BoardroomPR longtime commercial real estate client Jaime Sturgis, Founder and CEO of Native Realty, recently appeared on the popular Built World Podcast for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation about his career, approach to placemaking and where he sees South Florida’s growth heading next. Recorded in the show’s signature relaxed setting, the episode captured both the personality and perspective that make Sturgis one of the region’s most influential neighborhood-shapers.

Traveling down from Fort Lauderdale with a bottle of Don Fulano tequila in hand, Sturgis shared how he built Native Realty into a brokerage known for disrupting traditional models and curating emerging urban districts. Over the past decade, he has played a defining role in the evolution of neighborhoods such as Miami’s Wynwood and Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village, completing millions of square feet of transactions and setting multiple pricing records along the way.

The Built World Podcast delivers candid conversations with top real estate leaders, developers and entrepreneurs, exploring industry trends, success stories and personal journeys in an approachable, conversational format.

Topics discussed during Sturgis’ episode include:

• His unconventional path into commercial real estate and the founding of Native Realty
• How placemaking and authenticity have driven the success of districts like Wynwood and Flagler Village
• The importance of understanding culture, lifestyle and community when building neighborhoods
• His views on South Florida’s continued growth and how emerging submarkets will evolve
• A mix of personal interests, including surf talk, that reflect the lifestyle-forward ethos behind Native Realty

A triple-major Florida State University alum, Sturgis is also a frequent voice in national and industry media, including Forbes, Wall Street Journal and The Real Deal, where he regularly weighs in on urban development, commercial real estate trends and South Florida market dynamics. The podcast episode can be found on Spotify and Apple.

BoardroomPR is proud to work with visionary leaders like Jaime Sturgis and the Native Realty team, helping amplify their thought leadership and media presence across podcasts, national publications and industry platforms.

Eric Kalis

Senior Vice President