From Hockey to $200M in CRE: Zane Schartz on Discipline and Purpose

In this episode of The Value Builder Podcast, Saul Zenkevicius sits down with Zane Schartz, former professional hockey player and founder of Freedom CRE, which manages over $200M in assets with more than 400 investors. Zane shares how the discipline of sports translated directly into commercial real estate success—and why faith and purpose drive his business model today.

You’ll hear:

• How competitive discipline transfers from athletics to business

• Why net lease investments with major tenants create stability

• How Freedom CRE structures funds for consistency and diversification

• Strategies for lease renewals and maintaining tenant relationships

• The role of faith and mission in building long-term vision

Whether you’re an operator seeking stability or an investor evaluating risk-return balance, this conversation offers practical perspective from the field.

Connect with Zane Schartz
🔗 FreedomCRE.net
🌐 LinkedIn