Bricks & Risk empowers real estate agents, insurance professionals, and entrepreneurs with actionable insights and proven strategies to start and scale their businesses. Our podcast videos feature topics and interviews with top-performing business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders who share their secrets to success. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, our content is packed with valuable nuggets that help you: - Master the art of growing your real estate o ...
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Tim Garrity Podcasts
Real-life stories in health and social care, discussions on the ground about how technology in health and social care is impacting care workers’ lives and daily jobs, all about person-centred care and how to transform your care to achieve Outstanding.
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Detroit Pistons beat writer Vince Ellis and his special guests discuss and debate the issues surrounding Deeee-troit Bask-et-ball and the NBA overall.
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Join hosts Ryan Bevilacqua and Cory Jacobson as they interview top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professional athletes from around the world to reveal what it really takes to build generational wealth today. You’ll learn the mindset and money habits of self-made millionaires, proven strategies for building passive income, how to invest in real estate without quitting your 9-5, and the hidden wealth hacks used by the top 1%. Ryan and Cory are active investors wit ...
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Two Friends Started a Podcast… and It Accidentally Blew Up Their Businesses | Tim Garrity and Sean Mooney E347
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56:13In this episode, we break down how two friends, a real estate agent and an insurance agent, started a podcast and unintentionally built powerful personal brands that directly impacted their businesses. What began as simple conversations turned into a virtual resume that positioned them as trusted experts long before prospects ever reached out. We e…
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Why Your Team Matters, Both In-House & Outsourced | Episode 106
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34:38Send us a text I mean, who doesn't like Philadelphia butter cake? Haha. In all seriousness, this episode is all about your team: employees, hourly workers, VAs, vendors, you name it. Why is your team so important? Because if you and your team don't deliver, that client is not coming back nor will they drop your name for referrals (shout-out to Bria…
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Making Policies Human: From Compliance to Care Excellence ft Elisha Kemp
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31:19Policies and procedures are meant to keep people safe but for many frontline care teams they feel confusing, overwhelming, and disconnected from real-world care. In this episode of Care Intelligence, Tanya is joined by Elisha Kemp, Founder of EK Psychotherapies and one of the first expert contributors to OpenDoc, to unpack what policies really feel…
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What Smart Investors Are Doing Differently Right Now: A Deep Dive Into the Mortgage Market | Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg E350
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49:18Most investors assume the only way to buy rental properties is through a traditional bank. Perfect W2 income. Clean tax returns. Endless paperwork. For anyone who is self employed, owns a business, or already investing, that system is broken. And it stops people from ever getting started. In this episode, Cory sits down with Jonathan Yoo and Dustin…
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How to Use Rental Properties and Flips to Fund Your Dream Life | Brian Tran E349
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50:54Freedom does not come from one big win. It comes from knowing your bills are paid whether you show up or not. Brian Tran learned that lesson early. Raised in an immigrant family that came to this country with nothing, he watched his parents work nonstop just to survive. Hard work was never the issue. Stability was. That experience shaped how Brian …
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Wearing Every Real Estate Hat to Build a Business with Jason Ostrowsky | Episode 105
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1:05:44Send us a text Since Sean & Tim are two business owners who did not have a parent in either real estate or insurance, it's always good to get perspective from someone who did have a parent in their chosen industry. Jason Ostrowsky is a successful agent, business owner, and podcaster, but when he was young, he hated real estate ... that sentiment ha…
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He Sold ZICO for $200M and Still Felt Trapped | Mark Rampolla E348
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50:52For years, Mark Rampolla believed the same thing most driven entrepreneurs believe. Work harder. Scale bigger. Make more money. Then freedom will come. He followed that formula perfectly. Mark founded ZICO Coconut Water, scaled it over nine years, and sold the company to Coca-Cola for over two hundred million dollars. From the outside, it looked li…
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Hey, What Gives? Why Are My Clients Not Giving Me Referrals? | Episode 104
