shift into managing her family’s extensive real estate business. Donna shares her experiences transitioning from the corporate world to overseeing numerous real estate units, offering valuable lessons on adaptability, family business dynamics, and the evolving nature of the real estate market.

Donna Chudcoff: From Marketing Maven to Real Estate Powerhouse 

Tune in as the CEO of Kleinschmidt provides us with the insights of the software behind Data Transactions from business to business. Learn the behind the scenes of the programs that makes data transactions incredibly efficient, while incorporating top tier customer service.

Dan Heinen:  Bridging Data and Decision-Making with incredible customer service

Tune in as we explore the fascinating world of candy manufacturing, distribution, and sales. In this episode, Scott Samet, Co-founder of Taste of Nature Inc. shares the story behind the creation of cookie dough bites candy and much more. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation filled with valuable lessons on entrepreneurship and the candy industry!

Scott Samet: The Candy Conglomerate

Two young entrepreneurs, Brady Schwartz and Ben Shpritz, interview successful people about their realm of business. We try to pinpoint the patterns of success so listeners can gain insight on what it takes to make it

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