Founders' Forum Unbreakable: Jason Sfire’s Story of Resilience Through 54 Surgeries and Triumph
Jason Sfire’s entrepreneurial journey, Founder of multiple family-owned businesses defies the odds. At 25, after a devastating 35-foot fall that led to 54 surgeries over 25 years, he refused to let physical challenges stop his drive. Despite shattered bones and ongoing recovery, Jason built a real estate empire of 18 companies and 1.8 million square feet.
Joining Marc as guest co-host is Sari Greene, a cybersecurity entrepreneur, author, educator, investor, and community activist, adding her perspective to this powerful conversation.
Early in the episode, Jason reflects on social media’s impact on identity, setting the stage for his story of resilience. From teenage carpenter to business leader and father of four, he shares candid insights on balancing ambition with personal limits, warning about the dangers of an unchecked "achiever mentality" and how it affected his health. His straightforward business approach reveals the grit behind his success.
Key Takeaways:
- Resilience in overcoming life-altering injuries and building a business.
- Growing and managing a real estate empire despite personal challenges.
- Balancing drive with self-care to sustain success.
- Pursuing passion and purpose beyond physical limits.
Part two will be released next week, where we’ll explore how Jason continues to thrive—competing nationally in golf from a wheelchair.
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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