Best Tim Garrity Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #45: How to Create a Brand 46:55

5h ago46:55

46:55

Send us a text Whether you are in real estate, insurance, or another entrepreneurial field, having a "brand" can help (and in some cases, define) your business. In this B&R ep, Sean & Tim discuss the process for creating a brand, visualizing how it can look, and their own experiences creating and managing brands themselves. Authenticity matters in …

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Episode #44: Building a Relationship-Based Business with Garrett Maroon 50:21

44m ago50:21

50:21

Send us a text To put it directly, Garrett is a superstar! Not only did he have the confidence to start and build his residential real estate business on the strength of his relationships, but he proved to all of his skeptical peers and mentors that it actually works. On this ep, Garrett discusses the logic behind building a relationship-based busi…

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Episode #43: To CRM, or Not To CRM 39:28

6d ago39:28

39:28

Send us a text Committing to a CRM (aka Customer Relationship Management) is not only a great way to stay focused and organized in business, statistics will show that it also helps with forecasting and growth! In our 43rd ep, Sean & Tim discuss why CRMs are important, when they may not be necessary, and their own experiences working within differen…

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Episode #42: The Business of Restaurants with Harris Eckstut 55:05

19d ago55:05

55:05

Send us a text Harris & Tim have been working together on the brokerage side for years. Tim has always been focused on residential real estate, while Harris has been focused on commercial real estate; more specifically, restaurants. Sean & Tim dive into a deep discussion with Harris, not only on the super-high-risk restaurant industry, but on entre…

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Episode #41: An Episode About Nothing, But Even Nothing Is Something 25:56

23d ago25:56

25:56

Send us a text If you do not know Sean & I personally, or have not realized by now as a regular Bricks & Risk listener/watcher, we're Seinfeld fans. Whether you are yourself or not, it doesn't matter; this episode will deliver value. In our aptly named "Episode About Nothing," we talk about the amazing interview we recently had with Bob Burg, how t…

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Episode #40: Living Life as a Go-Giver with Bob Burg 36:31

28d ago36:31

36:31

Send us a text Out of all the amazing guests we've had on Bricks & Risk so far, this one is hard to top. We now have the privilege of sharing one of our finest conversations to date with renowned author, speaker, and business authority, Bob Burg. Bob co-authored a very special business book called "The Go-Giver." It has sold over 1 million copies a…

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Episode #39: How Home Insurance Shock is Hurting Residential Investors 33:26

1M ago33:26

33:26

Send us a text Recent events are causing massive changes in the real estate and insurance industries currently. In this week's episode, Tim and Sean weigh-in on the factors that are impacting the seismic shift in these markets and how they converge together for consumers. Tune in to find out when things will start to cool off. Our goal with Bricks …

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Episode #38, Top 3 Ep: Sean & Tim's Top 3 Podcasts 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

Send us a text Welcome to our first "Top 3 Ep"! Part of the reason why Bricks & Risk started was because of our love for the medium itself. Tim and Sean are always listening to other podcasts to gain valuable industry insights and put them into practice. In this episode, we share some of the recent favorite podcasts that deliver inspiration for us.…

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Episode #37: Growing Confident Agents with Elizabeth Convery 56:37

2M ago56:37

56:37

Send us a text Such a great conversation as we are joined by Elizabeth Convery as our guest this week. She is a real estate coach, speaker, founder, and associate broker of VERY at Compass RE. We talk about winning in real estate by building the right culture and having the right mindset to focus and grow. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you wa…

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Episode #36: Stop Saying Yes and Learn When to Say "No" 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Send us a text For today’s episode, Sean & Tim will dive into when firing clients and learning to say "No" can actually be positive things for your business, and can also lead to knowing who your ideal client is. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows through …

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Episode #35: Being a Trusted House Detective with Reid Stever 52:42

2M ago52:42

52:42

Send us a text Reid Stever from RS Home Inspection joins the show today to discuss life as a home inspector. With over 20 years in the inspection service industry, Reid has pretty much seen it all. We talk about the new ways Reid is able to compete with some of the larger firms and building out a marketing plan to help get the word out and share hi…

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Episode #34: Never Stop Knocking and Providing Value with Stewart Sheppard 1:07:50

3M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Send us a text Stewart Sheppard of Premium Finance Brokerage joins the show this week to share his story of convincing himself that starting his own business was the right path for him, as well as why eye-to-eye sales is a lost art. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our aud…

