David Lidz

Discover the transformative power of investing in each other as we tackle market and social problems head-on.

Join us as David Lidz of Streetwell shares his remarkable journey from personal recovery to social enterprise and community revitalization. You'll learn how his struggle with addiction led to the creation of an employee-owned contracting company and an impactful real estate portfolio focused on historically neglected neighborhoods. We then shift gears to reveal how cooperative economics can transform businesses into genuine community assets. With insights from Paul Saginaw of Zingerman, we illustrate the real-world success of prioritizing fair wages, good benefits, and community reinvestment over profit maximization. Prepare to be inspired by stories of enhanced worker compensation, improved worksite conditions, and true community upliftment.

What if investing in your community could transform not just neighborhoods, but lives? Join us as David shares his extraordinary journey from addiction to entrepreneurship, illustrating how community support can lead to personal and collective empowerment. Through candid conversations, David reveals how his real estate business became a beacon of hope, creating meaningful employment for those in recovery and fostering a culture of giving back. This episode captures the essence of how community investment can catalyze personal redemption and collective well-being.

Together, we explore the complexities of transitioning a property preservation business into a social enterprise aimed at revitalizing marginalized neighborhoods. Inspired by works like "The Color of Law," "Race for Profit," and "Evicted," we dissect the systemic inequities these communities face. We also address the detrimental effects of property flipping and private equity, contrasting these with the benefits of shared ownership models. Discover how our cooperative approach not only stabilizes communities but also enhances worker productivity and economic empowerment, proving that sustainable, regenerative investment is not just possible, but essential.

https://streetwell.co/
https://www.wmar2news.com/local/an-employee-owned-cooperative-is-taking-on-baltimores-vacant-housing-crisis

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