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33:25Send us a text You know I'm a Realtor, right? And that I'm really good at what I do, correct? So, what gives? Don't worry, it's common to feel this way. But ... if you want to do well in real estate, insurance, or in your own business, you can't just "expect" the business to roll in; you have to make it happen! In this B&R ep, Sean & Tim break down…
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The New Rules of Wealth: AI, Blockchain, and Funds | Bridger Pennington E346
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1:01:47Most people think wealth is built by picking the right stock, the right deal, or the right time. In reality, wealth is built by understanding the rules of the game before everyone else does. And those rules are changing fast. In this episode, we sit down with Bridger Pennington to break down the new framework for building wealth in a world being re…
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The Price of Building an Extraordinary Life | Austin Zaback E345
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51:03Most people talk about wanting an extraordinary life. However, very few are willing to live extraordinarily different to earn it. That gap is what this episode is about. Austin Zaback built what most people chase for decades before the age of 30. Over $3 billion in real estate sold. Twelve companies founded. Hundreds of employees. A national real e…
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How To Hit Singles & Doubles in Franchising with Mike Oberholtzer | Episode 103
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51:26Send us a text This week's B&R guest brings a wealth of knowledge to those who would love to learn how franchising actually works. Mike Oberholtzer with HomeVestors of America is not only well-versed in the real-estate-investor franchising space, but has years of franchising experience across multiple industries. Sean & Tim dive deep with Mike on t…
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How to recruit and retain care staff: Insights from Jo Reid of Linq Recruitment
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37:23In this episode, the Care Intelligence Revolution podcast features Jo Reid, director of Linq Recruitment, who offers an in-depth look at recruitment in the health and social care sector. Jo shares her journey into recruitment, emphasising the importance of aligning candidates' values with organisational culture to build resilient and engaged teams.…
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The 2035 Investing Playbook: How to Win the Next Decade | Robert Croak E344
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1:10:34This may be the most important episode we have released all year. If you care about where your money, career, and freedom are headed over the next 10 years, this episode will fundamentally shift how you think. We sit down with Robert Croak to map out what the road to 2035 actually looks like and how everyday investors can position themselves to win…
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How a $250K Roadside Motel Sparked a Million-Dollar RV Park Empire | Jonathan Mueller E343
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40:32Most investors start with a single-family home or a duplex. Jonathan Mueller started with an eight-unit roadside motel he bought for $250K. In this episode, he breaks down how that unexpected detour became the first domino in a journey that led to a 23-unit motel, a 108-site RV park on 70 acres, and a totally different vision for his family’s futur…
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Stop Filing Those Insurance Claims: The Truth Online Advisors Don’t Tell You | Episode 102
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37:34Send us a text Back to the B&R insurance grind, with Sean firing off some guru-gems aimed at helping homeowners and car owners with their policies. This topic came courtesy of the Nothing doc, and just like all of our other Nothing eps, we believe it will hit home with our watchers and listeners; just as it did for Tim. But, the real question is: d…
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Why Your Mortgage Is Costing You Hundreds of Thousands | Josh Mettle E342
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1:04:33Your biggest wealth leak is not your spending, your income, or even your investments. It is the way your debt is structured, and nobody ever taught you how to fix it. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Mettle to break down why every entrepreneur, investor, and small business owner needs a liability advisor. Just like you have asset advisors to …
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Stimulus Checks, 50-Year Mortgages, and the New Wealth Divide | E341
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33:19Everyone loves “free money” until they realize what it actually costs them. In this episode, we break down the silent wealth divide happening in real time and why the next decade will massively reward owners, investors, and creators while leaving everyone else behind. Headlines about new $2,000 stimulus checks and the introduction of 50-year mortga…
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He Moved to Philly With Zero Contacts … Now Everyone Knows "South Philly Vinny's" Name | Episode 101
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52:34Send us a text Vinny Fracassi & Tim Garrity were introduced via a mutual connection, Chris Strauss, and became buds instantly. Not only that, since meeting, Vin & Sean have become pals as well. In this episode, we dive deep into Vin's journey (by way of Niagara Falls, NY & Chicago, IL) on growing his Book of Business as a real estate agent and in a…
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Empowering Social Care Leadership with Carolyn Tipper, CtheSolution.
