Bricks & Risk

Send us Fan Mail With years of boots-on-the-ground real estate experience, both residential and commercial ( aka resi-mercial ), Nick Giganti & Martino Picariello break down what it takes to start and grow a book of business. From knocking on doors, to learning how to value their own time, these guys know the investment real estate game in Philly. Sean & Tim ask some poignant questions abo...

Send us Fan Mail We had fun making this one, folks. Not only is it a topic that hits home with both Sean & Tim , but it's also a concept that rarely gets discussed within the real estate and insurance industries. Reason being, marketing "ideas" come out every day and they're easy to find; right there for the taking on socials, YouTube, you name it. Marketing "plans&quo...

Send us Fan Mail Shaun Gavaghan is a shining example of a scrappy entrepreneur. He's a problem-solver, a risk-taker, and a hard worker. From starting his insurance business from scratch (with 3 children and a stay-at-home spouse) to refinancing his car to help with start-up costs, he does what it takes to keep moving forward with his vision. This one is super-educational, but also packs plent...

Send us Fan Mail As an agent in residential real estate today, you have choices as to how you want to structure your business: solo agent, team member/leader, or brokerage owner. If you're just getting started, you'd likely start as either a solo agent or team member. If you're seasoned and productive, you could graduate to a team leader or brokerage owner. Because there are so many...

Send us Fan Mail On this B&R ep, Sean & Tim talk with Ryan Stawasz from The Stawasz Group. Not only does Ryan lead a top residential real estate team in Philadelphia, but he also invests in real estate; owning 25 residential rental units himself. He is passionate about winning in all aspects of life: health, family, and business. Ryan started at the ground level by growing his own personal...

Send us Fan Mail Being committed in business may quite possibly be the most important key to success. Reason being, if you never give up, you'll continue to grow in different ways: income, personally, client base, company size, etc. But, the second you take your foot off the gas and start slumping back in your chair is the moment where it can be lost. Dig into this one, as Sean & Tim talk...

Send us Fan Mail Rarely do you see in the residential real estate industry an independent brokerage owner that also happens to own mortgage and insurance brokerages as well. Meet Rob Schuck , a childhood friend of Sean's and a "small business triple threat." On Rob's ep, Sean & Tim talk about the current Philadelphia real estate market, predicting home vales at the South Je...

Send us Fan Mail We did it, we made it to 50! One of our past podcast guests told us that only 1% of all podcasts have 50 episodes or more, and whether that is accurate or not in December 2024 is not what matters; we prepped-for, created, and released 50 podcast episodes ... that's what matters. Not only have Sean & I handled all of the broadcasting and marketing on our own, but we'v...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard the term "FSBO?" Pronounced by the industry as "fizz-bo," a For Sale By Owner listing means that a homeowner is marketing their home for sale without the help of a Seller Agent (aka Listing Agent). Now ... why would anyone in the world want to do that? Haha; just kidding, folks. Well, for starters, the cost to sell is typically less for FSBO...

Send us Fan Mail This guest episode is going to knock your socks off! Well ... not literally, haha. Amy Stockberger is a visionary, she's a hustler, and she's disrupting how to look at Lead Gen when building your residential real estate business. In this ep, Sean Mooney & Tim Garrity sit down with Amy, who runs the #1 Team in South Dakota, to talk about her super-unique and valuable ...

Send us Fan Mail In business, you can go it alone or link arms with others . You can have one partner, ten partners, or no partners; there's no right or wrong way to go through your business journey. Before diving into the "partnership or solo" decision, it's helpful to hear the pros, as well as the cons, from those who have done it. Things like decision-making support and shar...

Send us Fan Mail One of the many wonderful things about Philadelphia is its history. Not only in its significance to the growth of America, but in its family/generational history as well; needless to say, we have deep roots here. Mike Giangiordano, Jr. (aka Mikey G.) is part of that history. Not only is he local to Philadelphia, but more specifically, the Passyunk Square neighborhood of the city....

Send us Fan Mail 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 this one, so sit back, grab 1...

Send us Fan Mail 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 business, why it has the best ROI, and why it may be...

Send us Fan Mail 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 different platforms. As the wise Bill Shakespeare on...

Send us Fan Mail 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 entrepreneurship, life, travels, and the City...

Send us Fan Mail 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 that discussion genui...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and has been recognized by...

Send us Fan Mail 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 & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Our goal with Bricks & Risk i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that he...

Send us Fan Mail 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 word of mouth, so if you would...

Send us Fan Mail 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 his journey. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 audience grows through word of mouth, so if you...

Send us Fan Mail 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 that help build YOUR business. Our audienc...