Jacob Friedman is a leader within the Healthcare & Industrial divisions of Matthews™ and brings a consultative and collaborative approach to the investment sales process, focusing in the greater Chicago area. In all his professional dealings, Jacob focuses on bringing value and producing optimal outcomes for his clients with a hands-on approach throughout the entire transaction process. According to Jacob, communication is foundational to success. He is passionate about providing his clients with straight talk, allowing them to make informed decisions. Jacob firmly believes that his success is a product of his client’s success and navigates every deal ensuring that the client’s best interests are at the heart of all decisions. He builds long-term, trusting relationships and has developed a stellar track record of closing deals and helping his clients achieve their financial objectives. Jacob looks forward to serving his clients by keeping them informed on industry trends and opportunities and leveraging Matthews’ extensive information and strategic resources to assist them in meeting their goals.
Prior to joining Matthews™, Jacob was an asset and property manager for a real estate operating company based in Chicago. This role allowed him to learn and truly appreciate the process of optimizing properties and portfolios, such as property planning, operations, budgeting, capital, and financing. Following this role, Jacob served as an investment sales broker for Marcus and Millichap, where he completed over $90 million in sales in four years. He gained a unique perspective through his experiences working with developers, institutions, family offices, physician groups, and private client investors. From this experience, he has come to appreciate the importance of blending quantitative analysis and market trends to help sellers and buyers make sound decisions. When decision-making blends analysis and seasoned judgement, optimal conclusions are reached for both sides.
B.A., Environmental Management, Minor in Business Finance and Marketing
Indiana University Bloomington