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37:42In this episode of the Care Intelligence Revolution podcast, the host welcomes Carolyn Tipper, an executive coach with significant real-world leadership experience in both global corporations and nonprofit organisations. Carolyn shares her journey from a finance and retail background to social care, highlighting the pivotal moments that led her to …
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Why Athletes Dominate Entrepreneurship Without Even Realizing It | Pete Tverdov E340
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52:17Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from a comfortable career and bet everything on themselves? In this episode, Cory and Ryan sit down with former Rutgers football player and Wall Street trader turned real estate entrepreneur, Peter Tverdov, to unpack how an athlete mindset can completely change the way you approach money, work, a…
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Stop Waiting to Become Rich to Get Healthy | Michael Coxen E339
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47:50Have you been telling yourself that you’ll focus on your health once you make it? In this episode, Cory sits down with Las Vegas broker, investor, and host of The Mindful Agent, Michael Coxen, to unpack the dangerous lie high performers tell themselves: “I’ll focus on my health once I’m successful.” Michael shares how grinding through long hours, s…
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Only 5% of Podcasts Make it to 100 Episodes ... We Just Did. | Episode 100
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1:07:03Send us a text Hard to believe, but we did it! 100 episodes of the Bricks & Risk Podcast. Sean was low-energy+ on this one (haha, JK), he was battling a cold; but nevertheless, we both showed up to make another valuable (and humorous) ep. Not many podcasts have come as far as Sean & Tim have, only approximately 5% of all podcasts make it to 100 epi…
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From Door-to-Door Sales to a 9-Figure Airbnb Portfolio | Lame Kinikini E338
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52:08Most people think the path is simple: get the degree, climb the ladder, save what’s left. Lame Kinikini did the opposite. He dropped out one year before med school, went all-in on door-to-door sales, then used those skills to build a 9-figure short-term rental portfolio and help high earners legally slash their tax bills. In this episode, Lame brea…
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How to Move Up the Wealth Elevator One Floor at a Time | Lane Kawaoka E337
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51:17Most people want to build wealth but have no idea what “level” they are actually on. Wealth feels confusing when you cannot see the elevator you are riding or the floors ahead of you. In this episode, we break down the wealth elevator in a way anyone can understand. Each floor represents a stage of financial growth, from getting control of your mon…
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What do CQC actually look for in policies and procedures? with Julie Garrity.
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39:11In this episode, Devan speaks with Julie Garrity, Former CQC Inspector, Registered Manager, and Regulatory Investigator with more than 20 years of frontline and regulatory experience. Julie breaks down what the CQC actually looks for when reviewing policies and procedures—and why many providers still fall short even when “the paperwork is done.” Wh…
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Connectors Win, and Why it's the Mindset Most People Miss | Episode 99
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39:12Send us a text Being a good connector in business can be just as good, if not better, than paying for ads, sending postcards, making phone calls, and having client events. Reason being, you're constantly looking out for others, who will in turn start to look out for you. From The Go-Giver to speed-dating, Sean & Tim break down the differences betwe…
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How to Use Social Media to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Network | E336
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43:53Before anyone hires you, partners with you, or invests in you, they look you up. That search either builds trust or kills it. Your personal brand is no longer optional. It is your digital resume, your virtual business card, and your competitive edge. In a world where attention is currency, how you show up online determines the opportunities that sh…
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How We Built a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Portfolio from One House Hack | E335
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1:03:40Most people overthink the first step. They think they need more money, more experience, or the perfect timing. But our entire real estate journey started with one simple decision: we were willing to live differently than everyone around us. We didn’t jump into big deals or come from family money. We started small by reducing our living expenses, re…
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Just because Cheldin Barlatt Rumer carries it well, doesn't mean it's not heavy | Episode 98