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Episode #33: Why Timeblocking is Important 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how you can be more productive at work? A great tool for many business owners and high-performing sales people is timeblocking. Sean & Tim go over the advantages of timeblocking on your calendar and the benefits that come with it. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets th…

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Episode #32: Rehabbing Homes and Being a Girl Dad with Zach Torres 57:28

3M ago57:28

57:28

Send us a text This week we are joined by Zach Torres who runs Studio Torres, a design and build firm based in Philadelphia specializing in residential rehabs. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment o…

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Episode #31: Building Net Worth and Water Ice Authority with Keyon Whiting 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Send us a text What a special show this week with Keyon Whiting who shares his growth story of becoming a real estate agent and investor and more recently a franchisee of a local Rita's Water Ice. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, s…

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Episode #30: Goals In Business 31:35

3M ago31:35

31:35

Send us a text This week's episode dives into the topic of developing goals in business. As a business owner, it's very important to find out what matters most and driving behavior to succeed for those specific goals. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows thr…

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Episode #29: Driving Fundamental Growth in Business with Billy Williams 55:33

4M ago55:33

55:33

Send us a text Billy Williams is a business expert, insurance mentor, amazing father, and all around great guy. One of the things he prides himself on, that resonated with Sean & Tim, is that he focuses on the fundamentals. He also believes that referrals come to you when people know how you are going to "act" and "react," as that builds trust. Our…

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Episode #28, OG Ep: Franchises vs. Independent Brokerages 33:18

4M ago33:18

33:18

Send us a text Another OG Ep (aka 1 of our first 3 recorded episodes ever)! Great discussion on the topic of franchise brokerages versus independent brokerages. Both have their own unique pros/cons, listen to Tim & Sean dive into how they could benefit you and your real estate business. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 …

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Episode #27: Objection-Proof Success with Award-Winning Author Jeff West 44:08

4M ago44:08

44:08

Send us a text Critically acclaimed author, Jeff West, joins the show this week to talk about winning the sales process. Successful sales people don't win by accident and Jeff shares the secret methodology behind his many years of being a top insurance sales producer. We also discuss his latest book, co-authored with Bob Burg "Streetwise to Saleswi…

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Episode #26: Wide Marketing vs. Deep Marketing 36:54

4M ago36:54

36:54

Send us a text For this week's episode, Sean and Tim talk about different marketing approaches you can take as a business owner. There are advantages to both "wide" and "deep" marketing approaches, but in order to be successful you need to focus on your ideal client. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets tha…

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Episode #25: Building a Modern Media Empire with Eric Simon 54:13

5M ago54:13

54:13

Send us a text Our special guest this week is Eric Simon from BAM. Eric joins the show to share his journey from the beginning days answering phones at Hilton & Hyland, to memes on Instagram, to building a real estate media empire; some refer to BAM as the Barstool Sports of Real Estate. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2…

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Episode #24, OG Ep: An Introduction 19:19

5M ago19:19

19:19

Send us a text Throwback episode sorting through the entrepreneurial journey for Tim & Sean and why we chose to start a podcast. The long conversation about the value of this platform and how it made sense for both of us to invest the time and money into launching Bricks & Risk to help other entrepreneurs build their businesses. Our goal with Brick…

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Episode #23: Respect, Help, & Love with Mike McCann 53:28

5M ago53:28

53:28

Send us a text This week's guest is Mike McCann "The Real Estate Man" and he joins the conversation with Tim & Sean about his humble beginnings in the Far Northeast to becoming one of the highest performing real estate teams in the US. His secret recipe for success is hard work and respect, and he loves the competitive nature of real estate. Our go…

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Episode #22: Working "In" the Business & Working "On" the Business 28:22

5M ago28:22

28:22

Send us a text Time management is key for any entrepreneur or business owner. In this episode, we talk about moving from the role of working "in" the business to working "on" the business. One key way is to develop roles within the business and delegate responsibilities to staff members to free up your time and focus on operating and growing the bu…

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Episode #21: Drive Your Business with Online Reviews 33:28

6M ago33:28

33:28

Send us a text Online reviews on Google, Zillow, and Facebook are vital for any business. In this week's episode we talk about the importance of gathering reviews and the most effective ways to extract them from clients. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows …

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Episode #20, OG Ep: The Power of Relationships 32:17

