Bricks & Risk

Send us Fan Mail 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 help build YOUR business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of your time and give us a review on the plat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so if you would please take a moment of...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 woul...

Send us Fan Mail 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 referrals come to you when people know how you are going to "act" and "react," as that builds trust. Our goal with Bricks &...

Send us Fan Mail 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 you and your real estate business. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR bu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sales producer. We also discuss his latest book, co-authored with Bob Burg " Streetwise to Saleswise ," which uses a business para...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ideal client. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR b...

Send us Fan Mail 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 with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR...

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

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 growing the business. Our goal with Bricks...

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 build YOUR business. Our audience grows th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and how he became a success! Our goal with B...

Send us Fan Mail 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 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR busines...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Agency to help agency owners get organized wi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 why the industry continues to struggle from a...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Our audience grows through word of mouth, so i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR business. Our au...

Send us Fan Mail 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 downtown Old City. Our goal with Bricks & Risk is...

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

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

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 is that you walk away with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 with 1 or 2 valuable nuggets that help build YOUR bu...