Bricks and Banks Podcast | Real Estate, Investment and Wealth Strategies

Ryan Lee lost most of his savings in 2008 while doing everything by the book. Instead of going back to the same broken system, he walked away from a six-figure corporate salary at 34, built a $250M real estate portfolio, and created a wealth framework that most people will never hear about from their bank or financial advisor. In this episode Ryan breaks down why the traditional retirement plan is...

What does it actually take to be happy? Matt O'Neill sold over $3 billion in real estate, helped 5,000+ families build wealth, and built the #1 workplace in South Carolina — and still found himself empty at the top. In this episode he unpacks the 8 negative moods sabotaging your success, why the Harvard 100-year happiness study points to relationships over money, and the daily habits behind hi...

What if there was a legal structure quietly moving billions of dollars in private investments — and most people had never heard of it? In this episode of Bricks and Banks, I sit down with Jeremy Neilson, founder and CEO of Sallie and one of the sharpest minds in the SPV space. Jeremy has built over 9,000 investment vehicles and pioneered the concept of SPV in a Box — making sophisticated private i...

Ari Rastegar opens his New York Times bestselling book with four words that stop everyone dead: "I hope you fail."And he means it. In this episode of the Bricks and Banks Podcast, host Stephanie Onwuemenyi sits down with Ari Rastegar — founder and CEO of Rastegar Property Company, real estate investor across 38 cities, 13 states and 7 asset classes, Forbes' "Oracle of Austin" — to unpack the philo...

Bricks & Banks Podcast is participating in Podcasthon 2026 and we couldn't think of a better way to show up than with an episode that challenges how your organisation thinks about AI. Because here's the truth: AI agents are moving fast — but is your data infrastructure built to keep up? In this episode, we unpack the hidden gap between experimenting with AI and truly building for scale...

Wealth isn't built by chance. It's built with smart financial planning, real estate investment, wealthstrategies and money management. Chris Pollard breaks down how to achieve true financial freedom. This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, w...

In this episode of the Bricks and Banks Podcast, we sit down with Fredrik Sandvall, Director of Strategy Operations at the United Nations and Harvard alumnus, to unpack how AI, business strategy and financial intelligence are redefining wealth creation. Fredrik shares real-world insights on AI in investing, risk management, property strategy, capital allocation and how founders and professionals c...

Welcome to the Bricks and Banks Podcast where we discuss all things real estate, business and investment strategies on our quest to simplify wealth building and accessibility.

AI is reshaping real estate. Data quality, smart investing, and tech-driven decisions now separate average returns from elite outcomes. Kevin Shtofman breaks down the future of property, AI, and global investing. Get your free Utility Consultation to get huge savings with Utility Warehouse:https://calendly.com/bricksandbankspodcast/free-utility-consultation-quoteThis episode is a paid partnership...

Wealth isn’t just money. It’s clarity, confidence, and purpose. Jesse Hurst breaks down retirement psychology, wealth mindset, and why hope is not a strategy for long-term financial success. Get your free Utility Consultation to get huge savings with Utility Warehouse:https://calendly.com/bricksandbankspodcast/free-utility-consultation-quoteThis episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https:...

Real estate wealth isn’t built without risk. When leverage breaks deals, mindset, capital strategy, and leadership decide who survives. Eugene Gershman reveals how to rebuild, raise capital, and grow smarter. Get your free Utility Consultation to get huge savings with Utility Warehouse:https://calendly.com/bricksandbankspodcast/free-utility-consultation-quoteThis episode is a paid partnership with...

Wealth isn’t limited by borders. Global real estate, international diversification, and Plan B living unlock freedom, cash flow, and long-term wealth. Michael Cobb reveals how to invest and live abroad the right way. Get your free Utility Consultation to get huge savings with Utility Warehouse: https://calendly.com/bricksandbankspodcast/free-utility-consultation-quote This episode is a paid partne...

Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategy, investment discipline, real estate insight, and financial independence thinking. Eric Brotman breaks down money, purpose, and graduating from work. Get your free Utility Consultation to get huge savings with Utility Warehouse: https://calendly.com/bricksandbankspodcast/free-utility-consultation-quote This episode is a paid part...

Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategies, real estate investing, financial discipline, and long-term thinking. Dustin Hendrickson breaks down sustainable property, mailbox money, and real passive income. In this conversation, Dusten emphasizes the critical importance of location over architecture in real estate development. He discusses how new developers often make...

Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategy, real estate investing, financial leverage, and mindset mastery. David Webb reveals how to build wealth using other people’s money. This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp. https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanks Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with...

Wealth is not built by chance. It is built through smart business strategy, global investing, real estate thinking, financial discipline, and patient wealth planning. Ryan Floyd reveals how long-term investors win. This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy si...

How industrial roll-ups, AI-driven capital strategy, real estate, and finance turn boring businesses into wealth engines, climate infrastructure, and scalable investment platforms. This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first mont...

Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategies, real estate insights, investment planning, and money mastery. Adam Goldman reveals how franchising creates financial freedom fast. This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanks Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with...

True wealth is built on real estate insight, smart investment strategy, disciplined money habits, and aligned relationships. Dr. Nicholas Michels breaks down how to become truly “Rich By Choice.” This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off...

This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started. Wealth isn’t built by chance – it’s built with smart business strategies, real estate thinking, and profitable investment systems. Neil Twa breaks down Am...

This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started. Home ownership is broken by banks and rigid systems but creative financing, real estate strategy, and business innovation are changing the game. Jesse Coo...

This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started. Wealth is not luck it is built through business strategy real estate investment finance discipline and mindset. John A. Brink reveals how survival resilie...

This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started. Real wealth is built through strategy, mindset, risk management and real estate discipline. Frank Iglesias breaks down 16 years of lessons — from foreclos...

This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started. Real wealth is created through strategy, real estate, impact investing, and long-term portfolio building. Fuquan Bilal reveals how he went from $0 to $50M...

This episode is a paid partnership with BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/bricksandbanksGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started. Wealth is built through smart business strategy, AI-powered marketing, digital psychology, and brand systems. Soha Ashrafiyan breaks down how gamification...