6M ago32:17

32:17

Send us a text One of our "Original 3" episodes! Cultivating and fostering relationships is paramount to any business owner. Listen and learn how to build relationships within your industry and maximize the value with all of your business connections. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOU…

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Episode #19: "Feet on the Street" Lending with Jared Pontz 50:59

6M ago50:59

50:59

Send us a text For today’s episode, Sean & Tim are joined by Jared Pontz, President & Managing Partner at Direct Mortgage Loan Company. He shares his journey starting as an intern to becoming president of one of Philadelphia's leading real estate lenders. Building relationships and delivering for investors is at the core of his business and how he …

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Episode #18: Spheres & Centers of Influence 27:48

6M ago27:48

27:48

Send us a text Today's episode concentrates on building a network with spheres of influence or centers of influence. Expanding your network allows you to build your business and drive referrals. At it's core, you have to get in front of people and share how you can help them. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nu…

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Episode #17: Smart Acquisitions & 1% Podcasting with Bradley Flowers 49:42

7M ago49:42

49:42

Send us a text Join us today and put your hands together as we welcome Bradley Flowers - the 6'3" sophomore from Mobile Alabama, Parade 1st Team All-American, Rivals ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ recruit, a fantastic insurance agent, and a great American. Besides founding his agency, Portal Insurance, and recently acquiring another, he is building Mind Your Agency to help…

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Episode #16: Inflation and Claim Risk are Causing Insurance Woes 36:21

7M ago36:21

36:21

Send us a text Industry leaders say that this is the hardest insurance market in a generation. We haven't been around that long but it's definitely the most challenging market that we have seen in the last 25 years. Claims are up, pricing is up, and the ability to place new business has never been tougher. Sean and Tim discuss the reasons why the i…

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Episode #15: When To Hire An Assistant 22:49

7M ago22:49

22:49

Send us a text Sometimes timing is everything in business. And calculating the right time to hire an assistant is critical. Tim and Sean will discuss when it's the right time to hire extra help in order for your business to succeed. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our aud…

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Episode #14: Why the NAR / Realtor 6% Commission Shake-Up is a Good Thing 40:47

7M ago40:47

40:47

Send us a text The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement has been in the news everywhere lately. Tim gives an in-depth analysis of what it means for the industry and the impact for Realtors going forward. Is it a good thing, or a bad thing? Who benefits from this? Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nu…

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Episode #13: From Mortgages to Hotels with Kyle Kelly 29:48

7M ago29:48

29:48

Send us a text Kyle Kelly leads the mortgage team at My City Lending in Philadelphia and has built his business on relationships and referrals. These are the keys to his success. He is an entrepreneur at heart and talks about real estate, investing, and his newest endeavor - The Gas Lamp Hotel, Philly's finest boutique hotel nestled in downtown Old…

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Episode #12: How to Manage Employee Screw-Ups 30:40

7M ago30:40

30:40

Send us a text Leading a team is difficult and its inevitable that employees will not be perfect. In this episode we talk about how to manage expectations with employees and how to guide them when mistakes are made. Growth can be ugly at times but if you stick to the plan the results will always be worth it. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you …

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Episode #11: The "Finding Peak" Journey with Ryan Hanley 1:00:46

7M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Send us a text Ryan Hanley from Finding Peak is a speaker, advisor, and keynote speaker who brings a ton of knowledge to this episode of B⚡R. We discuss his journey through the insurance industry and how he ultimately landed on his own consulting firm helping insurance agents grow their businesses. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away …

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Episode #10: Feeding Fish vs. Teaching to Fish 28:47

7M ago28:47

28:47

Send us a text The concept of providing leads to producers is always a hot topic for any sales organization. Tim and Sean discuss the advantages of providing opportunities to sales agents and also contrasting that with the idea of teaching the method of developing ones own sales funnel and referral sources. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you w…

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Episode #9: Master the Listing Lane with Ryan Petrucci 50:02

7M ago50:02

50:02

Send us a text Ryan Petrucci of ReMax Main Line is a seasoned real estate agent and investor that has gone all-in with real estate listings to become a $20M producer. He has learned how to leverage relationships and social media to catapult his business and become a consistent top producer in the area each year. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that …

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Episode #8: The Art of Scaling a Business 29:18

7M ago29:18

29:18

Send us a text What does it take to scale your business? This episode is packed with invaluable insights, strategies, and practical tips designed to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscapes of real estate and insurance. Providing actionable tips on when and how to scale your business. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 o…