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46:42Send us a text Absolutely fantastic conversation with a talented, passionate, and highly-credible entrepreneur, Cheldin Barlatt Rumer. Cheldin dives deep into her backstory about what it was like growing up in a household of teachers, lawyers, and scholars, all while she made the career choice to throw parties and make friends on Facebook; haha. Sh…
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What Getting Fired by Donald Trump Taught Him About Winning | John Gafford E334
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47:35Donald Trump fired him on national television, but he still went on to build Nevada’s second-largest real estate brokerage with 585 agents. In this episode, John Gafford shows us how to escape the drift, turn pressure into fuel, and build a business that compounds. We go from his wild story appearing on the hit show, The Apprentice, to the systems …
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We Shared Our Story on the Lifetime Cashflow Podcast with Rod Khleif | E333
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56:54This was one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on camera. We flew down to Florida to sit in Rod Khleif’s studio for an in-person interview that turned into a masterclass on wealth, mindset, and freedom. Rod built a $50 million real estate portfolio, lost it all in the 2008 crash, and came back stronger than ever. On his Lifetime Cas…
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Geofence marketing tactics using the "Whopper Detour" | Episode 97
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45:47Send us a text This awesome topic comes courtesy of Mr. Sean P. Mooney's super-secret Google Doc: Nothing / Nothing = Nothing. Our discussion centers around creative marketing and thinking differently when it comes to your business, and why it matters. Sean has mentioned Seth Godin's "Purple Cow" before, and as you all already know, he's the better…
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Fixing the Policy Problem in Care with Shared Knowledge and Expert Collaboration with Tim Dallinger and Tina Welford
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46:03🎯 Episode Overview: Policies. Procedures. Compliance. Three words that strike fear or at least frustration into the hearts of care providers everywhere. But what if policy management didn’t have to be so confusing, costly, or isolating? In this episode of Care Intelligence, we uncover why policies are such a persistent pain point in social care and…
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The Secret Weapon Every Growing Business Is Missing | Heather Parsons E332
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54:48Most entrepreneurs think hiring a Chief Financial Officer is only for big corporations, but that could not be further from the truth. Many small businesses are losing massive profits simply because they don’t truly know their numbers. What if you could hire a part-time CFO to help you see what’s really driving profit, cash flow, and scalability—wit…
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The Dollar is Dying. Here's How to Save Your Future | Josh Mettle E331
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41:02Every time the government prints money the rich get richer, and now you can too. In this episode we sit down with Josh Mettle, who went from food stamps to a nine-figure real estate portfolio, to expose how the system really works. When the dollar loses value, assets rise, rents climb, and fixed debt becomes cheaper. That is how the wealthy win whi…
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What Building His Own Appraisal Firm Has Taught Mike Coyle | Episode 96
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54:20Send us a text Mike Coyle has been through it. From roofing homes in Chestnut Hill, to partnering with a likeminded business owner, and to running his own appraisal firm: The Coyle Group. While he understands that it takes deals to build a business, he also believes in developing relationships with good people, listening to the stories they tell, a…
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Lessons from Big Care Enterprises to Family-Owned Care – with Kevin Humphrys, CEO of Oakland Care Group
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45:41What can care leaders learn from leading at every scale — from national providers to small, family-owned homes? In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Humphrys, CEO of Oakland Care Group, to explore the realities of leadership in social care — from navigating bureaucracy in large organisations to building trust and agility in smaller, family-led s…
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How to Build a Business That Runs Itself | Quinn Schilz E330
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54:04You didn’t start a business to become its employee. You wanted freedom. But somewhere along the way, the business started running you. In this episode, we sit with Quinn Schilz, who went from broke kid to sales assassin. He shows us exactly how he turned a messy, unorganized business into a machine that runs without him. Quinn breaks down how payin…
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Wealth Juice Classic: Brandon Turner on Scaling to 7,000 Units and Leading BiggerPockets | E329
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1:36:41As a special treat for the audience, we’re rereleasing this powerful conversation with Brandon Turner from August of 2022. Despite its age, this episode is just as relevant today as it was then. Brandon shares his journey from small beginnings to building a massive rental portfolio, the mindset shifts that helped him escape the rat race, and why th…
