Brick by Brick - Wealth Building Conversations

In this high-energy episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations , we sit down with Jennifer "Jen" Josey — the powerhouse behind Jolific Homes and the Real Estate Investor Growth Network (REIGN). From rapid "5 Day Flips" to growing a rental empire, Jen brings her signature blend of humor, hustle, and heart to the mic. Jen shares how she transitioned from a career in teaching and health...

In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth Building Conversations , we sit down with Alexander J. Brown , Managing Partner at Beacon Venture Partners, to pull back the curtain on what really drives smart venture capital investing. With over a decade of experience in startups, strategy, and venture, Alex breaks down the mythologies that dominate the VC world — from celebrity founders to billion-doll...

In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth-Building Conversations , host Loren Wernette welcomes Adam Williams , Founder and CEO of Elevest Capital , for an eye-opening conversation on strategic real estate investing in the multifamily sector. Adam brings over 20 years of experience , having weathered market downturns and emerging stronger with a focus on value-driven leadership and crisis-era adap...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Brick by Brick , Loren sits down with Pam Fisher — a powerhouse in the world of manufactured homes and creative real estate deals. With a background as an ER nurse turned full-time investor and founder of both FPR-Fisher Properties & Rentals and VH-Vision Homes, Pam shares how she found her niche in “wobbly boxes” and why now is always the best time to start...

📄 Show Notes: In this powerhouse episode of Brick by Brick Wealth-Building Conversations , we sit down with John Hetherington—AI strategist, automation expert, and founder of We Deliver Your Vision —to unpack the exact systems business owners need to stay ahead and stay sane in the AI era. We dive into: The AI Implementation Ladder —and where most businesses are getting stuck Why the risk of not...

What happens when you walk away from a 17-year, six-figure corporate career with no safety net—and no plan B? In this episode of Brick by Brick: Wealth-Building Conversations , I sit down with Jason Seward, host of Burning The Ships and co-founder of 608B Capital Funding, to talk about what it really takes to go all in . Jason shares how he went from playing it safe in insurance sales to building...

🎧 Episode Description (SEO-Optimized): If you're a real estate business owner looking to scale smarter, boost wholesale profits , and buy back your time , this episode is a must-listen. We sit down with Theresa Sage , founder of Get Sarah , a cutting-edge AI agent system built for real estate professionals , to talk about how AI-powered lead generation is transforming the game. In this episode of...

In this episode of Brick by Brick , Loren sits down with Anton Zherelyev , the CEO of REI Lead Pros and a master of direct-to-owner lead generation. Based in Medellín, Colombia, Anton shares how he scaled his business to 7 figures by helping real estate investors crack the cold-calling code and build predictable lead pipelines. Anton opens up about the $100K deal that changed everything—thanks to...

This week, we’re joined by Dan Rivers , founder of Rivers Capital Group (RCG) and partner at SynergyStays , to talk about what it really takes to build wealth through real estate — and why your mindset is your most powerful asset. Dan opens up about his incredible journey, including surviving two heart surgeries and now living with a mechanical heart valve (yes, you can actually hear him tick). Th...

🚀 Thinking about hiring your first employee? Not sure when the right time is or how to manage company culture as you grow? In this episode, I sit down with Scott Hanis , Founder of Fortitude HR Solutions , to break down the biggest HR challenges business owners face and the mindset shifts every entrepreneur must make to scale successfully. ✅ Topics We Cover: 📌 When is the right time to hire you...

Welcome to The 4 C’s of Lending , the podcast that breaks down the four fundamental pillars of lending— Credit, Collateral, Capacity, and Character —and how they shape real estate financing and private lending decisions. Whether you’re a borrower looking to secure funding, an investor evaluating deals, or a lender refining your underwriting criteria, this show gives you the insider perspective on...

Over the last five years, I’ve learned some hard-hitting truths about business—lessons that have shaped the way I approach challenges, growth, and success. In this episode, I’m breaking down the five biggest lessons that can shift your mindset and set you up for long-term wins: ✅ Change your mindset from "I can't" to "How can I?" ✅ It’s going to take longer and be harder than you think—embrace i...

Artificial Intelligence is making waves across industries, and real estate and private lending are no exception. In this episode of Brick by Brick , Loren Wernette dives into how AI is transforming deal sourcing, underwriting, market analysis, and investor relations. From predictive analytics to automation, Loren explores the opportunities and challenges that AI presents for investors, lenders, an...

Are you considering investing in a fund but unsure what all the different structures mean? In this episode, we break down the most common fund structures— 506(b), 506(c), Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), Series LLCs, and the key differences between Debt Funds and Equity Funds . You’ll learn: ✅ The pros and cons of each fund structure ✅ Who can invest and how these funds raise capital ✅ The reg...

No matter what type or size of investing you do. Ensuring you do a good job of underwriting will help you make more money and loss less money. I go through different kinds of real estate underwriting tips and tricks and provide insight that I have gathered in my years of underwriting experience as an buy and hold investor flipper wholesaler and lender

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Consistency impacts every part of our lives for good and for bad. In this episode I will discuss how you can harness consistent habits to achieve things you never thought possible and talk about some tips and tricks to make getting consistent about the right things easier.