Bricks & Risk
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 or just starting out in business, the Bricks & Risk podcast is for you. Tune in weekly to learn from the best, have a few laughs, and take your business to new heights!
Episodes
38 episodes
Episode #38, Top 3 Ep: Sean & Tim's Top 3 Podcasts
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 practic...
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Episode 38
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27:43
Episode #37: Growing Confident Agents with Elizabeth Convery
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. W...
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Episode 37
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56:37
Episode #36: Stop Saying Yes and Learn When to Say "No"
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 ...
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Episode 36
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28:03
Episode #35: Being a Trusted House Detective with Reid Stever
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 ...
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Episode 35
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52:42
Episode #34: Never Stop Knocking and Providing Value with Stewart Sheppard
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, a...
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Episode 34
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1:07:50
Episode #33: Why Timeblocking is Important
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 th...
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Episode 33
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39:58
Episode #32: Rehabbing Homes and Being a Girl Dad with Zach Torres
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 h...
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Episode 32
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57:28
Episode #31: Building Net Worth and Water Ice Authority with Keyon Whiting
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 awa...
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Episode 31
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46:50
Episode #30: Goals In Business
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...
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Episode 30
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31:35
Episode #29: Driving Fundamental Growth in Business with Billy Williams
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 referr...
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Episode 29
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55:33
Episode #28, OG Ep: Franchises vs. Independent Brokerages
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...
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Episode 28
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33:18
Episode #27: Objection-Proof Success with Award-Winning Author Jeff West
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 sal...
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Episode 27
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44:08
Episode #26: Wide Marketing vs. Deep Marketing
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 id...
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Episode 26
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36:54
Episode #25: Building a Modern Media Empire with Eric Simon
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 ...
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Episode 25
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54:13
Episode #24, OG Ep: An Introduction
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 in...
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Episode 24
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19:19
Episode #23: Respect, Help, & Love with Mike McCann
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 ...
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Episode 23
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53:28
Episode #22: Working "In" the Business & Working "On" the Business
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 re...
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Episode 22
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28:22
Episode #21: Drive Your Business with Online Reviews
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 &...
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Episode 21
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33:28
Episode #20, OG Ep: The Power of Relationships
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. ...
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Episode 20
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32:17
Episode #19: "Feet on the Street" Lending with Jared Pontz
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 b...
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Episode 19
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50:59
Episode #18: Spheres & Centers of Influence
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 ho...
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Episode 18
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27:48
Episode #17: Smart Acquisitions & 1% Podcasting with Bradley Flowers
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 age...
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Episode 17
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49:42
Episode #16: Inflation and Claim Risk are Causing Insurance Woes
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 ...
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Episode 16
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36:21
Episode #15: When To Hire An Assistant
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 Br...
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Episode 15
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22:49
Episode #14: Why the NAR / Realtor 6% Commission Shake-Up is a Good Thing
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 thi...
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Episode 14
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40:47