Founders' Forum Embracing New Realities: How Jason Sfire Transformed Hardship into Strength
What does it truly mean to overcome? Jason Sfire’s journey shows that triumph comes not from avoiding hardship, but transforming through it.
Continuing from his first fall, Jason reveals how a routine ninth back surgery in 2013 turned catastrophic when he contracted MRSA in his spine. Over four years, he endured 22 surgeries, sepsis, kidney failure, and 1,300+ IV antibiotic doses—all while leading his companies. When specialists couldn’t find answers, his wife Nettie’s support became his turning point.
Dr. Tyler Kosky finally diagnosed an infection colonizing spinal hardware, leading to surgeries that left Jason permanently disabled. Yet, he embraced his new reality: “It was time to find my wheels instead of my legs.”
Now, Jason advocates for adaptive athletes, coaches wheelchair sports, and prepares to launch a new real estate venture with his father. His advice: “Think more before we react… take a discerning look at decisions,” reflecting hard-earned wisdom.
Co-hosted by Sari Greene, cybersecurity entrepreneur and community advocate, this episode explores how perseverance and adaptability can sustain us through life’s greatest challenges. What will you do when faced with your own impossible situation?
Key Takeaways:
- Turning hardship into strength and purpose.
- The power of unwavering support.
- Adapting entrepreneurial skills to new realities.
- Wisdom gained through adversity.
About Jason A. Sfire:
I have had a 33-year career in our family-owned Real-Estate Development business. Since I was 16 years old, I have held virtually every possible role in our family companies. My initial offering to the company was running our construction arm, named Fidelity Construction Co. Inc. In my years running the construction arm of our business, we completed hundreds of projects, from one-room remodels to 450,000-square-foot shopping centers built from the ground up. It has been an incredible journey that now has me leading all 18 companies and managing the family’s 1.8 million-square-foot real-estate portfolio as President/COO. Thankfully, God has blessed our family and business at levels that I never dreamed possible.
Connect:
Website www.fgltd.net
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jason-sfire-a6652716b/
Instagram instagram.com/jaswheels/?hl=en
This episode is brought to you by Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association; empowering people with disabilities through adaptive outdoor recreation. Visit glasa.org to learn more.
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