James Prendamano

James Prendamano Real estate operator. Father. Builder. Sharing 25 years of operator playbooks and life lessons at The Prendamano Academy - 100+ free lessons.

We are all a part of source. You already have what you need. Start for free at PrendamanoAcademy.com Over his career, James’ team has closed over 1500 deals, leased more than 1 million square feet of commercial space and has effectuated more than 1 billion dollars in transactional Real Estate. During this time James shepherded the completion of transformative projects literally reshaping Staten Is

land; NYC’s commercial real estate landscape. Through discipline and subscribing to a lifelong learner mindset James’ expertise runs the Real Estate gamut. Be it residential units, mixed-use buildings, retail and office leasing, defaulted notes, land leasing, or ground up development, project planning / design, large scale acquisition, ULURP approval consultation and retail leasing, James’ unique gift of vision and tenacity is unmatched. His consulting work and; clients include some of the most successful names in New York City Real Estate. Industry giants such as Goldman Sachs, BFC Partners, IronState Developers and Madison Realty Capital have come to rely on James’ expertise. Throughout the years James has developed an impressive customer roster including some of the world’s top brands such as Nike, Nordstrom Rack, Columbia, Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Walgreens, and Various financial institutions to name a few. Recently, James launched his Podcast amassing an audience in over 60 Countries sharing his knowledge and expertise and coauthored an Amazon best seller! James has been named one of the 50 most influential people by “City and State” for several years running. As CEO the company was named one of New York City’s top 10 boutique real estate firms by the “Commercial Observer” and won the “Top 31 Business Award” by the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation. Recently James was named one of the top 100 leaders in Real Estate and Construction as well as one of the top 100 innovators in Real Estate, in part due to his groundbreaking new Real Estate Software which is slated to be offered to the marketplace in the coming months. James’ success in the Real Estate Space has resulted in several appointments by the Mayor of New York City and he currently serves as a Director of the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) as well as a Member of the Build NYC Resource Corporation (Build NYC) for The New York City Economic Corporation. James has built a culture of service and philanthropy. He created the “Season of Giving” donating to various charities throughout the years. Additionally, James serves on the board of Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, as a cabinet member for the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and various Real Estate Associations. He also serves on the board of directors for CFLC (Central Family Life Center). Recently James launched PreReal, Prendamano Real Estate a state-of-the-art new age Real Estate Brokerage, Technology company, Investment fund and one of a kind Real Estate Institute.

06/02/2026

Every doorway is an opportunity for positivity.

Take a moment to say something nice about yourself as you walk through each one.

It shifts your mindset from negativity to confidence.

Start today and transform your inner dialogue.

What you call procrastination is usually fear in a costume. You're not lazy. You're not unmotivated. You're scared. Name...
06/02/2026

What you call procrastination is usually fear in a costume. You're not lazy. You're not unmotivated. You're scared. Name the fear, the procrastination disappears.

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06/02/2026

Events happen, but it's the value you assign to them that matters. Every setback is an opportunity in disguise.

What's next on your path? Share below ⬇️

Are you paying attention yet?
06/01/2026

Are you paying attention yet?

06/01/2026

Feeling off?

You can't fully thrive here without a healthy mind.

Studies show emotional well-being is key to having a healthy life.

Let's prioritize positivity and a healthy mindset together!

We will spend twelve years teaching a kid what’s inside a textbook, and almost no time teaching them what’s inside thems...
06/01/2026

We will spend twelve years teaching a kid what’s inside a textbook, and almost no time teaching them what’s inside themselves.

Sit with that for a second. A child can memorize every capital, every formula, every date on the timeline, and still walk across that graduation stage with no real idea of what they’re good at, what they value, or what they were put here to do. We hand them a whole world of answers and never once teach them to trust the one voice that was always going to matter most. Their own.

And then, folks, we wonder why so many of them grow up feeling lost.

Here’s what I need you to hear today: self-knowledge isn’t the soft stuff. It isn’t extra credit you get after the real subjects are done. It’s the foundation everything else is supposed to stand on. A kid who knows who they are can learn anything, survive anything, walk into any room and not lose themselves in it. That’s not a luxury. That’s the best protection we can give them.

And here’s the beautiful part. You don’t need a fancy program or a single dollar to start. Tonight, at the dinner table, ask your kid three questions. What made you proud today? What felt unfair? What did you love? Then stop talking and really listen. That right there is the lesson. That’s you teaching a child to trust what’s already inside them.

We can’t follow our kids everywhere. But we can send them out into this world knowing exactly who they are.

That’s the whole reason this academy exists, and it’s why it will always be free. Self-knowledge should never sit behind a paywall.

Start tonight. Then come build on it with us.

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05/30/2026

When you’re able to shut off the distractions the world hands us everyday, you unlock something profound.

05/29/2026

Sometimes, setbacks lead to better things.

If you didn’t land that job or get that opportunity, remember it’s all part of the plan.

Embrace the journey and stay grateful.

What’s next for you?

You've been calling yourself lazy. Stop. You're not lazy. You're scared. Scared of failing. Scared of being seen trying ...
05/29/2026

You've been calling yourself lazy. Stop. You're not lazy. You're scared. Scared of failing. Scared of being seen trying and missing. Scared that if you take the swing and miss, it confirms something you've been afraid was true about you. Listen — lazy you can't fix. Scared you can. Scared you can work with. Today, what's the smallest move you could make on the thing you've been calling yourself lazy about? Not the big move. The 30-second move. Make that one.

You've been building a life someone else designed for you. Could be your parents'. Could be the internet's. Could be the...
05/29/2026

You've been building a life someone else designed for you. Could be your parents'. Could be the internet's. Could be the version of you that you locked in at 22 and never updated. Stop. Design yours. Then build. Free in The Academy.

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