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Episode #7: "Brand It Like Serhant" with Ryan Serhant 47:05

8M ago47:05

47:05

Send us a text Join us for an exclusive episode as we sit down with Ryan Serhant, the renowned real estate agent from Million Dollar Listing New York and current CEO of the brokerage SERHANT., for an insightful conversation on his illustrious career in real estate, the challenges of launching a new brokerage, and the critical role of branding in bu…

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Episode #6: Warm Referrals vs. Cold Calling 34:36

8M ago34:36

34:36

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of insurance and real estate marketing, exploring the effectiveness of two distinct strategies: cold calling and gathering warm referrals from spheres of influence. Join us as we dissect the nuances of each approach and uncover their unique advantages and challenges. Cold Calling: We ex…

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Episode #5: Relationship Marketing with Luke Acree 32:33

8M ago32:33

32:33

Send us a text Our B&R guest today is Luke Acree who is the President of Reminder Media and co-host of the Stay Paid Podcast, one of the top marketing podcasts on Apple. Luke is an authority on leadership and has helped more than 100,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses grow their companies. Tim and Sean chat with Luke about building a referral b…

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Episode #4: Brick & Mortar vs. Virtual 39:07

8M ago39:07

39:07

Send us a text For today’s episode, Sean & Tim will dive into the differences between running a virtual office versus a brick and mortar location. Times have changed in the past couple of years and technology has changed the office landscape which has allowed more businesses to operate totally remote. The discussion centers around the pros and cons…

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Episode #3: Building & Selling Insurance Brokerages with Cory Schnabel 48:29

8M ago48:29

48:29

Send us a text Our guest this week is Cory Schnabel, who is currently the Vice President and Private Client Growth Leader with The Plexus Groupe. He shares his story of starting 2 different insurance agencies with a focus on building centers of influence driven by relationships. Listen to how Cory was able to build and sell each of these insurance …

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Episode #2: The Birth of Bricks & Risk, How To Build Your Business 34:07

8M ago34:07

34:07

Send us a text How did the Bricks and Risk podcast start? Why did Tim and Sean even decide to start a podcast? Find out all of those answers and more in this episode that explains the start of it all and where they plan to go. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience …

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Episode #1: Prepping and Closing Clients 49:25

8M ago49:25

49:25

Send us a text For today’s episode, Sean & Tim will dive into the art of preparing clients and ultimately closing the deal with real estate and insurance prospects. We will provide a specific blueprint on the steps of initiating the sales process and working through the entire sales funnel until the transaction is complete. Our goal with Bricks & R…

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Tim Hardaway on his killer crossover, pep talk for Reggie Jackson 13:28

7y ago13:28

13:28

Are you subscribed to our "Preachin' Pistons" podcast? If not, you should be: Subscribe via iTunes or Google Play now.In this week's episode, Vince Ellis chats with Detroit Pistons assistant coach Tim Hardaway. A former five-time NBA All-Star, Hardaway discusses the differences between today's game vs. when he played in the 1990s and early 2000s, h…

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Reggie Jackson tops training camp questions 13:40

7y ago13:40

13:40

Are you subscribed to our "Preachin' Pistons" podcast? If not, you should be: Subscribe via iTunes or Google Play now.In this week's episode, Vince Ellis previews training camp with Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor (Note: Podcast was recorded a few days before Pistons media day Monday). Topics discussed includes the importance of Reggie Jackson, …

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Preachin' Pistons: Stan Van Gundy on Warriors, NBA draft, Eastwood 15:00

7+ y ago15:00

15:00

In this week's episode, Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations and head coach Stan Van Gundy joins Vince Ellis to chat about how to catch the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, the upcoming NBA draft, the Pistons' future and his adopted special-needs dog EastwoodBy Freep Pistons

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Chatting with new associate GM Pat Garrity 18:31

8y ago18:31

18:31

In this week's episode, Vince Ellis chats with newly promoted Detroit Pistons associate general manager Pat Garrity about a wide range of topics.By Freep Pistons

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Chatting with Reggie Bullock 16:40

8y ago16:40

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In this episode, Vince Ellis chats with Pistons swingman Reggie Bullock, who speaks about the 2014 murder of his transgender sister, the LGBT community and discrimination, national anthem protests, his outlook for the upcoming season and more.By Freep Pistons

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