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The Truth About Bad Business Advice | Episode 95
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38:49Send us a text Question of the Day: Where do you want to go, and why? Sounds simple, right? Welp, it isn't. It requires experience, success, failure, and deep inner thought. But, when figured out as early on in your career as possible, you will be in a much better spot to deliver on your own goals, personally and professionally, and not the goals o…
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The Secret to Winning the Long Game of Wealth | E328
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45:55Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in ten. We live in a culture obsessed with instant gratification, chasing quick cash flow, fast promotions, and overnight results. But the truth is, real wealth, real health, and real impact are built over decades, not days. In this episode, we break down why the…
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How to Invest Like the Wealthy (Without Ever Becoming a Landlord) | Shawn Winslow E327
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43:06Most people think real estate means fixing toilets, chasing tenants, or giving up your weekends. But what if you could earn cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits… without ever becoming a landlord? In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Winslow of Greenbriar Capital to break down how busy professionals and high earners can build wealth passivel…
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Why Jarrod Blackwell Believes That Empathy In Business Drives Digital ROI | Episode 94
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50:32Send us a text Tim met Jarrod at the mother of all local real estate events, Triple Play in Atlantic City, NJ. At the time, Jarrod was working at a title company and Tim was running an independent brokerage. Fast forward a few years, and both of their paths have pivoted. In this guest interview, Jarrod believes that life's too short to not enjoy th…
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The Wealth Gap Is Widening. Don’t Get Left Behind | E326
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46:28The American Dream is disappearing before our eyes. Every day our purchasing power shrinks. Groceries that once filled a cart now barely cover a basket. Bills that once felt manageable now take a bigger bite out of your paycheck. Meanwhile, wealth flows to those who own assets while everyone else falls further behind. The numbers are staggering. Th…
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No Deals in Your Market? Try This Instead | Mike Buska E325
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50:10Most people think they can’t invest in real estate because their local market is too expensive. Mike Buska proves that excuse wrong. He works full-time in private security and lives a market where finding cash flow is nearly impossible. Instead of giving up, he looked out of state. Within a year, he built a portfolio of seven units across Detroit a…
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How to Fix Your Insurance Retention ... and Grow | Episode 93
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36:31Send us a text Sometimes in business, no matter what field you're in, sales is treated purely as a numbers game. For example, someone may say there are 3 rules in sales: sell, sell, sell. But as much as that's true, and needing to sell is what keeps the lights on, retention is equally (if not more) important than selling. Don't just find another de…
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The Pain of Policy and Governance for Registered Managers – And How to Solve It
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From Muffins to Million-Dollar Airbnbs in Bourbon Country | Andrew Llewellyn E324
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39:20What happens when a bakery pivot turns into a full-blown Airbnb empire? In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Llewellyn, an entrepreneur who went from scooping ice cream and selling blueberry muffins to running high-end short-term rentals in Louisville, Kentucky at the heart of bourbon country. Andrew shares how one property purchase changed eve…
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The $1.5M Loss That Led to Partnering with Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary | Shawn Finnegan E323
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47:27What would you do if you lost $1.5 million and nearly everything you owned? For Shawn Finnegan, that rock-bottom moment became the catalyst for one of the biggest comebacks you’ll hear. Today, Shawn is the co-founder of Tax Hive, a national tax and accounting firm built alongside Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, helping entrepreneurs keep more of what t…
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The “Milwaukee Moment” That Pivoted Justin Heath’s Career Into Real Estate | Episode 92
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53:35Send us a text Although Justin Heath has been at the residential real estate game for just shy of a decade, he has a lifetime worth of real-estate-blood coursing through his veins; through both his Mom & Dad. From pushing through competitiveness as a kid, when he realized he may not be the most athletic, to experiencing a corporate job dead-end whi…
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