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Be inspired and get motivated every week with the Bricks & Risk Podcast! Join our hosts Sean Mooney & Tim Garrity as they share their boots-on-the-ground secrets to growing successful real estate and insurance businesses. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. We also interview industry leaders who share their own insights and strategies on how to grow and strengthen your business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur o ...
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Episode #25: Building a Modern Media Empire with Eric Simon
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Send us a Text Message. 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 wi…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 w…
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Episode #23: Respect, Help, & Love with Mike McCann
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Send us a Text Message. 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 estat…
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Episode #22: Working "In" the Business & Working "On" the Business
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Send us a Text Message. 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 growi…
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Episode #21: Drive Your Business with Online Reviews
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Send us a Text Message. 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 audien…
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Episode #20, OG Ep: The Power of Relationships
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Episode #19: "Feet on the Street" Lending with Jared Pontz
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Send us a Text Message. 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 an…
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Episode #18: Spheres & Centers of Influence
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Send us a Text Message. 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 va…
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Episode #17: Smart Acquisitions & 1% Podcasting with Bradley Flowers
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Agenc…
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Episode #16: Inflation and Claim Risk are Causing Insurance Woes
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Episode #14: Why the NAR / Realtor 6% Commission Shake-Up is a Good Thing
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Send us a Text Message. 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 va…
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Episode #13: From Mortgages to Hotels with Kyle Kelly
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Send us a Text Message. 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 dow…
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Episode #12: How to Manage Employee Screw-Ups
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Episode #11: The "Finding Peak" Journey with Ryan Hanley
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Send us a Text Message. 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 w…
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Episode #10: Feeding Fish vs. Teaching to Fish
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Send us a Text Message. 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 t…
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Episode #9: Master the Listing Lane with Ryan Petrucci
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Episode #8: The Art of Scaling a Business
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Episode #7: "Brand It Like Serhant" with Ryan Serhant
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Send us a Text Message. 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 brand…
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Episode #6: Warm Referrals vs. Cold Calling
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Calli…
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Episode #5: Relationship Marketing with Luke Acree
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Send us a Text Message. 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 r…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Episode #3: Building & Selling Insurance Brokerages with Cory Schnabel
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Send us a Text Message. 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 i…
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Episode #2: The Birth of Bricks & Risk, How To Build Your Business
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 B…
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