Joel Friedland talks with Jason Barnard about the debt-free empire.
Debt-Free Empire! Joel Friedland, CEO of Brit Properties, reveals his proven strategies for building a $100M industrial real estate syndication without debt. Drawing from his 43+ years of experience in Chicago's industrial market, Joel shares how he transformed relationship-based investing into a scalable online business model. Learn why debt-free investing creates "Steady Eddie" passive income and discover how to leverage AI and digital presence to attract accredited investors.
In this value-packed episode, you'll discover:- The debt-free syndication model that survived the 2008 financial crisis- Why industrial real estate generates consistent 7-8% annual returns with 20-year tenant retention- How to transition from offline networking to digital investor acquisition- The "Claim, Frame, and Prove" method for building credible online authority
This conversation delivers actionable insights for real estate professionals looking to scale their investor base through strategic digital marketing and personal branding.
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This episode was recorded live on video July 22nd 2025
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Transcript from Joel Friedland with Jason Barnard on Fastlane Founders And Legacy. Debt-Free Empire
[00:00:00] Joel Friedland: One guy told me yesterday, 60% of his investible money is with me. That's bad. That's dangerous. That's dangerous because there's no diversification. What happens if, God forbid, industrial real estate becomes like office real estate where you can't fill an office building 'cause people are working at home.
[00:00:22] Joel Friedland: I don't think that's gonna happen in industrial 'cause people have to actually work with their hands and be on site. In industrial manufacturing operation, there's trained labor. So industrials likely not to have an implosion like office did 'cause of COVID. But the message that I want to get to people is, yeah, you should put three or 4% of your net worth in my safe stuff.
[00:00:52] Joel Friedland: That's a steady Eddie that gives you passive income but not 60%. But some people do that with me and I'm grateful to have them. But I wish that it would be more diversified.
[00:01:06] Narrator: Fastlane Founders and Legacy with Jason Barnard. Each week. Jason sits down with successful entrepreneurs, CEOs and executives, and get them to share how they mastered the delicate balance between rapid growth and enduring success in the business world.
[00:01:24] Narrator: How can we quickly build a profitable business that stands at test of time and becomes their legacy? A legacy we're proud of. Fastlane Founders and Legacy with Jason Barnard.
[00:01:36] Jason Barnard: Hi everybody, and welcome to another Fastlane Founders and Legacy. I'm Jason Barnard, and a quick hello and we're good to go.
[00:01:43] Jason Barnard: Welcome to the show, Joel Friedland.
[00:01:48] Joel Friedland: I love it, Jason. I love when you sing.
[00:01:50] Jason Barnard: Thank you. You said you watched a couple of episodes and that's what caught your attention. Not the content and the interesting insights you get but the song. Lovely to meet you, Joel. You've built a hundred million dollar empire of debt-free investment in industrial real estate. And you've done it mostly through your network and the people you knew. And you've made the step to move all of this online. And created a social profile or social presence.